# SDR 96ZZZX1942

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 1, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N54757](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N54757), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-23-250
- Registry model: [Piper PA-23-250](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-23-250) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 277554068
- System (JASC): [3260 · Landing Gear Position and Warning](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3260)
- Part: Bracket
- Part number: 31285000
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Nlg Downlock Sw
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1942

## Discrepancy

THE SUPPORT BRACKET FOR THE NOSE GEAR DOWNLOCK SWITCH WAS WORN ALLOWING POOR CONTACT OF SWITCH.  SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS 5,000-HOUR INSPECTION OR REPLACEMENT.

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