JASC 2720

Service difficulty reports · 3,131

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

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SDR AALA202112039985Limiter · faultedAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: VERY SLIGHT UNCOMMANDED RUDDER MOVEMENT DURING DECENT AT APPROXIMATELY 4500FT, DFDR EVENT PB PRESSED SECDS LATER. MAINTENANCE ACCOMPLISHED A GENERAL VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE RUDDER CONTROL SYS & FOUND RUDDER NEUTRAL POSITION DID NOT ALDec 1, 2021 · N668AW · Airbus A320232SDR AALA202111298997Actuator · unserviceableAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AIRCRAFT HAD A BRIEF UNCOMMANDED RIGHT RUDDER INPUT AT CRUISE ALTITUDE. AIRCRAFT BANKED ABOUT 5 DEGREES RIGHT AND YAWED SIGNIFICANTLY RIGHT THEN RETURNED IMMEDIATELY TO LEVEL FLIGHT. EMERGENCY DECLARED, FLIGHT DIVERTED TO DFW, LANDING SANov 24, 2021 · N668AW · Airbus A320232SDR AALA202111268997Rudder Control · faultedAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AIRCRAFT HAD A BRIEF UNCOMMANDED RIGHT RUDDER INPUT AT CRUISE ALTITUDE. AIRCRAFT BANKED ABOUT 5 DEGREES RIGHT AND YAWED SIGNIFICANTLY RIGHT THEN RETURNED IMMEDIATELY TO LEVEL FLIGHT. EMERGENCY DECLARED, FLIGHT DIVERTED TO DFW, LANDING SANov 24, 2021 · N668AW · Airbus A320232SDR J7SA2021102600299Rudder Control · malfunctionedVENTRAL RUDDER FAIL CAS ON SHORT FINAL IN HEAVY CROSS WIND CONDITIONS. DURING POST FLIGHT, FOUND VENTRAL RUDDER FULLY DEFLECTED AND FROZE TO THE LEFT. PERFORMED VISUAL INSPECTION OF AIRCRAFT, NO DAMAGE NOTED. TROUBLESHOT IAW FIM 22-11-00. PERFORMED VENTRAL RUOct 24, 2021 · N346FX · Emb EMB505SDR HYIA20211015001Rudder Pedal · bindingTHE PILOT REPORTED THE RUDDER PEDALS JAMMED IN FLIGHT. MAINTENANCE HAS INSPECTED ALL PULLEYS, BELLCRANKS, TORQUE TUBES AND INTERCONNECT SPRINGS WITH NO DEFECTS NOTED. TROUBLESHOOTING IS ONGOING AND THE SUBMISSION WILL BE UPDATED.Oct 11, 2021 · N769EA · Cessna 402CESSNASDR FDEA202110050028Rudder · corrodedREMOVE UPPER FWD RUDDER F.O.M. 0000575467 : WRAY, BASIL P. B. - 05-JAN-2022 22:23 REMOVED AND INSTALLED SERVICEABLE UPPER FWD RUDDER MPN: NMC6017-529 S/N: 239644 PER AMM 27-20-30-4, 4A-4E, 5A-5H. 0000383059 : FAROOQUI, MOHAMMAD Z - 06-JAN-2022 14:48 VARIFOct 5, 2021 · N586FE · Doug MD11FSDR QXEA2021100500464None · noneREPAIR DOUBLER ON TOP LEFT SIDE OF TRAILING RUDDER MISSING RIVETS AND HAS A CRACK RUNNING BETWEEK RIVETS. FOUND CRACK ON REPAIR DOUBLER REMOVED REPAIR DOUBLER FROM THE RUDDER. CLEANED CUT OUT AREA TO REMOVE CRACK DAMAGE. C/W HFEC NO CRACKS FOUND. FABRICATED NEOct 5, 2021 · N403QX · Bombdr DHC8402SDR DXTA2021100549930Rudder Pedal · bindingFIRST OFFICER RUDDER PEDAL: ON LANDING ROLLOUT DISCOVERED CO-PILOTS LEFT BRAKE PEDAL IS BINDING. INSPECTED PILOT AND FIRST OFFICER RUDDER PEDAL TORQUE TUBES CONNECTING RODS LINKAGE AND HARDWARE WITH NO DEFECTS NOTED LUBRICATED ALL CONNECTING RODS BEARINGS ANOct 5, 2021 · N337QS · Emb EMB505SDR FDEA202110030014Rudder · corrodedNEED TO REMOVE UPPER AFT RUDDER FOM. 0000575467 : WRAY, BASIL P. B. - 05-JAN-2022 21:21 REMOVED AND INSTALLED SERVICEABLE UPPER AFT RUDDER MPN: NMC6019-505, S/N: 48406 PER AMM 27-20-30-4 1.A.-3.H.Oct 3, 2021 · N586FE · Doug MD11FSDR DALA2021082404997Reu · failedSHIP 8105 - DIV - TO PDX DUE TO FLIGHT CONTROL FAULT/ REU INTERNAL MESSAGE AND FOLLOWED BY RUDDER FAIL MESSAGE. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REPLACED AFT REU-1. (LP# 7998164)Aug 23, 2021 · N105DU · Bombdr BD1001A10SDR AALA202108233561Computer · malfunctionedAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: RUDDER TRAVEL LIMIT FAULT X-WIND TAKE OFF ABORTED 40 KNOT. MAINTENANCE DETERMINED FAULT WAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE AUTO THROTTLE NOT ENGAGING WITH AUTO THROTTLE ON TAKE OFF IN RANGE ISSUE. REPLACED FLIGHT AUGMENTATION COMPUTER AND ACCOMAug 22, 2021 · N519UW · Airbus A321231SDR 9JLA2021081226569Warning Message · false activationTHE FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THAT AFTER ENGINE START AND ON TAXI A "BLUE" SINGLE RUDDER CAS WILL COME ON INTERMITTENTLY THEN GO OUT AND REMAIN OUT AFTER A COUPLE OF SECONDS. THE MAINTENANCE TEAM TROUBLESHOT AND REPLACED THE LEFT HYDRAULIC MANIFOLD FILTER, ENGINE BAug 8, 2021 · N268RB · Gulstm GIVXG450SDR 9JLA2021081222789Ecu · defectiveTHE FLIGHT CREW REPORTED AT APPROX. 1 HOUR INTO FLIGHT A YAW DAMPENER 1 AND 2 FAIL CAS AMBER MESSAGE WAS POSTED ALONG WITH A RUDDER FAULT CYAN CAS MESSAGE. THE MAINTENANCE TEAM TROUBLESHOT AND DETERMINED A DEFECTIVE RUDDER ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE DEFECTIVJul 14, 2021 · N143RL · Hawbee 4000SDR CALA2021071401102Computer · failedREPEAT WRITE UP ELEV FEEL ELEV FEEL EICAS MSG REMOVED AND REPLACED ELEVATOR FEEL COMPUTER ASSY. LEAKS AND OPS CHECK GOOD AND MSG IS CLEARED. ADD EMP:U118147 ROTABLE PARTS CHANGE WAS INDICATED - TT # 1135580 SN OFF 0025 COMPUTER, ELEVA OFF 64-2700-9-0001 0025Jul 14, 2021 · N76064 · Boeing 767424ERSDR ASOA202110130183Control Cable · frayedFOUND RIGHT HAND RUDDER CONTROL CABLE FRAYED AND PULLY DAMAGED.Jul 13, 2021 · N846HK · Emb EMB145LRSDR DXTA2021071245060Control Cable · overrotatedRETRIM NOSE LEFT AMBER CAS: AT ROTATION FELT STIFFNESS IN L RUDDER PEDAL, AIRCRAFT TRACKED STRAIGHT. AT FLAP RETRACTION CAS ILLUMINATED, & REMAINED