# SDR CA051108005

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 7, 2005
- Submitted: June 6, 2006
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-42-720
- Registry model: [Piper PA-42-720](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-42-720) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 9,026 hours
- Engine: Pwa PT6A61
- Propeller: Hartzl HCB3TN3
- System (JASC): [3211 · Main Landing Gear Attach Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3211)
- Part: Fitting
- Part number: 4028600
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: 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/CA051108005

## Discrepancy

PART NUMBER 43286-02 (2 OF) WERE REMOVED FROM STOCK FOR INSTALLATION ON PA42-720 AS REQUIRED BY A/C MX SCHEDULE REPLACEMENT INTERVAL.  CLOSE INSPECTION PRIOR TO INSTALLATION REVEALED BOTH FITTINGS (PART NUMBER 40286-00) WERE CRACKED WHERE THEY MATE WITH THE PIVOT SHAFT.  BOTH UNITS IDENTIFIED AS UNSERVICEABLE AND WILL BE RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER.

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