# SDR 99ZZZX2198

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 1, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N7001P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7001P), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-24-250
- Registry model: [Piper PA-24-250](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-24-250) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 242146
- System (JASC): [3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3213)
- Part: Strap
- Part number: 2117400
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Lt Mlg Strut
- 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/99ZZZX2198

## Discrepancy

LEFT GEAR STRAP CAME LOOSE AND TURNED AROUND CAUSING THE GEAR NOT TO EXTEND FULLY IN THE DOWN POSITION.  STRAP BRACKET ASSEMBLY WAS MISSING THE NUT THAT HOLDS IT TOGETHER TO THE MAIN GEAR SPRING ATTACHMENT BRACKET.

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