SDR QXEA2016011600036

Service difficulty report · Brake Sys · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: January 16, 2016
Submitted: January 20, 2016
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N434MK
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4227
Aircraft time: 17,492 hours, 18,868 cycles
System (JASC): 3240 · Landing Gear Brake System
Part: Brake Sys
Condition: Malfunctioned
Location: Mlg
Stage of operation: TX
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

MAIN BRAKES ARE NOT RESPONSIVE, WITH OR WITHOUT THE ANTI-SKID BEING ON. PERFORMED VISUAL INSPECTION OF BRAKES AND BRAKE LINES, CONNECTIONS FOR LEAKS WITH NO LEAKS NOTED. C/W BLEED THE BRAKES WITH MAIN BRAKE SYS, REF Q400 AMM TASK 32-42-00-870-801. TAXIED ACFT, FOUND BRAKES TO OPERATE NORMAL, WITH NO DEFECTS NOTED. RETURNED TO SERVICE.