JASC 2721

Service difficulty reports · 686

Reports filed under 2721 · Rudder Tab Control System, newest first.

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE jasc_code = '2721'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR AWXA9600718Connector · dirtyCREW REPORT ON FINAL, FIRST OFFICER REQUESTED CAPTAIN TO RETURN RUDDER TRIM TO ZERO. CAPTAIN REPORTED WITH TRIM AT 1.5 UNITS TO RIGHT, THE RUDDER TRIM WOULD NOT RESET. CAPTAIN SELECTED TO LEFT, NO MOVEMENT, RESELECTED TO RIGHT, NO MOVEMENT. AIRCRAFT LANDED Nov 29, 1996 · N901AW · Boeing 7572S7SDR 96ZZZX6024Tab Rod · corrodedFOUND RUDDER TRIM TAB ACTUATOR ROD CORRODED THROUGH DUE TO CORROSION. TUBE IS HOLLOW AND MAY HAVE CORRODED FROM THE INSIDE OUT. FOUND DURING LUBE REQUIREMENT OF PHASE 1 THROUGH 4 AIRFRAME INSPECTION. REPLACED WITH NEW PART. CLOSE INSPECTION OF THIS AREA SUNov 19, 1996 · N153JP · Cessna 500CESSNASDR 96ZZZX5840Chain Assy · lock missingPILOT REPORTED RUDDER TRIM INOPERATIVE, BUT WOULD TURN WHEEL. MASTER LINK LOCK MISSING, INSTALLED NEW MASTER LINK ASSY. (ADJUSTED CHAIN TENSION).Nov 4, 1996 · N756HQ · Cessna U206GSDR CA961220014Quadrant Gear · cracked(CAN) DURING INVESTIGATION FOR MINOR RUDDER SERVO TAB FREEPLAY, THE GEARED TAB MECHANISM WAS REMOVED AND DISASSEMBLED FOR WEAR INSPECTION. LEVER P/N C6CFM1409-27 WAS FOUND LOOSELY ATTACHED TO QUAD GEAR. QUAD GEAR HAD TWO CRACKS IN THE KEY ROOT OF THE BOSS AREAOct 12, 1996 · Dhav DHC6300SDR Y2PA96066Rudder Trim · malfunctionedYIP - FLT 18779 - DURING DESCENT INTO YIP, THE RUDDER TRIM RAN AWAY FULL RIGHT AND CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED ON TO LANDING AT ITS INTENDED DESINATION AT YIP. CORRECTIVE ACTION: COULD NOT DUPLICATE. OPS CHECKED RUDDER TRIM SYSTEM BY OPAug 21, 1996 · N826AA · Amd FALCON20C5SDR 96ZZZX4083Arm Assy · brokenATTACH ARM FOR RUDDER TRIM BROKE AWAY FROM ARM ASSY.Jul 23, 1996 · N8309A · Piper PA32301SDR AU960953Wheel · worn(AUS) RUDDER TRIM WHEEL GEAR PNO 1261471-5 AND SPROCKET PNO 1261462-1 HAD WORN TEETH - TEETH WERE WORN TO THE EXTENT THAT THE TEETH SLIPPED PAST EACH OTHER WITHOUT ACTIVATING THE CHAINJul 9, 1996 · Cessna 210NSDR AWXA960325Rudder Trim · out of adjustPHX - FLT 2450 - AIRCRAFT ROLLS LEFT ALL FLIGHT REGIMES - CLIMB. RUDDER TRIM ZERO 5-8 DEGREES AILERON NEEDED. .75 DEGREES RIGHT RUDDER CORRECTION AILERON ZERO BALL DISPLACEMENT. LEFT CRUISE RUDDER TRIM ZERO 5 DEGREES. AILERON RIGHT TRIM 15-20 RIGHT AILERONJul 3, 1996 · N186AW · Boeing 737277SDR 96ZZZX3894Push Pull Rod · crackedDURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, RUDDER TAB PUSH/PULL RODS WERE REMOVED TO LUBRICATE TRIM ACTUATOR SCREWS. THE ROD WAS SPLIT 80 PERCENT OF THE LENGTH FROM WHAT APPEARED TO BE WATER FREEZING INSIDE THE TUBE.Jun 21, 1996 · N52AJ · Cessna 500CESSNASDR 96ZZZX3334Control Cable · corrodedRUDDER AND ELEVATOR TRIM CABLES RUSTED. LOCATED UNDER THE CABIN FLOORBOARD AREA. REMOVAL FROM THE AIRCRAFT GAVE A BETTER VIEW OF THIS CORROSION. THESE CABLES WERE IN AN UNSAFE CONDITION. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS REMOVAL OF THESE CABLES EVERY 2,000 HOURS/5-YEAR IJun 6, 1996 · N633AB · Piper PA31T1SDR CA960723526Switch · loose(CAN) RUDDER TRIM WOULD NOT TRIM LEFT AND TRIMMED ONLY 1/3 RIGHT. RUDDER TRIM SWITCH FOUND LOOSE.May 23, 1996 · Cndair CL6002B19SDR CA960529010Screw Actuator · broken(CAN) ON APPROACH IN A FORWARD SLIP, RUDDER TRIM INOPERATIVE. RUDDER TRIM SCREW ACTUATOR SHAFT BROKEN MID SHAFT AT THE SHOULDER OF TRAVERSE THREAD.May 22, 1996 · Cessna 177BSDR COMA9630111Fairing · looseRUDDER VIBRATION DURING FLIGHT ABOVE 180 KTS. REPAIRED LOOSE FASTENERS