Service difficulty report · Pump · Fokker F28MK1000

Difficulty date
January 15, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Fokker F28MK1000
Engine
Rroyce SPEY55515
Part
Pump
Part number
40052
Condition
Failed
Location
Nr 2 Engine
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
K, J
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

(CAN) THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT DROP IN HYDRAULIC QUANTITY FROM THE UTILITY SYSTEM IN-FLIGHT. PER THE CHECK LIST THE PUMPS WERE OFF LOADED. RE-ENGAGING THE PUMPS PRIOR TO LANDING, THE NR 2 UTILITY SYSTEM DID NOT COME BACK ON LINE. LOSS OF ALL HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS. NR 1 PRESSURE DURING LANDING ROLL RESULTED IN LOSS OF NOSE WHEEL STEERING. MAINTENANCE WAS CALLED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS TOWED TO THE GATE. INSPECTION FOUND NR 2 UTILITY PUMP LEAKING BADLY FROM THE SHAFT SEAL. THE PUMP WAS REPLACED. THE SYSTEM REPLENISHED, CHECKED SERVICEABLE, AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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