Service difficulty report · Bearing · Boeing 737322

Difficulty date
February 18, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N366UA
Make and model
Boeing 737322
Aircraft serial
24535
Engine
Ge CFM56*
Part
Bearing
Part number
BEA7300000497AFA
Condition
Failed
Location
Nr 3 Mlg
Stage of operation
TO
Nature of condition
D
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

PLANE ARRIVED WITH NR 3 MAIN LANDING GEAR TIRE MISSING. *S/D* AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. INSPECTED NR 3 OUTBOARD WHEEL BEARING. FAILED OUTBOARD BEARING WAS FOUND TO BE 737-291 INBOARD WHEEL BEARING (P/N BEA7300-000497AFA). REPLACED NR 3 WHEEL/TIRE AND BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. DUE TO HEAT DAMAGE CAUSED BY BEARING FAILURE, RIGHT HAND MAIN LANDING GEAR INNER CYLINDER ALSO REQUIRED REPLACEMENT, OPS CHECK OK.