JASC 2212

Service difficulty reports · 29

Reports filed under 2212 · Altitude Controller, newest first.

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE jasc_code = '2212'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR 2026FA0000677Ahrs · failedSEPTEMBER 1, 2026, WHILE ENROUTE ON A PASSENGERS CHARTER TRIP FROM EYW TO OKC AT 60 N.M. SOUTH OF WAYPOINT JAWJA IN VMC CONDITIONS AT FLT 400 PLANE EXPERIENCED AHRS FAILURE. BOTH PFD SCREENS DISPLAYED RED X FOR AUTOMATION INCLUDING AUTO PILOT, FLIGHT DIRECTORSep 2, 2026 · N916DK · Cessna 560XLSDR V6HA201902080001Module · intermittentON RE-POSITIONING FLIGHT FOR MAINTENANCE OF OTHER SYSTEM, AIRCRAFT WAS ON AUTO-PILOT AND ALTITUDE HOLD WAS SELECTED AND WAS INDICATED AS ENGAGED. THE AIRCRAFT DRIFTED OFF OF ALTITUDE HOLD SETTING TO A HIGHER ALTITUDE WHICH OCCURRED VERY GRADUALLY. UPON ARRIVFeb 5, 2019 · N332CA · Beech 200BEECHSDR HYIA2014040400002Sensor · failedAUTOPILOT COMPUTER CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED WITH A HOT ELECTRICAL ODOR IN CABIN. INSPECTED & FOUND ODOR FROM ALTITUDE SENSOR. DISCONNECTED AUTOPILOT SYS.Apr 4, 2014 · N3249M · Cessna 402CSDR XTTA09030918Autopilot Sys · shortedON APPROACH, A FEW WISPS OF SMOKE WAS SEEN IN THE COCKPIT EMANATING FROM THE PILOT'S SIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. AT THE SAME TIME, AN ELECTRICAL SMOLDERING ODOR WAS DETECTED. THE WISPS OF SMOKE CLEARED WITHIN 20 SECONDS AND NO FURTHER SMOKE WAS VISUALIZED.Sep 3, 2009 · N21WT · Cessna 421BSDR RMXAN317NA0492009Relay · faultyUPON APPROACH TO LANDING, THE ACFT BEGAN PITCHING UP WITH TRIM RUNAWAY CONDITION. AT THE SAME MOMENT THE TRIM BEGAN THE RUNAWAY CONDITION AN ELECTRONIC BUZZING NOISE WAS HEARD THROUGH THE PILOT'S HEADSET AND CONTINUED UNTIL THE STAB TRIM CIRCUIT BREAKER WAS PUApr 9, 2009 · N317NA · Pilats PC1245SDR ABXA080056Controller · defectiveON GROUND AT ALB, NOTED HEAVY ODOR OF BURNING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. AIRED OUT COCKPIT, CLOSED UP AGAIN AND SMELL RETURNED WITHIN TWO MINUTES. FOUND SMELL COMING FROM THE AUTO PILOT CONTROLLER. DEFERRED THE AUTO PILOT SYSTEM. CLEARED DEFERRED ITEM, REPLACEDFeb 14, 2008 · N906AX · Doug DC931SDR ARWA20080103Controller · malfunctionedALTITUDE HOLD SLOW TO ENGAGE. PERFORMED ALTITUDE HOLD SYSTEM OPERATIONAL CHECK IN ACCORDANCE WITH M/M 22-00-03, FOUND NORMAL AT THIS TIME.Jan 25, 2008 · N68041 · Doug DC1010SDR COMA0760475Computer · malfunctionedFLIGHT 5482 - FAILED TO GET CONFIG MESSAGE ON TAKEOFF. IAPS DEGRADED MESSAGE FOLLOWED. TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED. CHECKED MDC FOR IAPS DEGRADED FAULT HISTORY, WITH NO FAULT CODES DISPLAYED. OPS CHECK OF IAPS GOOD.Jul 12, 2007 · N588SW · Cndair CL6002B19SDR 0500359926Computer · malfunctionedWHILE CRUISING AT FL340, THE AUTOPILOT PITCH BEGAN TO FLUCTUATE +/- 500 FPM WHILE IN "ALTITUDE HOLD". FLIGHT CREW SUSPECTED ALTERNATE TRIM WAS CAUSING THE DEVIATIONS. COMPLIED WITH COM PROCEDURES FOR RUNAWAY TRIM AND FLUCTUATIONS STOPPED. THEN AGAIN AT FL12Mar 14, 2005 · N926NW · Doug DC932SDR HE66094217Button · brokenWHEN ACTIVATING ALT HOLD, THE LIGHT WOULD NOT IGNITE CONFIRMING ALT HOLD WAS ENGAGED.Apr 16, 2004 · N135CR · Urocop EC135T1SDR SWIA200312314Controller · malfunctionedAFTER AUTOPILOT IS ENGAGED, ALL PARTS OF AUTOPILOT SYSTEM WORK PROPERLY EXCEPT THE AUTOPILOT WILL NOT CHANGE THE PITCH OF THE AIRPLANE. REPLACED TRANSFER BOX IAW 22-10-1. OPS CHECKS GOOD.Aug 22, 2003 · N295SW · Emb EMB120ERSDR HEEA088092Control Unit · damagedPOSSIBLE DAMAGE DUE TO SHORT IN WIRING HARNESS. SENT TO AMERICAN EUROCOPTER CORP. FOR WARRANTY REPAIR.Jul 9, 2003 · Bolkms BK117A1SDR HEEA087791Controller · intermittentFD SEL SEGMENT BLOCK IS INTERMITTENT. TO