Service difficulty report · Piston · Cessna 210C

Difficulty date
July 2, 2005
Submitted
August 1, 2005
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N3717Y
Make and model
Cessna 210C
Aircraft serial
21058217
Engine
Cont IO470*
Part
Piston
Part number
1243400202
Condition
Sheared
Location
Nlg Fork Assy
Stage of operation
LD
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
E
Precautionary procedure
O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

ON LANDING, THE PILOT FELT A NOSE WHEEL VIBRATION. TOWARD THE END OF THE ROLL OUT THE NOSE DROPPED DOWN, STRIKING THE RUNWAY. INSPECTION FOUND THE NOSE WHEEL FORK ASSY SHEARED OFF THE SHOCK STRUT ASSY. (K)

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