JASC 2730

Service difficulty reports · 2,649

Reports filed under 2730 · Elevator Control System, newest first.

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SDR CA060405004Fastener · shearedHI-LIGHT FASTENERS (P/N HST22DU5-22) THAT ATTACHES LINKS (P/N 601R24056-55) TO FITTINGS (P/N 601R24056-51 ON LT AND FITTINGS P/N 601R24056-49 ON THE RT ELEVATOR), FOUND WITH SHEARED HEADS.Mar 31, 2006 · Cndair CL6002B19SDR CA060504002Drive Assy · failedCLIMB TO FL 120, AT FL 085 COMMUNICATION ESTABLISHED WITH APPROACH, AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FL 080. CAPT TOLD GO TO DESCENT AND MAINTAIN 080, AUTOPILOT WAS ENGAGED, CAPT REALIZED A/C WAS STILL CLIMBING AND THE WHEEL TRIM WAS TRIMMING FULL NOSE-UP, FO PUSHIMar 27, 2006 · Dhav DHC7102SDR CLC2006F00003O-Ring · leakingIN FLIGHT, JUST BEFORE DESCENT, NR 1 HYD QUANTITY DROPPED TO 1 GALLON. CREW PERFORMED IRREGULAR CHECKLIST PROCEDURES, NORMAL, IN CONTACT WITH FLIGHT CONTROL, IT WAS ADVISED FOR MAINTENANCE THAT A RETURN WAS CONSIDERED, CREW AWS FLIGHT CONTROL DECIDED BEST TO Mar 18, 2006 · N306FV · Doug DC1030FSDR DHL2006570516Skin · corrodedCORROSION BULGE LT WING UPPER SURFACE PANEL 10" FWD OF NR 6 SPOILER WS 300. CUT OUT DAMAGED AREA 4 BY 2 1/2 IAW B727 SRM 51-10-1. FABBED DOUBLER FROM 2024 T3 .050 PO 53081 SIZE 9 BY 4 1/2 AND FILLER FROM 2024 T3 .080 PO 9002727 SIZE 1 BY 3 3/4 AND 2ND FILLERMar 16, 2006 · N750DH · Boeing 7272M7SDR SWIA200616420Flutter Damper · malfunctionedLEFT ELEV FLUTTER DAMPER ICON DISPLAYED. REPLACED LT ELEVATOR NR 2 FLUTTER DAMPER AND NR 2 FLUTTER DAMPER SHEAR PIN IAW MM 27-34-05. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.Mar 11, 2006 · N430SW · Cndair CL6002B19SDR MASA200600638Caution Message · false activationASH 7205 ATL - ELEVATOR SPILT CAUTION MESSAGE AND OVERWEIGHT LANDING. MX RESET THE SYSTEM FOR THE ELEVATOR SPLIT CAUTION MESSAGE. OVERWEIGHT LANDING WAS WITHIN LIMITS. NO INSPECTION WAS REQUIRED.Mar 3, 2006 · N508MJ · Cndair CL6002C10SDR COMA0670115Pcu · faultyFLIGHT 5885 - DURING LANDING AT RSW THE ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM TEMPORARILY JAMMED AND RELEASED BY ITSELF. FLIGHT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. REPLACED THE RIGHT NR 3 POWER CONTROL UNIT.Mar 3, 2006 · N390CA · Cndair CL6002C10SDR COMA0670114Pcu · faultyFLIGHT 5885 - DURING LANDING AT RSW THE ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM TEMPORARILY JAMMED AND RELEASED BY ITSELF. FLIGHT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. REPLACED THE RIGHT ELEVATOR NR 2 POWER CONTROL UNIT.Mar 3, 2006 · N390CA · Cndair CL6002C10SDR COMA0670113Pcu · faultyFLIGHT 5885 - DURING LANDING AT RSW THE ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM TEMPORARILY JAMMED AND RELEASED BY ITSELF. FLIGHT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. REPLACED THE RIGHT ELEVATOR NR 1 POWER CONTROL UNIT.Mar 