SDR 95ZZZX968

Service difficulty report · Cylinder Assy · Piper PA31350

Difficulty date
January 26, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N27594
Make and model
Piper PA31350
Aircraft serial
317852070
Part
Cylinder Assy
Part number
45314000
Condition
Holes Stripped
Location
Nlg Strut
Part time
11,500 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

DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND THREE AN3H-7A BOLTS WHICH SECURE THE NOSE GEAR STEERING ARM ASSY TO THE OLEO CYLINDER LOOSE. FURTHER INSPECTION SHOWED TWO OF THE HOLES IN THE CYLINDER WERE STRIPPED. SAFETY WIRE WAS INTACT. SUSPECT CAUSE AS INSUFFICIENT DESIGN.

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