SDR TWAA9712801

Service difficulty report · Bearing · Boeing 727231

Difficulty date: October 24, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N84355
Make and model: Boeing 727231
Aircraft serial: 21987
System (JASC): 3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
Part: Bearing
Condition: Failed
Location: Rt Mlg
Stage of operation: TO
Nature of condition: D
Precautionary procedure: K

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

What was found

STL - FLT 700 - DURING TAKEOFF, THE NR 3 TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY SEPARATED FROM THE AIRCRAFT DUE TO BEARING FAILURE. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE MAIN WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY, AXLE, BEARINGS, AND RIGHT MAIN GEAR LOWER PISTON ASSEMBLY. OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL. (M)