SDR MALA000450

Service difficulty report · Swivel · Saab SF340A

Difficulty date: July 26, 2000
Submitted: August 7, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N327XJ
Make and model: Saab SF340A
Aircraft serial: 059
System (JASC): 2910 · Hydraulic System, Main
Part: Swivel
Condition: Failed
Location: Lt Brake
Stage of operation: CL
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: K, J
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

AFTER TAKEOFF, LOST HYDRAULIC FLUID AS PER ORH APPLIED HYD LOSS PROCEDURE, EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENDED WAS SUCESSFUL. AIR TURNBACK, AC LANDED NORMALLY. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LT BRAKE SWIVEL, AND RESET EMERGENCY GEAR SYSTEM. SERVICED HYD SYSTEM, ALL CHECK GOOD.

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