SDR MALA030208

Service difficulty report · Bearing · Saab 340B

Difficulty date: March 25, 2003
Submitted: March 28, 2003
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N448XJ
Make and model: Saab 340B
Aircraft serial: 340B448
System (JASC): 3222 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle
Part: Bearing
Condition: Failed
Location: Nlg Wheel
Stage of operation: TX
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

DURING TAXI ON FLIGHT 3178, EXPERIENCED BEARING FAILURE ON NOSE WHEELS. NOSE TIRES FLAT ON LANDING. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED AXLES, AXLE ADAPTER, BOTH TORQUE LINKS AND BOTH NOSE TIRES SEE CONTINUATION CARDS 062267, 018454, 018447 AND 018503 AND TASK CARDS 3240-303 FOR DETAILS.

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