JASC 2720

Service difficulty reports · 3,131

Reports filed under 2720 · Rudder Control System, newest first.

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SDR SWIA200514407Actuator · malfunctionedRUDDER LIMIT FAULT STATUS MSG. APPEARED ON INITIAL POWER UP. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 2 RUDDER LIMITER ACTUATOR IAW CRJ700 MM 27-25-03. OPERATIONAL CHECKS GOOD IAW CHAPTER 27-25-00. P/N DL2428M9MOD1, S/N 0604.Jan 18, 2005 · N710SK · Cndair CL6002C10SDR CA050308007Bushing · failed(CAN) BOLT, P/N 130909B172, ATTACHING RUDDER PEDAL TO RUDDER PEDAL ARM WILL NOT FIT PROPERLY THROUGH BUSHING. THE RUDDER PEDAL MUST THEN TURN ON THE BOLT AND THE BUSHING MUST TURN WITHIN THE RUDDER PEDAL ARM CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR AND/OR POSSIBLE FAILURE.Jan 13, 2005 · Beech C90ASDR AU510002154Tube · wornRUDDER TO NOSE WHEEL STEERING TUBE WORN. TUBE IS A SEALED UNIT BUT WHEN IT WAS CUT OPEN FOR INVESTIGATION IF WAS FOUND THAT THE STEERING RODEND FITTING HAD ALMOST PULLED THROUGH THE WASHER THAT TRANSFERS THE LOAD TO THE SPRING. IF THE ROD PULLED COMPLETELY TJan 11, 2005 · Cessna 172RSDR 2005FA0000222Control Cable · wornAILERON, ELEVATOR, AND RUDDER SYSTEMS PRIMARY CONTROL CABLES ARE DUE INSPECTION AT 600 HOURS IAW MM, AS A PORTION OF PHASE B REQUIREMENTS. ALIERON, ELEVATOR AND RUDDER SYSTEMS PRIMARY CONTROL CABLES ARE DUE REMOVAL AND DETAILED INSPECTION AT 4,800 HOURS IAW MJan 10, 2005 · N886CA · Lear 45LEARSDR SWIA200514343Transducer · malfunctionedNO FULL LEFT RUDDER INDICATION ON EICAS. REMOVED AND REPLACED RUDDER RCS TRANSDUCER, OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD IAW 22-24-05.Jan 4, 2005 · N957SW · Cndair CL6002B19SDR PNSA050101Control Cable · damagedAIRCRAFT WAS PRESURIZING AT MAXIMUM RATE PRESSURIZATION CONTROLS HAD NO AFFECT DURING CLIMBOUT FROM ANC. AIRCRAFT TURNAROUND AND RETURNED TO ANC. MAINTENACE FOUND RUDDER CABLE SWAGED BALL RETAINER HAD CHAFED A HOLE IN THE OUTFLOW VALVE CONTROL CHAMBER NOT ALLOJan 1, 2005 · N41NE · Swrngn SA227ACSDR SWIA200414328Pcu · malfunctionedRIGHT RUDDER JAMMED AFTER TAKEOFF. REMOVED AND REPLACED RUDDER PCU IAW 27-22-01.Dec 31, 2004 · N212SW · Emb EMB120ERSDR QXEA200400919Switch · failedTHE FLIGHT RETURNED TO FIELD WHEN AFTER TAKEOFF THE CREW RECEIVED A RUDDER PRESS CATUION LIGHT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE SYSTEM AND REPLACED THE NR 1 PRESSURE REGULATOR SWITCH. OPERATIONAL CHECKS WERE GOOD AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.Dec 24, 2004 · N355PH · Dhav DHC8202SDR MWEA040224Warning System · false activationRUDDER LIMITER FAULT ILLUMINATED. COMPLIED WITH QUICK REFERENCE HANDBOOK (QRH) AND MANUAL OPERATION NORMAL. PERFORMED FAULT ISOLATION MANUAL (FIM) TASK 27-20-804-805 AND NO FAULT FOUND. PERFORMED FIM 27-20-811, AMM TASK 27-26-01-820-802 AND 27-26-03-820-801Dec 23, 2004 · N914ME · Boeing 717200SDR 2004FA0000927Bracket · misinstalledCOMPLIED WITH MFG MEB 00-4 RUDDER BEARING INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT. FOUND RUDDER LOWER HINGE BEARING BRACKET INSTALLED UPSIDE DOWN FROM FACTORY. REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE DESCRIBED IN MEB FOUND ERRONEOUS AND INADEQUATE TO COMPLETE SATISFACTORY REPLACEMENT OF BRACKDec 21, 2004 · N678DB · Cessna 421BSDR SWIA200414303Actuator · malfunctionedRUDDER LIMIT FAULT STATUS MESSAGE. REMOVED AND REPLACED RUDDER TRAVEL LIMITER ACTUATOR IAW CRJ700 MM 27-25-03. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. P/N DL2428M9, S/N OFF 0477.Dec 19, 2004 · N710SK · Cndair CL6002C10SDR UIEA200400202Shutoff Valve · leakingDURING CRUISE, LOSS OF FLUID NR 4 HYD SYSTEM. SYSTEM DEPRESSURIZED AT 2.0 GALS QUALITY. EDP TO SUPPLY OFF. FOUND NR 4 RUDDER CONTROL SHUTOFF VALVE FAILED. (LEAKED) REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 4 RUDDER SHUTOFF VALVE. OPS AND LEAD CHECK GOOD IAW MM. (K)Dec 17, 2004 · N516MC · Boeing 747243BSDR SWIA200414304Actuator · malfunctionedDURING TAKEOFF ROLL, EXPERIENCED CONTINUOUS RAPID STIFFENING/RESISTANCE IN RUDDER PEDALS. REPLACED BLUE SYSTEM RUDDER ACTUATOR WITH A SERVICEABLE UNIT IAW EMB M/M 27-22-02. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.Dec 17, 2004 · N234SW · Emb EMB120ERSDR SIMA200435204Pressure Switch · failedDURING CLIMB, THE YAW DAMP FAILED FOLLOWED BY RUDDER SYS-1 INOPERATIVE. FOLLOWED BY THE RUDDER SYS-2 INOPERATIVE. AIRCRAFT WAS CONTROLLABLE AND RETURNED AS A PRECAUTION . MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE NR 2 RUDDER PRESSURE SWITCH IAW MM. OPS CHECK WADec 15, 2004 · N738NR · Emb EMB135LRSDR N114EL2Control Arm · separatedON THE RUDDER PEDAL ASSY, THE RUDDER CONTROL ARM ASSY, TRIM ARM BROKE OFF AT PARENT METAL SURROUNDING THE WELD POINT. PILOT REPORTED LOSS OF RUDDER TRIM INPUT. NO HISTORY OF PART REPLACEMENT. P/N 63457-003. 2879.3 HOURS TOTAL AIRCRAFT TIME. HAND TOW BAR FODec 15, 2004 · N114E · Piper PA32301SDR N114ELControl Arm · separatedON THE RUDDER PEDAL ASSY, THE RUDDER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY, TRIM ARM BROKE OFF AT PARENT METAL SURROUNDING THE WELD POINT. PILOT REPORTED LOSS OF RUDDER TRIM INPUT. NO HISTORY OF PART REPLACEMENT. P/N 63457-003. 2879.3 HOURS TOTAL AIRCRAFT TIME. HAND TOW BADec 15, 2004 · N114E · Tmpson NAVIONDSDR N114EL1Control Arm · separatedON THE RUDDER PEDAL ASSY, THE RUDDER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY , TRIM ARM BROKE OFF AT PARENT METAL SUROUNDING THE WELD POINT. PILOT REPORTED LOSS OF RUDDER TRIM INPUT. NO HISTORY OF PART REPLACMENT. P/N 63457-003. 2879.3 HOURS TOTAL AIRCRAFT TIME. HAND TOW BARDec 15, 2004 · N114E · Tmpson NAVIONDSDR 67554Yaw Damper · malfunctionedWHEN YAW DAMPER SYS ON, CREW EXPERIENCED A MOMENTARY STIFFNESS IN THE RUDDER PEDALS. CREW SHUT OFF THE YAW DAMPER AND CONTINUED FLIGHT WITH NO FURTHER INCIDENT. PERFORMED TAXI TEST. INSPECTED, OPS CHECK NORMAL AT THIS TIME.Dec 12, 2004 · N146ZV · Beech 1900DSDR SWIA200414250Rudder Pedal · misinstalledFO'S LEFT RUDDER PEDAL STUCK ON PEDESTAL TRIM PANEL. REINSTALLED RUDDER PEDALS CORRECTLY IAW MM 27-21-00. