SDR 97ZZZX3100

Service difficulty report · Wheel · Cessna 172N

Difficulty date
June 25, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N73764
Make and model
Cessna 172N
Aircraft serial
17267661
Part
Wheel
Part number
201302561
Condition
Cracked
Location
Rt Mlg
Part time
3,231 hours
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

DURING A 100-HOUR INSPECTION, THE RT MAIN TIRE WAS BEING ROTATED. DURING INSPECTION OF MAIN WHEEL CENTER HUB, CRACKS WERE DISCOVERED AT EACH BOLT HOLE (6) ON THE OUTBOARD SIDE OF WHEEL. ALSO, ON THE INBOARD SIDE 3 OF THE 6 HOLES SHOWED CRACKS TOO. THIS AIRCRAFT IS USED FOR TRAINING PURPOSES. POSSIBLE CAUSE, REPEATED HARD LANDINGS.

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