SDR DXTA20082930

Service difficulty report · Master Cylinder · Cessna 560XL

Difficulty date: March 11, 2008
Submitted: March 24, 2008
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N604QS
Make and model: Cessna 560XL
Aircraft serial: 5605204
Aircraft time: 6,538 hours, 5,191 cycles
Engine: Pwa PW545A
System (JASC): 3243 · Master Cylinder/Brake Valve
Part: Master Cylinder
Condition: Failed
Location: Lt Mlg
Stage of operation: TX
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

DURING TAXI, NO BRAKE FUNCTION UNTIL MAXIMUM PRESSURE IS APPLIED AND THEN LT BRAKE LOCKS. REPLACED CAPTAINS LEFT BRAKE MASTER CYL WITH NEW UNIT AND BLEED SYSTEM IAW MMCH 32-42-02, NO LEAKS, OPS CHECK GOOD. TAXIED AIRCRAFT MADE SEVERAL LEFT AND RIGHT TURNS.

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