# SDR 96ZZZM1165

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 22, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N269AE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N269AE), registered now
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340B269
- System (JASC): [3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3213)
- Part: Bearing
- Part number: 5006227
- Condition: Failure
- Location: Rt Nlg Wheel
- Stage of operation: TO
- Nature of condition: D
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZM1165

## Discrepancy

ON TAKEOFF THE TOWER CONTACTED THE CREW STATING THAT THEY OBSERVED A TIRE FALLING FROM THE A/C.  THE CAUSE HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE A RT NOSE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE.  REMOVED AND REPLACED NLG LOWER TQ LINK, AXLE, AND BOTH TIRE ASSYS.

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