# SDR AU001205

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 5, 2000
- Submitted: January 4, 2001
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Beech 1900D
- Registry model: [Beech 1900D](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-1900d) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa PT6A67D
- Propeller: Hartzl HCE4A3A
- System (JASC): [3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3213)
- Part: Strut
- Part number: 5081032011
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Mlg
- 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/AU001205

## Discrepancy

(AUS) LT MAIN LANDING GEAR STRUCK BY A KANGAROO. INSPECTION FOUND THE LT MAIN LANDING GEAR AXLE AND TORQUE KNEE SOCKET CRACKED AT THE LOWER END OF THE TORQUE KNEE ATTACHMENT LUGS. CRACK LENGTH11.43MM (0.45IN).

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