# SDR 2001FA0000139

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 9, 2001
- Submitted: July 9, 2001
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N2051Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2051Y), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 172D
- Registry model: [Cessna 172D](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172d) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 17249551
- Engine: Cont O300D
- System (JASC): [3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3213)
- Part: Piston
- Part number: SA530348
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Strut
- Part time: 840 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/2001FA0000139

## Discrepancy

DURING REPAIRS TO CYCL NR 4 FOR LOW COMPRESSION FOUND 1INCH CRACK IN PISTON SKIRT STARTING AT BOTTOM OF PISTON.

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