SDR 98ZZZX2134

Service difficulty report · Bushing · Piper PA34220T

Difficulty date
May 13, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N9295N
Make and model
Piper PA34220T
Aircraft serial
3449034
Part
Bushing
Condition
Misinstalled
Location
Nlg Downlock
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

WHILE PERFORMING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE NOSE GEAR DOWNLOCK BRACKET PIVOT BUSHING WAS NOT PROPERLY ALIGNED IN THE NOSE GEAR DOWNLOCK BRACKET. THE ASSEMBLY WAS REMOVED AND INSPECTED FOR PREMATURE WEAR AND RE-INSTALLED PROPERLY WITH NEW BOLTS.

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