SDR 96ZZZX5408

Service difficulty report · Pivot Assy · Cessna 172RG

Difficulty date
October 4, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N5204U
Make and model
Cessna 172RG
Aircraft serial
172RG0282
Part
Pivot Assy
Part number
2411001
Condition
Shaft Sheared
Location
Lt Mlg
Part time
6,790 hours
Stage of operation
AP
Nature of condition
P
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 WOULD NOT INDICATE DOWN AND LOCK WHEN THE GEAR WAS SELECTED DOWN. THE PILOT LANDED WITH GEAR UP. THE LT MAIN GEAR ASSY WAS REMOVED FROM THE AIRCRAFT AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THE PIVOT SHAFT OF THE PIVOT ASSY HAD SHEARED FROM THE MAIN BODY OF THE PIVOT ASSY.

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