# SDR CA000614063

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 7, 2000
- Submitted: July 5, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31T1
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31T1](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31t1) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 4,721 hours
- Engine: Pwa PT6A11
- System (JASC): [3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3230)
- Part: Bolt
- Part number: 41789000
- Condition: Sheared
- Location: Uppr Dnlk Hk Rod
- Component: Landing Gear Ret
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000614063

## Discrepancy

(CAN) UPON MAKING A QUICK/INSPECTION OF THE MAIN GEAR DRAG BRACES AND RODS, FOUND EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE DOWNLOCK ROD AT THE CLEVIS BOLT.  THE RT CLEVIS BOLT P/N 41789-000 WAS FOUND SHEARED; AND THE LT CLEVIS WORN ON ITS WAY TO SHEARING.

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