# SDR CA990202013

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 20, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- 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: Hinge
- Part number: 4752932
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Mlg Door
- Part time: 15,045 hours
- Component: 4752931
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990202013

## Discrepancy

(CAN) AFTER TAKEOFF THE GEAR INTRANSIT LIGHT REMAINED ON.  AIRCRAFT RETURNED.  RIGHT HAND INBOARD FORWARD DOOR HINGE FOUND BROKEN.  THUS, DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE PROPERLY.

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