JASC 2720

Service difficulty reports · 3,131

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

Query with SQL
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 = '2720'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SDR CA980302005Bolt · worn(CAN) PLAY IN RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM TRACED TO THE CONTROL BOLT CONNECTING THE CONTROL SPRING STRUT ASSY. TO THE PEDAL SYSTEM CONTROL TUBE. BOLT FOUND TO HAVE DEEP GROOVES-ABOUT 25 PERCENT WORN INTO THE SHANK, WHERE THE SPRING STRUT CLEVIS END CONTACTS THE BOLJan 15, 1998 · Kaman K1200SDR AU980087Tensioner · cracked(AUS) RUDDER/ELEVATOR CABLE TENSION REGULATOR LH SUPPORT BOX BEAM CRACKED IN TWO PLACES. CRACK LENGTHS 25MM (0.984IN)Jan 15, 1998 · Fokker F27MK50SDR UF6A980118Warning Light · illuminatedPIA - FLT 5760 - STANDBY CONTROL CWP ILLUMINATED WITH RUDDER ENGAGED PBSI ILLUMINATED. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED OPS CHECK OF RUDDERS SCS SYSTEM, NO DEFECTS NOTED. SYSTEM OPS CHECKED GOOD. (M)Jan 14, 1998 · N854AW · Bag ATPSDR UPS98225392Rudder · splitDURING EACH LEG, THE RUDDER TRIES TO SPLIT AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND ALTITUDES. INSPECTED RUDDER SYSTEM FOR LOOSE TABS OR COMPONENTS, NONE FOUND. COULD NOT DUPLICATE ON GROUND, ALL WORK DONE IAW MM 27-20 AND 27-30-143. NO FAULTS NOTED. ALL OPS CHECKS NORMAL, AJan 7, 1998 · N922UP · Boeing 72731CSDR ARWA980101Control Cable · brokenAIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BLOCKS RUDDER MOVEMENT LIMITED, HAS NOT FULL DEFLECTION WITH FLAPS DOWN. T/S FOUND RUDDER THROW LIMITER CABLE BROKEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED CABLE IAW 91-10-19 RIGGED IAW 27-50-0 OPS NORMAL.Jan 7, 1998 · N802BN · Doug DC862SDR 99ZZZX549Torque Tube · corrodedFORWARD DRAIN HOLE IN RUDDER CLOGS AND RUDDER FILLS UP SEVERAL INCHES WITH WATER. ONLY SIGN OF POSSIBLE INTERNAL DAMAGE IS SOME RUST STARTING TO LEAK OUT OF RUDDER SEAMS. REMEDY - DRILL LARGER DRAIN HOLES AND ADD ONE JUST AFT OF TORQUE TUBE PLATE.Jan 7, 1998 · N29CA · Piper PA31TSDR 98ZZZM153Arm · loosePILOT REPORTED ABNORMAL RUDDER CONTROL MOVEMENTS. INVESTIGATION AND INSPECTION OF CONTROL SYSTEM DISCOVERED RUDDER ARM ATTACHMENTS TO TORQUE SHAFT. LOOSE DUE TO LOOSE AND WORN FASTENERS (RIVETS) UNIT WAS REPLACED WITH NEW TORQUE SHAFT ASSEMBLE.Jan 2, 1998 · N861CA · Beech 1900DSDR USAAF98001Rudder Manifold · failedPIT - FL 356 - EN ROUTE PIT/CAK, CREW RECEIVED THE NR 2 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM LOW QUANTITY WARNING. CREW PERFORMED NECESSARY PROCEDURES. FLIGHT RETURNED TO PIT AND LANDED WITH NO FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE NR 2 RUDDER SYSTEM MANIFOLD. (X)Jan 1, 1998 · N880US · Fokker F28MK0100SDR 98ZZZX825Control Cable · misinstalledON FIRST ANNUAL INSPECTION, RT RUDDER CABLE ASSY WAS FOUND INSTALLED OVER THE TOP OF PULLEY GUARD AT FS 257.6 AFT. PULLEY P/N MS24566-4B. ON INSPECTION OF CABLE, FOUND BROKEN STRANDS FROM WEARING OVER PIN.Jan 1, 1998 · N246DY · Beech A36SDR TAOA129709Lamp · failedNOSE GEAR GREEN LIGHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE UPON GEAR EXTENSION, DOES NOT TEST OF PRESS TO TEST. REPLACED LIGHT BULBS AND FOLLOWED ABNORMAL PROCEDURES. FOUND CIRCUIT BREAKER C709 POPPED ON P-18 PANEL, FOUND SHORTED LAMP IN RUDDER 'A' LOW PRESSURE CAPSULE. REDec 31, 1997 · N927TS · Boeing 727227SDR 98ZZZX154Support Assy · crackedPILOT COMPLAINED OF INCONSISTENT RUDDER TRIM INPUTS TO MAINTAIN COORDINATED FLIGHT AND 'FUNNY' RUDDER CONTROL INPUTS. INSPECTION REVEALED BOTH CENTER RUDDER BAR SUPPORTS CRACKED ALLOWING RUDDER BAR TO WANDER WHEREVER IT WANTED TO GO. AIRCRAFT HAS HISTORY OF LDec 26, 1997 · N9739D · Cessna 337ASDR 98ZZZX153Support Assy · crackedPILOT COMPLAINED OF INCONSISTENT RUDDER TRIM INPUTS TO MAINTAIN COORDINATED FLIGHT AND 'FUNNY' RUDDER CONTROL INPUTS. INSPECTION REVEALED BOTH CENTER RUDDER BAR SUPPORTS CRACKED ALLOWING RUDDER BAR TO WANDER WHEREVER IT WANTED TO GO. AIRCRAFT HAS HISTORY OF Dec 26, 1997 · N9739D · Cessna 337ASDR 9724419102Cap · missingDURING CLIMBOUT, RUDDER TRAVEL UNRESTRICTED ANNUNCIATOR LIGHT DID NOT EXTINGUISH AT MAXIMUM AIRSPEED OF 280 KNOTS. FLIGHT CREW RETURNED TO ORIGINATION AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REINSTALLED MISSING DRAIN CAP ON SUMP CONTAIN ER AND TESTED SYSTEMDec 26, 1997 · N92S · Doug DC915SDR 98ZZZX187Control Tube · seizedPER AD 06-11-97, FOUND LEFT RUDDERVATOR TUBE WAS HOLDING TRAPPED WATER AND INBOARD BEARING WAS COMPLETELY SEIZED WITH RUST.Dec 16, 1997 · N2753A · Beech V35ASDR CA971231015Control Cable · misinstalled(CAN) ON LANDING, THE RUDDER CABLES JAMMED. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE CABLES WERE ROUTED UNDER THE RUDDER SERVO ATTACH BRACKET. THE SWAGED ENDS CAUGHT THE EDGE OF THE BRACKET AND COULD NOT BE MOVED. CABLES REROUTED.Dec 10, 1997 · Beech A100SDR SWAA971027Pcu · failedON LANDING, LOST B-SYSTEM HYDRAULIC QUANTITY. REPLACED RUDDER PCU PER BOEING M/M.Dec 7, 1997 · N315SW · Boeing 7373H4SDR 97UAL900871Drain Holes · obstructedRUDDERS LOCKED ON FINAL. CREW FIRST OPERATED RUDDER BELOW 10,000 FEET. RUDDER FELT STIFF. AFTER TOUCHDOWN RUDDER PEDALS WERE STUCK IN NEUTRAL POSITION. *S/D* STANDING WATER FOUND IN FORWARD DIVERTER COMPARTMENT BELOW NR 2 ENGINE. AT ALTITUDE, WATER FROZEDec 7, 1997 · N1835U · Doug DC1010SDR UF6A971205Transmitter · failedORD - FLT 5704 - RECEIVED RUDDER SCS ENGAGED LIGHT DURING TAXI. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED SYNCHRO POSITION TRANSMITTER. SYSTEM OPS CHECKED GOOD. (M)Dec 4, 1997 · N851AW · Bag ATPSDR UF6A971203Control System · vibrationYNG - FLT 5709 - AIRCRAFT SHOOK DURING DESCENT BETWEEN AND AIRSPEED OF 220-180 KNOTS. VIBRATION STOPPED WITH RUDDER PRESSURE. