# SDR CA961018027

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 9, 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): [3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3213)
- Part: Trunnion Bracket
- Part number: 4028800
- Condition: Bent
- Location: Rt Mlg
- Part time: 13,595 hours
- Component: Piper, 4550403
- 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/CA961018027

## Discrepancy

(CAN) WHILE REBUSHING RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR, THE AFT TRUNNION ASSEMBLY BRACKET WAS FOUND BENT. GEAR COULD NOT BE INSTALLED PROPERLY. THIS POSSIBLY DUE TO A HARD LANDING.

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