Service difficulty report · Tire · Bombdr DHC8400

Difficulty date
June 10, 2007
Submitted
July 3, 2007
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Bombdr DHC8400
Engine
Pwc PW150A
Propeller
Rotol CR4086123F17
System (JASC)
3244 · Tire
Part
Tire
Part number
DR0231T
Condition
Failed
Location
Nr 4
Stage of operation
TO
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
E
Precautionary procedure
C

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

What was found

(CAN) DURING A NORMAL AND SMOOTH TAKEOFF ROLL, CREW NOTICE A VIBRATION (120KNTS,V1=134KNTS). AT VR ROTATED INTO SMOOTH CLIMB AND REQUESTED GEAR UP WITH POSITIVE CLIMB. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS CABIN CREW CALLED TO SAY PASSENGERS REPORTED A WHEEL CAME OFF DURING TAKEOFF. AIRCRAFT COMPLETED AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. NR 4 MAINWHEEL TIRE WAS FOUND SHREDDED WITH MAINWHEEL ASSY STILL IN PLACE. (TC NR 20070611002)