# SDR 97ZZZX1230

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 19, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N8198P
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-181
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-181](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-181) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 288090295
- System (JASC): [3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3213)
- Part: Cylinder
- Part number: 6531904
- Condition: Ears Broken
- Location: Gear Leg
- Part time: 3,703 hours
- Component: 3564405
- 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/97ZZZX1230

## Discrepancy

TORQUE LINK MOUNTING GEARS BROKE ON LANDING GEAR.  ONE LINK MOUNT HAD EVIDENCE OF PRIOR CRACKS.  BROKEN TAB HAD A DARK AREA.

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