SDR 98ZZZX2798

Service difficulty report · Bolt · Piper PA28R201T

Difficulty date
July 24, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N2611M
Make and model
Piper PA28R201T
Aircraft serial
28R7803138
Part
Bolt
Part number
401310
Condition
Loose
Location
Trunnion Plate
Part time
2,276 hours
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

DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, A WRENCH WAS USED TO CHECK THE MLG TRUNNION FLAP BOLTS FOR TIGHTENESS. ALL WERE FOUND LOOSE. SUBMITTER HAD BEEN CHECKING ALL PA28R, PA32R, AND PA34 THAT HE SERVICED AND FOUND MOST LOOSE. THE MAIN LANDING GEAR CAN MOVE UP AND DOWN DURING LANDING CAUSING THE SPAR HOLES TO ELONGATE AND POSSIBLY CRACK. SUBMITTER STATED THEY SHOULD BE CHECKED AT LEAST MONTHLY.

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