SDR 2026FA0000574

Service difficulty report · Strut · Piper PA44180

Difficulty date: June 19, 2026
Submitted: July 9, 2026
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N145WW
Make and model: Piper PA44180
Aircraft serial: 4496145
System (JASC): 3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
Part: Strut
Part number: 67037004
Part serial: 4496145
Condition: Broken
Location: Zone 700
Part time: 12,161 hours
Stage of operation: TX
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: Z
Precautionary procedure: K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

DURING TAXI, FAILURE OF THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR OCCURRED AROUND THE OLEO STRUT PISTON TUBE BOLT HOLE. PIPER AIRCRAFT SERVICE LETTER 1263 RECOMMENDS ROUTINE INSPECTION OF THIS FAILURE POINT EVERY 700 HOURS TIS ON AIRCRAFT WITH OVER 6,500 TOTAL HOURS IN SERVICE.

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