# SDR 2013F00162

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 20, 2013
- Submitted: August 20, 2013
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N3582P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3582P), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 318052103
- Aircraft time: 37,250 hours
- System (JASC): [5343 · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5343)
- Part: Trunnion
- Part number: 40288000
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Zone 700
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: D
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013F00162

## Discrepancy

DURING THE PERIODIC INSPECTION, A 0.125 INCH CRACK WAS DISCOVERED DURING DYE PENTRANT IN LOWER INBD FLANGE RADIUS OF THE LT TRUNNION ASSY -LANDING GEAR AFT.

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