# SDR 2008FA0000105

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 4, 2007
- Submitted: March 3, 2008
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N723C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N723C), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-18
- Registry model: [Piper PA-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 181150
- Engine: Lyc O360A1A
- System (JASC): [3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3213)
- Part: Fitting
- Part number: 31661STCSA4618NM
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Rt Mlg
- Stage of operation: LD
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000105

## Discrepancy

PILOT STATED THAT HE PERFORMED AN OFF AIRPORT LANDING ALONG A BEACH WHILE HUNTING.  UPON LANDING, THE UPPER RT MLG CABANE FITTING BROKE.  THE LANDING GEAR SAFETY CABLES PREVENTED A TOTAL GEAR COLLAPSE.  (K)

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