SDR 96ZZZX4417

Service difficulty report · Disc · Beech A36

Difficulty date
July 17, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N21VR
Make and model
Beech A36
Aircraft serial
E2468
System (JASC)
3242 · Brake
Part
Disc
Part number
16432505
Condition
Failed
Location
Rt Brake
Part time
1,755 hours
Component
Parkerhanfin
Stage of operation
NR
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

DISC TORN OFF WHEEL LEAVING METAL UNDER BOLTS INTACT ON WHEEL. THIS IS THE SECOND DISC TO FAIL ON THIS AIRCRAFT. ON 12-26-95, THE LEFT BRAKE DISC FAILED UNDER SIMILAR CONDITIONS (1,617 TIS). SUBMITTER STATED COULD BE CAUSED BY IMPROPER ALLOY CASTINGS OR BY CRACKS AROUND BOLT HOLE.

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