# SDR CA041108003

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 25, 2004
- Submitted: December 3, 2004
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 182G
- Registry model: [Cessna 182G](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182g) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 5,834 hours
- Engine: Cont O470R
- Propeller: Mcauly 2A34C203
- System (JASC): [3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3230)
- Part: Spring
- Part number: 07416011
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Lt Mlg
- 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/CA041108003

## Discrepancy

LEFT HAND MAIN LANDING GEAR SPRING ASSEMBLY BROKE OF AT FUSELAGE WHILE TAXIING FOR FLIGHT.  THERE WAS NO VISUAL EVIDENCE OF A PREVIOUS CRACK. THE GEAR LEG WAS SENT TO TRANSPORT SAFETY BOARD TO BE ANALYZED.

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