ON FOR DURATION OF FLT. FOLLOWED CHECKLIST . NOTED HEAVINESS IN RUDDER PEDALS, TRAVEL WAS AVAILABLE. FULL LEFTJul 10, 2021 · N633QS · Cessna 680ASDR 9JLA2021060610352Servo Drive · failedTHE FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THAT THE AUTO-PILOT FAIL WARNING ILLUMINATED AND SYSTEM WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE MAINTENANCE VENDOR TROUBLESHOT AND DETERMINED THE RUDDER SERVO DRIVE DEFECTIVE. THE SERVO WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH OVERHAULED UNIT. OPS CHECKS GOOD. AIRJun 6, 2021 · N854AN · Cessna 560XLSDR CALA2021053100757Warning Message · illuminatedRUDDER RATIO EICAS MESSAGE ON DURING CLIMB REPLACED RH RUDDER RATIO MODULE REF AMM 27-09-00, CLEARED EICAS MSG. APPLY PLA 02700 TO ECS MAINTENACE MESSAGE. MAINT MSG FOR RUDDER RATIO, PLA 02700 APPLIED IPC REFERENCE 27-09-01 APPLIED PLA TO ECS RUDDER RATIO MAMay 31, 2021 · N646UA · Boeing 767322SDR DALA2021060303041Rudder Control · failedSHIP 8108 - DE - DUE TO RUD FAIL ON APPROACH. CREW DECLARED EMERGENCY AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. CORRECTIVE ACTION: RESET SYSTEM AND AIRCRAFT RTS. (LP# 7376447)May 30, 2021 · N108DQ · Airbus BD5001A10SDR 2021FA0000159Control System · inoperativeDURING OUR INITIAL DESCENT INTO NEW ORLEANS INTERNATIONAL, WE DISCOVERED THE RUDDER TRIM WAS INOPERATIVE WHEN TRYING TO USE IT FOR COORDINATED FLIGHT IN THE DESCENT. THIS SYSTEM IS UNMONITORED IN THE FALCON 2000LX EASY II AIRCRAFT. NO CAS MESSAGE OR CIRCUIT BRMay 27, 2021 · N200CR · Amd FALCON2000EXSDR Q4BR202105220001Control Cable · corrodedTHE RUDDER CABLE FAILED AT THE TURN BUCKLE ATTACH POINT.May 17, 2021 · N9452C · Piper PA32RT300TSDR HYIA20210513001Torque Tube · brokenWHEN ACTUATING THE RUDDER PEDAL WHILE MANEUVERING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE RIGHT RUDDER PEDAL HAD BROKEN OFF THE TORQUE TUBE. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND IT BROKEN OFF AT THE WELD. THIS WAS REPLACED BY MAINTENANCE WITH NO FURTHERMay 5, 2021 · N375R · Cessna 402CSDR 1SMA2021042501Control Arm · crackedDURING A SCHEDULED VISUAL INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED THE RUDDER CONTROL ARM THAT CONNECTS THE RUDDER TRIM ACTUATOR MECHANISM TO THE RUDDER PEDAL CONTROL ASSEMBLY. THE CRACK EXTENDED FROM THE BOLT HOLE THAT ATTACHES THE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY TO THE RUDDEApr 25, 2021 · N166CB · Piper PA32300SDR 3EJA202104070001Valve · leakingON TAKE-OFF RUDDER FULL DEFLECTION AFTER TRIMMING, CONTINUED ACTUATING RUDDER INPUTS-NOT BY HUMAN INTERACTION. AFFECTED AILERON EFFICIENCY. REMOVED AND REPLACED RUDDER BIAS