# SDR CA020215013

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 14, 2002
- Submitted: April 15, 2002
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Beech 35-B33
- Registry model: [Beech 35-B33](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-35-b33) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3213)
- Part: Strut
- Part number: 358152607
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Rt Mlg
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: E
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020215013

## Discrepancy

(CAN) ON INSPECTION PISTON LOWER SHOCK TUBE WAS FOUND WITH CHROME BLISTERED. NDT SHOWED A CRACK IN TUBE.CHROME WAS REMOVED TO EXPOSE THE CRACK WHICH WAS 8 1/4 INCH DOWN FROM THE TOP OF THE TUBE. THE CRACK RAN HORIZONTAL FOR 1 1/2 INCH THROUGH THE TUBE.

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