# SDR CA011217017

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 7, 2001
- Submitted: February 5, 2002
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 180J
- Registry model: [Cessna 180J](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180j) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 1,512 hours
- Engine: Cont O470R
- Propeller: Mcauly 2A34C201
- System (JASC): [3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3213)
- Part: Strut
- Part number: 30A04000100
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Mlg
- 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/CA011217017

## Discrepancy

(CAN) 1/4 INCH RETAINER PIN BROKE AT COTTER PIN HOLE ON RT SHOCK STRUT ASSY. WHEN THE RETAINER PIN FALLS OUT THE LANDING GEAR FALLS DOWN.

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