# SDR AU001273

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 12, 2000
- Submitted: March 20, 2001
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 402C
- Registry model: [Cessna 402C](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-402c) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3230)
- Part: Drag Brace
- Part number: 51420023
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Nlg
- Part time: 11,790 cycles
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: D
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU001273

## Discrepancy

(AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR DRAG BRACE CRACKED IN THE RADIUS OF THE ACTUATOR ATTACHMENT POINT. FOUND USING DYE PENETRANT INSPECTION IAW MEB91-11 AND CESSNA CAP 32-20-00.

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