# SDR 2008FA0000702

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 16, 2008
- Submitted: October 24, 2008
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N70127](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N70127), registered now
- Make and model: Piper J3C-65
- Registry model: [Piper J3C-65](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j3c-65) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 17106
- System (JASC): [3210 · Main Landing Gear](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3210)
- Part: Torque Link
- Part number: 6569100
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Mlg
- Part time: 5,440 hours
- 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/2008FA0000702

## Discrepancy

CRACK FOUND DURING 100 HR INSPECTION.  LAST INSPECTION FOR AD 72-08-06. DONE AT 5214.07 HR, PRESENT TIME 5440.53 (225.76 HR).  SUGGEST PART BE LIFE LIMITED.  THIS IS 2ND SET CRACK. THIS FLEET WITH OVER 5000 HR. TIME IN SERVICE. (K)

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