# SDR AUS20030657

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 18, 2003
- Submitted: September 4, 2003
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc TIO540J2BD
- Propeller: Hartzl HCE3YR2
- System (JASC): [3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3230)
- Part: Downlock Hook
- Part number: 4198300
- Condition: Lack Of Lube
- Location: Mlg
- Stage of operation: DE
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: W, J
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030657

## Discrepancy

(AUS) LT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOWNLOCK HOOK STIFF IN OPERATION DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION. SUSPECT CAUSED BY INCORRECT CLEANING TECHNIQUES.

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