SDR 97ZZZX3486

Service difficulty report · Bearing · Cessna 414A

Difficulty date: June 12, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N30EE
Make and model: Cessna 414A
Aircraft serial: 414A0443
System (JASC): 3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
Part: Bearing
Part number: 50411082
Condition: Wrong Part
Location: Lt/Rt Mlg
Part time: 3,900 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

PULLED STRUTS TO RESEAL. DISCOVERED UPPER BEARING BLOCKS, AD 90-02-13, REQUIRES MAGNAFLUX EACH 1,000 HOURS, BUT SERIAL NUMBER DOES NOT APPLY TO 414A AFTER 0340. THESE WERE NOT BROKEN, BUT HAVE FOUND SEVERAL ON EARLIER AIRCRAFT COVERED BY THE AD BROKEN.

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