SDR SIMA960082

Service difficulty report · Inner Wheel Hub · Saab 340B

Difficulty date: January 8, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N594MA
Make and model: Saab 340B
Aircraft serial: 340B212
System (JASC): 3246 · Wheel/Ski/Float
Part: Inner Wheel Hub
Part number: 5009237
Condition: Cracked
Location: Nr 2 Wheel
Component: 5010488
Stage of operation: IN
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

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

What was found

LAW - LAW SHOP - MAIN WHEEL ASSY, PN N5010488, SN MAY 93-1232, WAS REMOVED FROM AIRCRAFT FOR TIRE REPLACEMENT. DURING SHOP INSPECTION, 2 CRACKS (APPROX .50 INCH) WERE FOUND RUNNING ACROSS THE TIRE BEAD FLANGE AREA OF INNER HUB ASSY. PN 5009237, SN AUG89-0900, INNER WHEEL HUB ASSY WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE. (X)

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