# SDR 2004FA0000931

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 16, 2004
- Submitted: December 21, 2004
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N601RT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N601RT), registered now
- Make and model: Amtr ZODIAC
- Aircraft serial: 63314
- Aircraft time: 318 hours
- Engine: Rotax ROTAX912S2
- System (JASC): [3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3213)
- Part: Strut
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Lt Mlg
- Part time: 318 hours, 600 cycles
- Stage of operation: LD
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000931

## Discrepancy

THE LT MAIN GEAR STRUT FAILED AT THE LOWER WELDMENT WHERE THE STRUT ATTACHES TO THE FORK. THIS DAMAGE HAD PROGRESSED AROUND THE ATTACHMENT IN THE FORM OF A CRACK UNTIL WEEKEND TO THE POINT OF FAILURE. THIS PART HAD BEEN FABRICATED BY THE KIT MANUFACTURER.

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