SDR 99ZZZX1901

Service difficulty report · Line · Swrngn SA227AC

Difficulty date
April 24, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N685BR
Make and model
Swrngn SA227AC
Aircraft serial
AC685
Part
Line
Part number
5SS10083000A106Y
Condition
Failed
Location
Hydraulic System
Part time
23,127 hours
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
K, J
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SENT TO ZERO IN-FLIGHT. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO AIRPORT SAFELY. MAINTENANCE FOUND RESERVOIR EMPTY DUE TO MASSIVE LEAK AT RT FLAP ACTUATOR LINES. NEW LINES INSTALLED. RIGHT HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILED TO PRODUCE PRESSURE. REPLACED PUMP AND FILTER. OPS CHECK OK. HOSES FAILED DUE TO AGE. LOCATED IN AREA IMPOSSIBLE TO INSPECT PROPERLY. PUMP FAILED DUE TO FLUID STARVATION.