# SDR BTH2002F00003

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 13, 2002
- Submitted: August 16, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N7748J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7748J), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-32-260
- Registry model: [Piper PA-32-260](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32-260) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 321152
- Engine: Lyc O540*
- System (JASC): [3243 · Master Cylinder/Brake Valve](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3243)
- Part: Fitting
- Part number: 6846400
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Brake Reservoir
- Part time: 14,777 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BTH2002F00003

## Discrepancy

BRAKE RESERVOIR (PN 6846400) HAD A CRACKED HOSE ATTACH FITTING LEAKING HYDRAULIC FLUID ON TO DEFROSTER HOSE, CAUSING SMOKE IN COCKPIT.  REPLACED BRAKE RESERVOIR WITH A SERVICEABLE PART.

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