# SDR 98ZZZX145

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 1, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N239A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N239A), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-32-301
- Registry model: [Piper PA-32-301](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32-301) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 3246022
- System (JASC): [3222 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3222)
- Part: Strut Assy
- Part number: 6705002
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Nlg
- Part time: 202 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/98ZZZX145

## Discrepancy

PLUG IN BOTTOM OF TUBE NOT SECURED BY BOLT THROUGH TUBE AND LANDING GEAR FORK.  AIRCRAFT WAS INVOLVED IN A GEAR UP LANDING APPROXIMATELY 8 MONTHS AGO.

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