# SDR 2023FA0000759

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 15, 2023
- Submitted: November 15, 2023
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N78DG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N78DG), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 414A
- Registry model: [Cessna 414A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-414a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 414A0641
- System (JASC): [3211 · Main Landing Gear Attach Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3211)
- Part: Nut
- Part number: AN3105
- Condition: Backed Out
- Location: Zone 700
- Component: Link Assy Lh, Cessna
- Component part number: 51410057
- Stage of operation: LD
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: F
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000759

## Discrepancy

THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR FAILED AS A RESULT OF THE NUT ON THE LEFT TORQUE LINK BOLT FAILED. THE TORQUE LINK SEPERATED AND FAILD TO KEEP THE WHEEL ALIGNED WITH THE AIRCRAFT. RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT.

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