# SDR 20001227SH032

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 2, 2000
- Submitted: December 27, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N521S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N521S), registered now
- Make and model: Amtr F2SPECIAL
- Aircraft serial: 002GM
- System (JASC): [3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3213)
- Part: Axle
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Lt Wheel
- Part time: 47 hours
- Stage of operation: LD
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001227SH032

## Discrepancy

ON LANDING, LEFT AXLE FAILED CAUSING AIRCRAFT STRUT TO DIG INTO GRASS FIELD.  AIRCRAFT FLIPPED ON ITS BACK CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.  PRELIMINARY INSPECTION INDICATED A FAILED WELD ON THE AXLE TO STRUT BRACKET.  (X)

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