A LJ55 hydraulic system failed as the aircraft was being vectored for an ILS. The pilot declared an emergency; then during delay vectors; completed the manual gear extension; the emergency checklists; and landed uneventfully.
Synopsis
A LJ55 hydraulic system failed as the aircraft was being vectored for an ILS. The pilot declared an emergency; then during delay vectors; completed the manual gear extension; the emergency checklists; and landed uneventfully.
Narrative
Experienced total hydraulic failure approximately 40 NM north of destination airport while receiving vectors for ILS. Requested delay vectors with TRACON while running low hydraulic checklist; alternate gear extension checklist; and partial flap landing checklist. Asked ATC to have emergency vehicles standing by upon landing. Uneventful landing and cleared Runway without incident. Shut down aircraft clear of runway at intersection. Towed to the FBO. Confirmed with ATC via phone that they did not need any more information.
Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.