SDR 96ZZZX6105

Service difficulty report · Nose Gear · Piper PA34200T

Difficulty date
November 19, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N8407C
Make and model
Piper PA34200T
Aircraft serial
347670137
Part
Nose Gear
Condition
Frozen
Location
Nlg Well
Part time
15,429 hours
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

AIRCRAFT DEPARTED BOEING FIELD WITH SNOW ON TAXIWAY AND RUNWAY. SNOW SLUSH ENTERED NOSE WHEEL WELL AND FROZE GEAR IN 'UP' POSITION. AIRCRAFT LANDED ON RUNWAY WITH MAINS DOWN AND NOSE GEAR UP. MODERATE DAMAGE TO NOSE CONE FROM RUNWAY CONTACT.

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