JASC 2720
Service difficulty reports · 3,131
Reports filed under 2720 · Rudder Control System, newest first.
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SDR 96ZZZX751Actuator · water contamACFT FLEW 3 LEGS, NO PROBLEMS. ON 4TH TAKEOFF, AT 100 KNOTS, RUDDERS LOCKED. T/O ABORTED. DURING TAXI BACK, RUDDER & NOSE STEERING WORKING NORMALLY. RUDDER BIAS TESTED NORMAL. CNTRL LOCK RELEASED. T/O ATTEMPED & AT 100-105 KNOTS, RUDDER CNTRLS LOCKED AGASDR MALA954766Torque Tube · twistedDURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL NOTED THE RUDDER TORQUE TUBE, P/N 27-42051-037, WAS TWISTED. REPLACED THE TORQUE TUB IAW MM 27-20-20 AND THE SRM. (M)SDR 95UAL900344B-Nut · looseSMOKE AND ODOR IN CABIN. SMOKE DUE TO INGESTION OF HYDRAULIC FLUID INTO APU AIR INLET. LOOSE B-NUT ON RETURN LINE FOR RUDDER LOWER POWER CONTROL UNIT DETERMINED TO BE SOURCE OF LEAK. B-NUT TIGHTENED, OIL RESIDUE CLEANED UP AND PNEUMATIC AND AIR CONDITIONINGSDR 96ZZZX962Control Cable · frayedDURING INSPECTION, FOUND LEFT RUDDER CABLE WITH BROKEN WIRE STRANDS. THE CABLE WAS DAMAGED AT THE FAIRLEAD BRACKET FORWARD OF FS 400.50. THE TEFLON FAIRLEAD, PN S338-3, CAUSES DAMAGE TO CABLE WHERE EVER INSTALLED IN THE AIRCRAFT. SUBMITTER STATED A NEW MATESDR 96ZZZX490Torque Tube · crackedDURING A PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION, THE PILOT NOTED WHEN THE LT RUDDER PEDAL WAS PUSHED, NO CONTROL SURFACE MOVEMENT WAS NOTED. INVESTIGATION REVEALED CONTROL CABLE HAD PULLED ITS ATTACH EAR OFF OF THE TORQUE TUBE. THE INTERIOR GUST LOCK WAS INSTALLED FREEZING TSDR F3LA95019Pcu · malfunctionedFLT NR 465 - DEN -UPON ARRIVAL, FLIGHT CREW REPORTED RUDDER TRIM REQUIRED ONE FULL UNIT OF RIGHT RUDDER ADJUSTMENT TO ESTABLISH ZERO DEGREE DRIFT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE RUDDER POWER CONTROL UNIT AND SYSTEM CHECKED OK. (M)SDR 96ZZZX367Bellcrank · wornCHECKED PLAY IN RUDDER BOLT, FOUND HOLE WORN ALMOST THROUGH TOP OF BELLCRANK. HOLE CAUSED BY BEARING BLOCK. SUBMITTER STATED UNABLE TO INSPECT HOLE UNLESS BOLT AND WASHER ARE REMOVED.SDR MWEA95488Bracket · corrodedDURING D-CHECK, FOUND LOWER RUDDER DAMPER IDLER ARM MOUNT BRACKET HAD HEAVY CORROSION. REPLACED BRACKET IAW MM 20-16-0.SDR CA951211011Torque Tube · broken(CAN)SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF THE PILOT HEARD A LOUD BANG, AFTER WHICH RUDDER AUTHORITY WAS LOST. AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY AND INVESTIGATION FOUND THE FORWARD RUDDER PEDAL TORQUE TUBE HAD CRACKED APPROXIMATELY 3/4 OF THE WAY AROUND. THIS ALLOWED THE TORQUE TUBE TSDR CA960311009Torque Tube · corroded saddle(CAN)DURING A 100 HOUR INSPECTION WHITE RESIDUE WAS NOTED ON THE RIGHT HAND RUDDER BAR SADDLE. UPON REMOVAL THE SADDLE HALVES WERE FOUND TO BE CORRODED. THE SUPPORTING STRUCTURE, FIG. 31 #34 CESSNA 172 PAR TS MANUAL, WAS ALSO FOUND CORRODED.SDR CA951221001Fork Cable · corroded/broken(CAN)WHILE TAXIING IN A CROSSWIND THE RIGHT HAND RUDDER PEDAL WENT FULL FORWARD. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT CORROSION IN THE UPPER PART OF THE BELLCRANK ASSEMBLY HAD SEIZED THE RUDDER CABLE FORK END TO THE BELLCRANK. THE SINGLE STRAND OF L OCKWIRE ON THE TURNBSDR SWIA95684Control Cable · wornRT RUDDER OUTBOARD AFT SECTION OF CABLE WORN. REPLACED RT RUDDER OUTBOARD AFT CABLE PER MM 27-00-01.SDR 96ZZZX170Control Cable · frayedDURING REPLACEMENT OF RUDDER PULLEYS IN EMPENNAGE, FOUND BOTH RUDDER CABLES FRAYED. THE RT CABLE WAS FRAYED AT STA 173 WHERE IT PASSES OVER A PULLEY. THE FRAYING WAS NOT EVIDENT UNTIL PULLEY WAS REMOVED. THE LT CABLE HAD THE SAME CONDITION AT STA 184. SUBMSDR 96ZZZX169Control Cable · frayedDURING REPLACEMENT OF RUDDER PULLEYS IN EMPENNAGE, FOUND BOTH RUDDER CABLES FRAYED. THE RT CABLE WAS FRAYED AT STA 173 WHERE IT PASSES OVER A PULLEY. THE FRAYING WAS NOT EVIDENT UNTIL PULLEY WAS REMOVED. THE LT CABLE HAD THE SAME CONDITION AT STA 184. SUBMSDR 96ZZZX354Control Cable · crossedWHILE PERFORMNG AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND THE RUDDER CABLES WERE CROSSED IN THE TAIL. THE CONTROL SURFACES WERE REMOVED FOR BALANCE CHECKING AFTER REPAINTING ABOUT SIX MONTHS PRIOR. THIS WAS THE ONLY LOGGED ENTRIES ABOUT THE CONTROL SYSTEM IN THE LAST YEARSDR 9517399912Switches · dirtyDURING TAKEOFF, THE FLAP/RUDDER STOP INOPERATIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND CREW ABORTED TAKEOFF. INSPECTED AND CLEANED SYSTEM SWITCHES, OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.SDR 96ZZZX58Pedal Horn · wornON PEDAL HORN EAR THE .1875 HOLE HAS ELONGATED DUE TO NORMAL PEDAL MOVEMENT AND VIBRATION. SUBMITTER STATED THIS CAUSES A SLOPPY PEDAL CONDITION AND POSSIBLE EVENTUAL FAILURE OF PART RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKING AND POSSIBLE LOSS IN RUDDER CONTROL.SDR 96ZZZX57Pedal Horn · wornON PEDAL HORN EAR THE .1875 HOLE HAS ELONGATED DUE TO NORMAL PEDAL MOVEMENT AND VIBRATION. SUBMITTER STATED THIS CAUSES A SLOPPY PEDAL CONDITION AND POSSIBLE EVENTUAL FAILURE OF PART RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKING AND POSSIBLE LOSS IN RUDDER CONTROL.SDR SWIA95664Control Cable · wornRT RUDDER I/B CABLE WORN, AFT SECTION. REMOVED AND REPLACED RT I/B RUDDER CABLE IAW EMB MM 27-00-01, OP CHECK OK.SDR SWIA95663Control Cable · wornRT RUDDER O/B CABLE WORN, AFT SECTION. REMOVED AND REPLACED RT O/B RUDDER CABLE IAW EMB MM 27-00-01, OPS CHECK OK.SDR 95ZZZX6317Control Cable · frayedDURING C/W TWIN COMMANDER SB NR 195B, FOUND BOTH AFT RUDDER CABLES TO HAVE NUMEROUS CABLE STRANDS BROKEN. THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE SB DO NOT ADDRESS THE REMOVAL OR INSPECTION AS OUTLINED IN AC 43.13-1A, CHAPTER 4, PARAGRAPH 198, FIGURE 4.14. THE SB PROCEDURE SDR 95ZZZX6316Control Cable · frayedDURING C/W TWIN COMMANDER SB NR 195B, FOUND BOTH AFT RUDDER CABLES TO HAVE NUMEROUS CABLE STRANDS BROKEN. THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE SB DO NOT ADDRESS THE REMOVAL OR INSPECTION AS OUTLINED IN AC 43.13-1A, CHAPTER 4, PARAGRAPH 198, FIGURE 4.14. THE SB PROCEDURE SDR 9516999903Throw Limiter · out of adjustDURING TAKEOFF, FLAP/RUDDER STOP LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CREW ABORTED TAKEOFF. ADJUSTED AUXILIARY RUDDER THROW LIMITER. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.SDR 96ZZZX172Cable Assy · wrong lengthWITH RUDDER PEDAL IN NEUTRAL POSITION, RUDDER WAS AT ALMOST FULL LEFT DEFLECTION. UPON INVESTIGATION, FOUND THAT RUDDER CABLES HAD BEEN REPLACED AND WERE OF DIFFERENT LENGTHS. SUBMITTER STATED FAILURE TO FOLLOW AIRWORTHY PRACTICES WAS THE OBVIOUS CAUSE. REPSDR 95ZZZX6684Pedal · crackedPILOT COMPLAINED OF POOR BRAKING ACTION. INSPECTION DISCOVERED THAT BOTH THE PILOT'S RUDDER PEDALS WERE BENT BACK AT THE OUTSIDE. REMOVAL OF THE PEDALS DISCLOSED THE PEDALS WERE CRACKED AT THE WELD. