Tag #Landing Gear Failure

What are the broader implications of this incident for aviation safety standards and maintenance protocols?

This incident emphasizes the long-term consequences of inadequate maintenance practices. The 2018 repair, which introduced heat damage to the trunnion pin, highlights the need for thorough inspections and quality control throughout the maintenance process to prevent such failures. Future investigations should focus on developing methods to detect and mitigate these types of hidden damage to prevent similar incidents.