Service difficulty report · Axle Barrel · Braero BAE125800A

Difficulty date
January 3, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Braero BAE125800A
Part
Axle Barrel
Condition
Corroded
Location
R/H Main Gear
Part time
2,466 hours
Stage of operation
IN
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 A SEAL REPLACEMENT, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS CORROSION BEYOND LIMITS ON THE UPPER MATING SURFACE. IT IS LOCATED AT THE AREA WHERE THE OLEO STRUT SLIPS INTO THE AXLE BARREL AND CONTACTS IN TWO LOCATIONS. THIS IS SEALED AT THE FACTORY AND WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN DISCOVERED UNTIL THE 4500 HOUR INTERVAL FOR OVERHAUL.