SDR 99ZZZX1463

Service difficulty report · Knee · Beech C90

Difficulty date: February 7, 1999
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N74CC
Make and model: Beech C90
Aircraft serial: LJ620
System (JASC): 3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
Part: Knee
Part number: 508100324
Condition: Failed
Location: Rt Mlg
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

AIRCRAFT LANDED AT TTN. ON TOUCH-DOWN, AIRCRAFT PULLED TO RIGHT AND TRAVELED OFF RUNWAY WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. ON INVESTIGATION, FOUND RIGHT LANDING GEAR UPPER TORQUE KNEE FAILED WHICH ALLOWED LOWER LANDING GEAR (PISTON ASSY) TO TURN SIDEWAYS.

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