Service difficulty report · Disk · Piper PA23250

Difficulty date
July 16, 2001
Submitted
September 5, 2001
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Piper PA23250
Engine
Lyc IO540K1A5
System (JASC)
3242 · Brake
Part
Disk
Part number
16405700
Condition
Worn
Location
Brake
Component
Brake · Cleveland · 16405700
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(AUS) BRAKE DISCS WORN BELOW MINIMUM THICKNESS. BOTH DISCS ALSO EXHIBITED EVIDENCE OF RADIAL HEAT STRESS CRACKING.

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