3, 2006 · N390CA · Cndair CL6002C10SDR COMA0670112Servo · faultyFLIGHT 5885 - DURING LANDING AT RSW THE ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM TEMPORARILY JAMMED AND RELEASED BY ITSELF. FLIGHT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. REPLACED THE ELEVATOR AUTO PILOT SERVO SMT-87B.Mar 3, 2006 · N390CA · Cndair CL6002C10SDR REXA200600029Trim System · malfunctionedON APPROACH TO DTW BOTH STAB TRIM CHANNELS AND MACH TRIM DISENGAGED AND WOULD NOT RESET. RECEIVED STAB TRIM AND MACH TRIM CAUTION MESSAGES. CONTROLS FELT HEAVY, FOLLWED QRH AND CONFIGURED FOR FLAPS 45 DEGREE APPROACH. DECLARED EMERGENCY AND HAD AN UNEVENTFUMar 2, 2006 · N8541D · Cndair CL6002B19SDR 2006FA0000285Torque Tube · wornEMPENNAGE TRIM CONTROL TORQUE FOUND TO HAVE A DEEP GROOVE FROM WEARING ON CAT TRACK/GROMMET WHERE IT PASSES THROUGH STIFFENERS. THIS TUBE WAS ALSO WELD REPAIRED AT SOME TIME PREVIOUS THEN SWAPPED END FOR END SO TUBE WOULD WEAR ON A NEW SURFACE. IT APPEARS THMar 2, 2006 · N913JN · Mooney M20JSDR COMA0670109Servo · bindingFLIGHT 5609 - DURING LANDING AT STL THE ELEVATOR CONTROL FELT STIFF. PERFORMED INSPECTION OF THE LEFT AND RIGHT ELEVATOR CONTROL CABLE PATHS FROM NOSE TO ELEVATOR, NO DEFECTS NOTED. REPLACED SUSPECT ELEVATOR SERVO.Mar 1, 2006 · N390CA · Cndair CL6002C10SDR 76110Bolt · wornCLUNKING NOISE HEARD WHEN ELEVATOR CONTROL MOVED. FOUND AND REPLACED WORN BOLTS ATTACHING ROD END AT FORWARD ELEVATOR BELLCRANK AND CONTROL COLUMN.Feb 28, 2006 · N162ZV · Beech 1900DSDR SWIA200616358Linkage · out of adjustRIGHT ELEVATOR LAGS BEHIND LEFT ON FLIGHT CONTROL CHECK. ADJUSTED POSITION TRANSMITTER LINKAGE PER AMM 27-34-10.Feb 27, 2006 · N756SK · Cndair CL6002C10SDR 03012006BElevator · vibratesDURING CLIMB OUT NOTICED A VIBRATION IN THE AIRCRAFT, MAINLY IN THE YOKE, VIBRATION INCREASED IN CLIMB FLIGHT AND ALSO IN CRUISE FLIGHT. REMOVED AND REPLACED LT ELEVATOR IAW 27-31-40-4 PN ON 7255201-607, PN OFF 7255201-605. SN ON 0047-607, SN OFF 0058-605. OPFeb 24, 2006 · N311CE · Saab 340BSDR CA060223004Jackscrew · failedELEVATOR TRIM SCREW JACK (RT) FAILED ON INSTALLATION.Feb 20, 2006 · Cessna 208BSDR CA060214007Bearing · seized(CAN) REPORTED THAT ELEVATOR FELT HEAVY FOR BOTH CAPT AND F/O. AILERON NORMAL. TROUBLESHOOTING SHOWED THAT THE ROLLER BEARING THAT RIDES IN THE ELEVATOR INPUT CAM WAS SEIZED, CAUSING HIGHER THAN NORMAL FORCE REQUIED TO MOVE FLIGHT CONTROL OUT OF (DETENT). BEFeb 10, 2006 · Boeing 757*SDR MASA200600402Dcu · malfunctionedASH 7238 MEM - ELEVATOR SPLIT CAUTION MESSAGE ALONG WITH SEVERAL OTHER DCU RELATED MESSAGES. CONTRACT MAINTENANCE RESET THE DCU SYSTEM AND ALL FAULTS CLEARED. OPS CHECK GOOD.Feb 10, 2006 · N505MJ · Cndair CL6002C10SDR CA060321017Housing · wornTHE ELEVATOR QUADRANT BEARING HOUSING WAS WORN BEYOND LIMITS AT THE BEARING ATTACH POINTS, REF NRB538.Feb 9, 2006 · Dhav DHC3SDR CA060221004Rod · corrodedFOUND