Service difficulty report · Wheel · Bombdr DHC8400

Difficulty date
July 15, 2004
Submitted
October 5, 2004
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Bombdr DHC8400
Engine
Pwc PW150A
Propeller
Rotol CR4086123F17
Part
Wheel
Condition
Cracked
Location
Mlg
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
9
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

(CAN) AN OPERATOR HAS EXPERIENCED CRACKING OF THE 32-INCH MAIN LANDING GEAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY P/N 3-1575. THE CRACKS START AT THE WHEEL BOLT HOLES (FAYING SURFACE) AND EXTEND TO THE CUT-OUTS. THE CAUSE OF THE CRACKING IS NOT KNOWN AND IS CURRENTLY UNDER INVESTIGATION BY MANUFACTURERS. AOM NR 133 HAS BEEN ISSUED.