SDR 96ZZZX5262

Service difficulty report · Tire · Piper PA23250

Difficulty date
September 1, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N888RJ
Make and model
Piper PA23250
Aircraft serial
277305139
System (JASC)
3244 · Tire
Part
Tire
Part number
706C861
Condition
Chafe Groove
Location
Mlg
Component
Goodyearaero
Stage of operation
IN
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

THE MAIN LANDING GEAR TIRE HAS 2 EACH GROOVES WORN IN SIDEWALLS, 1.3750 INCH AND 7.8750 INCH FROM INNER EDGE OF BEAD OUTWARD ON SIDEWALL APPROXIMATELY .1250 INCH DEEP IN AREAS. THE TIRES HAVE TOO MUCH ROUNDNESS AT SIDEWALLS. NOTE: CONDOR TIRES INSTALLED AND CLEARANCE BETWEEN BRAKE PAD ABOUT .50 INCH. TIRE WOULD RUB ON SIDEWALL, COULD NOT TURN WHEEL BY HAND. APPROXIMATELY 10 LANDINGS.

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