JASC 2730

Service difficulty reports · 2,650

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

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE jasc_code = '2730'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR MALA010558Control Cable · chafedFOUND DURING 4K-CHECK IN CWA, LHIB FWD FUSELAGE ELEVATOR CABLE CHAFED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LHIB ELEVATOR CABLE P/N 7227705-644 IAW SF 340A MM 27-31-15, FOR RIGGING SEE 409 024307.Jun 24, 2001 · N403XJ · Saab 340BSDR MALA010557Control Cable · chafedFOUND DURING 4K-CHECK IN CWA, LHOB FWD FUSELAGE ELEVATOR CABLE CHAFED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LHOB ELEVATOR CABLE P/N 7227105-712 IAW SF340 AMM 27-31-15 FOR RIGGING SEE 409 024307.Jun 24, 2001 · N403XJ · Saab 340BSDR DHL2001708006Computer · faultyDURING CRUISE FLT ELEVATOR FEEL DIFF PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. PERFORMED ABNORMAL PROCEDURE. ELEVATOR FEEL DIFF PRESSURE LIGHT STAYED ILLUMINATED. REPLACED ELEVATOR FEEL COMPUTER PER MM REF 27-30-111. OPS CK GOOD.Jun 21, 2001 · N708DH · Boeing 72725SDR SWIA200110008Proximity Switch · faultyUPON APPLICATION OF TAKEOFF POWER RECEIVED TRIM AURAL WARNING. REPLACED ELEVATOR RIGHT TRIM PROXIMITY SENSOR WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT IAW MM 27-32-05. ADJUSTED PROXIMITY SWITCH IAW MM 27-32-00. OPS CHECK GOOD AT THIS TIME.Jun 20, 2001 · N562SW · Emb EMB120ERSDR TIM2001F00002Collar · crackedDURING AN INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE LEFT OUTBOARD ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE COLLAR HAD A CRACK EXTENDING FROM A TAPER PIN HOLE. A REVIEW OF THE MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS REVEALED THE POSSIBILITY OF OVERTORQUE. THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM COULD HAVE BEEN EIJun 18, 2001 · N4381Y · Beech 99SDR 2001FA0000100Bellcrank · elongatedFOUND ELEVATOR BELLCRANKS CABLE ATTACH POINTS ELONGATED. RIGHT ATTACH WAS ELONGATED BY .215, LEFT ATTACH WAS ELONGATED BY .248, THE AN23-11 ATTACH BOLT IS .184. DRILLED OVERSIZE AND PUT NAS 75-3-004 STEEL BUSHING PRESSED IN, TO BRING BACK CORRECT TOLERANCE.Jun 18, 2001 · N3343J · Cessna 150GSDR HEEA073584Bellcrank · bindingBELLCRANK BEARING BINDING AT TIMES. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE ASSY.Jun 18, 2001 · N31077 · Bell 206L3SDR C2XA01IA269Control Cable · frayedIAH - DURING "A" CHECK INSPECTION, THE LEFT HAND INBOARD ELEVATOR CABLE WAS FOUND TO HAVE SEVERAL BROKEN STRANDS IN THE CARGO COMPARTMENT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE EFFECTED CABLE, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE.Jun 18, 2001 · N16729 · Emb EMB120ERSDR MWEA010995Skin · damagedLEFT ELEVATOR UPGRADE REPAIR INSTALLED AT STATION XHS 70 TO SRM 55-03 FIGURE 14. -- REMOVED SKIN, FABRICATED NEW SKIN AND FINGER DOUBLER, INSTALLED SKIN.Jun 18, 2001 · N216ME · Doug DC932SDR MWEA010988Tab · delaminatedRIGHT ELEVATOR GEARED TAB HAS TWO AREAS OF DELAMINATION ON PREVIOUS REPAIR. 