# SDR AU961028

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 23, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-42
- Registry model: [Piper PA-42](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-42) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa PT6A41
- Propeller: Hartzl HCB3TN3
- System (JASC): [3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3213)
- Part: Housing
- Part number: 5768006
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Main Gear Sys
- Stage of operation: LD
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU961028

## Discrepancy

(AUS) RH MAIN LANDING GEAR OLEO HOUSING ASSEMBLY CRACKED FROM TOP TO BOTTOM THROUGH THE SHARP RADIUS AT THE BASE OF THE SIDE BRACE ATTACHMENT LUG - LOSS OF OLEO PRESSURE

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