SDR 95ZZZX541

Service difficulty report · Pivot Pin · Saab SF340A

Difficulty date
January 3, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N325PX
Make and model
Saab SF340A
Aircraft serial
340A051
Part
Pivot Pin
Part number
AIR123738
Condition
Cracked
Location
Mlg Assy
Component
AIR8302212
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

DURING OVERHAUL OF MAIN LANDING GEAR ASSEMBLY, FOUND DRAG BRACE TO LANDING GEAR ATTACH PIVOT PIN CRACKED AT HEAD AROUND RADIUS OF PIN. THIS HAS BEEN NOTED ON PREVIOUS OVERHAUL OF LANDING GEAR ASSEMBLIES. THERE IS NO SERVICE BULLETIN OR AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE THAT ADDRESSES THIS PROBLEM.

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