SDR 97ZZZX3632

Service difficulty report · Spacer · Cessna U206F

Difficulty date
July 16, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N1523U
Make and model
Cessna U206F
Aircraft serial
U20602234
Part
Spacer
Part number
12606321
Condition
Failed
Location
Nlg Steering
Part time
6,804 hours
Component
1260664411
Stage of operation
LD
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

PILOT REPORTED SQUEALING IN NOSE ON LANDING ROLL OUT, JUST BEFORE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED DAMAGING PROPELLER AND NOSE OF AIRCRAFT. INVESTIGATION FOUND SPACER IN NOSE GEAR STEERING BUNGEE CRACKED OFF WHICH WOULD HAVE ALLOWED THE NOSE GEAR TO FREE SWIVEL WITH NO CONTROL.

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