SDR 96ZZZX2031

Service difficulty report · Actuator · Conaer LA4200

Difficulty date
April 1, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N85213
Make and model
Conaer LA4200
Aircraft serial
1094
Part
Actuator
Part number
180029005
Condition
Failed
Location
Nlg
Part time
307 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

NOSE GEAR ACTUATOR PISTON ASSY (ROD AND PISTON) RECEIVES A SIDE LOAD AT THE THREADED END OF ACTUATOR ROD. NOSE GEAR ACTUATES AT A VERY FAST RATE WHICH MAY CAUSE A 'BOUNCE' AT THE TRAVEL LIMIT WHICH BENDS AND CRACKS, AND ULTIMATELY BREAKS THE END OF THE ACTUATOR. SUBMITTER STATED THIS IS 6TH OCCURRENCE (DIFFERENT AIRCRAFT) THIS YEAR.