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.Dec 12, 2004 · N580SW · Emb EMB120ERSDR 04344673Trim Panel · inoperativeEVENT SUMMARY STATED WHILE CLIMBING THROUGH 2500 FT THERE WAS A LARGE YAW. UPON INITIAL INSPECTION; FOUND RUDDER TRIM SWITCH TO BE BINDING AT FULL LEFT AND FULL RIGHT DEFLECTIONS. INSPECTED RUDDER TRIM SYSTEM WIRING FOR SHORTS REF WIRING MAN 27-22-00, NONE FDec 9, 2004 · N673BR · Cndair CL6002B19SDR SWIA200414232Control Unit · malfunctionedRUDDER LIMIT FAULT STATUS MESSAGE. REMOVED AND REPLACED SSCU IAW AMM 27-61-05. TESTED IAW AMM 27-61-05. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.Dec 3, 2004 · N710SK · Cndair CL6002C10SDR ARWA20041201Pump · inoperativePRIOR TO TAKEOFF STANDBY RUDDER PUMP INOPERATIVE. FOUND CURRENT LIMITER FUSE BLOWOUT. REPLACED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MM 27-24-2.Dec 2, 2004 · N661AV · Doug DC863FSDR CA041222011Control Cable · chafed(CAN) AFTER REMOVAL OF RUDDER, FOUND MANY STRANDS BROKEN ON LT AFT RUDDER CABLE. THE CABLE CHAFING AT AFT BULKHEAD.THE CABLE WAS REPLACED BY NEW P/N 62701-154.Dec 1, 2004 · Piper PA44180SDR QXEA200400787Pressure Switch · failedRDM - FLIGHT 2199 - THE CREW REPORTED RUDDER PRESSURE CAUTION LIGHTS ON APPROACH. THE CHECKLIST WAS COMPLETED ON THE GROUND. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE AIRCRAFT AND REPLACED BOTH RUDDER PRESSURE SWITCHES. THE OPERATIONAL CHECKS WERE GOOD AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS Nov 27, 2004 · N356PH · Dhav DHC8202SDR CA041122005Control Unit · malfunctioned(CAN) YAW DAMPER INDICATION LAMP WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE ON KMC 321 CONTROL HEAD. 'YD' INDICATION OK ON BOTH EFIS SCREENS. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.Nov 20, 2004 · Pilats PC1245SDR CA041123007Control Cable · frayed(CAN) RIGHT RUDDER CABLE FOUND SLIGHTLY FRAYED WHERE IT TRAVELS OVER THE REARMOST PULLEY IN THE AFT FUSELAGE. THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 8 TO 10 WIRES BROKEN. CABLE WAS REPLACED WITH NEW.Nov 18, 2004 · Cessna 152SDR QXEA200400776Regulator · failedPDX - FLIGHT 2048 - AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO FIELD AFTER THE RUDDER PRESSURE CAUTION LIGHTS CAME ON DURING TAKEOFF. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED RUDDER DUAL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND PERFORMED OPERATIONAL CHECKS. OPERATIONAL CHECKS WERE GOOD, NO DEFECTS NOTED.Nov 16, 2004 · N360PH · Dhav DHC8202SDR COMA0460623Rudder · fluctuatesFLIGHT 5853 RUDDER FLUCTUATES LT AND RT DURING CRUISE. C/W YAW OSCILLATION TROUBLESHOOTING, NO DEFECTS FOUND.Nov 13, 2004 · N783CA · Cndair CL6002B19SDR QXEA200400738Pressure Switch · failedPDX - FLIGHT 2059 - FLIGHT RETURNED TO FIELD. DURING THE CLIMB THE CREW RECEIVED A FULL RUD PRESSURE CAUTION LIGHT. