SDR PLG5196G1

Service difficulty report · Pump · Saab SF340A

Difficulty date
May 1, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N340BE
Make and model
Saab SF340A
Aircraft serial
340A062
Part
Pump
Condition
Failed
Location
Hydraulic System
Stage of operation
AP
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

SYR/BOS - FLT 4372 - ON APPROACH, THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILED TO PRESSURIZE IN BOTH NORMAL AND OVERRIDE MODES. THE CREW HAND PUMPED THE SYSTEM TO MAINTAIN SYSTEM PRESSURE AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. BOS MAINTENANCE WAS DISPATCHED TO THE AIRCRAFT AND REPLACED THE HYDRAULIC PUMP AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY AND RETURNED THE AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE. FAILURE OCCURRED IN THE ELECTRIC MOTOR. THIS SDR WILL REMAIN OPEN PENDING A TEAR DOWN REPORT. (X)

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