# SDR CA090331001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 16, 2009
- Submitted: May 13, 2009
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Frchld SA227DC
- Aircraft time: 6,117 hours
- Engine: Garrtt TPE33112UHR
- Propeller: Mcauly 4HFR34C652
- System (JASC): [2752 · Trailing Edge Flap Actuator](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2752)
- Part: Actuator
- Part number: 2736053003
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Te Flaps
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090331001

## Discrepancy

PILOT REPORTED THAT AIRCRAFT HAD A HYDRAULIC LEAK COMING FROM THE LEFT AND LANDING GEAR.  MAINTENANCE WAS CONTACTED AND UPON INSPECTION FOUND THE FLAP ACTUATOR CRACKED 3/4 AROUND THE BACK PART OF THE BODY.  PART REPLACED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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