SDR 96ZZZX2653

Service difficulty report · Linkage · Piper PA23250

Difficulty date
April 10, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N2337M
Make and model
Piper PA23250
Aircraft serial
277954042
Part
Linkage
Part number
3147100
Condition
Disconnected
Location
Lt Mlg Door
Part time
8,185 hours
Stage of operation
LD
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

LEFT GEAR DOOR CONNECTOR LINKAGE BECAME DISCONNECTED PREVENTING DOOR FROM OPENING. GEAR-UP LANDING RESULTED. CLEVIS PIN HAD BECOME DISENGAGED FROM LINKAGE. THE PIPER INSPECTION REPORT DOES NOT SPECIFY THIS AREA, AND THE GEAR DOOR LINKAGE PINS ARE DIFFUCLT TO SEE. INSPECTION REPORT SHOULD BE AMMENDED TO SPECIFICALLY INCLUDE THESE CLEVIS PINS FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY.

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