# SDR MALA020520

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 27, 2002
- Submitted: September 3, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N444XJ
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340B444
- System (JASC): [3240 · Landing Gear Brake System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3240)
- Part: Brake Assy
- Condition: Smoke
- Location: Lt Mlg
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA020520

## Discrepancy

DURING FLIGHT 3302, RAMP AGENT CALLED FIRETURCK IN MLI, WHEN IT WAS DISCOVERED DURING TAXIING IN, SMOKE IN LT MAIN BRAKE AREA.  MAINTENANCE REPLACED BOTH LT I/B, LT O/B WHEEL ASSEMBLIES AND BRAKES.

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