# SDR CA971021003

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 26, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Piper PA-31
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3213)
- Part: Housing
- Part number: 40327000
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Lt Mlg Strut
- Part time: 10,073 hours
- Component: 4041302
- Stage of operation: TX
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA971021003

## Discrepancy

(CAN) AFTER LANDING, PILOT REPORTED LT LANDING STRUT WAS FLAT AND LEAKING FLUID.  MAINTENANCE INSPECTION REVEALED STRUT HOUSING HAD A 16 INCH VERTICAL CRACK.  HOUSING REPLACED.

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