# SDR CA040721002

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 11, 2004
- Submitted: January 5, 2005
- 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: 19,828 hours
- Engine: Lyc TIO540J2BD
- Propeller: Hartzl HCE3YR2A
- System (JASC): [3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3230)
- Part: Structure
- Part number: 42042
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Mlg
- Part time: 19,930 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040721002

## Discrepancy

WHILE INSPECTING GEAR A CRACK WAS NOTICED IN THE PAINT.  CRACK EXTENDS FROM INSIDE CURVE HALF WAY TO BOLT HOLE.

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