# SDR 2004FA0000654

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 12, 2004
- Submitted: August 23, 2004
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N4339Y
- Make and model: Piper PA-25-260
- Registry model: [Piper PA-25-260](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-25-260) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 254833
- Engine: Lyc O540*
- System (JASC): [3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3213)
- Part: Strut
- Part number: 486604
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Lt Mlg
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000654

## Discrepancy

ON MAKING A SLIP TO A LANDING, THE LT GEAR COLLAPSED.  IT WAS FOUND THAT THE (VEE ASSEMBLY) PULLED OUT OF THE FITTING ASSEMBLY OF THE SHOCK STRUT.  I RECOMMEND THAT THIS BECOME AN INSPECTION POINT FOR POSSIBLE CRACKS.  THESE AIRCRAFT MAKE HUNDREDS OF LANDINGS THAT PLACE HIGH SIDE LOADS AT THIS POINT.

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