Service difficulty report · Pump · Saab SF340A

Difficulty date
July 20, 2006
Submitted
July 27, 2006
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N108PX
Make and model
Saab SF340A
Aircraft serial
340A012
Engine
Ge CT75A
Propeller
Rotol R3894123F25
Part
Pump
Part number
4018501
Part serial
AH93397
Condition
Failed
Location
Hydraulic Sys
Stage of operation
AP
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

AIRCRAFT WAS ON APPROACH, WHEN THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILED. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED AND TAXIED TO THE RAMP. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE ELECTRICAL HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILED. THE PUMP WAS REPLACED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (K)

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