SDR 98ZZZX2133

Service difficulty report · Bolt · Piper PA34220T

Difficulty date: May 13, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N9295N
Make and model: Piper PA34220T
Aircraft serial: 3449034
System (JASC): 3211 · Main Landing Gear Attach Section
Part: Bolt
Condition: Loose
Location: Rt Mlg
Part time: 189 hours
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: W
Precautionary procedure: K

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

What was found

DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE RIGHT LANDING GEAR WAS FOUND LOOSE. INSPECTION FOUND THE FORWARD PIVOT BOLT FOR THE TRUNNION WAS NOT PROPERLY TORQUED AT PRODUCTION OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE LANDING GEAR WAS REMOVED, INSPECTED FOR CRACKS, AND RE-INSTALLED IAW SENECA V SM. OPS CHECK FOUND SATISFACTORY.

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