# SDR AUS20031102

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 22, 2003
- Submitted: January 5, 2004
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-34-200
- Registry model: [Piper PA-34-200](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-34-200) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc IO360C1E6
- Propeller: Hartzl HCC2YK2
- System (JASC): [5343 · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5343)
- Part: Mount
- Part number: 9572402
- Condition: Separated
- Location: Mlg
- Part time: 211 cycles
- Stage of operation: LD
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20031102

## Discrepancy

(AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR MOUNT BRACKET RIVETS FAILED. SUSPECT CAUSED BY HEAVY LANDING AND SUBSTANDARD RIVETING. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.

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