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE NEW SWITCH 7G773 FAILED. THE BAD SWITCH WAS REPLACED AND OPERATIONAL CHECKS WERE PERFORMED. THE OPERATIONAL CHECKS WERNov 3, 2004 · N364PH · Dhav DHC8202SDR SWIA200414049Actuator · jammedDURING CLIMBOUT BOTH, CAPTAIN AND FIRST OFFICER'S, RIGHT RUDDER PEDAL WAS JAMMED. REMOVED AND REPLACED BLUE SYSTEM ACTUATOR ON RUDDER IAW MM 27-22-02. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.Nov 2, 2004 · N583SW · Emb EMB120ERSDR IXXA0400115OControl Valve · leakingON DESCENT FROM KPDX TO KBFI, RUDDER CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PRESS READ ZERO AND HYDRAULIC QUANTITY DOWN TO 6 GALS. COMPLETED QR4 PROCEDURE (LOSS OF HYDRAULIC). CREW ABORTED DESCENT AND RETURNED TO KPDX. LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. AN IOct 28, 2004 · N822BX · Doug DC871FSDR 2005FA0000159Support · damagedRUDDER PEDAL FLEXING DURING BRAKING ACTION. (K)Oct 26, 2004 · N7665F · Piper PA32R300SDR CA041026012Shaft · brokenPILOTS LT RUDDER PEDAL BROKE AT THE UPPER PEDAL SHAFT. THE PEDAL WAS FOUND BROKEN AFTER COMPLETION OF A FLIGHT. RUDDER PEDAL WAS REPLACED. INSPECTION OF THE PEDAL REVEALED WORN SHAFT ATTACHMENT HOLES.Oct 26, 2004 · Beech 95B55SDR QXEA200400723Trim Panel · stuckFLIGHT 2350 - ON FINAL, APPROXIMATELY 6 MILES OUT, THE CREW ATTEMPTED TO TRIM THE AC RUDDER. WHEN THE RUDDER TRIM SWITCH WAS RELEASED, THE RUDDER CONTINUED TO TRIM TO FULL LT RUDDER. THE AIRCRAFT WAS NEVER UNCONTROLLABLE, AND THE CREW WAS ABLE TO CENTER THEOct 19, 2004 · N410QX · Bombdr DHC8401SDR SWIA200414013Actuator · malfunctionedRIGHT RUDDER JAMMED. REMOVED AND REPLACED BLUE SYSTEM RUDDER ACTUATOR IAW MM 27-22-00. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.Oct 14, 2004 · N189SW · Emb EMB120ERSDR SWIA200413944Control Unit · malfunctionedABOVE 230KIAS FULL NOSE RIGHT TRIM ON TRIM WHEEL (RUDDER) DOES NOT CENTER THE BALL. REPLACED RUDDER PCU, OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD IAW 27-22-00.Oct 13, 2004 · N189SW · Emb EMB120ERSDR VNAA0410004Pivot Assy · failedCREW REPORTED THAT RUDDER PEDALS ARE MAKING A CLICKING SOUND. AIRCRAFT WAS FERRIED TO DAYTON. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND LEFT HAND PIVOT ASSEMBLY CAUSING SOUND. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE PIVOT ASSEMBLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BOMBARDIER MANTENANCE MANUALOct 7, 2004 · N213PS · Cndair CL6002B19SDR ABXA040341Crank Assy · corrodedRUDDER CRANK ASSEMBLY IN AFT ACCESSORY / TAIL WAS BLEEDING RUST. REPLACED RUDDER CRANK ASSEMBLY IAW DC-9 MM.Sep 22, 2004 · N990AX · Doug DC941SDR CA040915001Limiter · malfunctioned(CAN) RUDDER LIMITER CAUTION MESSAGE POSTED IN FLIGHT WITH FLAP AT 1220 KNOTS WHILE CONDUCTING RUDDER LIMITER CHECK IAW MANUFACTURING FUNCTIONAL TEST PROCEDURE, RTL REDUCED TO .1250 BEFORE OPENING FULLY.Sep 13, 2004 · Cndair CL6002C10SDR 2004FA0000736Fork · bentLT RUDDER PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR ON TAXI OUT. FOUND FORK END SHEARED AT JAM NUT. WHEN