Service difficulty report · Brake · Piper PA28181

Difficulty date
May 4, 2004
Submitted
June 23, 2004
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N2382M
Make and model
Piper PA28181
Aircraft serial
287890250
Engine
Lyc O360*
Part
Brake
Condition
Malfunctioned
Location
Landing Gear
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
C
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

DURING ANNUAL, SPONGY BRAKE FOUND. UNABLE TO BLEED. FOUND (AGED) HYD OIL LEAD TO DETERIORATION OF SEALS IN 4 TOE BRAKES AND PARKING BRAKE. NO RECORD OF ANY PREVIOUS REPAIR. SUGGEST AC OVER 10 YEAR OLD HAVE SYSTEM FLUSH AND SEAL REPLACEMENT.

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