Service difficulty report · Brake Assy · Cndair CL2156B11415

Difficulty date
September 19, 2000
Submitted
January 19, 2001
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cndair CL2156B11415
System (JASC)
3242 · Brake
Part
Brake Assy
Part number
2158750224
Condition
Overheated
Location
Lt Brake
Part time
15 hours, 18 cycles
Stage of operation
TX
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
M, B
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

(CAN) WHEN THE AIRCRAFT STOPPED, THE GROUND CREW NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE LEFT WHEEL. FANS WERE USED TO COOL OFF THE BRAKES. THE FUSE PLUGS HAVE MELTED. AIRCRAFT BRAKE SYSTEM WAS INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE IAW THE MAINTENANCE MANUAL. THE LEFT BRAKE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY WERE REPLACED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. THE BRAKE HAS BEEN SENT FOR EXPERTISE DUE TO DISKS JAMMING.