# SDR CA990224020

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 7, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [3246 · Wheel/Ski/Float](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3246)
- Part: Bearing
- Part number: LM501310
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Mlg Wheel
- Part time: 257 hours
- Component: 45504005
- 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/CA990224020

## Discrepancy

(CAN) GEAR BEARING SEIZED.  SUSPECT THE UNIT WAS OVERTORQUED.  AUTO BEARING FAILURE LED TO DAMAGE TO WHEEL ASSEMBLY.

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