# SDR C85R20170202001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 19, 2016
- Submitted: February 2, 2017
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N2496X
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-161
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-161](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-161) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 288516071
- Aircraft time: 18,280 hours
- System (JASC): [3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3213)
- Part: Scissor Link
- Part number: 65319004
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Lt Mlg
- Part time: 18,280 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C85R20170202001

## Discrepancy

DURING 100 HR INSPECTION,  FOUND BOTH EARS CRACKED THAT SCISSORS LINK ATTACHES TO ON UPPER END OF LEFT MAIN GEAR STRUT.

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