# SDR 97ZZZX4349

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 23, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N745H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N745H), registered now
- Make and model: Bell 214ST
- Registry model: [Bell 214ST](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-214st) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 28197
- System (JASC): [3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3213)
- Part: Crosstube
- Part number: 214052052101
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Skid Gear
- 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/97ZZZX4349

## Discrepancy

REAR CROSSTUBE FRACTURED DURING GROUND HANDLING OF AIRCRAFT (RAISED ON WHEELS).  TOTAL WT. A/C, 13,535 POUNDS.  ACCEPTABLE MOVEMENT LIMITATION, 14,500 POUNDS.

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