# SDR CA960227008

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 19, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [5280 · Landing Gear Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5280)
- Part: Door Hinge
- Part number: 46652
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Mlg
- Part time: 12,580 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960227008

## Discrepancy

(CAN)CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE INNER RADIUS OF THE MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR HINGE. THIS PART IS COVERED BY SB 682 AND AD 80-26-05. SUBMITTER STATES THAT THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS BEEN FOUND IN 7000 HOURS  OF OPERATIONS.

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