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS CAUSE IS (WEAK DESIGN), AND THE FACT THSDR CA951030001Bearing Half · cracked(CAN)ROUTINE MAINTENANCE FOUND THE UPPER HALF OFTHE PLASTIC RUDDER BEARING FOR THE RUDDER PEDAL CROSS SHAFT CRACKED IN HALF.SDR SWIA95660Control Cable · wornRT RUDDER OUTBOARD CABLE WORN AFT SECTION. REPLACED RT RUDDER OUTBOARD AFT SECTION CABLE WITH SERVICEABLE CABLE.SDR CA951120012Control Cable · frayed(CAN)DURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION FRAYED RUDDER CABLES WERE FOUND WHERE THE CABLES RIDE THROUGH THE PULLEYS AT STA. 173.41 THROUGH 200.37. THE CABLES WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED.SDR PLGA101995EPedal · brokenDURING TAXI IN FROM FLT NR 4453 - THE CAPTAINS RIGHT RUDDER PEDDLE ARM BROKE OFF. MAINTENANCE WAS DISPATCHED TO THE AIRCRAFT, AND FOUND ARM HAD FAILED AT PEDAL PIVOT POINT. THE ARM WAS REPLACED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RELEASED TO SERVICE. (M)SDR 96ZZZX668Tube Collar · shearedTHIS REPORT FULFILLS REQUIREMENTS OF 14CFR135.415(C). ACFT PURCHASED, USED, FROM BEECH FACTORY & FERRIED TO WEST COAST MX BASE FOR FULL INSP PRIOR TO PLACEMENT ON PART 135 CERTIFICATE. UPON ARRIVAL IN MX HANGAR, FOUND RUDDER MOVED FREELY, INDEPENDENT OF RUDDSDR 95ZZZX6180Control Cable · frayedDURING C/W TWIN COMMANDER SB 195B, FOUND ONE AFT RUDDER CABLE TO HAVE NUMEROUS STRANDS BROKEN. THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE SB DO NOT ADDRESS THE REMOVAL AND INSPECTION AS OUTLINED IN AC 43.13-1A, CHAPTER 4, PARAGRAPH 198, FIGURE 4.14. THIS IS THE ONLY WAY TO PROSDR 95ZZZX6179Control Cable · frayedDURING C/W TWIN COMMANDER SB 195B, FOUND ONE AFT RUDDER CABLE TO HAVE NUMEROUS STRANDS BROKEN. THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE SB DO NOT ADDRESS THE REMOVAL AND INSPECTION AS OUTLINED IN AC 43.13-1A, CHAPTER 4, PARAGRAPH 198, FIGURE 4.14. THIS IS THE ONLY WAY TO PROSDR 95ZZZX6073Rudder Bar · brokenRUDDER BAR BROKEN AT RIGHT PEDAL ATTACH ON PILOT'S SIDE. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS INSPECT MORE CLOSELY FOR CRACKS. THIS AREA IS NOT INSPECTED WELL ON MANY CESSNA AIRCRAFT BECAUSE IT IS UNDER A DIFFICULT TO REMOVE PANEL.SDR A6WR95037Control Cable · corrodedDURING C-CHECK, FOUND MAIN RUDDER CONTROL CABLES CORRODED AFT OF REAR PRESSURE BULKHEAD. REPLACED CABLES. REFERENCE OPERATOR CONTROL NR 95ZZZX6254. (X)SDR 95ZZZX6254Control Cable · corrodedDURING C-CHECK, FOUND MAIN RUDDER CONTROL CABLES CORRODED AFT OF REAR PRESSURE BULKHEAD. REPLACED CABLES. REFERENCE OPERATOR CONTROL NR A6WR95037.SDR 95FDEA01552Spring · missingPRESSURE REQUIRED TO MOVE RUDDER PEDALS IS CONSIDERABLY LESS THAN ON OTHER DC-10-A/C. FOUND UPPER RUDDER LOAD FEEL MECHANISM SECOND STAGE SPRING PRELOAD MISSING. INSTALLED SAME, OPS CKS GOOD IAW MM 27-20-00 ON (P/N AMH7002-1).SDR 95ZZZX6124Hinge · looseDURING FLIGHT, PILOT REPORTED SEVERE VIBRATION FROM RUDDER. