# SDR 95ZZZX5998

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 5, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N2089Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2089Y), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 172D
- Registry model: [Cessna 172D](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172d) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 17249589
- System (JASC): [3222 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3222)
- Part: Cap
- Part number: 05430181
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Nlg Strut
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5998

## Discrepancy

NLG STRUT CAP THAT HOLDS STRUT HOUSING TO ENGINE MOUNT, FAILED.  FOUND BOLT MISSING.  SUSPECT HARD LANDING AFTER BOLT CAME LOOSE AS CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.

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