SDR HALA2016041700113

Service difficulty report · Pitot Head · Boeing 717200

Difficulty date: April 17, 2016
Submitted: April 18, 2016
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N492HA
Make and model: Boeing 717200
Aircraft serial: 55181
Aircraft time: 19,760 hours, 21,505 cycles
System (JASC): 3411 · Pitot/Static System
Part: Pitot Head
Condition: Obstructed
Stage of operation: TO
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: P
Precautionary procedure: C

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

What was found

ON TAKEOFF ROLL AT 80 KTS F/O'S AIRSPEED INDICATOR STARTED DROPPING OFF DUE TO A BEE IN F/O'S PITOT TUBE. CONFIRMED BEE STUCK TO F/O'S PITOT PROBE, CLEARED LINE IAW AMM 34-11-00-171-801, LEAK CHECK OK IAW AMM 34-11-00-790-801. NO BRAKE OVERHEAT NOTED DURING BRAKING, NO HIGH ENERGY STOP REQUIRED IAW AMM 05-53-01, OK FOR SERVICE.

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