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND UPPER RUDDER HINGE CRACKED WHERE BOLT PASSES THROUGH TOP AND BOTTOM. RUDDER TRIM TAB HINGE WHERE ACTUATOR ARM ATTACHES WAS FOUND LOOSE (WORKING CHERRYMAX RIVETS). THIS DAMAGE SDR P5CA9500805Pcu · crackedDURING SYDNEY GROUND TIME, OBSERVED HYDRAULIC FLUID COMING FROM UPPER RUDDER POWER CONTROL UNIT. FOUND TWO INCH CRACK IN FILTER HOUSING. REPLACED POWER CONTROL UNIT IAW MM 27-21-17.SDR 96ZZZX112Computer · malfunctionedDURING DESCENT WITH FLAP EXTENSION, RUDDER HYDRAULIC PRESSURE LIGHT CAME 'ON' ALONG WITH RUDDER HYDRAULIC LIMITER LIGHT. AIRSPEED WAS APPROXIMATELY 165,000 TO 170,000, AND 290 KNOTS ON A PREVIOUS FLIGHT. LRS COMPUTER WAS RESET AND SYSTEM OPS CHECKED NORMAL.SDR USAA951048Trim Switch · failedDAY - FLT 0223 - EN ROUTE IND TO BWI, AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED AN UNCOMMANDED LEFT FULL RUDDER TRIM. CREW DISCONNECTED THE AUTOPILOT AND YAW DAMPER WITH NO EFFECT. FLIGHT DIVERTED TO DAY AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE RUDDER TRIM SDR SWIA95644Control Cable · wornRT RUDDER INBD AFT CABLE WORN. REPLACED CABLE IAW MM 27-00-00, OPS CKS GOOD.SDR SWIA95643Control Cable · wornRT RUDDER OUTBD AFT CABLE WORN. REPLACED CABLE IAW MM 27-00-00, OPS CKS GOOD.SDR 95ZZZX6150Torque Tube · elongated holesRUDDER LOWER TORQUE TUBE HAS MOTION IN RELATION TO END FITTING. HOLES IN TORQUE TUBE ELONGATED. AD 92-08-04 PREVIOUSLY C/W BY INSPECTION, HOWEVER, FIX AS CALLED OUT IN AD NOTE DOES NOT CURE PROBLEM. SUBMITTER STATED WALL THICKNESS OF RUDDER TORQUE TUBE IS ISDR P5CA9500779Limiter · intermittentDURING PUSHBACK, RUDDER RATIO LIGHT CAME ON. FOUND RUDDER TRAVEL LIMITED. ACTUATED TEST SWITCH ON UPPER RUDDER CONTROL UNIT, LIGHT EXTINGUISHED AND BOTH RUDDERS MOVE FULL TRAVEL.SDR AWXA9500665Servo · malfunctionedAIR TURN BACK - CREW REPORTED AIRFRAME VIBRATION ON DEPARTURE FROM PHX AT APPROXIMATELY 290 KNOTS. VIBRATION STOPPED AT FL 31.7. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO PHX DUE TO PAST HISTORY, LANDING UNEVENTFUL. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED ALL SYSTEMS AND AIRFRAME COMPONENTS WITHSDR 95ZZZM556Control Spring · malfunctionedAIR TURN BACK - CREW REPORTED AIRFRAME VIBRATION ON DEPARTURE FROM PHX AT APPROXIMATELY 290 KNOTS. VIBRATION STOPPED AT FL 31.7. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO PHX DUE TO PAST HISTORY, LANDING UNEVENTFUL. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED ALL SYSTEMS AND AIRFRAME COMPONENTS WITHSDR 95ZZZM555Servo · malfunctionedAIR TURN BACK - CREW REPORTED AIRFRAME VIBRATION ON DEPARTURE FROM PHX AT APPROXIMATELY 290 KNOTS. VIBRATION STOPPED AT FL 31.7. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO PHX DUE TO PAST HISTORY, LANDING UNEVENTFUL. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED ALL SYSTEMS AND AIRFRAME COMPONENTS WITHSDR 95ZZZM554Servo · malfunctionedAIR TURN BACK - CREW REPORTED AIRFRAME VIBRATION ON DEPARTURE FROM PHX AT APPROXIMATELY 290 KNOTS. VIBRATION STOPPED AT FL 31.7. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO PHX DUE TO PAST HISTORY, LANDING UNEVENTFUL. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED ALL SYSTEMS AND AIRFRAME COMPONENTS WITHSDR SWIA95642Control Cable · wornRT RUDDER INBD AFT CABLE WORN. REPLACED RT RUDDER INBD AFT CABLE PER MM 27-00-01.SDR SWIA95641Control Cable · wornRT RUDDER AFT OUTBD CABLE WORN. REPLACED RT RUDDER OUTBD AFT CABLE PER MM 27-00-01.
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