SDR 20000711SH008

Service difficulty report · Brake Assy · Supac LFA

Difficulty date: June 2, 2000
Submitted: July 11, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N34783
Make and model: Supac LFA
Aircraft serial: 239
System (JASC): 3240 · Landing Gear Brake System
Part: Brake Assy
Condition: Seized
Stage of operation: TX
How discovered: C
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

UPON DEPARTURE, PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DUE TO THE LEFT BRAKE SEIZING. AIRCRAFT RECEIVED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. AT INSPECTION, BROKEN ASSY WAS FOUND DRAGGING, BUT WHEN CHECKED A SECOND TIME, IT ROTATED FREELY. NO CAUSE WAS FOUND. (X)