# SDR AU001126

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 6, 2000
- Submitted: December 7, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [3610 · Pneumatic Distribution System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3610)
- Part: Duct
- Part number: 9303688100
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Pneumatic System
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU001126

## Discrepancy

(AUS) DURING AN ENGINE GROUND RUN THE LH 'BLEED LEAK' LIGHT ILLUMINATED. A SYSTEM CHECK DETECTED LEAKAGE FROM THE FLEXIBLEDUCT AT THE WIND ROOT.FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND A STAINLESS STEEL INSERT HAD DISBONDED FROM THE SILICON FLEXIBLE DUCT.

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