JASC 2730

Service difficulty reports · 2,650

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

Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE jasc_code = '2730'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SDR 20010515SG002Torque Tube · looseDURING UNSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE OF FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM, FOUND LEFT ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE LOOSE CREATING EXCESSIVE FREE OF PLAY OF CONTROL SURFACE. SIX OF THE 8 RIVETS WERE SMOKING. ELEVATOR STOPS WERE NOT ADJUSTED CORRECTLY WHICH CAN CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO TApr 3, 2001 · N44812 · Beech 1900DSDR MALA010357Control Cable · chafedFOUND DURING 4K-INSPECTION, CWA. RT OB ELEVATOR CABLE CHAFED IN CABIN. MX REMOVED AND REPLACED CABLE PN 7227105-712.Mar 30, 2001 · N79XJ · Saab SF340ASDR MALA010355Control Cable · chafedFOUND DURING 4K-INSPECTION, CWA. LT IB CABIN ELEVATOR CABLE CHAFED. MX REMOVED AND REPLACED CABLE PN 7227705-644.Mar 30, 2001 · N79XJ · Saab SF340ASDR MALA010358Control Cable · chafedFOUND DURING 4K-INSPECTION, CWA. LT OB ELEVATOR CABLE CHAFED. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED CABLE PN 7227105-712.Mar 30, 2001 · N79XJ · Saab SF340ASDR SWIA972481Wire · chafedTRIM AURAL WARNING DURING TAKEOFF ROLL. ABORTED TAKEOFF. FOUND AURAL CB POPPED. INSPECTED ELEVATOR TRIM PROXIMITY SENSORS WIRING ON TOP OF TAIL. FOUND WIRES CHAFING ON STEEL BRAIDED WIRE SHROUD. INSULATED BARE WIRES AND RESET AURAL WARNING CB. OPS CHECK Mar 29, 2001 · N199SW · Emb EMB120ERSDR 20010523SG002Torque Tube · looseDURING SCHEDULED INSPECTINO, DISCOVERED ELEVATORS WITH EXCESSIVE FREE PLAY. THIS CONDITION WAS THE RESULT OF LOOSE RIVETS ON ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBES ON BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT ELEVATORS. INSPECTION OF CONTROL SYSTEM DID NOT UNCOVER ANY OTHER DEFECTS. UNITS REPLACMar 24, 2001 · N841CA · Beech 1900DSDR 20010417CW006Housing · crackedHOUSING ASSEMBLY IS CRACKED ON THE SEAL PLATE SURFACE. PROBABLE CAUSE IS HOUSING ASSEMBLY IS MADE FROM MAGNESIUM ALLOY AND IS EXTREMELY SUSCEPTIBLE TO DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION AND CRACKS.Mar 20, 2001 · Boeing 727*SDR 20010515SG003Torque Tube · looseDURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION, RT ELEVATOR FREE PLAY FAILED ALLOWABLE LIMITS. PROBLEM WAS DISCOVERED AS THE ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE RIVETS BEING LOOSE AND WORN. UNIT REPLACED WITH NEW. OLD UNIT RETURNED TO MANUFACTURE. (M)Mar 16, 2001 · N833CA · Beech 1900DSDR 20010523SG001Torque Tube · looseDURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION, FOUND LEFT ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE ALL 8 RIVETS LOOSE AND SMOKING. THE RESULTS OF THESE LOOSE RIVETS CAUSES EXCESSIVE FREE PLAY OF THE ELEVATOR ASSEMBLE AND CAN CREATE ELEVATOR FLUDDER IN FLIGHT. (M)Mar 14, 2001 · N44666 · Beech 1900DSDR 20010515SG004Torque