# SDR 96ZZZX5997

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 12, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Maule M-7-235
- Registry model: [Maule M-7-235](https://openairdocs.org/model/maule-m-7-235) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3213)
- Part: Strut Fork
- Part number: 2001
- Condition: Defective
- Location: Mlg
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: W
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5997

## Discrepancy

INSP OF NEW STRUT FORK FOUND UNUSEABLE DUE TO THREADS FILLED WITH CAD PLATING.  ALSO FORK PORTION WAS POORLY MACHINED AND WAS GROOVED.

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