SDR CA121105018

Service difficulty report · Strut · Diamon DA42

Difficulty date: November 5, 2012
Submitted: September 14, 2015
Operation: General aviation
Make and model: Diamon DA42
Engine: Thielt TAE12502114
Propeller: Mtprop MTV6*
System (JASC): 3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
Part: Strut
Condition: Cracked
Location: Mlg
Stage of operation: NR
How discovered: 9
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(CAN) CORROSION FOUND ON ALL COMPONENTS OF LT, RT AND NLG ASSEMBLIES DRAG STRUTS, LINKS AND ACTUATORS REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. CORROSION LEVEL III EXFOLIATION AND CRACKING. ACFT HAD BEEN PARKED FOR 2 YEARS, FLEET INSPECTION CARRIED OUT NO OTHER OCCURRENCES NOTED.

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