SDR 97ZZZX2089

Service difficulty report · Line · Braero BAE1251000

Difficulty date: April 1, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N514QS
Make and model: Braero BAE1251000
Aircraft serial: NA1005
System (JASC): 3411 · Pitot/Static System
Part: Line
Part number: 2585F33911
Condition: Chafed Through
Location: Lt Pitot Head
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

FOUND LEFT PITOT HEAD (P1) LINE 'SAWED THROUGH' BY LEFT ELEVATOR CONTROL CABLE DURING INVESTIGATION OF AN AIRSPEED DISCREPANCY. REMOVED AND REPLACED LINE. LINE IS PART OF A 4-GANG CLUSTER RUNNING UNDER THE CENTER COCKPIT FLOOR. SUBMITTER STATED THE LINES ARE GETTING STEPPED ON WHEN THE FLOOR PANELS ARE REMOVED AND THE AREA IS EXPOSED. SUGGEST BETTER SUPPORT OF LINES.