As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
(AUS) LANDING GEAR DOWNLOCK PINS BENT DUE TO DEFECTIVE PADS (SEE MDR97/1389). WHEN THE DAMAGED PINS WERE REMOVED AND COMPARED TO THE REPLACEMENT ITEMS THEY APPEARED TO BE MANUFACTURED FROM A SOFTER MATERIAL (AN5 BOLTS). PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.