# SDR UALA2012111606624

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 15, 2012
- Submitted: November 16, 2012
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N440UA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N440UA), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A320-232
- Registry model: [Airbus A320-232](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a320-232) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 702
- Aircraft time: 51,641 hours, 20,553 cycles
- Engine: Iae V2527A5
- System (JASC): [2916 · Hydraulic Reservoir, Main](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2916)
- Part: Shrader Valve
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Hyd Reservoir
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UALA2012111606624

## Discrepancy

HYDRAULIC FLUID ON BOTTOM OF FUSELAGE BEHIND BOTH MAIN GEAR DOORS AND AFT.  FOUND SHREADER VALVE LOOSE ON BOTTOM OF RESERVOIR.  TIGHTENED VALVE, NO NEW LEAKS.

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