# SDR AUS20040508

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 8, 2004
- Submitted: October 5, 2004
- 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): [3232 · Landing Gear Door Actuator](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3232)
- Part: Actuator
- Part number: OAS29243
- Condition: Faulty
- Location: Mlg Door
- Stage of operation: CL
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040508

## Discrepancy

(AUS) LT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR HYDRAULIC RAM FAULTY.  INVESTIGATION FOUND BRINNELLED LOCKING BALLS AND LOW SPRING PRESSURE ON LOCKPUCK.

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