# SDR AU971390

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 17, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 177RG
- Registry model: [Cessna 177RG](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-177rg) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc IO360A1B6
- Propeller: Mcauly B2D34C207
- System (JASC): [3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3230)
- Part: Pin
- Part number: MS16555354
- Condition: Distorted
- Location: Mlg Dwnlock
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU971390

## Discrepancy

(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.

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