SECURING THE RUDDER TRIM TAB CONTROL ROD FAIRING.May 20, 1996 · N359CA · Saab SF340ASDR 96ZZZX3203Tab Horn · hole elongatedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, HORIZONTAL STABILIZER WAS FOUND TO HAVE LOOSE MOTION. A DOUBLER KIT FROM CESSNA WAS INSTALLED TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. HOWEVER, DURING REPAIR, IT WAS NOTED THE RUDDER BELLCRANK HAD ELONGATED HOLES WHERE THE CABLES ATTACHED AND THE TMay 14, 1996 · N6006T · Cessna 150DSDR C2XA96IA108Bushing · wornIAH - DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, THE RUDDER TAB UPPER BEARING WAS FOUND TO HAVE PLAY. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE UPPER AND LOWER BUSHINGS OF THE RUDDER TAB UPPER BEARING AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. ACFT TT: 18,278.1 HRS. CYCLES, 21,Apr 30, 1996 · N47801 · Aerosp ATR42320SDR 96ZZZX1702Actuator · freeze upTRIM ACTUATOR FREEZING UP AT ALT. IN COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS, 10 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT OR SO.Mar 15, 1996 · N550M · Israel 1125SDR C2XA96IA027Bearing · rustedIAH - DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND RUDDER TAB CONTROL BELLCRANK PIVOT POINT BRACKET NR 7, BOTTOM BEARING RUSTED. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE BEARING. AIRCRAFT APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. (M)Jan 16, 1996 · N97841 · Aerosp ATR42320SDR C2XA96IA026Bearing · wornIAH - DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND RUDDER TAB CONTROL BELLCRANK MIDDLE BEARING WORN. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE BEARING. AIRCRAFT APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. (M)Jan 16, 1996 · N97841 · Aerosp ATR42320SDR HNAA9594226Trim Sw · failedFLT NR 3064 - PBI-TPA - DURING FLIGHT, THE RUDDER TRIM MADE AN UNCOMMANDED RIGHT TRIM. THE PILOT RETURNED THE SWITCH TO CENTER MANUALLY AND CONTINUED ON TO TPA WITHOUT INCIDENT. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE RUDDER TRIM SWITCH. (M)Dec 22, 1995 · N942HA · Dhav DHC8102SDR CA960123008Trim Cable · broken(CAN)AFTER TAKEOFF WHEN TRIMMING AIRCRAFT THE CREW HAD NO RUDDER TRIM IN EITHER DIRECTION. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BLOCKS. FEEL TRIM BUNGEE CABLE BROKEN. REPLACED.Nov 30, 1995 · Fokker F28MK1000SDR DL733954545Switch · failedON SHORT FINAL, RUDDER TRIM RAN AWAY TO 7 DEGREES ON LEFT TRIM. PER TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CHECK RUDDER CENTERING PER M/M, RUDDER CENTERING CHECKS NORMAL, REPLACED RUDDER TRIM SWITCH. SWITCH CHECKS GOOD PER M/M.Nov 28, 1995 · N311WA · Boeing 737347SDR SWIA95676Linear Actuator · wornRUDDER TRIM ACTUATOR CABLE WORN. REMOVED AND REPLACED RUDDER TRIM LINEAR ACTUATOR IAW EMB120 MAINTENANCE MANUAL 27-00-01 AND R2 9 REV 19 DATED 7-1-91.Nov 9, 1995 · N199SW · Emb EMB120ERSDR SWIA95666Cables · wornRUDDER TRIM CABLES WORN. REMOVED AND REPLACED RUDDER TRIM CABLES IAW EMB MM 2-00-01, OPS CHECK OK.Oct 30, 1995 · N194SW · Emb EMB120ERSDR 95UAL900234Control Syst · bindingON TAKEOFF, RUDDER TRIM WAS ADDED WITH NO RESPONSE ON CONTROLS. SEVERAL MINUTES LATER, RUDDER PEDALS KICKED BACK TO RIGHT AND TRIM WAS ADDED INSTANTLY. SYSTEM SEEMS TO BIND. ALSO, BINDS WHEN PUTTING IN LEFT TRIM.Oct 30, 1995 · N369UA · Boeing 737322SDR SWIA95659Trim Actuator · wornRUDDER TRIM CABLE AT AFT BULKHEAD WORN. REPLACED RUDDER TRIM ACTUATOR AND CABLES WITH SERVICEABLE ASSEMBLY. OP CHECK GOOD.Oct 21, 1995 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ERSDR A6WR95034Control Cable · corrodedDURING C-CHECK, FOUND RUDDER TRIM CABLES AT CENTER WING ROOT AREA CORRODED. REPLACED CABLES. REFERENCE OPERATOR CONTROL AND NR 95ZZZX6261. (X)Oct 17, 1995 · N2FOR · Bag BAE146100ASDR 95ZZZX6261Control Cable · corrodedDURING C-CHECK, FOUND RUDDER TRIM CABLES AT CENTER WING ROOT AREA CORRODED. REPLACED CABLES. REFERENCE OPERATOR CONTROL NR A6WR95034.Oct 17, 1995 · N2FOR · Bag BAE146100ASDR VTZA95293Bearing · wornFLT NR 6170 - IAD-EWR - DURING CRUISE, RETURNED TO IAD DUE TO VIBRATION BEING EXPERIENCED FROM THE RUDDER. AIRCRAFT LANDED AT IAD WITH NO FURTHER INCIDENTS. