SDR 97ZZZX4146

Service difficulty report · Channel Assy · Piper PA34200T

Difficulty date: September 3, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N38884
Make and model: Piper PA34200T
Aircraft serial: 347770352
System (JASC): 3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
Part: Channel Assy
Part number: 9539400
Condition: Cracked
Location: Nlg
Part time: 5,755 hours
Stage of operation: IN
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

WHILE PERFORMING A GEAR SWING, NOSE GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT FULLY. UNDER FURTHER INSPECTION, FOUND THE NOSE GEAR HAD JUMPED OUT OF THE TRACK ASSY. REPLACED THE UPPER CHANNEL ASSY. OPS CHECK GOOD. SUSPECT CAUSE: IMPROPER TOWING, EXCEEDING TOWING LIMITS.

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