# SDR MIL2018110500475

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 9, 2018
- Submitted: November 5, 2018
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Beech T-34C
- Registry model: [Beech T-34C](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-t-34c) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [3222 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3222)
- Part: Plunger
- Part number: 358250944
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Nlg Assy
- Part time: 4,983 cycles
- Stage of operation: LD
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: D
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MIL2018110500475

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT SUFFERED AN IN-FLIGHT NOSE LANDING GEAR FAILURE,  LEADING TO A NLG COLLAPSE ON LANDING.   INVESTIGATION FOUND THE PLUNGER ASSEMBLY HAD SEPARATED DURING RETRACTION.

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