Service difficulty report · O-Ring · Dhav DHC8311

Difficulty date
October 31, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Make and model
Dhav DHC8311
Engine
Pwa PW123
Propeller
Hamstd 14SF15
System (JASC)
3242 · Brake
Part
O-Ring
Part number
68728
Condition
Failed
Location
Brake
Part time
5,512 hours
Component
Bfgoodrich · 21517
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 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, THE NR 2 BRAKE ASSY WAS FOUND TO BE LEAKING. MAINTENANCE REVEALED THAT AN O-RING ON A BRAKE PISTON WAS LEAKING.