# SDR AU990022

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 12, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 402C
- Registry model: [Cessna 402C](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-402c) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont TSIO520VB
- Propeller: Mcauly 3AF32C87
- System (JASC): [3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3213)
- Part: Lug
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Lt Mlg
- Component: 514110313
- 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/AU990022

## Discrepancy

(AUS) WHILE CHARGING THE LEFT LANDING GEAR STRUT, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE RETRACT LUG ON THE STRUT P/N 5141103-13 EXHIBITED SIGNS OF CRACKING.  A DYE PENETRANT CHECK CONFIRMED THE DEFECT.   PART TC:  32.

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