SDR 99ZZZX4387

Service difficulty report · Axle · Wsk PZL150A

Difficulty date
November 7, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N150AD
Make and model
Wsk PZL150A
Aircraft serial
03930057
Part
Axle
Part number
LP880420041
Condition
Failed
Location
Nlg
Part time
376 hours
Component
LP8804200360
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
E
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 AND DEVELOPED NOSE WHEEL SHIMMY AND NOSE GEAR AXLE BROKE. THE AXLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED 10-18-95. THE AXLE IS HOLLOW AT THE POINT OF FAILURE AND IT APPEARS TO HAVE HAD AN OLD CRACK THAT COULD HAVE BEEN DETECTED DURING A REPETITIVE INSPECTION.