# SDR ACS2006F00000

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 27, 2006
- Submitted: November 13, 2006
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N419RC
- Make and model: Cessna 402C
- Registry model: [Cessna 402C](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-402c) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 402C0419
- Engine: Cont TSIO520*
- Propeller: Mcauly 3AF32C93
- System (JASC): [3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3230)
- Part: Sight Glass
- Part number: 511700712
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Hyd Reservoir
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ACS2006F00000

## Discrepancy

HYDRAULIC SIGHT GLASS IS A 4 INCH PIECE OF TUBE LOCATED ON THE FIREWALL IN THE NOSE CARGO BAY.  IT IS PROTECTED BY A PIECE OF PLEXIGLASS.  PLEXIGLASS WAS NOT DAMAGED, THE 4 INCH TUBE BECAME BRITTLE OVER THE YEARS.  NOW WILL INCLUDE A REPLACEMENT OF THE HOSE WITH THE AC 1000 HOUR INSPECTION.  THE LEAKING HYDRAULIC FLUID WENT DOWN THRU THE NOSE GEAR TUNNEL, CONTACTING THE HEATER CAUSING SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT.  (K)

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