Service difficulty report · Rod End · Piper PA31325

Difficulty date
May 23, 2004
Submitted
July 22, 2004
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Piper PA31325
Engine
Lyc TIO540F2BD
Propeller
Hartzl HCE3YR2
Part
Rod End
Part number
762554
Condition
Failed
Location
Mlg Actuator
Stage of operation
LD
How discovered
9
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(AUS) LT MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR ROD END FAILED. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITH LT MAIN LANDING GEAR FULLY RETRACTED.

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