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED RUDDER FOR DAMAGE OR DEFECTS TO HINGES AND BRACKETS AND PERFORMED OPERATIONAL TEST OF RUDDER BOOST SYSTEM FOR Dec 3, 1997 · N859AW · Bag ATPSDR AU971513Spring · faulty(AUS) RUDDER BOOST CABLE TENSION SPRING STRETCHED. INCORRECT TENSION ON THE CABLE ALLOWED THE RUDDER BOOST ACTUATOR ARM TO JAM UNDER THE LIP OF THE BULKHEAD. THE BULKHEAD WAS ALSO DAMAGED.Nov 26, 1997 · Beech 200BEECHSDR 98ZZZX836Pedal · failedLEFT RUDDER PEDAL SNAPPED OFF OF CROSS PIECE. ASSEMBLY WAS FACTORY PURCHASED. BOTH PARTS SENT TO NTSB FOR ANALYSIS. NTSB DETERMINED THERE WAS A FATIGUE CRACK ORIGINATING ON THE REAR OUTSIDE PORTION OF THE TORQUE TUBE.Nov 25, 1997 · N36AH · Amtr RV6SDR SWAA971026Pcu · failedON LANDING, LOST B-SYSTEM HYDRAULIC QUANTITY. REPLACED RUDDER PCU PER BOEING M/M.Nov 18, 1997 · N318SW · Boeing 7373H4SDR CA971219018Regulator · failed(CAN) DURING RUDDER CHECK, A BUMP DURING TRAVEL WAS FELT ON PEDALS APPROXIMATELY HALF OF FULL DEFLECTION ON PILOTS AND CO-PILOTS POSITIONS. RUDDER CABLE TENSION REGULATOR REPLACED.Nov 15, 1997 · Airbus A320212SDR 97ZZZX5111Rod End · failedDURING PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION, EXCESSIVE FREE MOVEMENT IN RUDDER WAS NOTED. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE ROD END BETWEEN THE RUDDER BAR AND BUNGEE HAD CRACKED OFF. THE PART SHOWED EVIDENCE OF HAVING BEEN CRACKED FOR A WHILE. THIS PART SEEMS TO BE VERY Nov 11, 1997 · N995RA · Cessna U206GSDR SIMA973051Control Rod · corrodedSAW - DURING MBV-2 INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE DISCOVERED CORROSION INSIDE THE RUDDER SPRING TAB CONTROL ROD. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED CONTROL ROD IAW JIC 27-21-42 RAI 1000. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Nov 1, 1997 · N246AE · Aerosp ATR42300SDR 98ZZZX634Torque Tube · corrodedFOUND THE RUDDER TORQUE TUBE AND WELDED ON ASSEMBLIES VERY CORRODED. THE WELDED ON PLATE IS ABOVE THE BOTTOM RIB ON THE RUDDER AND CAN ONLY BE SEEN THROUGH A SMALL CUT-OUT IN THE RIB WHERE THE TORQUE TUBE PASSES THROUGH. THE BOTTOM RIB (PN 40039-00) WAS ALSONov 1, 1997 · N272HJ · Piper PA31310SDR 97ZZZX4801Torque Tube · brokenPILOT REPORTED LOSS OF RUDDER CONTROL IN-FLIGHT ALTHOUGH HE WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AND MADE AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. FOUND THE AFT (RIGHT HAND) RUDDER PEDAL TORQUE TUBE WAS BROKEN APPROXIMATELY 7/8 OF THE WAY AROUND THE TUBE JUST TO THE LEOct 30, 1997 · N6529V · Cessna 172RGSDR 98ZZZX1235Thermostat · failedDIODE UNDER PANEL 323AR HAS TERMINAL END CORRODED OFF (DIODE IS TAGGED). REPLACED RUDDER DAMPER HEATER THERMOSTAT HV3.Oct 25, 1997 · N616AW · Bag BAE146300ASDR CA971028007Push Rod · worn(CAN) DURING A PHASE 3 INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE PILOTS RUDDER ARM ASSEMBLY (P/N 50-524415-10) HAD APPROXIMATELY 0.020 INCHES DEEP WEAR ON THE INNER SURFACE OF THE FORK LUG WHERE THE PUSH ROD ATTACHES RH ARM. UPON REMOVAL OF THE PUSH ROD, IT WAS FOUND Oct 20, 1997 · Beech C90ASDR USAAF97081Switch · failedFLT 8077 - IND-MSP - ON CLIMB-OUT FROM IND, RUD2 FAULT ANNUNCIATED ON MFDU. FLIGHT RETURNED TO IND WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED NR 2 ACTUATOR STICKING SWITCH. (M)Oct 14, 1997 · N894US · Fokker F28MK0100SDR REXA97264Limiter Unit · inopRUDDER WOULD NOT TRAVEL FREELY WITH GUST LOCK REMOVED UNTIL RUDDER LIMITER WAS PLACED IN OVERRIDE. