# SDR AU960612

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 1, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc TIO540A2B
- Propeller: Hartzl HCE3YR2
- System (JASC): [3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3230)
- Part: Hook
- Part number: 4198300
- Condition: Seized
- Location: Lg Ext-Retract S
- Stage of operation: LD
- Nature of condition: O, P
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960612

## Discrepancy

(AUS) LH MAIN LANDING GEAR DOWNLOCK HOOK STIFF ON PIVOT BOLT PNO AN5-46- AIRCRAFT OPERATES FROM UNPREPARED STRIPS IN A SALT LADEN ENVIRONMENT WITH HIGH HUMIDITY

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