SDR 97ZZZX2088

Service difficulty report · Switch · Cessna 550

Difficulty date
April 22, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N2737K
Make and model
Cessna 550
Aircraft serial
5500595
Part
Switch
Part number
1206P27
Condition
Failed
Location
Pwr Brake Pump
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

THIS SWITCH IS THE CONTROL FOR THE POWER BRAKE PUMP. IT FAILS IN THE ELECTRICALLY 'OPEN' POSITION AND THE PUMP FAILS TO RUN CREATING A NO BRAKES CONDITION. SUBMITTER STATED IN LOOKING AT PAST RECORDS FOR THE LAST 5 YEARS, HAVE CHANGED THIS P/N SWITCH 5 TIMES IN FLEET OF 4 C-550'S. (CESSNA P/N 38-581-501).

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