VALVE. OPS CK GOOD REF MM 27-20-01Apr 4, 2021 · N730JS · Cessna 525BSDR IPXA2021030366375Module · malfunctionedINSPECTION TYPE:N/A**DIVERSION** RUDDER RATIO LGT ON IN FLIGHT. EICAS MESSAGE: RUDDER RATIO DISPLAYEDT/S PER FIM 27-21-00-815-804. NO FAULTS NOTED . PERFORMED RUDDER RATIO CHANGER MODULE PER FIM 27-09-00-815-814. OPS CHECK GOOD NO FAULTS NOTED. NO PREV FLT/ CUMar 1, 2021 · N320UP · Boeing 76734AFSDR ABXA2021129005Pressure Switch · intermittentRUDDER RATIO LIGHT AND EICAS MESSAGE AFTER ENGINE START. BTB AND GROUNDED. RIGHT YAW DAMPER MODULE FAULTED LEFT HYD SWITCH. REMOVED AND REPLACED S27 HYD PRESS SWITCH, IAW B767 AMM 27-11-17. OPERATIONS AND LEAK CHECK GOOD. RAN ENGINE, IAW B767-10A. NO DEFJan 29, 2021 · N362CM · Boeing 767338SDR ABXA202112821Switch · stickingRUDDER RATIO EICAS MESSAGE AND LIGHT. AIRCRAFT BTB. AND GROUNDED. FOUND PCA FAULT ON BOTH MODULES. DISCOVERED TAIL HYDRAULIC CUT OFF SWITCH KORRY SWITCH UNLATCHED. REPLACED KORRY LENS MODULE, IAW B767 SWPM 20-84-14. RUDDER RATIO RESET AND PASSES TEST, AS Jan 28, 2021 · N362CM · Boeing 767338SDR 9JLA2021011825650Actuator · weakTHE FLIGHT CREW INDICATED DURING THE PREFLIGHT CHECKLIST THAT THE RUDDER BIAS SYSTEM FELT VERY WEAK DURING OPERATIONS. THE MAINTENANCE VENDOR VERIFIED THE DISCREPANCY AND REPLACED THE RUDDER BIAS ACTUATOR WITH AN OVERHAULED UNIT. OPERATIONAL CHECKS WERE SATIJan 15, 2021 · N800WS · Cessna 680ASDR ABXA20200803225Computer · malfunctionedAFTER ENGINE START- RUUDER RATIO DISCRETE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AIRCRAFT BACK TO BLOCK AND AIRCRAFT GROUNDED. RESET LT &RT RUDDER RATIO COMPUTERS, REF B767 FIM 27-21 FT 804. NO DEFECTS NOTED. AIRCRAFT RELEASED.Dec 8, 2020 · N744AX · Boeing 767232SDR GTIA2020120735489Rudder · out of rigDURING CLIMBOUT, RIGHT AILERON DID NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL AND AIRCRAFT MAINTAINED APPROXIMATELY 3 DEGREE LEFT BANK IN A SIDE SLIP CONDITION IN LEVEL FLIGHT. ALSO DURING INSPECTION, FOUND RUDDER NEUTRAL OUT OF RIG. ADJUSTED RUDDER NEUTRAL, IAW AMM 27-24-00. ODec 6, 2020 · N653NK · Airbus A320232SDR HNAA2020120700336Pressure Switch · malfunctionedPDIS 683 27-21 2302681 05DEC20 ALB CLOSE. ON CLIMB OUT RUD 1-2 FAIL EICAS MESSAGE PRESENTED. PERFORMED QRH RUD SYSTEM 1 CAME BACK ONLINE. FACT 05DEC20 12:34 ALB. FOLLOWED EMB 145 FIM 27-22-00-810-804 A TO BLOCK 19 FOUND TO BE TRANSITORY CONDITION OF THE RUDec 5, 2020 · N683AE · Emb EMB145LRSDR 2020FA0000503Balance Weight · corrodedDURING ACCOMPLISHMENT OF EMBRAER SERVICE BULLETIN 505-55-0004 REV 01 (DATED 06/24/2020) WE NOTED THE FOLLOWING MASS BALANCE WEIGHTS BELOW TOLERANCE AT LEFT ELEVATOR. ADJUSTABLE