# SDR 20001218SH017

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 15, 2000
- Submitted: December 18, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N6296Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6296Q), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 401A
- Registry model: [Cessna 401A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-401a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 401A0096
- System (JASC): [3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3230)
- Part: Link
- Part number: 08411103
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Adjusting Screw
- Part time: 6,799 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001218SH017

## Discrepancy

UPON C/W AD 76-13-07, REPLACEMENT OF FORK BOLTS, PLAY WAS NOTICED AT ADJUSTING SCREW/DOWNLOCK SWITCH LOCK LINK.  UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THREADS WERE SHOWN TO BE WORN AND PART WAS ALLOWED ABOUT 5 THOUSANDS OF AN INCH IN PLAY.  THIS IS THE SECOND REPORT FILED ON THIS PART NUMBER AND SECOND RECOMMENDATION OF MANDATORY AD OF 2,500-HOUR REPLACEMENT.  THIS IS THE ONLY DOWNLOCK LOAD ON THE GEAR SIDE BRACE AND UPON FAILIURE, IS GUARANTEED GEAR FAILURE/COLLAPSE.  (X)

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