Tube · looseDURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, FOUND LEFT AND RIGHT ELEVATORS FREE PLAY EXCESSIVE AND BEYOND THE EXCEPTABLE LIMITS. INVESTIGATION RESULTED THAT BOTH ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE RIVETS WERE LOOSE AND SMOKING. UNITS REPLACED WITH NEW. (M)Mar 9, 2001 · N848CA · Beech 1900DSDR UPS01535236Actuator · defectiveINSPECTION TYPE:N/A DIVERSION - ELEV ASMY MSG DISPLAYED. *S/D* REMOVED AND REPLACED ELEV ASYM LIMITER ACT, OPS AND BITE CK OK. MSG CLEARED.Mar 9, 2001 · N407UP · Boeing 75724APFSDR UPS01535154Actuator · failedINSPECTION TYPE:N/A, ELEV ASYM DISPLAYED. A/C DIVERTED TO MIA. REMOVED AND REPLACED ELEV CNTRL LINEAR ACT ASSY PER M/M 27-31-03. OPS CKS GOOD.Mar 2, 2001 · N409UP · Boeing 75724APFSDR 2001UALA00157Control Unit · malfunctionedON LANDING NOSE PITCHED UP WITHOUT YOKE DISPLACEMENT. *S/D* UNABLE TO DUPLICATE PITCH-UP CONDITION. ACCOMPLISHED FULL ELEVATOR AND SPOILER OPERATIONAL CHECKS PER MM'S. ACCOMPLISHED MECHANICAL CHECKS OF FLAP AND AILERON SYSTEMS. REVIEWED INFORMATION FROM FFeb 25, 2001 · N667UA · Boeing 767322SDR TWAA0103601Elevator · jammedDURING FLIGHT CONTROL CHECK FOLLOWING FWD MOVEMENT OF ELEVATOR, SUBSEQUENT REARWARD MOVEMENT JAMMED CONTROL COLUMN IN NEUTRAL POSITION ONLY ALLOWING THE CONTROL COLUMN TO BE MOVED FORWARD AGAIN. ACCOMPLISHED EXTENSIVE CHECKS OF CABLES, LINKAGE, PULLEYS, CONTRFeb 23, 2001 · N9406W · Doug DC983SDR 20010322CW012Cartridge · jammedON RUN UP & PREPARING FOR FLIGHT, ELEVATOR DOWN AUTHORITY COULD NOT BE ACHIEVED UNDER NORMAL CONTROL PRESSURE. PILOT RETURNED AND GROUNDED THE AIRCRAFT FOR MAINTENANCE. INVESTIGATION IDENTIFIED BINDING TO BE LOCATED WITHIN THE PITCH TRIM CARTRIDGE ASSEMBLY PFeb 19, 2001 · N109CD · Cirrus SR20SDR GLBA2001038Elevator · flutterPILOT REPORTED ELEVATOR FLUTTER ON DESCENT AND CLIMB. INSPECTED FLIGHT CONTROLS, PERFORMED TEST FLIGHT. COULD NOT DUPLICATE, OPS CHECKED GOOD. RETURNED TO SERVICE.Feb 15, 2001 · N122GL · Beech 1900CSDR 0100462289Feel Unit · malfunctionedAFTER TAKEOFF, CREW REPORTED ELEVATORS FELT STIFF. MOST STIFF IN UP MOVEMENTS. FLIGHT RETURNED TO MSP AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED ELEVATOR FEEL COMPUTER. CABLE TENSIONS AND CABLE RUNS ALL CHECKED OK. OPERATIONAL CHECKS AND TEST FLIGHFeb 4, 2001 · N289US · Boeing 727251SDR 20010321CW007Control Cable · bindingFORWARD ELEVATOR CONTROL CABLE UP. CABLE WAS FOUND WRAPPED AROUND RUDDER PULLEY RETAINER. WAS RIDING RUDDER PULLEY, CABLE GUARD PIN. AT APPROX FUSELAGE STA. 426.5 SUSPECT CABLE BLOCKS NOT USED DURING PRIOR MAINTENANCE OF ELEVATOR CONTROL CABLES.Jan 29, 2001 · N565AB · Cessna 560XLSDR CA010126011Control Cable · worn(CAN) DURING WINTER MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION OF THE ELEVATOR DOWN CABLE REVEALED EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE CABLE. THE CABLE IS BEING REPLACED WITH A NEW CABLE. ALL OTHER ELEVATOR AND RUDDER CABLES INSPECTED AND WERE SERVICEABLE. NOTE: THIS AIRCRAFT