Service difficulty report · Line · Swrngn SA227AC

Difficulty date
March 8, 2006
Submitted
June 6, 2006
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Swrngn SA227AC
Aircraft time
22,253 hours
Engine
Garrtt TPE33111U
Propeller
Mcauly 4HFR34C652
Part
Line
Part number
2781032776
Condition
Chafed
Location
Hyd System
Component
Hydraulic Main
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
9
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

HYD FLUID LEAKING FROM LEFT ENGINE COMPARTMENT. PRESSURE LINE FROM HYD PUMP TO FIREWALL FOUND CHAFED AND LEAKING. LINE WAS CHAFED ON A UNION FITTING ON THE OIL TANK IN A "OUT OF VIEW" AREA. LINE REPLACED, GEAR SWINGS CARRIED OUT, HYD RESEVOIR TOPPED UP AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.