# SDR 2016FA0000234

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 3, 2016
- Submitted: May 11, 2016
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N6479X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6479X), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 180
- Registry model: [Cessna 180](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 18050979
- Aircraft time: 3,363 hours
- Engine: Cont IO470L
- System (JASC): [3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3213)
- Part: Axle
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Lt Mlg
- Stage of operation: LD
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000234

## Discrepancy

AXLE FAILURE ON LANDING RESULTING IN GROUND LOOP, PROP STRIKE, AND SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO EMPENNAGE AND LT WING.  THE ACFT JUST MODIFIED TO 29 X 11 X 10 AIR HAWKS FROM BUSHWHEELS AND 10" WHEELS. THE AXLE WAS THE STOCK ALUMINUM.

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