# SDR CA060508009

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 24, 2006
- Submitted: June 22, 2006
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-44-180
- Registry model: [Piper PA-44-180](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-44-180) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 3,947 hours
- Engine: Lyc O360A1H
- Propeller: Hartzl HCC2YR2
- System (JASC): [5343 · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5343)
- Part: Spar
- Part number: 86444800
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Fuselage
- Part time: 4,063 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/CA060508009

## Discrepancy

DURING COMPLETION OF SB1143, A 1 INCH CRACK WAS OBSERVED RADIATING OUT FROM THE LOWER AFT BOLT HOLE OF THE LT DRAG LINK TRUNNION MOUNTING.  FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED A .5 INCH CRACK RADIATING OUT FROM LOWER AFT BOLT HOLE OF RT DRAG LINK TRUNNION MOUNTING.  AIRCRAFT LT AND RT NOSE SPAR ASSEMBLIES WERE REPLACED NEW.

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