# SDR 2006FA0000372

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 9, 2006
- Submitted: April 18, 2006
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N9219X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9219X), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-34-220T
- Registry model: [Piper PA-34-220T](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-34-220t) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 3448038
- Engine: Cont O300*
- System (JASC): [3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3213)
- Part: Axle
- Part number: 3948903
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Mlg
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000372

## Discrepancy

CRACKS IN BOTH UPPER BOLT HOLES THAT SECURE AXLE TO STRUT ASSEMBLY ON BOTH LT AND RT MLG.  PROBABLE CAUSE MAYBE HARD LANDING OR FATIGUE CRACKS DO TO NORMAL USE.  (K)

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