As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
PURCHASED 2 NEW NOSE LANDING GEAR CYLINDER ASSEMBLYS WITH INCORRECTLY MACHINED CENTER BORE. THE BORE OF THE CYLINDERS IS TOO SMALL AT THE TOP WHICH DOESN`T ALLOW UPPER GEARINGS FULL TRAVEL TO TOP OF CYLINDER. THE COULD CAUSE BEARING TO FAM IN BORE AND LANDING GEAR TO MALFUNCTION ON RETRACTION/ EXTENSION. (K)