# SDR CA970731022

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 23, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 208
- Registry model: [Cessna 208](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-208) (OpenAirDocs)
- Propeller: Mcauly 3GFR34C703
- System (JASC): [2932 · Hydraulic Pressure Sensor](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2932)
- Part: Press Switch
- Part number: GPP125023
- Condition: Defective
- Location: Hyd System
- Part time: 600 hours
- Component: Wiplineinc, GPP125023
- Stage of operation: LD
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970731022

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING NORMAL OPERATIONS, THE GEAR ON THE AMPHIBIOUS FLOATS WAS EXTENDED AND THE CREW NOTED A LONGER THAN NORMAL EXTENSION PERIOD.  MAINTENANCE FOUND THAT ONE PUMP ONLY WAS BEING UTILIZED DUE TO A FAULTY PRESSURE SWITCH.

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