SDR 97ZZZX4332

Service difficulty report · Bolt · Piper PA23250

Difficulty date: September 26, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N54757
Make and model: Piper PA23250
Aircraft serial: 277554068
System (JASC): 3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
Part: Bolt
Part number: AN17727
Condition: Failed
Location: Drag Leg Link
Part time: 8,979 hours
Component: 1624004
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

WHEN APPLYING GREASE TO CENTER DRAG LEG ATTACH BOLT, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THE HEAD OF BOLT SLID OUT .25 INCH, AND BECAME WEDGED IN FITTING PN 19155-03 LANDING GEAR LOCK SPRING UPPER WHICH PREVENTED BROKEN PORTION OF BOLT FROM FALLING OUT.

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