# SDR 96ZZZX1502

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 8, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N4387B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4387B), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 170B
- Registry model: [Cessna 170B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-170b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 26731
- System (JASC): [3221 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3221)
- Part: Bracket Assy
- Part number: 3216
- Condition: Bolt Sheared
- Location: Tailwheel
- Part time: 1,000 hours
- Component: Scott, 3200
- Stage of operation: TO
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1502

## Discrepancy

BRACKET ASSY BOLT APPEARS AS METAL HAS CRYSTALLIZED THROUGH AGE.  BOLT THEN SHEARED ALLOWING TAILWHEEL TO FALL OFF AIRCRAFT ON TAKEOFF.

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