# SDR CA970430003

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 10, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Beech C90
- Registry model: [Beech C90](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-c90) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa PT6A20A
- System (JASC): [3246 · Wheel/Ski/Float](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3246)
- Part: Wheel Half
- Part number: 50300010105
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Lt Mlg
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970430003

## Discrepancy

(CAN) HALF OF THE WHEEL ASSY OF THE LEFT HAND  MAIN LANDING GEAR WHEEL BROKE DURING TAKEOFF.  A TUBE IN THE TUBELESS TIRE PREVENTED AIR FROM ESCAPING THROUGH THE CRACK THAT HAD DEVELOPED.  AIRCRAFT WAS IMPORTED AND THE SUBMITTER SPECULATES THE PREVIOUS OWNER CHANGED THE WHEELS AND TIRES.

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