# SDR CA980827007

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 20, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Propeller: Hartzl HCC4YR2
- System (JASC): [5280 · Landing Gear Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5280)
- Part: Hinge
- Part number: 4199400
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Mlg Door
- Part time: 8,535 hours
- Component: 4205900
- 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/CA980827007

## Discrepancy

(CAN) RIGHT OUTBOARD GEAR DOOR APPEARED LOOSE.  FORWARD HINGE BROKEN.  A CRACK HAD ORIGINATED IN THE INNER RADIUS OF THE ELBOW SECTION.  CRACK APPEARED TO HAVE RUN 3/4 WAY THROUGH BEFORE IT FAILED.

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