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE RUDDER TRIM TAB BEARINGS. AIRCRAFT WAS RELEASED AND APPROVED FOR RETURN TO Sep 15, 1995 · N312UE · Jetair JETSTM4101SDR 95ZZZX3320Control Rod Bolt · failedDURING DESCENT, ACFT EXPERIENCED A VIOLENT SHAKING DUE TO RUDDER OSCILLATION. SUCCESSFUL LANDING ACCOMPLISHED. FOUND RUDDER TRIM TAB BOLT SHEARED AND FALLEN OUT. TAB WAS FREE TO FLUTTER INDUCING LARGE RUDDER INPUTS. ALL TAB CONTROL COMPONENTS WERE INTACT AJun 22, 1995 · N25YR · Namer TB25NSDR 95ZZZX2838Trim Tab Sys · out of rigPILOT REPORTS RUDDER TRIM TAB BECOMES STUCK WHEN TRIMMED FULL RIGHT. (REPORTED ON RETURN FROM LOCAL AREA TRAINING FLIGHT AT 14:00). T/S RUDDER TRIM TAB ACTUATOR, FOUND PEDESTAL KNOB/INDICATOR OUT OF RIG AS WELL AS RUDDER TRIM TAB ACTUATOR/ROD ENDS, AND CABLEMay 12, 1995 · N42SC · Beech F90SDR 95ZZZX2637Jackscrew · brokenWHILE ON FINAL APPROACH JUST BEFORE TOUCH-DOWN, PILOT REPORTED SLIGHT OSCILLATION IN RUDDER PEDALS AND A STRANGE VIBRATION TOWARD REAR OF ACFT. PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION REVEALED RUDDER TRIM TAB HAD BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE ACTUATOR AT SOME POINT. FURTHEMay 9, 1995 · N555MY · Cessna 421BSDR 95ZZZX2631Rod End · failedSHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, PILOT REPORTED A VIBRATION COMING FROM THE TAIL OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED WITH NO PROBLEMS. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FOUND RUDDER TRIM TAB ROD END AT THE RUDDER TRIM TAB ACTUATOR HAD BROKEN INTO TWO PIECES CAUSING THE TRIM TAB Apr 28, 1995 · N87GA · Beech 200BEECHSDR 95ZZZX2439Control Horn · crackedELEVATOR TRIM TAB CONTROL HORN FAILED CAUSING ELEVATOR TO FLUTTER. FLUTTER WAS STOPPED BY REDUCING POWER, LOWERING LANDING GEAR AND FLAPS. APPEARS CONTROL HORN HAD BEEN CRACKED PREVIOUSLY THROUGH TWO-THIRDS OF ITS LENGTH. TRIM TAB HAD A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT Apr 27, 1995 · N59046 · Cessna T210LSDR SIMA951022Control Rod · corrodedMQT - DURING BRIDGE INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE RUDDER TAB CONTROL ROD APPEARED TO BE CORRODED ON INTERNAL ROD. THE ROD WAS REMOVED AND CLEANED OF CORROSION IAW SRM SECTION 51. AFTER ROD INSTALLATION, OPERATIONAL CHECKS OF THE RUDDER TAB WERE GOOD AND Apr 12, 1995 · N262AT · Aerosp ATR42300SDR C2XA95IA033Bellcrank · rustedIAH - DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, RUDDER TRIM TAB CONTROL BELLCRANK WAS FOUND TO HAVE RUSTED BEARINGS. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE AFFECTED BEARINGS. THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. TT, 13,346.8. TOTAL CYCLES, 19,110. (X)Mar 1, 1995 · N76803 · Aerosp ATR42320SDR 95UALD10022Cables · lack of lubeRUDDER AND RUDDER TRIM FROZE ON DESCENT. RUDDER WAS BROKEN LOOSE WITH HEAVY PRESSURE AND TRIM BECAME FREE DURING TAXIING IN HEAVY RAIN IN HNL. REPLACE RUDDER TRIM PUSH\PULL CABLE. INSPECTED AND LUBED AFT RUDDER QUADRANTS. CHECKED RUDDER PER MMOV.Mar 1, 1995 · N1833U · Doug DC1010
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