As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
CORROSION, PITTING ON THE INTERNAL PART OF THE NOSE GEAR SHOCK ABSORBER -- FABRIC PAD RETAINS MOISTURE AND CAUSES PITTING, ETC. SUBMITTER STATED FIVE YEAR/7500 HOUR INSPECTION IN CHAPTER FIVE MM GETS THIS ITEM INSPECTED BEFORE A FAILURE. MAYBE THIS ITEM NEEDS TO BE REDIESIGNED TO PREVENT MOISTURE COLLECTING AND NOT DRYING.