SDR 99ZZZX4697

Service difficulty report · Line · Skrsky S76A

Difficulty date
December 12, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N5445J
Make and model
Skrsky S76A
Aircraft serial
760178
Part
Line
Part number
SS48C2C163000
Condition
Failed
Location
Hydraulic System
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

DURING FLIGHT, NR 2 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PRESSURE FELL TO ZERO PSI AND WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. FLIGHT RETURNED TO AIRPORT AND LANDING GEAR WAS EXTENDED WITH EMERGENCY SYSTEM. INSPECTION REVEALED NR 2 HDRAULIC SYSTEM PRESSURE LINE FROM HYDRAULIC PUMP HAD FAILED ALLOWING ALL HYDRAULIC FLUID FROM NR 2 SYSTEM TO LEAK OUT. STEEL BRAID COVERING HOSE WAS ABRADED WHERE LEAK ORIGINATED.