SDR 99ZZZX3179

Service difficulty report · Cylinder · Cessna 441

Difficulty date
July 1, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Filed by
WTXR173J
West Star Aviation, LLC
Aircraft
N2721D
Make and model
Cessna 441
Aircraft serial
4410161
System (JASC)
3242 · Brake
Part
Cylinder
Part number
09113600
Condition
Mismanfuactured
Location
Brake
Component
Cleveland · 30143
Stage of operation
IN
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

WHEN THE LEFT AND RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR ARE RETRACTED, THE CLEVELAND BRAKE ASSY (PN 30-143) MAKES HOLES IN THE UPPER WING SKIN HONEYCOMB (PN 5722311-1). AT THE SAME TIME, THE BRAKE PISTONS ARE PUSHED INTO THE HOUSING ALLOWING ENOUGH SPACE FOR THE BRAKE PADS (PN 066-07300) TO FALL OUT IN-FLIGHT. THESE BRAKES ARE INSTALLED ON THE CESSNA 441 UNDER STC NR SA644GL.

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