# SDR CA000720015

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 28, 2000
- Submitted: July 24, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31T2
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31T2](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31t2) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 10,705 hours
- Engine: Pwa PT6A135
- System (JASC): [3250 · Landing Gear Steering System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3250)
- Part: Bolt
- Part number: AN3H7A
- Condition: Sheared
- Location: Top Of Cyl
- Part time: 11,272 hours
- Component: Cylinder Assy, 4531400
- Stage of operation: LD
- 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/CA000720015

## Discrepancy

(CAN) UPON LANDING THE AIRCRAFT, THE PILOTS NOTICED A PULLING TO THE LEFT.   AFTER A BRIEF INSPECTION, THE THREE UPPER AN3 BOLTS, WHICH HOLD THE STEERING ARM AND BRACKET TO THE NOSE GEAR CYLINDER, WERE FOUND TO BE SHEARED.

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