# SDR AU971262

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 13, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Boeing 727-2J4
- Registry model: [Boeing 727-2J4](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-2j4) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa JT8D17
- System (JASC): [3246 · Wheel/Ski/Float](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3246)
- Part: Wheel
- Part number: 265759A
- Condition: Fractured
- Location: Nr 4 Mlg
- Component: Bendix
- Stage of operation: LD
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU971262

## Discrepancy

(AUS) NO4 MAIN WHEEL HALF FAILED IN THE CENTRE HUB AREA. DAMAGE CAUSEDTO THE BRAKE AND WHEEL BEARING. FUSE PLUG MELTED AND TYRE DEFLATED.

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