SDR 99ZZZX2528

Service difficulty report · Uplock Actuator · Piper PA42720

Difficulty date
June 1, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N9142B
Make and model
Piper PA42720
Aircraft serial
425501038
Part
Uplock Actuator
Part number
WTC22151
Condition
Mismanufactured
Location
Nlg
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

EMERGENCY UPLOCK RELEASE ACTUATOR, PN WTC 2215-1, WAS ORIGINALLY REPLACED BECAUSE OF LEAK (HYD) AT ROD END. WHEN 'NEW' PART WAS INSTALLED (SAME P/N), IT LEAKED FROM END CAP. AFTER THIS, TWO OTHER ACTUATORS WERE TRIED WITH SAME RESULTS. THEY LEAKED WHILE PERFORMING MAIN/NOSE LANDING GEAR OPERATIONAL CHECKS. PIPER P/N 551 968. S/N'S AFFECTED: WTC1072; WTC1190; WTC1202; WTC1268; WTC1317; WTC1338.

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