SDR 97ZZZX3552

Service difficulty report · Tire · Mtsbsi MU2B60

Difficulty date
June 20, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N360RA
Make and model
Mtsbsi MU2B60
Aircraft serial
740SA
System (JASC)
3244 · Tire
Part
Tire
Part number
850X10X10PR
Condition
Failed
Location
Rt Mlg
Part time
201 hours
Component
Goodyearaero
Stage of operation
LD
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 LANDING JUNE 20, 1997, THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM APPROXIMATELY TWO-THIRDS OF THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE TIRE. A NEW TIRE AND SERVICEABLE WHEEL WERE INSTALLED IAW THE MANUFACTURER'S MM PROCEDURES AND THE LANDING GEAR AREA WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE. NO DEFECTS WERE APPARENT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.