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Landing Gear Troubles

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Key Takeaways:

  • Diverse landing gear malfunctions, including cracks, corrosion, mechanical breaks, and steering failures, were reported across multiple aircraft models.
  • Several incidents, such as Cirrus SR20 nose gear cracks and PA-46R-350T Matrix steering failures, indicate chronic or fleet-wide issues, some requiring specific service bulletin compliance.
  • Landing gear failures can occur unexpectedly, even after normal operations and without prior discrepancies, emphasizing the need for diligent maintenance and inspections.
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The following information is derived from the FAA’s Service Difficulty Reports and Aviation Maintenance Alerts.

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