WAS MODIFIED IAWJan 26, 2001 · Gruman FIRECATSDR CA010314024Control Cable · frayed(CAN) BEARING ASSEMBLY AFT END OF TORQUE TUBE ASSEMBLY, LT MOUNT NUTCONTACTING CABLE. SUSPECT ANGLE BLOCK (FAIRLEAD) AFT END OF TORQUE TUBE ASSEMBLY AMPLIFIED DAMAGE TO CAUSE CABLE WEAR IN EXCESS OF 50 PERCENT. FURTHER INVESTIGATION ONGOING BY SCHWEIZER.Jan 21, 2001 · Scwzer SGS233ASDR SWIA972304Spring · lack of lubeELEVATOR MOVEMENT PRODUCES ABNORMAL SOUNDS, SOUNDS LIKE CABLES PRANGING. LUBED ELEVATOR RETURN SPRING FWD ATTACH POINT. SYSTEM CHECK OK.Jan 21, 2001 · N207SW · Emb EMB120ERSDR 0100142289Pcu · failedDURING TAKEOFF, AIRCRAFT WAS DIFFFICULT TO ROTATE. EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PRESSURE WAS REQUIRED TO PULL YOKE AFT. AFTER ROTATION YOKE WOULD NOT RETURN TO CENTER AND REQUIRED FORCEFUL FORWARD MOVEMENT IN CENTER CONTROL. FLIGHT RETURNED TO MCO AND MADE AN UNEVENJan 13, 2001 · N289US · Boeing 727251SDR 0100152289Elevator · out of rigDURING CLIMBOUT, FLIGHT CONTROLS WERE STIFF IN NOSE DOWN MODE. FLIGHT CONTROLS IN NOSE UP MODE AND AILERONS AND RUDDER WERE OK. CREW RETURNED TO DTW AND MADE AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED STABILIZER CONTROLS. CHECKED OK. ALSO RIGGED AND OPEJan 12, 2001 · N289US · Boeing 727251SDR USAASB01003Computer · malfunctionedBWI - FLT 2709 - EN ROUTE FROM BDL TO MCO, AT FL310, CAPTAIN REPORTED THAT THE FILGHT WAS LEVEL WITH AUTOPILOT ON WHEN THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN A 600 FEET PER MINUTE DESCENT. CREW DISCONNECTED AUTOPILOT AND ELEVATOR AUTHORITY WAS REDUCED AND MOMENTARILY JAMMED INPUJan 11, 2001 · N285AU · Boeing 7372B7SDR AWXA0001230Bearing · wornON LANDING FLARE IN SFO THE ELEVATOR CONTROL WAS STIFF. PERFORMED OPERATIONAL AND VISUAL INSPECTION OF ELEV CONTROL SYSTEM, NO DEFECTS NOTED. DUE TO PRIOR REPORT OF STIFF ELEV; BOEING WAS CONSULTED; PER THEIR RECOMMENDATION THE ELEV TORQUE TUBE BEARINGS WEREJan 11, 2001 · N185AW · Boeing 737277SDR COMA0160097Pcu · failedRIGHT ELEVATOR NR 2 PCU (MIDDLE) FAILED BACKLASH CHECK TASK NR002-27-900-106.REMOVED AND REPLACED RT ELEVATOR NR 2 PCU WITH SERVICEABLE ONE. RETURNED TO SERVICEABLE CONDITION.Jan 9, 2001 · N937CA · Cndair CL6002B19SDR COMA0160096Pcu · failedRIGHT ELEVATOR NR 3 PCU (INBOARD) FAILED BACKLASH CHECK TASK NR 002-27-900-106. REMOVED AND REPLACED PCU FAILED BACKLASH CHECK FROM STOCK (MAL0009).Jan 9, 2001 · N937CA · Cndair CL6002B19SDR COMA0160095Pcu · failedLEFT ELEVATOR NR 3 PCU FAILED BACKLASH CHECK TASK NR 002-27-900-106. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT ELEVATOR NR 3 PCU WITH SERVICEABLE ONE. RETURNED TO SERVICEABLE CONDITION.Jan 9, 2001 · N937CA · Cndair CL6002B19SDR RAIA00201008Vane · malfunctioned5282-PIT- DURING TAXI #2 STALL PROTECTION SYSTEM INOP. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE #2 AOA VANE AND THE SPS COMPUTERJan 8, 2001 · N801HK · Emb EMB145SDR RAIA00201006Computer · malfunctioned5324-PIT- DURING TAXI GOT WARNING MESSAGE THAT #2 STALL PROTECTION SYSTEM WAS INOP. