Service difficulty report · Leaf Spring · Ayres S2RT34RESTD

Difficulty date
November 23, 2012
Submitted
November 23, 2012
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N3097K
Make and model
Ayres S2RT34RESTD
Aircraft serial
T34115
Aircraft time
2,194 hours
Part
Leaf Spring
Part number
50791
Condition
Broken
Location
Tail Wheel
Part time
2,194 hours
Component
Tail Wheel Assy
Component part number
50781
Stage of operation
TX
How discovered
O
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

DURING TAXI TO PARKING THE TAIL SPRING LEAF, BROKE OFF INSIDE THE CENTERING SPRING SUPPORT. THE RUDDER CONTROL BRACKET AND MINOR STRUCTURE WAS DAMAGED. THE BROKEN SPRING LEAF WAS SENT IN FOR EVALUATION. THERE WAS EVIDENCE OF FATIGUE AND WATER MARKING 60 PERCENT BEFORE OVERLOAD OF THE REMAINING STEEL. THE TAIL WHEEL WAS INSTALLED UNDER STC SA4110WE.