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE RLU IAW AMM CH27. (M)Oct 14, 1997 · N367PX · Saab 340BSDR USAAF97082Manifold · failedFLT 8078 - IND-PHL - EN ROUTE TO PHL, RUD2 FAULT ANNUNCIATED ON MFDU. FLIGHT DIVERTED TO RIC FOR MAINTEANCE CONVENIENCE. FLIGHT LANDED RIC WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE NR 2 RUDDER MANIFOLD. (M)Oct 13, 1997 · N894US · Fokker F28MK0100SDR GLBA97158Control System · malfunctionedMQT - RUDDER PEDALS WOULD NOT RESPOND TO INPUT, CREW HEARD LOUD BANG, CREW WAS SURE YAW DAMP AND RUDDER BOOST WAS ON, TURNED OFF AFTER LANDING. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED RUDDER SYSTEM COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. (M)Oct 10, 1997 · N452UE · Emb EMB120RTSDR 97ZZZX4732Torque Tube · corrodedACFT OWNER/PILOT REPORTED TURN COORDINATOR INDICATING 1 FULL BALL OUT OF CENTER AND EXCESSIVE RUDDER PRESS REQUIRED TO HOLD COORDINATION. MX DETERMINED RUDDER WOULD ONLY MOVE IN ONE DIRECTION WHEN MOVED FROM OUTSIDE ACFT. WHEN ATTEMPT MADE TO MOVE THE RUDDEROct 10, 1997 · N7900U · Cessna 172FSDR 97ZZZX4731Torque Tube · corrodedACFT OWNER/PILOT REPORTED TURN COORDINATOR INDICATING 1 FULL BALL OUT OF CENTER AND EXCESSIVE RUDDER PRESS REQUIRED TO HOLD COORDINATION. MX DETERMINED RUDDER WOULD ONLY MOVE IN ONE DIRECTION WHEN MOVED FROM OUTSIDE ACFT. WHEN ATTEMPT MADE TO MOVE THE RUDDEROct 10, 1997 · N7900U · Cessna 172FSDR 97ZZZX4536Control Cable · brokenRUDDER SERVO CABLE BROKEN. DISCOVERED CONDITION WHEN C/W SCHEDULED PHASE 5 CESSNA CITATION INSPECTION. NEW CABLE INSTALLED 8-16-94 AT 3,362 HOURS. FOUND BROKEN AT 3,640.2 HOURS. SUBMITTER STATED SAFETY OF FLIGHT ITEM!!Oct 10, 1997 · N833JL · Cessna 501SDR 97ZZZX4535Control Cable · brokenRUDDER SERVO CABLE BROKEN. DISCOVERED CONDITION WHEN C/W SCHEDULED PHASE 5 CESSNA CITATION INSPECTION. NEW CABLE INSTALLED 8-16-94 AT 3,362 HOURS. FOUND BROKEN AT 3,640.2 HOURS. SUBMITTER STATED SAFETY OF FLIGHT ITEM!!Oct 10, 1997 · N833JL · Cessna 501SDR AALA971863Base Assy · shortedDFW - FLT 1321 - AFTER TAKEOFF DFW DURING CLIMB-OUT, SMOKE AND ARCING NOTED FROM RUDDER LOAD LIMITER LIGHT SOCKET. REMOVED BULB AND REMOVED CANNON PLUG AT REAR OF PANEL AND SMOKE/ARCING STOPPED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DFW AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. REPLACEDOct 4, 1997 · N710AA · Boeing 727223SDR MZZA97262Mounting Plate · leakMANILA - FLT 0875 - LOG PAGE 7967654 - ON APPROACH INTO MANILA, CREW NOTICED A-HYDRAULIC SYSTEM DROPPED TO 1-3/4 GALLONS. CREW THEN FOLLOWED ABNORMAL PROCEDURES AND LANDED WITH NO ABNORMALITIES. MAINTENANCE FOUND FLUID LOSS DUE TO LEAKAGE AT LOWER RUDDER PCUSep 30, 1997 · N623DH · Boeing 727264SDR 97UAL900741Spring · brokenRUDDER PEDAL FORCE REQUIRED IS TOO LIGHT. FOUND RUDDER LEFT CENTERING SPRING BROKEN. REPLACED LEFT AND RIGHT RUDDER CENTERING SPRINGS.Sep 29, 1997 · N7271U · Boeing 727222SDR CA971003002Pcu · broken(CAN) ON TAXI OUT, 'A' SYSTEM HYDRAULIC PRESSURE AND QUANTITY DROPPED TO "0". RUDDER POWER CONTROL UNIT (PCU) REPLACED. THE METAL COVER ASSEMBLY BROKEN AND PLUGS P/N 69-54775-1 EXPOSED PERMITTING FLUID LOSS. REPLACED.Sep 27, 1997 · Boeing 737275CSDR CA971007005Pivot Assembly · binding(CAN) DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, AT APPROXIMATELY 80 KNOTS, THE RUDDER PEDALS BECAME RESTRICTED. TAKEOFF ABORTED. INSPECTION CARRIED OUT. PIVOT ASSEMBLY AND ASSOCIATED BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED.Sep 21, 1997 · Dhav DHC8311SDR 97ZZZX4453Taper Pin · wornWHILE TAXIING AIRCRAFT, NOTED STEERING RESPONSE USING COPILOT'S PEDALS WAS POOR TRYING TO STEER LEFT. OKAY STEERING TO RIGHT. DURING INSPECTION, TAPER PIN THAT COUPLES PILOT SIDE LT RUDDER PEDAL TO TORQUE TUBE WAS FOUND LOOSE. PIN WAS REMOVED AND FOUND 'NESep 16, 1997 · N656D · Beech C35BEECHSDR 97ZZZX4622Pulley · missingDURING A GEAR UP LANDING REPAIR, NOTICED A RUDDER CABLE PULLEY MISSING AND HAD NEVER BEEN INSTALLED AT BEECH. CABLE DEFECTION DUE TO THE MISSING PULLEY WORE THE PAINT OFF STRUCTURE. A NEW PULLEY INSTALLED, RUDDER RE-RIGGED.Sep 1, 1997 · N6054D · Beech F33ASDR CALA9701243Pcu · inoperativeA/C ATTEMPTED TO BANK LT WITH YAW DAMPER ON AND AUTOPILOT ENGAGED WHILE CLIMBING THRU 17,000 FT. THE YAW DAMPER WAS SWITCHED OFF AND ROLL ARRESTED. BANK ANGLE DID NOT EXCEED 15 DEG. APPROPRIATE CHECKLISTS COMPLETED AND THE FLT CONTINUED W/O PROBLEM. THE RUDDERAug 22, 1997 · N14208 · Boeing 737130SDR 97ZZZX3899Pushrod · corrodedWHILE C/W AD 97-06-11, LEFT PUSH ROD WAS FOUND FULL OF WATER. UPON PAINT REMOVAL IN PREPARATION FOR DYE/PEN INSPECTION, AN APPROXIMATE .25 INCH HOLE WAS FOUND CORRODED THROUGH THE WALL THICKNESS AT THE LOWER FORWARD END OF THE ROD. THIS AREA WAS NOT VISIBLE Aug 21, 1997 · N5NB · Beech K35SDR WWMA9700132Rudder Stop · bentCREW REPORTS, THE RUDDER DOES NOT CHECK NORMAL. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE RIGHT RUDDER PEDAL HAS RESTRICETD MOVEMENT AND DOES NOT HIT THE STOPS. REPLACED THE RIGHT RUDDER STOP PLATE AND ADDED SHIMS TO THE LEFT RUDDER STOP.Aug 17, 1997 · N343SB · Saab 340BSDR 97ZZZX3822Beam · crackedRUDDER PEDAL QUADRANT MOUNT BEAM CRACKED. CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE BOTTOM BEND UNDER SUPPORT BRACKET (RUDDER) BOLT HOLES. SUSPECT POSSIBLE CAUSE, RUDDER CABLE TENSION TOO HIGH.Aug 16, 1997 · N108BA · Beech 99SDR ABXA9701415Drive Crank · corrodedDURING C-CHECK, FOUND THE RUDDER DRIVE CRANK CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS ON THE SPLINES. REPLACED THE RUDDER CRANK IAW DC-9 MM.Aug 6, 1997 · N901AX · Doug DC932SDR 97ZZZX3800Rudder Stud · shearedBQN - DURING TAXI, CREW NOTICED A BINDING WITHIN THE RUDDER PEDALS FOLLOWED BY A 'POP' SOUND FROM UNDERNEATH COCKPIT FLOOR. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO GATE. BQN MAINTENANCE FOUND A RUDDER LINKAGE STUD SHEARED ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE. REMOVED AND REPLACED STUD AND Aug 4, 1997 · N311EA · Lkheed 10113851
Back to JASC 2720