Service difficulty report · O-Ring · Dhav DHC8102

Difficulty date
July 20, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Make and model
Dhav DHC8102
Engine
Pwa PW120A
System (JASC)
3242 · Brake
Part
O-Ring
Part number
681295
Condition
Deteriorated
Location
Nr 2 Brake
Part time
5,023 hours
Component
Bfgoodrich · 214664
Stage of operation
IN
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

(CAN) DURING INSPECTION, NR 2 BRAKE WAS FOUND LEAKING FROM ONE PISTON. THE BACKUP O-RING WAS FOLDED OVER BETWEEN THE PISTON ASSY AND SLEEVE.