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE STALL PROTECTION COMPUTER. SYSTEM OPS CK OK.Jan 7, 2001 · N801HK · Emb EMB145SDR RAIA00201005Vane · malfunctioned5324-PIT-DURING TAXI GOT WARNING MESSAGE THAT #2 STALL PROTECTION WAS INOP. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED #2 ANGLE OF ATTACK VANE. SYSTEM OPS CK OK.Jan 7, 2001 · N801HK · Emb EMB145SDR 20010515SG005Torque Tube · looseDURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION, DISCOVERED LOOSE RIVETS ON RT ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE, RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE FREE PLAY OF ELEVATOR. INSPECTED CONTROL SYTEM FOR OTHER DEFECTS, NONE NOTED. REPLACED TORQUE TUBE WITH NEW UNIT. (M)Jan 6, 2001 · N838CA · Beech 1900DSDR UPS01234573Connector · looseINSPECTION TYPE:N/A PILOT REPORT-STAB TRIM AND STICK SHAKER ON APPROACH CLEANED AND LUBED JACK SCREW. R/R CONNECTOR ON CAPT STICK SHAKERDec 29, 2000 · N946UP · Boeing 72725CSDR DHL2001803140Tab · out of rigNO NOSE DOWN PITCH AT 80 KNOT ELEVATOR CHECK. FOUND ELEVATOR TABS OUT OF RIG. ADJUSTED ELEVATOR CONTROL TABS PER M/M 27-30-0. PRFORMED ACCEPTANCE FLT.Dec 27, 2000 · N803DH · Doug DC873FSDR 20010123CW010Torque Tube · corrodedWHILE COMPLYING WITH AD 93-24-02 R1, THE AFT ROD END PN452658 WAS REMOVED. CORROSION WAS DISCOVERED IN THE AFT END OF THE TUBE IN THE FITTING THAT IS THREADED FOR THE ROD INSTALLATION.Dec 22, 2000 · N174BH · Piper PA31325SDR CA010105004Control Unit · failed(CAN) DURING CRUISE, FL350, CENTER HYDRAULIC QUANTITY EICAS WARNING ILLUMINATED. HYDRAULIC QUANTITY ON STATUS PAGE INDICATED IT WAS 0.40. CENTER HYDRAULIC PUMPS WERE SHUTDOWN FOR REMAINDER OF FLIGHT. YVR ATC ADVISED AND AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED. LANDED AT YVRDec 22, 2000 · Boeing 7673Y0SDR 20010312CW011Control Cable · frayedLEFT AND RIGHT FORWARD ELEVATOR CABLE FRAYED.Dec 14, 2000 · N4132D · Piper PA28181SDR 20010209CW001Control Cable · frayedLEFT FORWARD ELEVATOR CABLE, FRAYED.Dec 14, 2000 · N4132D · Piper PA28181SDR CA001228002Jackscrew · frozen(CAN) DURING CRUISE ATTEMPTED TO DESCENT USING THE AUTOPILOT. CREW RECEIVED A MIS-TRIM LIGHT AND TURNED OFF THE AUTOPILOT. EXPERIENCED AN OUT OF TRIM CONDITION. THE ELEVATOR TRIM WOULD NOT ADJUST MANUALLY, TEMPERATURE -19 DEGREES C. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FDec 1, 2000 · Dhav DHC8102SDR 00FDEA00791Actuator · inoperativeDURING CLIMBOUT AC STARTED TO PITCH UP AND DOWN AT FAST RATE. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 1 FCC PER MM 2-01-03-4. OPS CK NORMAL. REMOVED AND REPLACED ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS ON LIB ELEVATOR ACTUATOR.Nov 25, 2000 · N582FE · Doug MD11FSDR RRXA010511Structure · damagedDURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND DAMAGE TO THE SHEET METAL ON THE O/B T/E OF THE RT ELEVATOR, DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITATIONS IAW DC-8 SRM. REMOVED DAMAGE, TREATED AND