# SDR AALA202307037815

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 30, 2023
- Submitted: July 3, 2023
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N121UW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N121UW), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A320-214
- Registry model: [Airbus A320-214](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a320-214) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 1294
- Aircraft time: 65,143 hours, 32,270 cycles
- System (JASC): [3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3213)
- Part: Shock Absorber
- Part number: D235920202
- Part serial: B712
- Condition: Chipped
- Location: Zone 700 - Gears
- Part time: 35,566 hours, 19,740 cycles
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202307037815

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: CHROME CHIP FOUND APPROX 1/4" X 3/8" ON NOSE LANDING GEAR STRUT / SHOCK ABSORBER. REPLACED NOSE LANDING GEAR STRUT / SHOCK ABSORBER AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK.

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