Service difficulty report · Torque Tube · Bag JETSTM4112

Difficulty date
April 1, 2004
Submitted
July 22, 2004
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Bag JETSTM4112
System (JASC)
3242 · Brake
Part
Torque Tube
Part number
AHA1899
Condition
Cracked
Location
Brake
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 ASSEMBLY TORQUE TUBE CONTAINED NUMEROUS CRACKS IN TENON SLOTS. FOUND USING FLUORESCENT MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION. CRACKS WERE FOUND UP TO APPROXIMATELY 6.35MM (0.25IN) IN LENGTH. BRAKE IS FROM A REGISTERED AIRCRAFT. BRAKE HAD BEEN REMOVED DUE TO RUBBING ON AXLE AND CONTACT WITH WHEEL HUB CAUSING DAMAGE.