# SDR 95ZZZX1641

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 16, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N5336K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5336K), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 172P
- Registry model: [Cessna 172P](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172p) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 172740069
- System (JASC): [3221 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3221)
- Part: Fitting
- Part number: 05430131
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Nlg Attach
- Part time: 6,300 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1641

## Discrepancy

UPPER NOSE GEAR FITTING FOUND LOOSE.  A SHIMMY PROBLEM WAS REPORTED WHEN THE MECHANIC WAS REMOVING THE NOSE GEAR FOR STEERING COLLAR SHIMMING.  INVESTIGATION FOUND THE AIRCRAFT HAD A SHIMMY PROBLEM FOR SEVERAL HUNDRED HOURS AND WAS NOT REPORTED.

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