SDR 96ZZZX3769

Service difficulty report · Fitting · Piper PA44180

Difficulty date
July 10, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N3062H
Make and model
Piper PA44180
Aircraft serial
447995165
Part
Fitting
Part number
6704213
Condition
Cracked
Location
Aft Trunnion
Part time
578 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

PIPER CASTING NR 67043-3 FACF B, CRACKED HORIZONTALLY AT TOP BEARING BOSS. SUSPECT CAUSE, HARD LANDINGS OR FATIGUED. INSPECTED OTHER STRUCTURES FOR CRACKS. NONE NOTED AT THIS TIME.

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