# SDR CA000809011

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 13, 2000
- Submitted: January 19, 2001
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Beech 99
- Registry model: [Beech 99](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-99) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3213)
- Part: Brace
- Part number: 998100289
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Mlg
- Part time: 4,060 hours, 4,802 cycles
- 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/CA000809011

## Discrepancy

(CAN) FATIGUE CRACKS LOCATED AT BASE OF TQ KNEE LUG ON UPPER BRACE. CRACKS RANGE IN SIZE FROM 1/4 TO 3/8 INCH LONG AND RUN PARALLEL TO THE TQ KNEE LUG RADIUS. UPPER BRACE REMOVED FROM SERVICE.

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