# SDR CA051116011

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 3, 2005
- Submitted: June 6, 2006
- 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: 9,014 hours
- Engine: Lyc TIO540J2BD
- Propeller: Hartzl HCE3YR2
- System (JASC): [3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3230)
- Part: Link Assy
- Part number: 40336000
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Actuator Attach
- Part time: 9,062 hours
- 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/CA051116011

## Discrepancy

WHEN CARRYING OUT SL1088 CRACKS WERE FOUND AT THE ACTUATOR LUGS ON THE LINK ASSY.  IAW SERVICE LETTER.  NEW LINK ASSY INSTALLED.

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