# SDR AU981305

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 22, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-32R-301
- Registry model: [Piper PA-32R-301](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32r-301) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc IO540K1G5
- Propeller: Hartzl HCC2YK1
- System (JASC): [3221 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3221)
- Part: Trunnion
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Nlg
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981305

## Discrepancy

(AUS) NLG TRUNNION TO DRAG BRACE ATTACHMENT FAILED ALLOWING THE NLG TO REST AGAINST THE DRAG BRACE IN A PARTIALLY EXTENDED POSITION.  THE NLG FAILED TO FULLY EXTEND AND THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE RUNWAY DURING LANDING CAUSING THE NLG TO BE TORN OFF.

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