# SDR AU000427

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 24, 2000
- Submitted: July 4, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-34-200
- Registry model: [Piper PA-34-200](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-34-200) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc IO360C1E6
- Propeller: Hartzl HCC2YK2
- System (JASC): [2910 · Hydraulic System, Main](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2910)
- Part: Pipe
- Part number: 9515348
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Hydraulic, Main
- Component: Hydraulic, Main
- Stage of operation: LD
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O, J
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000427

## Discrepancy

(AUS) LANDING GEAR ''UP'' PIPE CORRODED AND LEAKING.  LOSS OF HYDRAULIC  FLUID.  LEFT MLG DOWNLOCK STIFF TO OPERATE.  AIRCRAFT OPERATES IN A SALT LADEN ENVIRONMENT.

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