# SDR 99ZZZX1055

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 1, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N88522](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N88522), registered now
- Make and model: Piper J3C-65
- Registry model: [Piper J3C-65](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j3c-65) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 16147
- System (JASC): [3211 · Main Landing Gear Attach Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3211)
- Part: Fittings
- Part number: 2040101
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Rt Aft Mlg
- Part time: 3,879 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/99ZZZX1055

## Discrepancy

DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, FOUND CRACK ON THE BASE OF THE MOUNTING LUG ON THE AFT RT WING STRUT/GEAR ATTACH FITTING, PN 20401-01.  AFTER PEELING OFF THE REMAINING DOPE FINISH ON THE FITTING, DISCOVERED A SECOND CRACK.  AT LT FITTING, PN 20401-00, AND AFTER SCRAPING OFF THE DOPE FINISH, DISCOVERED TWO MORE CRACKS.  POSSIBLE CAUSE, PREVIOUS AIRCRAFT DAMAGE.  SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED PAINTING FITTINGS, NOT COVER THEM UP WITH DOPE FINISH.

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