SDR 98ZZZX2039

Service difficulty report · Brake Line · Beech A36

Difficulty date
May 16, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N41NH
Make and model
Beech A36
Aircraft serial
E3139
Part
Brake Line
Condition
Chafed
Location
Park Brake
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

DURING INSTALLATION OF RADIOS IN A NEW LATE MODEL 1997 A-36, NOTICED THE RIGHT RUDDER CABLE WAS CHAFING THROUGH ONE OF THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC LINES ON THE PARKING BRAKE ASSY. THE PARKING BRAKE UNIT IS LOCATED BELOW THE FLOORBOARDS ON THE PILOT'S SIDE. IT WAS NECESSARY TO ADJUST THE RADIUS OF THE LINE WHERE IT ENTERED THE PARKING BRAKE ASSY ABOUT 1 INCH TO THE LEFT. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED THAT BEECH HAVE THE PARKING BRAKE ASSY ABOUT 1 INCH TO THE LEFT. TOTAL TIME ON AIRCRAFT 26 HOURS.

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