SDR MEX2002335

Service difficulty report · Control Valve · Doug DC982

Difficulty date: May 11, 2002
Submitted: November 27, 2002
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N501AM
Make and model: Doug DC982
Aircraft serial: 49188
System (JASC): 3240 · Landing Gear Brake System
Part: Control Valve
Part number: 284703
Condition: Faulty
Location: Mlg
Stage of operation: LD
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

FLT 127 - GDL-MEX - DURING LANDING, WITH AUTO BRAKES ENGAGE, BREAKING WAS MINIMUM, AND CONTROL BRAKE OPERATED IN A STRONG WAY. BRAKING WITH LEFT SIDE DROPPED TO 0 IN LESS IN ITS RESPECTIVE DIAL INDICATOR. TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOUND A BRAKE CONTROL VALVE FAULT. SUCH VALVE WAS REPLACED IAW MM 32-42-2, TEST OK. (M)

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