Service difficulty report · Wheel · Raythn 390

Difficulty date
September 25, 2014
Submitted
September 25, 2014
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N801BP
Make and model
Raythn 390
Aircraft serial
RB201
Aircraft time
2,161 hours, 2,161 cycles
Engine
Wilint FJ442A
Part
Wheel
Part number
101681
Condition
Failed
Location
Nlg
Part time
2,161 hours, 2,161 cycles
Stage of operation
NR
How discovered
9
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

THE BEAD ON THE RT HALF OF THE NOSE WHEEL SEPARATED CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO FUSELAGE BELLY. THE WHEEL DID NOT DEFLATE.