# SDR CA011116012

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 15, 2001
- Submitted: December 12, 2001
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Dhav DHC8102
- Aircraft time: 28,585 hours
- Engine: Pwa PW120A
- Propeller: Hamstd 14SF7
- System (JASC): [2910 · Hydraulic System, Main](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2910)
- Part: Line
- Part number: 82970010249
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Hyd System
- Part time: 30,700 hours, 30,969 cycles
- 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/CA011116012

## Discrepancy

(CAN) THE FLIGHT CREW NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM THE LEFT NACELLE DURING THEIR WALK-AROUND INSPECTION.MAINTENANCE FOUND THE "MLG DOWN PRESSURE" HYDRAULIC TUBE LEAKING FROM A PIN HOLE UNDER THE EXHAUST SHROUD. THE RIGID TUBE WAS TEMPORARILY REPLACED WITH TWO FLEXIBLE HOSES AS PER AMM 20-50-52. THE SYSTEM WAS TOPPED UP AND LEAK CHECKED PRIOR TO RETURNING THE AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE.

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