BOLT AND CASTLE NUT WERE REMOVED, CASTLE NUT WAS EXTREMELY TIGHT AND BOLT COULD NOT ROTATE. THIS COULD BE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. RUDDER PEDAL NUT AND BOLT ON OTHER RUDDER PEDSep 13, 2004 · N220MA · Socata TBM700SDR MASA200400523Pressure Switch · inoperativeRETURNED TO FIELD DUE TO RUD 1 AND RUD 2 INOP MESSAGES IN FLIGHT. MX REPLACED THE NR 2 HYD SYSTEM PRESSURE SWITCH. A/C DEPARTED WITHOUT FUTHER INCIDENT.Sep 12, 2004 · N831MJ · Emb EMB145LRSDR 4046Rudder Pedal · looseTHE RUDDER PEDAL FOOT ASSEMBLIES ARE MADE UP OF A FOOT PEDAL WHICH SLIPS INTO A TUBE AND RIVETED TOGETHER WITH 6 BLIND RIVETS. (FOOT PEDAL IS OFFSET FROM THE TUBE, SO THE PEDAL WANTS TO ROTATE IN THE TUBE WHEN PUSHING FORWARD ON THE PEDAL) THE RIVETS WERE LOOSSep 10, 2004 · N122PA · Piagio P180SDR DLM88040857Packing · deterioratedSMOKE ALARM SOUNDED WITH ENGINE A/I ON. ODOR NOTED IN PACK SYSTEM. REPLACED O-RING AT RUDDER SHUTOFF VALVE. CLEANED AFT FUSELAGE SECTION AND COMPLETED ALTERNATE DUCT BURNOUT. CHECKS GOOD.Sep 6, 2004 · N969DL · Doug MD88SDR CA040901004Switch · hung up(CAN) DURING FLIGHT, CREW REPORTED HAVING A RUDDER TRIM ACTUATOR RUNAWAY CONDITION. CREW FOLLOWED THE ABNORMAL PROCEDURES CHECKLIST AND CONTINUED THE FLIGHT WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE RUDDER TRIM SWITCH TO BE HANGING UP WHEN SELECTED TOWAug 30, 2004 · Dhav DHC8101SDR 2004FA0000692Control Cable · frayedNEW RUDDER CABLE ASSEMBLY, PURCHASED THRU US IMPORTER/DISTRIBUTOR, FOUND TO HAVE BROKEN AND/OR DISTORTED STRANDS IN NUMEROUS PLACES.Aug 26, 2004 · Let L23SUPERBLANSDR 2004FA0000891Sleeve · failedNICOPRESS SLEEVE (ZINC PLATED COPPER) WAS INSTALLED ON A .0625 INCH STAINLESS CABLE AND PULLED OUT UNDER FLIGHT LOADS. A TEST WAS MADE USING ANOTER SLEEVE AND THE CABLE ALSO PULLED OUT USING A PULL TEST. A TEST WAS PERFORMED USING THE SAME CABLE AND A NICOPRAug 24, 2004 · N49DW · Amtr LONGEZSDR DL73G040799Pcu · leakingA SYSTEM HYD RESERVOIR APPROX 1/4 FULL. SUSPECT POSSIBLE HYD LEAK ON ENG DRIVEN SIDE, GOOD PRESSURE. FOUND RUDDER PCU LEAKING. REPLACED SAME.Aug 23, 2004 · N241DL · Boeing 737330SDR ASMF200408020Drive Assy · failedCAPTAIN REPORTED THAT DURING FINAL APPROACH HORIZONTAL STABILIZER FAILED, CIRCUIT BREAKERS D-9 AND D-11 WERE ACTIVATED AND FAIL CONTINUE WITH 2 DEGREES NOSE DOWN AND 3 DEGREES NOSE UP. SCREW GEAR, RELAYS AND WIRING AFTER ACCESSORIES COMPARTMENT WERE CHECKED ANAug 22, 2004 · N831LF · Doug MD83SDR UPS04643023Control Cable · chafedINSPECTION TYPE: ETOP, RUDDER CONTROL CABLE RB IS MISROUTED AND IS CHAFING AGAINST PULLEY SUPPORT BRACKET AT BS 240, LBL 5, WL 199. REMOVED, INSPECTED TO BE IN SERVICEABLE CONDITION, PROPERLY ROUTED / INSTALLED, RIGGED AND FUNCTIONAL TESTED GOOD.Aug 15, 2004 · N326UP · Boeing 767300SDR P5CA0401136Comparator · inoperativeRUDDER RATIO LIGHT CAME ON AFTER TAKEOFF. REMOVED AND REPLACED RUDDER RATIO COMPARATOR.Aug 10, 2004 · N508MC · Boeing 747230B
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