# SDR 97ZZZX4798

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 5, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N3281S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3281S), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 182G
- Registry model: [Cessna 182G](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182g) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 18255781
- System (JASC): [3222 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3222)
- Part: Torque Link
- Part number: 0543034497
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Nlg
- Part time: 4,848 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/97ZZZX4798

## Discrepancy

DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE UPPER TORQUE LINK OF THE NOSE LANDING GEAR WAS FOUND CRACKED IN THE RADIUS OF THE UPPER FORGED RIB ADJACENT TO THE ATTACH BOLT HOLE.  BOTH SIDES WERE CRACKED.

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