# SDR CA021010005

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 27, 2002
- Submitted: October 28, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Doug MD 83
- Registry model: [Doug MD 83](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-83) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [3246 · Wheel/Ski/Float](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3246)
- Part: Wheel
- Part number: 50078902
- Condition: Cracked
- 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/CA021010005

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING THE OVERHAUL OF THE MAIN WHEEL ASSEMBLY THE NDT INSPECTION WAS DETECTED A CRACK ON THE UPPER SPOKE AREA. THE CRACK WAS UNDETECTABLE WITH THE DYE PENETRANT, BUT DETECTABLE WITH EDDY CURRENT.- NOREPAIR POSSIBLE.

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