# SDR 97ZZZX1714

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 3, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Filed by: [Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd., repair station LF1R294K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-repair-station/LF1R294K/pilatus-aircraft-usa-ltd.md) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft: N107PC
- Make and model: Piper PA-31T2
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31T2](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31t2) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 31T8166046
- System (JASC): [3222 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3222)
- Part: Fork Assy
- Part number: 4533303
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Nlg
- Part time: 3,831 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/97ZZZX1714

## Discrepancy

DURING A COMBINATION EVENT 1 AND 2 INSPECTION, NOTED THE LEFT SIDE OF THE NLG FORK ASSY WAS CRACKED AT THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE AXLE OPENING.  PILOT REPORTED NO HARD LANDINGS.  NO OTHER DAMAGE NOTED.

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