# SDR CA020729005

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 3, 2002
- Submitted: August 23, 2002
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31T2
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31T2](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31t2) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 12,767 hours
- Engine: Pwa PT6A135
- System (JASC): [5280 · Landing Gear Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5280)
- Part: Hinge
- Part number: 42059007
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Mlg Door
- 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/CA020729005

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING SCHEDULED 100 HOUR EVENT NR 2 LANDING GEAR INSPECTION, CRACK FOUND ON LEFT HAND FORWARD MAIN LANDING GEAR OUTBOARD DOOR HINGE. CAUSE DETERMINED TO BE FATIGUE.

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