SDR 95ZZZX3493

Service difficulty report · Stud · Piper PA24250

Difficulty date: June 22, 1995
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N5365P
Make and model: Piper PA24250
Aircraft serial: 24414
System (JASC): 3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
Part: Stud
Part number: 20829000
Condition: Cracked
Location: Mlg Strut
Part time: 2,985 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 PERFORMING INSPECTION PER AD 77-13-21, FOUND STRUT STUD BENT AND CRACKED. BOTH WERE WORN BEYOND LIMITS. FOUND OTHER SIDE TO HAVE THE LARGER STUD, BUSHINGS, AND MOUNTING CASTING AS USED ON THE LATER SINGLES. INSTALLED CORRECT PARTS.

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