# SDR AUS20020457

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 13, 2002
- Submitted: June 13, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Piper PA-60-601P
- Registry model: [Piper PA-60-601P](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-60-601p) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc TIO540S1AD
- Propeller: Hartzl HCC3YR2
- System (JASC): [3222 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3222)
- Part: Shaft
- Part number: 450022002
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Nlg Strut
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020457

## Discrepancy

(AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR STRUT TORQUE TUBE SHAFT CRACKED FROM BOLT HOLE. FOUND DURING MAGNAFLUX INSPECTION.

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