# SDR CA011031013

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 4, 2001
- Submitted: December 12, 2001
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31T
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31T](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31t) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 15,352 hours
- Engine: Pwa PT6A28
- System (JASC): [3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3213)
- Part: Link
- Part number: 4033600
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Nlg Drag Brace
- 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/CA011031013

## Discrepancy

(CAN) UPON INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS FOUND AT NOSE GEAR LINK ATTACH POINT.

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