SDR 96ZZZX5411

Service difficulty report · Piston · Cessna 425

Difficulty date: October 1, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N89GC
Make and model: Cessna 425
Aircraft serial: 4250092
System (JASC): 3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
Part: Piston
Condition: Worn
Location: Mlg
Part time: 6,203 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

THE PISTON, REF NR 20, IS WORN WHERE THE SEAL OR BEARING RIDES WHEN THE AIRCRAFT IS ON THE GROUND, ABOUT 6 INCHES UP FROM THE BOTTOM. THE WEAR AREA IS ABOUT 2.5 INCHES LONG AND ABOUT ONE-THIRD WAY AROUND THE PISTON ON THE FRONT OUTBOARD SIDE. TOTAL TIME ON AIRCRAFT IS 6,203 HRS.

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