# SDR 99ZZZX4198

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 28, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N3249](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3249), registered now
- Make and model: Amtr FLYBABY1A
- Aircraft serial: 7216
- System (JASC): [3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3213)
- Part: Strut
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Mlg
- 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/99ZZZX4198

## Discrepancy

RIGHT SIDE LANDING, GEAR 'V' STRUT FAILURE.  FRACTURED THROUGH 2  PLYS INSIDE.  FRACTURED THROUGH ONE PLY OUTSIDE AND INNER PLY SEPARATED ABOUT 4 INCHES.  SPLIT FROM 2 BOLT HOLES THROUGH 3 PLYS.  INSPECTION OF FUSELAGE MOUNTS AND AREA SHOWED NO STRAIN FOR FRACTURES AFTER INCIDENT.  STRUT MET REQUIREMENTS OF ORIGINAL DESIGN.

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