SDR 228551

Service difficulty report · Bushing · Saab SF340A

Difficulty date
April 19, 2004
Submitted
April 21, 2004
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N123XS
Make and model
Saab SF340A
Aircraft serial
123XS
Part
Bushing
Condition
Loose
Location
Nlg
Stage of operation
TO
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
E
Precautionary procedure
C, D

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

What was found

DURING TAKE-OFF ROLL AT AROUND 40 KNOTS THE A/C HAD A VIOLENT NOSE WHEEL SHIMMY. THE CREW ABORTED TAKE-OFF AND RETURNED TO THE GATE IN PIT. A/C TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE 4-19-04 AT 2245(LT) PIT MX TIGHTENED NOSE STEERING COLLAR BUSHING, PERFORMED TAXI CHECK. NO DEFECTS NOTED. A/C RETURNED TO SERVICE 4-20-04 AT 0845(LT)

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