# SDR 97ZZZX2024

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 1, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N8287U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8287U), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-34-220T
- Registry model: [Piper PA-34-220T](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-34-220t) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 348333027
- System (JASC): [3211 · Main Landing Gear Attach Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3211)
- Part: Trunnion Assy
- Part number: 39486803
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Rt 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/97ZZZX2024

## Discrepancy

DURING INSPECTION NOTICED PART CRACKED ON AFT WEBBING OF RT MAIN GEAR TRUNNION.  STRIPPED PAINT, DYE  PENETRANT INSPECTION REVEALED A CRACK LOCATED 4.5 INCHES FROM BASE STRETCHING HORIZONTALLY ACROSS SEAM APPROXIMATELY .50 INCH IN LENGTH. THIS AREA HAD A FEW MANUFACTURING GRIND MARKS.

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