# SDR 97ZZZX4797

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 22, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N3246M
- Make and model: Cessna 402C
- Registry model: [Cessna 402C](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-402c) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 402C0294
- System (JASC): [3240 · Landing Gear Brake System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3240)
- Part: Brake Line
- Part number: 581710240
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Lt Master Cyl
- Part time: 15,038 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4797

## Discrepancy

THE LT MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE LINE CRACKED BECAUSE CONTINUAL FLEXING DURING BRAKING CAUSED THE LINE TO CRACK AT THE 180-DEGREE END.

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