SDR 95ZZZX1219

Service difficulty report · Stud · Piper PA24260

Difficulty date
February 20, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N8612P
Make and model
Piper PA24260
Aircraft serial
244064
Part
Stud
Part number
2251200
Condition
Cracked
Location
Mlg Side Brace
Part time
3,538 hours
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

WHILE INSPECTING THE LANDING GEAR SYSTEM, THE SIDE BRACE STUDS WERE REMOVED FOR CLOSE VISUAL AND N.D.I. INSPECTION. THE LEFT STUD WAS FOUND CRACKED AND WORN BEYOND LIMITS. SUSPECT NORMAL WEAR. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS MORE FREQUENT REQUIRED DISASSEMBLY AND DETAILED INSPECTION OF THIS PART.

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