# SDR 2005FA0001540

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 21, 2005
- Submitted: November 22, 2005
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N23RD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23RD), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-30
- Registry model: [Piper PA-30](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-30) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 30469
- Aircraft time: 3,264 hours
- System (JASC): [3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3230)
- Part: Gearbox
- Condition: Fractured
- Location: Mlg
- 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/2005FA0001540

## Discrepancy

THE GEARBOX CASTING WHICH SUPPORTS THE MOTOR AND GEARBOX FRACTURED.  VISUAL EXAMINATION INDICATES FATIGUE.  DUE TO THIS FAILURE, THE LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND DURING LANDING.

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