# SDR 96ZZZX620

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 20, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N4347T
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-140
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-140](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-140) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 287125510
- System (JASC): [3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3213)
- Part: Strut Head
- Condition: Rusted
- Location: Mlg
- 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/96ZZZX620

## Discrepancy

THE CYLINDER HEADS WHICH ARE THE CAPS TO THE MLG STRUTS WERE FOUND SEVERELY RUSTED.  THE ATTACHING BOLTS WERE RUSTED BADLY ALSO.  THIS AREA HAS A BUILT-IN WELL AREA WHICH ALLOWS WATER TO ACCUMULATE AND JUST SIT THERE.  THERE IS A METAL PLUG BUTTON USED TO COVER THIS AREA AND FILL THE HOLE IN THE WING OVER THE FILL VALVE.

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