Service difficulty report · Wheel · Gulstm GIV

Difficulty date
February 26, 2020
Submitted
June 15, 2020
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N605CM
Make and model
Gulstm GIV
Aircraft serial
1137
Part
Wheel
Part number
ABSC50049061
Condition
Fractured
Location
Nr 3 Mlg
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
9
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

WHILE TAXIING PRIOR TO TAKEOFF THE NR 3 MAIN GEAR SUB WHEEL FAILED WHERE THE DEMOUNTABLE FLANGE RETAINING RING IS SEATED. THE DEMOUNTABLE FLANGE, RETAINING RING, SEAL AND TIRE DEPARTED THE MAIN GEAR SUB WHEEL WHICH REMAINED ATTACHED TO THE AXLE. AIRCRAFT TAXIED BACK TO BASE FOR MAINTENANCE.