# SDR 4GPR20170407

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 7, 2017
- Submitted: April 7, 2017
- Operation: General aviation
- Filed by: [Global Aero Maintenance, repair station 4GPR388L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-repair-station/4GPR388L/global-aero-maintenance.md) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft: N1059
- Make and model: Piper PA-34-200
- Registry model: [Piper PA-34-200](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-34-200) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 347250043
- Aircraft time: 8,000 hours
- System (JASC): [5343 · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5343)
- Part: Nut Plate
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Mlg
- Part time: 8,000 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/4GPR20170407

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT HAD A GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT DURING FLIGHT.  FOUND RIGHT MAIN GEAR FORWARD TRUNNION ATTACH FITTING HARDWARE LOOSE. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED 4 BROKEN NUTPLATES.

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