# SDR 20001102SH031

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 2, 2000
- Submitted: November 2, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N204R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N204R), registered now
- Make and model: Braero BAE1251000A
- Aircraft serial: 259017
- System (JASC): [3246 · Wheel/Ski/Float](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3246)
- Part: Bolt
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Wheel Assy
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001102SH031

## Discrepancy

DUNLOP WHEEL CMM TIE BOLT RUNNING TORQUE CHECK DOES NOT CHECK FULL LENGTH OF THE THREADS.  THE TIE BOLTS APPEAR TO BE STRETCHING FARTHER TOWARD THE SHANK OF THE BOLT.  WHEN RUNNING TORQUE WAS CHECKED OVER, THE FULL LENGTH OF THE THREAD, 5 BOLTS FAILED.  (X)

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