# SDR 2022FA0000744

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 7, 2022
- Submitted: December 7, 2022
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N418FP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N418FP), registered now
- Make and model: Diamon DA 40
- Registry model: [Diamon DA 40](https://openairdocs.org/model/diamond-aircraft-ind-da-40) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 40018
- Aircraft time: 8,919 hours
- System (JASC): [5343 · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5343)
- Part: Attach Bolt
- Part number: LN9037M10X85
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Rt Mlg
- Part time: 2,218 hours
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000744

## Discrepancy

RIGHT MLG OUTBOARD FWD BOLT BROKE FOUND DURING 100 HOUR INSPECTION. PILOTS CAN NOT SEE THE BOLT DURING PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION AND COULD DONE A LOT OF TAKE OFF'S AND LANDINGS AFTER THE BOLT BROKE.

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