WEIGHTS PART NUMBER PE915109-L33 (11 EACH BELOW MINIMUM OF 84G), HORN MASS WEIGHT Nov 12, 2020 · N318QS · Emb EMB505SDR IKBR2020111200016Spring · brokenOWNER REPORTED RUDDER CABLES LOOSE INSPECTED SYSTEM AND FOUND LEFT RUDDER SPRING BROKEN INSTALLED NEW RUDDER SPRING P/N 0310196-5.Nov 9, 2020 · N734UL · Cessna 172NSDR AALA202010099018Rudder · malfunctionedAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. DURING CLIMB (9000 FT) AND ALSO DESCENT (FL270) HAD 2 RUDDER ADJUSTMENTS, SLIGHT MOVEMENT FOR 1-2 SECONDS WITH AUTOPILOT ON NO PILOT, INPUT UNCOMMANDED MOVEMENT. ACCOMPLISHED AFS/LAND TEST OK, IAW AMM 22-96-00-0501/22-97-00-0501. OPEROct 8, 2020 · N124US · Airbus A320214SDR V8ZA202009100001Fitting · detachedPILOT TAXIED FOR TAKEOFF AND USED THE RUDDER SYSTEM TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL BOTH ON THE GROUND AND DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL. WHEN IN THE AIR HE NOTICED A LACK OF YAW CONTROL DURING A CLIMBING TURN, THE FLIGHT WAS ABORTED AND A NORMAL LANDING ACCOMPLISHSep 8, 2020 · N112EE · Gulstm 690ASDR 2020FA0000403Tab · brokenRUDDER CABLE ATTACHMENT TAB BROKE OFF DURING LANDING ROLLOUT LEFT REAR RUDDER TAB.Sep 1, 2020 · N6604H · Piper J3C65SDR SIMA20200827002Pressure Switch · malfunctionedDURING CLIMB RUDDER SYSTEM 1-2 INOP DECLARED EMERGENCY FLIGHT CONTINUED-C/A-FOLLOWED FIM TASK 27-22-00-810-804-A . RAR #2 RUDDER PRESSURE SWITCH IAW EMB-145 AMM 27-23-04. OPS CHEK GOOD IAW EMB-145 AMM 27-23-00.Aug 27, 2020 · N694AE · Emb EMB145LRSDR 6CBA2020082592196Structure · damagedTHE BOTTOM OF THE RUDDER S/N 1276E WAS FOUND TO HAVE DAMAGE NEEDING REPAIR. INSTALLED SERVICEABLE RUDDDER P/N 555.40.12.040 S/N 1082P THAT WAS REPAIRED IAW 12-B-55-40-00-00A-664GA, THIS REPAIR WAS A MAJOR REPAIR.Aug 19, 2020 · N539AF · Pilats PC1247ESDR 2020F00355Skin · damagedOVER TRAVEL DAMAGE TO RIGHT RUDDER SKIN AND VERTICAL SKIN AT THE ACTUATOR CUTOUT.Aug 8, 2020 · N635QS · Cessna 560XLSDR 2020FA0000361Line · bindingPILOT REPORTED DURING A FORWARD SLIP, THE BRAKE LINE LOCKED THE LEFT RUDDER ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE AIRCRAFT TO FULL DEFLECTION. THE LEFT TIRE WAS LOCKED UP ON TOUCHDOWN AND WORE TREAD OFF THE LEFT TIRE (BALD SPOT). INSPECTION FOUND THAT LEFT SEAT LEFT BRAKE LAug 5, 2020 · N8044T · Piper PA28181SDR SWIA2020090452277Linkage · corrodedRUDDER POSITION TRANSMITTER LINKAGE HAS CORRODED HARDWARE. C-CHECK RO 9/1/2020. REMOVED AND REPLACED CORRODED HARDWARES ON THE RUDDER TRANSMITTER LINKAGE PER REF CRJ 200 AMM AND CRJ 200 AMM.Jul 21, 2020 · N445SW · Cndair CL6002B19SDR SIMA202007154001Pressure Switch · malfunctionedEMERG DECLRD DUE TO RUDDER 1-2 INOP MSG. FLT LANDED-RUDDER SYST 2 INOP. REMOVED AND INSTALLED #2 RUDDER SYS PRESSURE SWITCH AMM 27-23-04 OPC GOOD NO LEAKS NOTED PN OFF: 98505 SN OFF:1542PN ON: 150048PH SN OFF: 3324Jul 14, 2020 · N935AE · Emb EMB145LRSDR 2020FA0000322Tension Spring · brokenUNUSUAL RUDDER PEDAL DEFLECTION, AIRPLANE TRIM AND CONTROL FEEL WAS NOTED. