# SDR 97ZZZX1890

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 1, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 208B
- Registry model: [Cessna 208B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-208b) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [3240 · Landing Gear Brake System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3240)
- Part: Pressure Plate
- Part number: 07308500
- Condition: Misinstalled
- Location: Rt Brake
- Component: Parkerhanfin, 30182
- 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/97ZZZX1890

## Discrepancy

DURING INSP, RT BRAKE PRESSURE PLATE FOUND INSTALLED IN WRONG POSITION.  LINING SIDE WAS FACING THE PISTON HOUSING.  ACFT BRAKING METAL-TO-METAL CAUSING VERY HIGH BRAKE TEMPERATURES AND SUSPECTED SPARKS CAME OUT ON EVERY BRAKE APPLICATION.  PRESSURE PLATE AND LININGS DAMAGED BEYOND LIMITS.  ACFT TT:  525 HRS.

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