SDR MALA975946

Service difficulty report · Swivel Assy · Saab SF340A

Difficulty date: January 30, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N48XJ
Make and model: Saab SF340A
Aircraft serial: 048
System (JASC): 2910 · Hydraulic System, Main
Part: Swivel Assy
Condition: Failed
Location: Lt Mlg Brake
Stage of operation: TX
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: D

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

What was found

CREW REPORTED THE HYDRAULICS FAILED DURING TAXI OUT TO THE RUNWAY. AIRCRAFT WAS PARTIALLY OFF RUNWAY, AIRCRAFT TOWED BACK TO GATE. MAINTENANCE REPLACE THE LEFT OUT BOARD BRAKE SWIVEL ASSEMBLY. SERVICED SYSTEM, BLED BRAKE, ALL CHECKS GOOD.

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