# SDR AUS20010743

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 19, 2001
- Submitted: August 7, 2001
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-32-260
- Registry model: [Piper PA-32-260](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32-260) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc O540E4B5
- Propeller: Hartzl HCC2YK1
- System (JASC): [3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3213)
- Part: Bolt
- Part number: 79543002
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Main Landing Gea
- Component: Main Landing Gea
- 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/AUS20010743

## Discrepancy

(AUS) LH MAIN LANDING GEARLOWER LEG SEPARATED FROM UPPER LEG. SUSPECT CAUSED BY FAILURE OF THE CENTRE TORQUE LINK BOLT. LOWER LEG HOLED LH FLAP DURING SEPARATION.

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