SDR CA020531013

Service difficulty report · Tire · Dhav DHC8*

Difficulty date: March 19, 2002
Submitted: June 13, 2002
Operation: Air carrier
Make and model: Dhav DHC8*
Engine: Pwc PW150A
System (JASC): 3246 · Wheel/Ski/Float
Part: Tire
Condition: Failed
Location: Mlg
Stage of operation: TX
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

(CAN) DURING ROLLOUT AFTER LANDING A LOUD BANG WAS HEARD AT APPR. 80-90 KTS. INSPECTION SHOWED THAT THE RT OUTER MLG TIRE HAD EXPLODED. BRAKES WAS NOT APPLIED HEAVILY DURING ROLLOUT. AIRCRAFT WAS TAXIED TO PARKING WITH NO DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DIFFICULTIES. INVESTIGATION/ACTIONBOTH RT MAIN LANDING GEAR WHEELS REPLACED ACC AMM 32-40-01.