# SDR UPV2003F00000

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 3, 2003
- Submitted: September 19, 2003
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N83416](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N83416), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-161
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-161](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-161) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 288116160
- Engine: Lyc O320*
- System (JASC): [3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3213)
- Part: Strut
- Part number: 65319004
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Mlg
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPV2003F00000

## Discrepancy

EARS BROKEN OFF ON LANDING.  STRUT DROPPED OUT ON BALLOON.  NO OTHER DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT.  CHECKED THE OTHER STRUT AND FOUND CRACKED, REPLACED BOTH.

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