SDR 96ZZZX1939

Service difficulty report · Bracket · Cessna 421B

Difficulty date: February 26, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N5414J
Make and model: Cessna 421B
Aircraft serial: 421B0873
System (JASC): 3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
Part: Bracket
Part number: 52130285
Condition: Broken
Location: Lt Nlg Brace
Part time: 2,366 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 REMOVAL OF OXYGEN BOTTLE FOR HYDROSTATIC TEST, MECHANIC FOUND THE NOSE GEAR LT DRAG BRACE SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION, NO OTHER DAMAGE FOUND. ALSO, THERE WERE SEVERAL FLAT SPOTS ON NOSE TIRE. SUBMITTER SUSPECTS THIS HAPPENED DURING HARD NOSE LANDING OR TURNING WHEN GOING TOO FAST. INSPECTION REVEALED NO DEFECTS ON THE RIGHT DRAG BRACE SUPPORT BRACKET.

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