# SDR 20000412SH025

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 14, 2000
- Submitted: April 12, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N125MF
- Make and model: Diamon DA20-A1
- Registry model: [Diamon DA20-A1](https://openairdocs.org/model/diamond-aircraft-ind-da20-a1) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 10016
- System (JASC): [3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3213)
- Part: Axle
- Part number: 2082100701
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Rt Mlg Wheel
- Part time: 3,030 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000412SH025

## Discrepancy

DURING WALK-AROUND, INSTRUCTOR NOTICED CRACK ON TOP OF AXLE FLANGE BOLT THROUGH-HOLE.  SUSPECT CRACK FORMED BY STRESS CORROSION.  SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED AXLE BE REPLACED AT 2,000-HR OR REPLACE ANODIZED ALUMINUM WITH ONE MADE OF STEEL JUST LIKE THE MATING SURFACE OF GEAR LEG.  (X)

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