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL DISCOVERED LT RUDDER TENSION SPRING WAS BROKEN AT THE AFT END THAT ATTACHES TO THE RUDDER PEDAL. ALONG WITH THE RT SPRING, THIS SPRING PROVIDES TENSION FOR THE RJul 5, 2020 · N1459E · Cessna 172NSDR ABXA202006296098Warning Light · illuminatedRUDDER RATIO LIGHT AND MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON PUSH BACK. THE AIRPLANE WAS GROUNDED.Jun 26, 2020 · N752AX · Boeing 767281SDR ABXR202061900032Fitting · wornUPPER RUDDER PCA INPUT FITTING HAS PLAY.REMOVED, REPAIRED, AND REINSTALLED UPPER RUDDER PCA INPUT FITTING IAW B767 AMM 27-21-02 AND AMES REA47411REA05 REV. IR.Jun 19, 2020 · N347CM · Boeing 767323SDR TIMA20200609002Control Rod · brokenDURING FLIGHT, PILOT EXPERIENCED LOSS OF RUDDER INPUT. LANDED SAFELY IN MOT. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE RUDDER CROSSOVER SHAFT WHICH CONNECTS PILOT WITH CO-PILOT PEDAL CONTROLS BROKEN.Jun 9, 2020 · N60MJ · Beech 1900DSDR HNAA2020052900159Pressure Switch · defectiveRUDD SYS 1 AND 2 INOP, EICAS MESSAGE DISPLAYED. CREW PERFORMED PROCEDURE AND RUDD 1 CAME BACK ON LINE. RUDD 2 REMAINED INOPERATIVE. TS RUDDER SYS 1+2 INOP MESSAGE REF FIM 27-22-00 STEPS 1 AND 8. R&R NR 1 + NR 2 RUDDER HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SWITCH REF AMM 27-2May 27, 2020 · N665BC · Emb EMB145LRSDR FDEA202005120921Cotter Pin · missingDURING C-11 CHECK WORKCARD 55C0204-02 FOUND ALL 4EA. LOWER AFT RUDDER TIE RODS MISSING SAFETY COTTER PINS AND NUTS WERE NOT TORQUED. GENERATED NON-ROUTINES N00829, N00830, N00831, N00832 GENERATED MSR REPORT. COMPLIED WITH N00829, N00830, N00831, N00832May 12, 2020 · N593FE · Doug MD11FSDR FDEA2020051320921Cotter Pin · missingDURING C-11 CHECK WORKCARD 55C0204-02 FOUND ALL 4EA. LOWER AFT RUDDER TIE RODS MISSING SAFETY COTTER PINS AND NUTS WERE NOT TORQUED. GENERATED NON-ROUTINES N00829, N00830, N00831, N00832May 12, 2020 · N593FE · Doug MD11FSDR FDEA202004270807Rudder · failedSMIS 985 55-40 5529 23APR20 MEM OPEN U MOD TYPE T MOD NO. F-5540-T0353729 REV NO. PS P1 STABILIZERS - RUDDER - MAINTENANCE PROGRAM INSPECTION COMPLY WITH E..A. F-5540-T0353729 REV NO. POS. P1 DUE TO FAILED RUDDER INSPECTION R&R'ING RUDDER Apr 27, 2020 · N985FD · Boeing 757230
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