# SDR AUS20020466

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 3, 2002
- Submitted: June 13, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Piper PA-31
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc TIO540A2B
- Propeller: Hartzl HCE3YR2
- System (JASC): [3234 · Landing Gear Selector](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3234)
- Part: Solenoid
- Part number: L3011
- Condition: Faulty
- Location: Mlg Selector
- Stage of operation: LD
- 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/AUS20020466

## Discrepancy

(AUS) LANDING GEAR SELECTOR SOLENOID STRIKER PIN BENT. NOSE LANDING GEAR INADVERTANTLY RETRACTED DURING TAXI CAUSING MAJOR ENGINE, PROPELLER AND AIRFRAME DAMAGE.

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