PRIMED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED REPAIR IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-21 AND EO Nov 21, 2000 · N8091U · Doug DC871FSDR 20010125SG007Shaft · brokenMIA - FLT 5325 - PATH TRIM ASSY ILGHT WITH FLIGHT CONTROL ON CAP CAUTION. ALL TRIM FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING STANDBY PITCH TRIM FAILED. RETURN TO MIA. REMOVED AND REPLACED BROKEN ELEVATOR TRIM FLEXIBLE SHAFT CONTROL. (M)Nov 21, 2000 · N47AE · Aerosp ATR42300SDR 2000UALA00689Elevator · malfunctionedRETURNED TO ORD UNDER AMBER ALERT DUE TO HEAVY ELEVATOR FORCES REQUIRED FOR CLIMB. WORSE AS SPEED INCREASED.Nov 16, 2000 · N7261U · Boeing 727222SDR 20001212SH014Housing · corrodedHOUSING ASSY IS CORRODED ON THE SEAL PLATE SURFACES, BOLT HOLES AND CHECK VALVE PORTS. POSSIBLE CAUSE, HOUSING ASSY IS MADE FROM MAGNESIUM ALLOY AND IS EXTREMELY SUSCEPTIBLE TO DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION AND CRACKS. (X)Nov 8, 2000 · Boeing 727*SDR UPS00834352Indicator · failedINSPECTION TYPE:N/A, DURING BEFORE T/O CHECKLIST ON ELEVATOR CHECK FAILED. RETURN TO BLOCKS FOR MAINTENANCE INSPECTION. ELEVATOR FELT AS IF IT DID NOT MOVE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. EPI SHOWED NO MOVEMENT. PERFORMED ELEVATOR POSITION INDICATION SYSTEM ADJ/TENov 3, 2000 · N705UP · Doug DC871FSDR CA001123031Control Unit · failed(CAN) (COPY OF PILOT IN COMMAND FLIGHT OCCURRENCE REPORT: JUST AFTER DEPARTURE, DURING CLIMB WE HAD A ELEVATOR ASYMMETRY FAULT AND WERE ADVISED TO RETURN. A/C RETURNED TO SERVICE. SUPPLEMENTARY CLOSING REPORT: MAINTENANCE REPORT: ON GROUND ELEVATOR SPLIT (1 DOct 30, 2000 · Dhav DHC8*SDR CA001108003Channel · cracked(CAN) CRACKS FOUND WHEN TEARING DOWN ELEVATOR TO PERFORM INSTALLATION OF KIT 766-642 PER SB 1008 - BUTT RIB REPLACEMENT. SB 998A RELACEMENT OF SPAR ALSO CARRIED OUT TO COMPLY WITH AD 99-12-05. NOTE: NEW CHANNEL COMES IN KIT 766-642. THESE CRACKS COULD NOOct 30, 2000 · Piper PA31350SDR MWEA001112Connector · corrodedON CLIMBOUT, FLIGHT CREW GOT BOTH STALL RECOGNITION LIGHTS ON. MAINTENANCE FOUND CORROSION ON BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT FLAP POSITION TRANSMITTER CONNECTORS. CLEANED RIGHT CONNECTOR. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT CONNECTOR.Oct 30, 2000 · N401ME · Doug DC932SDR 20001030SH032Control Box · chafedELEVATOR TRIM CHAIN IN PEDESTAL CHAFED ON SPERRY RI-106 REMOTE CONTROL BOX. CASE OF CONTROL BOX WAS SEVERLY WORN. IT WAS EVIDENT THIS CONDITION EXISTED FOR SOME TIME. THIS COULD HAVE POSSIBLY LED TO JAMMING OF THE ELEVATOR TRIM SYSTEM. UNIT WAS REMOVED AND Oct 30, 2000 · Cessna 501SDR CA001123002Spring · broken(CAN) ON TAKEOFF, PILOT FELT A SNAP ON THE CONTROL WHEEL, THINKING THAT THE TRIM HAD STUCK MOMENTARILY HE FLEW THE AIRCRAFT TO ITS NEXT DESTINATION WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS BUT NOTICED NO DOWN PRESSURE ON THE CONTROLS ONCE HE LANDED. ON INVESTIGATION WE FOUND THE Oct 26, 2000 · Piper PA31350
Back to JASC 2730