SDR 20010410AP007

Service difficulty report · Wheel · Skrsky S70

Difficulty date: February 21, 2001
Submitted: February 28, 2001
Operation: General aviation
Make and model: Skrsky S70
System (JASC): 3246 · Wheel/Ski/Float
Part: Wheel
Part number: 5003929
Condition: Cracked
Location: Mlg
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

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

What was found

WHEEL ASSY SENT TO A CERTIFICATED REPAIR STATION FOR EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION. AFTER BUILD-UP, WHEEL AND TIRE ASSY WAS INFLATED TO 140 PSI AND LEFT FOR 12-24 HOUR LEAK CHECK. AFTER 36 HOURS TIRE PRESSURE WAS FOUND TO BE 30-40 PSI, AND A DAMAGED O-RING WAS SUSPECTED. UPON APPLYING 125 PSI, NITROGEN WAS HEARD ESCAPING. APPLYING LEAK DETECTOR REVEALED A CRACK AT LOWER PORTION OF INBOARD WHEEL HALF RETAINING BOLT HOLE.