# SDR CA121019005

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 18, 2012
- Submitted: September 14, 2015
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 172F
- Registry model: [Cessna 172F](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont O300D
- Propeller: Mcauly 1C172EM
- System (JASC): [3210 · Main Landing Gear](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3210)
- Part: U Bolt
- Part number: 0541153
- Condition: Sheared
- 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/CA121019005

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION OF MLG,  NOTICED THAT MLG "U" BOLT HAD SHEARED AT THE POINT WHERE THE NUT MEETS THE MLG BLOCK.

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