# SDR 99ZZZX3657

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 9, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N9872A
- Make and model: Cessna 190
- Registry model: [Cessna 190](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-190) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 7574
- System (JASC): [3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3230)
- Part: Spring
- Part number: 0341110
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Mlg
- Part time: 2,786 hours
- Stage of operation: LD
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3657

## Discrepancy

DURING LANDING, THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR SPRING FAILED CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT FUSELAGE AND WING. PART REMOVED AND TURNED OVER TO FAA FOR INVESTIGATION.  POSSIBLE CAUSE - IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT OF SPRING.

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