Service difficulty report · Tire · Airbus A330342

Difficulty date
July 30, 2019
Submitted
August 17, 2020
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Airbus A330342
Aircraft time
67,624 hours
Engine
Rroyce RB211TRENT77
System (JASC)
3244 · Tire
Part
Tire
Part number
APR06500
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) DURING THE FLIGHT CREW`S WALK AROUND, THE PILOT NOTICED A SERIES OF CRACKS GOING ALL AROUND THE TIRES CLOSE TO THE RIM (ONLY ON THE INSIDE WALLS OF BOTH TIRES). BOTH WHEELS WERE CHANGED. AIRCRAFT BACK TO SERVICE (TC# 20190802004)

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