SDR 98ZZZX1346

Service difficulty report · Switch · Bell 230

Difficulty date: March 23, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N236X
Make and model: Bell 230
Aircraft serial: 23015
System (JASC): 2910 · Hydraulic System, Main
Part: Switch
Part number: 10648BHI11
Condition: Failed
Location: Nr 1 Hyd System
Stage of operation: CR
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

IN CRUISE FLIGHT, NR 1 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PRESSURE DROPPED TO ZERO, LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND ON/OFF SWITCH FAILED. REPLACED SWITCH DUE TO WEAK LOCK IN THE ON POSITION. REF: IPC, CHAPTER 96-99-00, PAGE 80, ITEM 16, FIGURE 96-1022.

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