# SDR AU970288

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 10, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 172N
- Registry model: [Cessna 172N](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172n) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [3222 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3222)
- Part: Fork
- Part number: SK1759
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Nose Gear
- 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/AU970288

## Discrepancy

(AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR FORK SHEARED IN AREA OF PISTON TUBE ATTACHMENT- A HEAVY LANDING INSPECTION HAD BEEN CARRIED OUT 40 HOURSPREVIOUSLY

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