# SDR AU990587

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 13, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Swrngn SA227AC
- Engine: Garrtt TPE33111U
- System (JASC): [3242 · Brake](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3242)
- Part: Brake
- Part number: 212033
- Condition: Faulty
- Location: Lt Mlg
- Component: Ozone, LHMLG
- 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/AU990587

## Discrepancy

(AUS) LT MAIN LANDING GEAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY OVERHEATED AND CAUSED PAINT AND GREASE ON THE WHEEL TO CATCH FIRE.  SUSPECT CAUSED BY A PINCHED PISTON SEAL WHICH OCCURRED DURING ASSEMBLY.

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