SDR SWIA95581

Service difficulty report · Hydraulic Line · Swrngn SA227AC

Difficulty date
May 19, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N2685L
Make and model
Swrngn SA227AC
Aircraft serial
AC648
Engine
Garrtt TPE33111U
Part
Hydraulic Line
Condition
Failed
Location
Lt Mlg Ww
Stage of operation
DE
Nature of condition
K, J
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

BOTH RED HYD LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND HYDRAULIC PRESSURE DROPPED TO 400 PSI ON 10 MILE FINAL TO PHX. LIGHTS CAME ON BEFORE WE EXTENDED EITHER FLAP OR GEAR. FOUND BAD FLAIR ON .25 INCH LINE IN LEFT WHEEL WELL CAUSING LEAK. CUT OFF FLAIR AND REPLACED LINE. OPS AND LEAK CHECKS GOOD.