# SDR AU000875

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 8, 2000
- Submitted: October 3, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Beech D55
- Registry model: [Beech D55](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d55) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont IO520C
- Propeller: Mcauly 3AF32C75
- System (JASC): [3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3230)
- Part: Rod End
- Part number: HMXL6G
- Condition: Seized
- Location: Landing Gear Ret
- Component: Landing Gear Ret
- Stage of operation: LD
- 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/AU000875

## Discrepancy

(AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR REAR ACTUATING ROD ROD END SEIZED AND FAILED ALLOWING NLG TO COLLAPSE ON LANDING.  (X)

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