Service difficulty report · Manifold · Emb EMB120RT

Difficulty date
December 19, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N58733
Make and model
Emb EMB120RT
Aircraft serial
120197
Part
Manifold
Part number
3085501003
Condition
Failed
Location
Nlg Steering
Part time
17,716 hours
Stage of operation
TX
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

CLE - FLT 3294 - CREW REPORTED THAT THE NOSE WHEEL STEERING FAILED COMPLETELY DURING LANDING WHEN THE NOSE WHEEL TOUCHED DOWN. THE CREW ALSO REPORTED LITTLE TO NO ABILITY TO CONTROL DIRECTION ON THE GROUND. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE AIRCRAFT THEN REMOVED AND REPLACED THE STEERING MANIFOLD IAW EMB-120 MM 32-50-04, OPERATIONAL AND LEAK CHECKS WERE SATISFACTORY. AIRCRAFT RELEASED FOR SERVICE. (M)

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