# SDR CA101102006

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 13, 2009
- Submitted: January 4, 2011
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Bombdr DHC8400
- Engine: Pwc PW150A
- Propeller: Rotol CR4086123F17
- System (JASC): [3246 · Wheel/Ski/Float](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3246)
- Part: Bearing
- Part number: 29685
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Main Wheel
- Part time: 2,796 hours
- Stage of operation: LD
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA101102006

## Discrepancy

ON TAKEOFF FROM BASE, PASSENGER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM AREA OF NR 3 TIRE. ON LANDING, THE NR 3 MAIN TIRE, BRAKE ASSY CAME OFF AXLE.  MX FOUND AXLE AND HYD LINE DAMAGED.  NR 3 WHEEL SPEED TRANSDUCER MISSING.  WIRES FOR TRANSDUCER FOUND BROKEN OFF INSIDE THE AXLE.  INVESTIGATION ROOT CAUSE DUE TO WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. (SDR 2009053000380/NSVA20090512001).

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