# SDR CA001012004

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 22, 2000
- Submitted: October 19, 2000
- 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)
- Aircraft time: 12,540 hours
- Engine: Lyc TIO540J2BD
- System (JASC): [3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3230)
- Part: Rod End
- Part number: 755956
- Condition: Broken
- Location: From Arm
- Part time: 13,223 hours, 4,058 cycles
- Component: M/G Retraction A, Piper, 4204200
- Stage of operation: TO
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: R
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA001012004

## Discrepancy

(CAN) LOG PAGE 665 REFERS.  PILOT REPORTED GEAR NOT LOCKED, LIGHT ILLUMINATE AFTER TAKEOFF - RECYCLED 3 TIMES FOR 3 GREEN LIGHT FOR LANDING. MAINTENANCE FOUND LEFT MAIN GEAR RETRACTION ARM BROKEN OFF FROM ROD END.  (X)

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