1.5" BY 6.0" AREA ON TOP AND 4.0" BY 2.5" AREA ON BOTTOM. -- REMOVED DELAMINATED REPAIR, BONDED ON NEW REPAIR.Jun 18, 2001 · N216ME · Doug DC932SDR IU62001F00011Cap · erodedSEALING SURFACE OF THE CAP ASSEMBLY HAS EROSION AND PITTING. DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION. MADE FROM MAGNESIUM.Jun 14, 2001 · Boeing 727*SDR IU62001F00010Housing · erodedSEALING SURFACE OF ELBOW HOUSING HAS EROSION AND PITTING. DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION. MADE FROM MAGNESIUM.Jun 14, 2001 · Boeing 727*SDR CA010703026Spring · broken(CAN) AFTER LANDING, THE PILOT NOTED UNUSUALY LIGHT ELEVATOR.UPON SHUTDOWN, THE ELEVATOR WAS INSPECTED AND IT WAS NOTED THAT THE SPRING WAS BROKEN. UPON INSPECTION OF RECORDS, THE PART WAS FOUND TO HAVE 632HOURS SINCE REPLACEMENT AS PER AWD 98-08-18. THE PART Jun 14, 2001 · Piper PA31350SDR 2001FA0000069Elevator · weakWHILE PERFORMING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION ON THIS AIRCRAFT, SEVERAL WRINKLES AND LOOSE RIVETS WERE DISCOVERED ON BOTH ELEVATORS ALONG WHERE THE BALANCE TAB ATTACHES TO THE ELEVATOR SPAR. THE STRUCTURE AROUND THIS AREA APPEARED VERY WEAK AND FLEXIBLE. CESSNA WAS Jun 14, 2001 · N132ME · Cessna 182SSDR 2001FA0000064Elevator · weakWHILE PERFORMING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION ON THIS AIRCRAFT, SEVERAL WRINKLES AND LOOSE RIVETS WERE DISCOVERED ON BOTH ELEVATORS ALONG WHERE THE BALANCE TAB ATTACHES TO THE ELEVATOR SPAR. THE STRUCTURE AROUND THIS AREA APPEARED VERY WEAK AND FLEXIBLE. CESSNA WAS Jun 14, 2001 · N132ME · Cessna 182SSDR IU62001F00009Cap · erodedSEALING SURFACE OF THE CAP ASSEMBLY HAS EROSION AND PITTING. DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION. MADE FROM MAGNESIUM.Jun 13, 2001 · Boeing 727*SDR IU62001F00006Housing · corrodedHOUSING ASSEMBLY IS CORRODED ON THE SEAL PLATE SURFACE, IN THE CHECK VALVE PORTS AND BOLT HOLES. HOUSING ASSEMBLY IS MADE FROM MAGNESIUM ALLOY AND IS EXTREMELY SUSCEPTIBLE TO DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION AND CRACKS.Jun 13, 2001 · Boeing 727SDR SIMA200115904Controller · malfunctionedDFW - FLT 3350 - UNCOMMANDED PITCH TRIM MOVEMENT FROM 4 DEGREES TO 2 DEGREES DOWN WHILE TAXIING. PERFORMED OPS CHECK OF PITCH TRIM SYSTEM IAW AMM. COULD NOT DUPLICATE, NO DEFECT NOTED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Jun 8, 2001 · N627AE · Emb EMB145LRSDR AWXA0001842Guard · out of positionPHX - AIR TURNBACK - 6/7/01 - FLT 519 - HEAVY ELEVATOR AFTER ROTATION; AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO