# SDR CA121004006

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 4, 2012
- Submitted: September 14, 2015
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Beech E-90
- Registry model: [Beech E-90](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-e-90) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa PT6A28
- Propeller: Hartzl HCB3TN3
- System (JASC): [3210 · Main Landing Gear](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3210)
- Part: Support Bracket
- Part number: 508102272
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Torque Tube
- Part time: 28,077 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121004006

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION, THE BEARING INSIDE THE LANDING GEAR TORQUE TUBE SUPPORT BRACKET HAD MOVED OUT OF PLACE.  FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED A CRACK THROUGH THE GREASE FITTING HOLE ON THE SUPPORT BRACKET.

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