SDR 96ZZZX3087

Service difficulty report · Bolt · Piper PA23

Difficulty date: May 31, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N2060P
Make and model: Piper PA23
Aircraft serial: 23647
System (JASC): 3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
Part: Bolt
Part number: AN17633
Condition: Sheared
Location: Lt Mlg Drag Link
Part time: 1,000 hours
Stage of operation: LD
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

LEFT MAIN GEAR DRAG LINK UPPER BOLT, ITEM NR 61, FIGURE NR 37, SHEARED IN CENTER ON LANDING. SUBSEQUENT GEAR COLLAPSE AND PROPELLER STRIKE. SUBMITTER STATED POSSIBLE MANDATORY BOLT INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT AT 1,000 HRS MAY BE SUFFICIENT.

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