# SDR 97ZZZX1981

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 15, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-28RT-201T
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28RT-201T](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28rt-201t) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3230)
- Part: Spring
- Part number: 6718900
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Nlg Downlock
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: W
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1981

## Discrepancy

NEW SPRING WITHDRAWN FROM STOCK.  INSTALLED ON NOSE LANDING GEAR DOWNLOCK ASSY.  SPRING SNAPPED FIRST CYCLE OF RETRACTION CHECK.

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