SDR 98ZZZX996

Service difficulty report · Strut · Piper PA44180

Difficulty date: January 20, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N2103K
Make and model: Piper PA44180
Aircraft serial: 447995183
System (JASC): 3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
Part: Strut
Part number: 6703704
Condition: Failed
Location: Lt Mlg
Part time: 8,100 hours
Stage of operation: LD
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 LANDING, THE LEFT MAIN GEAR OLEO STRUT ASSEMBLY SHEARED AT THE BASE OF THE STRUT TUBE WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE LOWER CASTING, AND SEPARATED FROM THE AIRCRAFT CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE WING, FLAP, PROPELLER, STABILATOR, AND VERTICAL FIN.

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