# SDR 97ZZZX1371

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 31, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N33224
- Make and model: Cessna 177RG
- Registry model: [Cessna 177RG](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-177rg) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 177RG0928
- System (JASC): [3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3230)
- Part: Bolt
- Part number: 20430156
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Nlg Drag Link
- Part time: 3,800 hours
- 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/97ZZZX1371

## Discrepancy

BOLT WHICH CONNECTS THE FORWARD AND AFT NOSE LANDING GEAR DRAG LINKS WAS FOUND LOOSE.  FURTHER INSPECTION SHOWED BOLT HAD BROKEN THROUGH THE CENTER OF LUBRICATION PORT WHICH IS A HOLE DRILLED INTO THE DIAMETER OF THE BOLT WHICH MEETS A HOLE DRILLED IN THE AXIS OF THE BOLT.  NLG FAILURE WAS IMMINENT.

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