# SDR AU010360

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 19, 2001
- Submitted: May 2, 2001
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc TIO540A1A
- Propeller: Hartzl HCE3YR2
- System (JASC): [5280 · Landing Gear Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5280)
- Part: Hinge
- Part number: 4752932
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Mlg Door
- Part time: 7,219 cycles
- 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/AU010360

## Discrepancy

(AUS) LT MAIN LANDING GEAR INBOARD DOOR FORWARD HINGE ARM CRACKED ONINNER RADIUS. FOUND DURING DYE PENETRANT INSPECTION IAW PIPER MSB 682.

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