SDR ASMF201408003

Service difficulty report · Connector · Boeing 7378Q8

Difficulty date: July 20, 2014
Submitted: August 11, 2014
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N859AM
Make and model: Boeing 7378Q8
Aircraft serial: 32796
Aircraft time: 40,823 hours, 14,397 cycles
System (JASC): 3250 · Landing Gear Steering System
Part: Connector
Condition: Loose
Location: Nlg Steering
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: O
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

DURING TRANSIT CHECK, A HYD LEAK WAS DETECTED OF 2 DROPS PER MINUTE IN THE NOSE WHEEL STEERING. DURING MX REVISION, THE RT NOSE WHEEL STEERING CYLINDER CONNECTOR WAS DETECTED LEAKING WITHIN LIMITS, SO THE STEERING CYLINDER CONNECTOR WAS TIGHTENED & CLEANED IAW AMM 32-51-00, ALL CORRECT.

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