# SDR 96ZZZX27

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 26, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Saab SF340A
- Registry model: [Saab SF340A](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-scania-sf340a) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [3246 · Wheel/Ski/Float](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3246)
- Part: Wheel
- Part number: 5010488
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Mlg
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX27

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT'S MAIN WHEEL ASSY EXHIBITING NUMEROUS BEAD SEAT FAILURES.  SUBMITTER STATED CIRCUMSTANCES OR CAUSES ARE NOT APPARENT, BUT THE RECURRENCE SEEMS TO INDICATE A FATIGUE OR POSSIBLE MANUFACTURING DEFECT.

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