# SDR CA120914011

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 13, 2012
- Submitted: September 14, 2015
- 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)
- Engine: Lyc LTIO540J2B
- Propeller: Hartzl HCE3YR2A
- System (JASC): [3222 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3222)
- Part: Torque Link
- Part number: CH20261
- 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/CA120914011

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION MAINTENANCE FOUND THE LT MLG UPPER TORQUE LINK CRACKED AT THE ATTACH HOLE TO LOWER TORQUE LINK.  THIS TORQUE LINK IS AN STC INSTALL FROM BOUNDARY LAYER INC. SUPER CHIEFTAIN KIT.

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