SDR JGVR20180703001

Service difficulty report · Strut · Cessna 560XL

Difficulty date: July 3, 2018
Submitted: July 3, 2018
Operation: Air carrier
Filed by: JGVR194F
Duncan Aviation Inc
Aircraft: N673QS
Make and model: Cessna 560XL
Aircraft serial: 5651
Aircraft time: 10,458 hours, 8,008 cycles
System (JASC): 3222 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle
Part: Strut
Condition: Corroded
Location: Nlg
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
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

AFTER RE-SERVICING OF THE NLG STRUT PRESSURE HELD BUT THE FLUID BYPASSED SEAL. DURING RE-SEAL OF NLG, FOUND CORROSION IN UPPER BARREL. DISASSEMBLED, CLEANED AND VISUALLY INSPECTED. FOUND MISC BEARINGS, SEALS AND HARDWARE WORN. FOUND RING PACK AND RETAINER CORRODED. FOUND METERING PIN DAMAGED.

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