# SDR FFS2002F00002

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 6, 2002
- Submitted: February 22, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N7164D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7164D), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 318052013
- Engine: Lyc TIO540*
- System (JASC): [3222 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3222)
- Part: Support Bracket
- Part number: 409872
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Nlg Actuator
- Part time: 22,328 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FFS2002F00002

## Discrepancy

UPPER SUPPORT BRACKET FOR NOSE GEAR ACTUATOR WAS FOUND CRACKED AT RADIUSED CUT OUT.  FOUND DURING INSPECTION.

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