SDR 99ZZZX958

Service difficulty report · Line · Bbavia 8KCAB

Difficulty date
February 3, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N295AC
Make and model
Bbavia 8KCAB
Aircraft serial
75695
System (JASC)
3242 · Brake
Part
Line
Part number
416242
Condition
Separated
Location
Brake
Stage of operation
AB
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

DURING AEROBATIC MANEUVERING, THE RT BRAKE FLUID LINE CAME LOOSE FROM THE PLASTIC T-FITTING ON THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR. SUFFICIENT FLUID REMAINED IN THE BRAKE CYLINDER TO PROVIDE NORMAL BRAKING DURING LANDING. THE BRAKE SYSTEM (AS DELIVERED) USES PLASTIC TUBES WITHOUT CLAMPS AT EITHER THE RESERVOIR T-FITTING OR BRAKE CYLINDER BARB FITTINGS. THE AIRCRAFT WAS PLACED IN SERVICE ON 9-19-95, AND HAD ACCUMULATED 325 HRS TT PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT ON 1-26-99. NO SERVICE PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT HAS BEEN PERFORMED ON THIS SUBSYSTEM.