AIRPORT W/ NO FURTHER PROBLEMS. MX FOUND CABLE PULLEY BRACKET AT STA 420 ON CABLE EBS WORN; REPLACED PULLEY BRACKET; AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. THE ELEV CABLE EB-5Jun 8, 2001 · N168AW · Boeing 73733ASDR SWAA011679Control Rod · wornDURING SCHEDULED C4 CHECK, FOUND RT ELEVATOR FAILED FREE PLAY CHECK. Removed and replaced ELEVATOR INPUT ROD PER MM.Jun 8, 2001 · N359SW · Boeing 7373H4SDR 2001FA0000055Tube · elongatedWHILE C/W UNDER PANEL ITEMS ON ANNUAL CHECKLIST, FOUND ARM ON THE ELEVATOR CONTROL TUBE VERY LOOSE. DISASSEMBLY SHOWED HOLE WHERE ARM MOUNTS TO TUBE VERY ELONGATED. PART REPLACED WITH NEW PART. SUGGEST PHYSICALLY CHECKING EACH ARM FOR UNWANTED MOVEMENT WHENJun 5, 2001 · N13FS · Piper PA31350SDR MALA010524Control Cable · chafedFOUND DURING 4K-CHECK IN CWA, RT I/B ELEVATOR CABLE IN CABIN IS CHAFED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED RT I/B ELEVATOR CABLE IN CABIN P/N 7227705-644, IAW SR3 AMM 27-31-15.Jun 1, 2001 · N434XJ · Saab 340BSDR MALA010520Control Cable · chafedFOUND DURING 4K-CHECK IN CWA, LT O/B ELEVATOR CABLE IN CABIN IS CHAFED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LT O/B ELEVATOR CABLE P/N 7227105-712 IAW SAAB AMM 27-31-15. SEE 409 CARD 125174 FOR RIG AND TRAVEL CHECKS.Jun 1, 2001 · N434XJ · Saab 340BSDR SWAA011620Bearing · wornAT LOWER SPEED, LESS THAN 250 KNOTS, A PRONOUNCED DEAD SPOT IN PITCH CONTROL FELT. Removed and replaced ELEV CONTROL LOWER TORQUE TUBE BEARINGS PER MM.Jun 1, 2001 · N103SW · Boeing 7372H4SDR MALA010521Control Cable · chafedFOUND DURING 4K-CHECK IN CWA, RT O/B ELEVATOR CABLE IN CABIN IS CHAFED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED RT O/B ELEVATOR CABLE IN CABIN P/N 7227105-712 IAW SF3 AMM 27-31-15.May 31, 2001 · N434XJ · Saab 340BSDR MALA010518Control Cable · chafedDURING 4K-CHECK IN CWA, LT I/B CABIN ELEVATOR CABLE CHAFED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LT I/B ELEVATOR CABLE P/N 7227705-644 IAW SAAB AMM 27-31-15. SEE 409 NR 125174 FOR RIG AND TRAVEL CHECKS.May 31, 2001 · N434XJ · Saab 340BSDR 01FDEA00390Connector · contaminatedON DEPARTURE, ELEV FEEL LIGHT CAME ON. *S/D* REMOVED AND REPLACED ELEV FEEL COMPUTER PITOT LINES CONNECTIONS. RIGGED STAB TRIM POTENTIMETER PER MM 22-11-061-4. BIRD NEST AND BIRD EGGS FOUND IN PNLS 9710, 9118, 9218.May 30, 2001 · N496FE · Boeing 727227SDR C2XA01IA253Bellcrank · brokenMYR - DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE LEFT HAND ELEVATOR BELLCRANK ASSEMBLY WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN AT THE TORQUE TUBE MATING AREA. