SDR 96ZZZX4093

Service difficulty report · Rod End · Beech C24R

Difficulty date: July 29, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N5246M
Make and model: Beech C24R
Aircraft serial: MC564
System (JASC): 3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
Part: Rod End
Part number: 131553FGB17
Condition: Failed
Location: Lt Mlg Actuator
Part time: 4,844 hours
Stage of operation: NR
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: O, A

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

What was found

LEFT MAIN GEAR CAME DOWN WHILE IN-FLIGHT. CYCLED GEAR DOWN AND BACK UP, AND IT STAYED DOWN. CYCLED GEAR DOWN AND LANDED. WITH AIRCRAFT IN SHOP, FOUND THE ROD END ON THE ACTUATOR BROKEN. IT APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN CRACKED AT THE GREASE ZERK FIRST THEN, IN TIME, FAILED.

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