# SDR AU000912

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 6, 2000
- Submitted: November 2, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Reims F406
- Registry model: [Reims F406](https://openairdocs.org/model/reims-aviation-s-a-f406) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa PT6A112
- Propeller: Mcauly 3GFR34C701
- System (JASC): [3222 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3222)
- Part: Strut
- Part number: 604201011
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Nose/Tail Ldng
- Component: Nose/Tail Ldng
- 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/AU000912

## Discrepancy

(AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR OLEO OVER EXTENDED ALLOWING TORQUE LINKS TO INVERT.  CAUSED BY OLEO UPPER BEARING LOOSENING FROM PISTON BARREL.  (X)

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