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE AFFECTED BELLCRANK, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE.May 29, 2001 · N15926 · Emb EMB145ERSDR SIMA200114501Switch · malfunctionedCVG - FLT 4390 - CAPTAINS AND FIRST OFFICERS PITCH TRIM INOPERATIVE ON THE YOKE. STANDBY TRIM OPERATED NORMAL. EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED AND AIRCRAFT WAS LANDED SAFELY. MAINTENANCE COULD NOT DUPLICATE DISCREPANCY. OPS CHECK OF CAPTAIN AND FIRST OFFICERS YOKE May 25, 2001 · N634AE · Emb EMB145LRSDR 20010525CW006Control Cable · frayedUPON REMOVAL OF CABLE, FOUND FRAYED SECTION LOCATED AT THE LOWERMOST POINT EXITING THE PULLEY. PROBABLE CAUSES INCLUDE ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE (WHEEL WELL AREA) AND TIME. AS PART OF ANNUAL, ALL CABLES IN THIS AIRCRAFT WERE BEING REPLACED DUE TO OVERALL AGE AND May 25, 2001 · N5335K · Navion L17ASDR SWAA011533Shaft · wornDURING SCHEDULED C4 CHECK, RT ELEVATOR FAILED FREE PLAY CHECK. REMOVED AND REPLACED ELEVATOR OUTPUT SHAFT PER MM.May 22, 2001 · N711HK · Boeing 7377H4SDR 2001FA0000013Housing · crackedHOUSING ASSEMBLY IS CRACKED ON THE SEAL PLATE SURFACE. PROBABLE CAUSE: HOUSING ASSEMBLY IS MADE FROM MAGNESIUM ALLOY AND IS EXTREMELY SUSCEPTIBLE TO DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION AND CRACKS.May 21, 2001 · Boeing 727*SDR 2001FA0000016Housing · corrodedELBOW HOUSING HAS SEVERE CORROSION IN BOLT HOLES, CHEDK VALVE PORT, PACKING LANDS AND ON SEALING SURFACE FACE. PROBABLE CAUSE: DISSIMILAR CORROSION. RECOMMENDATIONS: REPLACE MAGNESIUM ELBOW WITH ALUMINUM ALLOY.May 18, 2001 · Boeing 727SDR 2001FA0000015Housing · corrodedHOUSING ASSEMBLY HAS PITTING AND CORROSION IN BOLT HOLES, CAP ASSEMBLIES, PORTS AND SEALING SURFACES. PROBABLE CAUSE: DISSIMILAR CORROSION. RECOMMENDATIONS: REPLACE MAGNESIUM HOUSING ASSEMBLIES WITH ALUMINUM ALLOY.May 18, 2001 · Boeing 727*SDR 2001FA0000014Barrel · corrodedBARREL ASSEMBLY HAS PITTING AND EROSION IN MAIN BORE. PROBABLE CAUSE: DISSIMILAR CORROSION.May 18, 2001 · Boeing 727*SDR AUS20010808Bolt · unapproved part(AUS) ELEVATOR PUSHROD BOLTS INCORRECT TYPE AS REQUIRED BY AD/PA31/121AMDT1. UNAPPROVED PART. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.May 10, 2001 · Piper PA31350SDR MALA010447Control Cable · wornDURING 4K INSPECTION LT I/B FWD ELEVATOR CABLE WAS WORN. MAINTENANCE REPLACED CABLE.May 9, 2001 · N102XJ · Saab SF340ASDR UPS01235813Elevator · bindingINSPECTION TYPE:N/A ELEVATORS BINDING AND MAKING A LOUD NOISE ***SUPPLEMENTAL MRR*** LUBED RUB STRIPS OPS CHECK GOOD.May 2, 2001 · N910UP · Boeing 72727CSDR HEEA072765Actuator · malfunctionedNR 1 ELEVATOR KICKS OFF LINE.Apr 27, 2001 · Bell 214STSDR MALA010437Attach Fitting · bentDURING 4K-INSPECTION IN CWA, MAINTENANCE NOTICED RT I/B FWD ELEVATOR CONTROL CABLE HAS BENT TURNBUCKLE ATTACH FITTING. MX REPLACED RT I/B FWD ELEVATOR CABLE AND TURNBUCKLE ATTACK FITTING (P/N 7227105-712) IAW SF340 AMM 27-31-15, RIGGED ELEVATOR CONTROL.Apr 25, 2001 · N46XJ · Saab SF340ASDR HEEA072753Actuator · malfunctionedNR 1 ELEVATOR WONT STAY ON LINE.Apr 24, 2001 · Bell 214STSDR MALA010440Control Cable · chafedFOUND DURING 4K-CHECK IN CWA, 4FWD LHIB FUSELAGE ELEVATOR CABLE CHAFED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LHIB FWD FUSELAGE ELEVATOR CABLE P/N 7227105-712 IAW SAAB AMM 27-31-15. SAFTIED TURNBUCKLES AND INSTALL STEER PLUGS AS REQUIRED.Apr 22, 2001 · N46XJ · Saab SF340ASDR MALA010439Control Cable · chafedDURING 4K INSPECTION IN CWA, MAINTENANCE FOUND LHOB FWD FUSELAGE ELEVATOR CABLE CHAFED. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED LT FWD O/B FUSELAGE ELEVATOR CABLE P/N 7227705-644, IAW SAAB AMM 27-31-15.Apr 22, 2001 · N46XJ · Saab SF340ASDR CA010504023Bracket · worn(CAN) CAREW REPORTED A VIBRATION IN CLIMB THRU 10,000 FEET THEN RECURRED ON DESCENT. AS THE AIRCRAFT DESCENDS BELOW 10,000 FEET. THE PROBLEM DID NOT OCCUR AFTER THE ELEVATOR TAIL HINE BRACKET WAS REPLACED.Apr 14, 2001 · Boeing 7372E3SDR MALA010418Control Cable · chafedFOUND DURING 4K INSPECTION IN CWA, FWD LHOB CABLE OF ELEVATOR SYSTEM IS CHAFED. MX REPLACED FWD LHOB ELEVATOR FUSELAGE CABLE P/N 7227105-712 IAW SF340AMM 27-31-15-4, FOR RIGGING SEE 409 CARD NR 123629, FOR STEERING PLUG INSTALL SEE 409 NR 122727.Apr 11, 2001 · N433XJ · Saab 340BSDR MALA010416Control Cable · chafedFOUND DURING 4K INSPECTION IN CWA, FWD RHIB CABLE OF ELEVATOR SYSTEM IS CHAFED. MX INSTALLED FWD RHIB ELEVATOR CABLE P/N 7227105-644 IAW AMM 27-31-15, SEE CONT CARD 035450 FOR DETAILS.Apr 11, 2001 · N433XJ · Saab 340BSDR MALA010410Control Cable · chafedDURING 4K INSPECTION IN CWA, LHIB CABLE OF ELEVATOR SYSTEM IS CHAFED. MX INSTALLED NEW FWD LHIB ELEVATOR CABLE IAW SF340AMM 27-31-15-4 P/N 7227705-644, FOR RIG SEE 409 NR 123629, FOR STEERING PLUG INSTALL SEE 409 NR 122727.Apr 9, 2001 · N433XJ · Saab 340BSDR MALA010409Control Cable · chafedFOUND DURING 4K INSPECTION IN CWA, LHOB ELEVATOR SYSTEM IS CHAFED. MX INSTALLED LHOB ELEVATOR CABLE IAW SF340 AMM 27-31-15-4, P/N 7227705-644.Apr 9, 2001 · N433XJ · Saab 340BSDR MALA010408Control Cable · chafedDURING 4K INSPECTION IN CWA, FWD RHOB ELEVATOR SYSTEM IS CHAFED. MX INSTALLED SERVICEABLE CABLE IN RHOB FWD ELEVATOR P/N 7227105-712 FOR RIGGING SEE 409 NR 123628. FOR STEERING PLUG INSTALL SEE 409 NR 122727 CONT CARD 35450, DISC 2 CABLE INSTALLED IAW SF340 Apr 9, 2001 · N433XJ · Saab 340BSDR 2001UALA00490Filter · failedEICAS R ELEV IND NOT MOVING ON CONTROL CHECK. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, STICK GAVE A JUMP AND NOW INDICATOR FUNCTIONS, BUT CONTROLS SPONGY. *S/D* LOSS OF ELEV EICAS INDICATION WAS ATTRIBUTED TO A FAILED IN-LINE ELECTRICAL FILTER (L-C FILTER) AND SPLICE. THE SPONGApr 6, 2001 · N607UA · Boeing 767222
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