BE SENT TO VENDOR FOR REPAIR.Jun 20, 2003 · N505PH · Skrsky S76CSDR HEEA080562Sensor · inoperativeALTITUDE HOLD MODE INOPERATIVE.Jul 29, 2002 · N107X · Bell 412SDR DHL2001745017Controller · faultyAUTO PILOT ALT HOLD MODE ON, HOLDS ALT FOR SHORT TIME. ALT DEVIATION OCCURS, INITIALLY USES YOKE TO COMPENSATE, THEN USES EXCESSIVE TRIM INPUTS. REMOVED AND REPLACED AUTO PILOT PITCH CONTROL CHANNEL. TESTED IAW B727 M/M CHAPTER 22-11-01. OPS CHECKS NORMAL Oct 26, 2001 · N745DH · Boeing 727224SDR DHL2001721008Autopilot Sys · malfunctionedEACH TIME ALTITUDE HOLD IS DISENGAGED, A/C ABRUPTLY PITCHES UP AND CLIMB AT 500-100 FPM, STAB OUT OF TRIM LIGHT IS NOT ILLUMINATED. COULD NOT DUPLICATE ON GROUND. AUTO PILOT ALTITUDE HOLD CHECKS GOOD IAW B727 M/M 22-11-01. NO HISTORY.Sep 25, 2001 · N721DH · Boeing 727228SDR DHL2001362018Computer · faultyPRIOR TO LEVEL OFF, A/P NR 1 DISENGAGED, UPON RE-ENGAGEMENT, CAPT FPI INDICATES NORMAL. HOWEVER, A/C DIDN'T CAPTURE ALT. DISENGAGED A/P AND FLEW BACK TO LEVEL. RE-ENGAGED A/P WOULDN'T CAPTURE ALT. RE-DISCONNECTED AND TURNED ON A/P A THIRD TIME AND A/P FUNCMay 30, 2001 · N362DH · Airbus A300B4103SDR HEEA072488Control Unit · failedNR 2 HELIPILOT WILL NOT CYCLE AFCS CAUTION LIGHT WITH HELIPILOT ON AND TURNING HELIPILOT NR 2 ON AND OFF.Apr 11, 2001 · N3893L · Bell 412SDR DHL2001367002Autopilot Sys · malfunctionedAT FL 290 NR 2 AUTOPILOT LEVELS OFF 200 FT HIGH THEN CONTINUES TO DRIFT HIGHER. NR 1 A/P NORMAL. PERFORMED A/P COMPLEMENTARY TEST AND SYSTEM OP TEST ON NR 2 A/P. SYSTEM CHECKS OK PER MM 22-12-01. NO FAULT CODES NOTED.Apr 5, 2001 · N367DH · Airbus A300B4203SDR AU010271Warning System · failed(AUS) ALTITUDE ALERT SYSTEM FAILED. ALTITUDE PRESELECT COUPLER CHANGED.Mar 12, 2001 · Fokker F28MK1000SDR SWAA000033Sensor · inoperativeWHEN AUTOPILOT ENGAGED, ACFT WOULD NOT HOLD ALTITUDE (RAPID NOSE DOWN TRIM). REMOVED AND REPLACED ELEVATOR NEUTRAL SHIFT SENSOR PER MM.Jan 4, 2000 · N512SW · Boeing 7375H4SDR AU990308Actuator · binding(AUS) AUTOPILOT COMPENSATION ACTUATOR BINDING.Mar 1, 1999 · Aerosp SA365CSDR HEEA060105Sensor · erraticALTITUDE SENSOR ERRATIC ABOVE 1,000 FEET.Jan 21, 1999 · N59805 · Bell 214STSDR 99ZZZX672Compensator · leakingTHIS UNIT FAILED PRESSURE TEST DURING AN INSPECTION. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM. UNIT MUST HOLD APPROXIMATELY 40 PSI FOR 3 HOURS AND CAN ONLY LEAK DOWN 5 PSI DURING THIS TIME. THIS UNIT WENT TO ZERO PSI IN 1.5 HOURS.Jan 19, 1999 · N273RA · Israel ASTRASPXSDR HEEA0014528Sensor · malfunctionedAUTOPILOT PORPOISES IN PITCH OR ALTIMETER OR VSI MODE.Jun 4, 1998 · N107X · Bell 412SDR HEEA0014522Sensor · malfunctionedWHEN ATTITUDE HOLD ENGAGED, AIRCRAFT HUNTS 200 FEET TO 300 FEET UP AND DOWN.Jun 4, 1998 · N59806 · Bell 214STSDR HEEA0011648Sensor · malfunctionAIRCRAFT DIVES WHEN ALT HOLD ENGAGED.Oct 22, 1997 · N6957Y · Bell 214STSDR 9521269972Controller · malfunctionedON THE FIRST TWO ATTEMPTS TO ENGAGE THE AUTOPILOT SYSTEM, THE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A SLIGHT ROLL. AIRCRAFT OPERATED NORMALLY AFTER ENGAGING THE AUTOPILOT SYSTEM FOR THE THIRD TIME. AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO DESTINATION AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. REPLACED AUTODec 20, 1995 · N9336 · Doug DC931SDR VTZA96035Controller · failedIAD-TYS - FLT NR 6160 - DURING CLIMB-OUT, RETURNED TO IAD DUE TO THERE BEING A BURNING SMELL IN THE CABIN. AIRCRAFT LANDED AT IAD WITH NO FURTHER INCIDENTS. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE AUTO-PILOT CONTROLLER. AIRCRAFT WAS RELEASED AND APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERDec 3, 1995 · N302UE · Jetair JETSTM4101
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