# SDR A3L29716

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 1, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-81(MD-81)
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-81(MD-81)](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-81-md-81) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [3246 · Wheel/Ski/Float](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3246)
- Part: Bolt
- Part number: 2601483
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Wheel
- Component: Bendix, 26088911A
- 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/A3L29716

## Discrepancy

INSPECTION FOUND WHEEL BOLT FAILED.  FATIGUE RELATED FAILURE.  SUSPECT INSUFFICIENT PRE-LOAD TORQUE.  SUBMITTER SUGGESTED USING SNUG ANGLE TORQUE METHOD.  (X)

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