# SDR CA990223015

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 2, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-140
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-140](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-140) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc O320E3D
- System (JASC): [3210 · Main Landing Gear](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3210)
- Part: Bolts
- Condition: Sheared
- Location: Lt Mlg
- Part time: 9,907 hours
- Component: 6531902
- 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/CA990223015

## Discrepancy

(CAN) LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR CYLINDER MOUNT, 2 BOLTS OF P/N AN525-416-20 AND P/N AN4-11A WERE SHEARED OFF.  THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE CYLINDER, BUT THE REMAINING 3 BOLTS WERE FOUND LOOSE.   SUBMITTER SUGGESTED THESE BOLTS BE TORQUE CHECKED EVERY 100 HOURS.

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