# SDR AUS20031257

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 9, 2003
- Submitted: January 5, 2004
- Operation: General aviation
- 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): [3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3230)
- Part: Arm
- Part number: 42042
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Lt Mlg
- Stage of operation: NR
- 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/AUS20031257

## Discrepancy

(AUS) LT MAIN LANDING GEAR RETRACTION ARM BROKEN. ASSOCIATED FORK AND ROD END BENT. DAMAGE ALSO TO DOWNLOCK HOOK AND ROD END ASSEMBLY.  SUSPECT DOWNLOCK HOOK FAILED TO DISENGAGE.

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