SDR 95ZZZX2898

Service difficulty report · Scissors · Piper PA34200T

Difficulty date: May 30, 1995
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N3489M
Make and model: Piper PA34200T
Aircraft serial: 347870113
System (JASC): 3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
Part: Scissors
Condition: Bolt Broke
Location: Nlg
Stage of operation: LD
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

BOLT AT APEX OF SCISSORS SEIZED IN BOTH HALVES AND THEN BROKE UPON LANDING CAUSING A LOSS OF NOSE WHEEL STEERAGE. THIS JOINT DOES NOT HAVE GREASE FITTINGS, SO, THEREFORE, SHOULD BE OILED FREQUENTLY SO THAT THE BOLT CAN BE ROTATED EASILY.

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