SDR MEX2003519

Service difficulty report · Switch · Doug DC987

Difficulty date: November 14, 2003
Submitted: December 3, 2003
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N803ML
Make and model: Doug DC987
Aircraft serial: 49726
System (JASC): 2910 · Hydraulic System, Main
Part: Switch
Part number: S1168
Condition: Malfunctioned
Location: Hydraulic Sys
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

DURING TRANSIT CHECK, HYDRAULIC LEAKAGE WAS DETECTED IN THE SWITCH S1-168, SUCH SWITCH WAS BEHEADED. THE SWITCH WAS REPLACED AND THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM WAS TESTED IAW MM 29-30-03. DURING OVERNIGHT SERVICE, THE SYSTEM WAS CHECKED BY LEAKAGES, ALL OK.

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