SDR FQAR20200819007

Service difficulty report · Bracket · Piper PA44180

Difficulty date: August 19, 2020
Submitted: August 19, 2020
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N440PA
Make and model: Piper PA44180
Aircraft serial: 4496084
Aircraft time: 12,034 hours
System (JASC): 5343 · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
Part: Bracket
Part number: 95643009
Condition: Cracked
Location: Mlg
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: 9
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

DURING A SCHEDULED LANDING GEAR INSPECTION, THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR TRUSS BRACKET ASSEMBLY WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED AT THE UPPER MOUNTING EAR. EXAMINATION WITH 10X GLASS SHOWED SIGNS OF THE CRACK STARTING AT THE MOUNTING BOSS RECESS, TOTAL TIME ON PART UNKNOWN, IT WAS REPAIRED 585HRS AGO.

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