SDR 97ZZZX3631

Service difficulty report · Line · Socata TB20TRINIDAD

Difficulty date
July 24, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N25SW
Make and model
Socata TB20TRINIDAD
Aircraft serial
360
Part
Line
Condition
Cracked
Location
Hydraulic Pump
Part time
2,061 hours
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

POOR PUMP MOUNTING BY OEM GIVES INSUFFICIENT VIBRATION ATTENUATION. ALUMINUM HYDRAULIC LINES ON PUMP FITTINGS CRACKED AT FLARES. SUBMITTER STATED SHOULD USE FLEXIBLE LINES.