# SDR AUS20020373

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 23, 2002
- Submitted: May 7, 2002
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Ge CT79B
- System (JASC): [3246 · Wheel/Ski/Float](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3246)
- Part: Wheel
- Part number: 5010488
- Condition: Fractured
- Location: Mlg
- 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/AUS20020373

## Discrepancy

(AUS) DURING A TURN-A-ROUND INSPECTION, THE PILOT DISCOVERED A 7.8IN(20CM) BEAD SECTION MISSING FROM THE NR 3 MAIN WHEEL AND THE TIRE WAS DEFLATED.

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