# SDR 2002FA0001131

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 5, 2002
- Submitted: October 4, 2002
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N2171D
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-161
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-161](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-161) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 287916146
- Engine: Lyc O320*
- System (JASC): [3211 · Main Landing Gear Attach Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3211)
- Part: Bolt
- Condition: Sheared
- Location: Lt Mlg
- Part time: 12,250 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/2002FA0001131

## Discrepancy

LT GEAR ASSEMBLY SHEARED UPPER AND LOWER RETAINING BOLTS.  UPON LANDING, AIRCRAFT USED FOR STUDENT TRAINING AND HAS OVER 12200.0 HOLES, SUSPECT HARD LANDINGS WAS CAUSE.  REPLACE BOLTS AND INSPECT MOUNTING AREA AT 5000 HOURS.

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