Service difficulty report · Actuator · Cessna 525

Difficulty date
December 5, 2024
Submitted
December 5, 2024
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N585MC
Make and model
Cessna 525
Aircraft serial
5250452
Aircraft time
5,084 hours, 4,346 cycles
Engine
Wilint FJ441A
Engine time
5,017 hours, 4,285 cycles
Part
Actuator
Part number
15421005
Part serial
0979
Condition
Failed
Location
Zone 500
Part time
5,084 hours, 4,346 cycles
Stage of operation
LD
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
K, J
Precautionary procedure
L

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

What was found

LH SPEED BRAKE ACTUATOR RUPTURED CAUSING A LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID AND PRESSURE. THE LANDING GEAR HAD TO BE EXTENDED IN EMERGENCY MODE. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFE.

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