ELEVATOR ROD ASSEMBLY RUSTY AD HOLES RUSTED THROUGH TUBE AND WHEN ROD END WAS REMOVED SEVERAL TEASPOONS OF RUSTED METAL FLAKES CAME OUT OF THE TUBE, FOUND DURING AN EXTENSIVE 100 HOUR INSPECTION.Feb 8, 2006 · Dhav DHC2MKISDR CA060220004Hinge Pin · wrong partDURING A ROUTINE 100 HOUR INSPECTION, ALL FOUR ELEVATOR HINGE PINS WERE FOUND TO BE HOMEMADE. AIRCRAFT WAS RECENTLY IMPORTED FROM VENEZULA.Feb 8, 2006 · Dhav DHC2MKISDR MWEA060011Tab · obstructedNO CONTROL INPUT EVEN WHEN CONTROL COLUMN WAS MOVED AFT. REMOVED SCREW THAT WAS WEDGED BETWEEN ELEVATOR CONTROL TAB STOP AND INBOARD ATTACHED FITTING.Feb 3, 2006 · N804ME · Doug DC981SDR CA060208002Control Cable · stuck(CAN) DURING APPROACH ELEVATOR CONTROL STUCK MOMENTARILY. APPROX 5 LB CONTROL FORCE BROKE ELEVATOR CONTROL FREE. ELEVATOR CONTROL OPERATED NORMALLY FOR APPROACH AND LANDING. AUTO PILOT PITCH SERVO CONDITION AND CABLE TENSION, PERFORMING A SLIP CLUTCH CHECK OFJan 19, 2006 · Cndair CL6002C10SDR MASA200600074Control Unit · failedASH 6437 BOI - SSCU2 FAIL ON INITIAL POWER UP. PERFORMED SPOST1. NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED.Jan 17, 2006 · N918FJ · Cndair CL6002D24SDR CA060110006Cable · damagedDURING CHECK , 2 CHAIN CABLE ASSY`S, P/N 82700561-003, TITLED "ELEV TRIM AND ELEV GUST LOCK CONTROL" INSPECT OF CHAINS, REF AD CF-2005-38, WAS FOUND INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED AND SUPPLIED BY SPARES. ASSY FOUND INCORRECTLY BUILT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL AS PER AJan 10, 2006SDR MASA200600020Dcu · malfunctionedASH 7041 ORD - ELEVATOR SPLIT CAUTION MESSAGE. RESET NR 1 DCU.Jan 7, 2006 · N508MJ · Cndair CL6002C10SDR MALA060001Unknown · unknownAIR TURNBACK FOR SLIGHT UNCOMMANDED PITCH FELT IN THE YOKE. NO FURTHER INFORMATION AT THIS TIME.Jan 4, 2006 · N442XJ · Saab 340BSDR QXEA200600009Module · inoperativeT/O WARNING HORN SOUNDS WITH ELEVATOR TRIM IN T/O RANGE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED ELEVATOR TRIM MODULE IAW Q400 MM 27-32-16-000-801 AND 27-32-16-400-801. C/W TAKE OFF WARNING HORN FUNCTIONAL TEST IAW Q400 MM 31-52-00-720-801. OPS CHECK GOOD. AIRCRAFT RJan 2, 2006 · N401QX · Bombdr DHC8402SDR 0600039884Unknown · malfunctionedFLIGHT CREW REPORTS THAT THE FLIGHT CONTROL PITCH INPUTS WERE SLUGGISH DURING FINAL APPROACH FOR LANDING. AIRCRAFT DID NOT RESPOND IN A TIMELY MANNER AND PITCH RESPONSES WERE DELAYED. CREW HAD TO OVER CONTROL TO ACHIEVE THE DESIRED RESPONSE FROM THE AIRCRAFTJan 2, 2006 · N677MC · Doug DC951SDR 2006FA0000063Pushrod · disconnectedREPORTED LOSS OF ELEV CNTRL ON FINAL APROACH. BOOT AROUND REAR CNTRL STICK WAS REMOVED, ELEV PUSH ROD WAS NO LONGER CONNECTED, NO NUT WAS FOUND. ROD ENDS WERE INSP, FOUND THAT SELFLOCKING NUT, BOLT FOR AFT INTERCONNECT PUSH ROD WAS LOOSE. HARDWARE WAS NOT RDec 24, 2005 · N8XC · Aviat A1ASDR MASA200501054Spu · malfunctionedASH 6323 GJT, NR 2 SPU CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. FERRIED TO PHX. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED SPU. OPS CK GOOD.Dec 19, 2005 · N989HA · Dhav DHC8202SDR DXTA200501165Control Unit · out of positionDURING TAKEOFF-YOKE REQUIRED ALMOST FULL AFT DEFLECTION BEFORE THE AIRCRAFT BECAME AIRBORNE. TAKEOFF TRIM WAS IN NORMAL POSITION AND PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT SET. T/S ELEVATOR TRIM AND ELEVATOR SYSTEM, C/W TRAVEL CHECKS OF ELEV TRIM AND ELEVATOR AND FOUND PITCH Dec 19, 2005 · N333QS · Cessna 560CESSNASDR AU510002152Spring · failedELEVATOR FEEL SPRING BROKEN.Dec 12, 2005 · Boeing 737476SDR N6WA00512001Transmitter · faultyELEVATOR SPLIT MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON EICAS DURING CLIMBOUT. REPLACED ELEVATOR POSITION TRANSMITTER ON THE RT IAW MM 27-34-10. OPS CHECK GOOD.Dec 10, 2005 · N153GJ · Cndair CL6002C10SDR VNAA0512007Actuator · failedDURING CLIMB THE PITCH FEEL CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CREW FOLLOWED THE QRH AND RETURNED TO CLT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE RT PITCH FEEL LINEAR ACTUATOR. THE SYSTEM OPERATIONALLY CHECKED GOOD. THE AIRCRAFT WAS RELEASED FOR SERVICE.Dec 5, 2005 · N708PS · Cndair CL6002C10SDR AWXA200501482Servo · failedON CLIMB, FELT VIBE IN RUDDER PEDALS. TURNED A/P OFF, INCREASED PITCH OF AC TO SLOW DOWN TO 270 IAS & FL 330, VIBE STOPPED. INSP AC & ELEV SERVO HINGE BRGS FOR CONDITION IAW MM. AC FERRIED BACK FOR REPAIR. DURING FERRY FLT, REPORTED AC CRABBING 2 DEGREES TODec 4, 2005 · N649AW · Airbus A320232SDR 2005FA0001587Actuator · misdrilledMFG MANDATES THE REMOVAL DISASSEMBLY, AND INSPECTION OF THE ELEVATOR TRIM ACTUATOR AT 1000 HRS TT OR 6 YEARS. UPON REMOVAL OF THIS ACTUATOR, FOUND THAT THE GROOVED PIN HOLES IN HOUSING WERE MISDRILLED. THIS CAUSED THE PIN TO WEAR INTO THE ACTUATOR HOUSING. Nov 28, 2005 · N521AF · Cessna 182TSDR SWIA200515886Sensor · out of adjustINTERMITTENT ELEVATOR SPLIT CAUTION MESSAGE. ADJUSTED LT ELEVATOR POSITION SENSOR IAW AMM 27-34-10-400. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.Nov 22, 2005 · N707SK · Cndair CL6002C10SDR SWIA200515922Transmitter · malfunctioned"ELEVATOR SPLIT" CAUTION MESSAGE IN FLARE JUST BEFORE LANDING AND INTERMITTENTLY ON TAXI IN. REPLACED RT ELEVATOR POSITION TRANSMITTER IAW MM 27-34-10. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.Nov 19, 2005 · N707SK · Cndair CL6002C10SDR AWXA200501390Computer · malfunctionedSAN - ABORTED TAKEOFF - FLT 539 - CREW ABORTED TAKEOFF DUE TO FLT CONTROL ELAC 1 FAULT, ABORTED AROUND 80 KNOTS. CREW RESET ELAC 1, OPERATION WAS NORMAL. ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF AGAIN WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.Nov 13, 2005 · N662AW · Airbus A320232SDR QXEA200501518Warning Light · illuminatedSEA FLIGHT NR 2346 - PITCH TRIM CAUTION. MAINTENANCE C/W Q400 FIM TASK 27-30-00-810-803. PITCH TRIM LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE. C/W CLOSE OUT AFTER STEP 4A. CHECKS GOOD. NO PARTS REPLACED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Nov 13, 2005 · N411QX · Bombdr DHC8402SDR QXEA200501509Elevator · malfunctionedPDX FLIGHT 2362: PUSHER SYSTEM FAIL CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATES AFTER LANDING. AFTER CONDUCTING AN ABNORMAL CHECKLIST, CAUTION LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED OPS CHECK IAW AMM TASK 27-33-00-720-801. OPS TEST GOOD. REF FIM FAULT CONFIRMATIONNov 4, 2005 · N408QX · Bombdr DHC8402SDR 2006FA0000024Cable · damagedDURING THE INITIAL 5,000 HOUR CABLE INSPECTIONON THIS AIRCRAFT NOTED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE LOWER LEFT AFT ELEVATOR CONTROL CABLE AND PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM VACUUM LINE WAS FOUND MISROUTED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE ELEVATOR CONTROL CABLE AND VACCUM LINE. ENGINEERNov 3, 2005 · N423FX · Lear 45LEARSDR CA051024009Rib · mismanufacturedPART NOT TO LIMITS PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER. ANGLE AND DIMENSIONS NOT TO THE SPECS ON THE MYLAR. MATERIAL TYPE AND THICKNESS ARE CORRECT.Oct 24, 2005 · Dhav DHC6SDR MASA200500824Control Unit · malfunctionedASH 6213 TUS - EICAS ELEVATOR SPLIT CAUTION MESSAGES. UPON ARRIVING AT THE GATE THE FAULT HAD CLEARED. MX CHECKED THE MDC AND FOUND BOTH SSCUS FAULTED. THE SSCUS WERE RESET AND SELF TESTED WITH NO FAULTS NOTED. AN OPERATIONAL TEST WAS PERFORMED WITH NO FAUOct 23, 2005 · N930LR · Cndair CL6002D24SDR VNAA0510014Servo · failedTHE CREW REPORTED STAB TRIM MOVEMENT WITHOUT PILOT INPUT IN FLIGHT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS FERRIED TO DAY WHERE MAINTENANCE FOUND A FAILED AUTOPILOT ELEVATOR SERVO. THE SERVO WAS REMOVED & REPLACED IAW CRJ200 AMM 22-11-24-000(400)-801. OPERATIONAL TESTS OF AUTOPIOct 17, 2005 · N259PS · Cndair CL6002B19SDR SWIA200515695Damper · malfunctionedRECEIVED A -FLUTTER DAMPER STATUS MSG- INFLIGHT. REPLACED RT ELEVATOR INBOARD FLUTTER DAMPER IAW CRJ MM 27-34-05. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.Oct 15, 2005 · N951SW · Cndair CL6002B19SDR MASA200500790Warning Light · false activationASH 6041 PHX - ELEVATOR SPLIT CAUTION MESSAGE. MX RESET SYSTEM, CHECKED RIGGING OF ELEVATOR POSITION TRANSMITTER, FOUND TO BE WITHIN LIMITS. TEST FLOWN TO BE GOOD.Oct 10, 2005 · N930LR · Cndair CL6002D24SDR 2005UALA01112Elevator · malfunctionedABORTED TAKE OFF AT 140 KNOTS DUE TO NO ELEVATOR MOVEMENT. UNSECURED ELEVATOR BALANCE WEIGHT BECAME LODGED BETWEEN LOWER SURFACE OF BALANCE BAY & ANGLE USED TO SUPPORT ACCESS PANEL AT STABILIZER BS 94.07. SUBJECT BALANCE WEIGHT BECAME DISLODGED FROM BALANCE STOct 9, 2005 · N313UA · Boeing 737322
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