SDR 99ZZZX3745

Service difficulty report · Strut · Cessna A185F

Difficulty date
September 14, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N85LC
Make and model
Cessna A185F
Aircraft serial
18502643
Part
Strut
Part number
07410013
Condition
Failed
Location
Lt Mlg
Stage of operation
LD
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

DURING THE LANDING ROLL-OUT, THE LEFT GEAR LEG SHEARED OFF THROUGH THE TWO UPPER BOLT HOLES THAT ARE USED TO HOLD THE AXLE ON CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO NOSE OVER ON ITS BACK. THE AIRCRAFT IS USED IN THE WINTER ON WHEEL SKIS AND IN THE SUMMER ON TIRES. MOST OF THE FLYING IS ON UNIMPROVED STRIPS (OFF AIRPORT).

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