# SDR AU971491

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 5, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Amtr SEAREY
- Engine: Rotax ROTAX912
- System (JASC): [3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3230)
- Part: Torque Tube
- Condition: Distorted
- Location: Landing Gear Ret
- 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/AU971491

## Discrepancy

(AUS) LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE LANDING GEAR TORQUE TUBE ASSEMBLY WAS TWISTED WHEN THE AIRCRAFT FELL OFF A STAND DURING ASSEMBLY. AIRCRAFT IS AMATEUR BUILT.

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