# SDR CA990119011

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 29, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 204-B
- Registry model: [Bell 204-B](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-204-b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc T5311B
- System (JASC): [3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3213)
- Part: Cross Tube
- Part number: 20405040049
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Mlg
- Component: 204050400001
- Stage of operation: LD
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990119011

## Discrepancy

(CAN) CROSS TUBE SHEARED ON LANDING CAUSING DAMAGE TO FUSE AND TAIL BOOM.  CRACK IS BELIEVED TO HAVE STARTED AT AN INTERNAL CORROSION PIT OR VOID.

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