# SDR AUS20010438

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 1, 2001
- Submitted: August 7, 2001
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc TIO540A2C
- Propeller: Hartzl HCE3YR2
- System (JASC): [3220 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3220)
- Part: Landing Gear
- Condition: Collapsed
- Location: Nlg
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010438

## Discrepancy

(AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED. INSPECTION COULD FIND NO DEFECTS WITH THE SYSTEM. SUSPECT INCORRECT TECHNIQUE.

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