SDR NSVA2011064

Service difficulty report · Pump · Saab 340B

Difficulty date: March 28, 2011
Submitted: March 29, 2011
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N352CJ
Make and model: Saab 340B
Aircraft serial: 352
Aircraft time: 34,662 hours, 40,266 cycles
System (JASC): 2913 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
Part: Pump
Condition: Malfunctioned
Location: Hyd System
Stage of operation: AP
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

ON APPROACH TO AEX, ABOUT 30-35 NM OUT AT 8,000 FT, CREW FOUND THE HYDRAULIC PUMP WAS RUNNING CONSTANTLY. DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AS A PRECAUTION, AND LANDED WITH ALL HYDRAULICS WORKING NORMALLY. OPERATED FLAPS WITH GEAR UP AND DOWN. CLEANED CONNECTORS ON RIGHT QUADRANT, OPS CHECKED GOOD.

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