# SDR AU001233

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 29, 2000
- Submitted: March 20, 2001
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Beech E33
- Registry model: [Beech E33](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-e33) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont IO470K
- Propeller: Mcauly 2A36C23
- System (JASC): [3222 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3222)
- Part: Bearing
- Part number: 35820115
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Nlg
- Part time: 6,863 cycles
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU001233

## Discrepancy

(AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR BEARING WORN EXCESSIVELY. THE THICKNESS OF THEBEARING SURFACE WAS 1.143MM (0.045IN). WHEN NEW THE THICKNESS IS1.57MM (0.0625IN). TO COMPENSATE FOR WEAR A BRONZE SPACER RING2.74MM (0.108IN) WAS FITTED BETWEEN THE WORN BEARING AND THEBARREL RESULTING IN MISALIGNMENT OF THE SHIMMY DAMPER AND BENDING OF THE ACTUATING ROD. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR. UNAPPROVED PART.

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