# SDR 96ZZZX5402

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 1, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N226DT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N226DT), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-32R-301
- Registry model: [Piper PA-32R-301](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32r-301) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 3246006
- System (JASC): [5280 · Landing Gear Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5280)
- Part: Door Assy
- Part number: 6709304
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Lt Mlg Door
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5402

## Discrepancy

LEFT MLG DOOR CRACKED JUST ABOVE ROD END ATTACH POINT.  EXCESSIVE VIBRATION FROM SLIP STREAM, SUSPECT CAUSE OF THE CRACK.  NOTE:  SUBMITTER STATED THIS DEFECT HAS BEEN OBSERVED BEFORE.  RECOMMEND REINFORCING AFFECTED AREAS OF THE DOOR OR REPLACE WITH AN ALUMINUM DOOR.  PART TOTAL TIME IN SERVICE 187.2 HOURS.

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