# SDR 2007FA0000911

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 17, 2007
- Submitted: October 17, 2007
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N26PA
- Make and model: Beech 400A
- Registry model: [Beech 400A](https://openairdocs.org/model/hawker-beechcraft-400a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: RK256
- Engine: Pwa JT15D5
- System (JASC): [5280 · Landing Gear Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5280)
- Part: Structure
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Nlg Door
- 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/2007FA0000911

## Discrepancy

FOUND DURING INSPECTION.  NOSE GEAR FOLLOW UP DOOR PN 45A31615-21 ON BRACKETS PN 45A31613-9 AND 45A31613-7 AT ATTACHING RIVET HAS CRACKS GOING FORWARD TO AFT THROUGH THE FIRST RIVET ALONG THE RIVET ROW.  RELATIVE WIND PUSHING AFT ON THE DOOR WHILE GEAR IS EXTENDED FOR TAKEOFF AND LANDING AND VIBRATION.  USING THICKER MATERIAL DURING MFG AND OR ADDING A DOUBLER.  (K)

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