SDR 99ZZZX1194

Service difficulty report · Mount · Piper PA34200T

Difficulty date: March 5, 1999
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Make and model: Piper PA34200T
Aircraft serial: 347350190
System (JASC): 3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
Part: Mount
Part number: 9572402
Condition: Failed
Location: Nlg Actuator
Stage of operation: TO
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

MOUNT ASSEMBLY - HYDRAULIC JACK NOSE GEAR, P/N 95724-2. PART FAILED DURING TAKEOFF. PRELIMINARY INSPECTION FOUND MOUNT ASSEMBLY TORN WHERE HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR BOLTS TO MOUNT. THE RESULTING DAMAGE CAUSED THE DOWNLOCK TO SHIFT AND RELEASE TENSION ON THE LINK ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE NOSE GEAR TO COLLAPSE. POSSIBLE CAUSE, PREVIOUS HARD LANDINGS.

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