JASC 2730
Service difficulty reports · 2,650
Reports filed under 2730 · Elevator Control System, newest first.
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SDR DLM88002130Control Cable · severedON FINAL APPROACH, GPWS WARNING TOO LOW-FLAPS SOUNDED. FLAPS INDICATED 40 DEGREES, GREEN LAND LIGHT ON, ON TAXI IN, THE SLATS WILL NOT RETRACT AND HANDLE IS DIFFICULT TO MOVE AND DISAGREE LIGHT REMAINS ON. FOUND CABLE 207B BROKEN RT W/W. REPLACED BROKEN ELESDR CA001123035Actuator · failed(CAN) DURING CRUISE AT FL120, A/C IN CLEAN CONFIGURATION. MASTER CAUTION LIGHT FOR ELEVATOR FEEL CAME ON- ILLUMINATED. ABNORMAL CHECKLIST QRH PERFORMED, MAINTENANCE REMOVED ELEVATOR FEEL ACTUATOR IAW AMM AND REPLACED IT WITH NEW ITEM, OPERATIONAL CHECKS CARRISDR 20001129SH016Bolt · wornUPPER AND LOWER BOLTS THAT ATTACH BOTH THE MAIN ELEVATOR CABLES AND AUTOPILOT BRIDLE CABLES. (X)SDR 00684Elevator · corrodedDISCREPANCY: DURING HEAVY CHECK FOUND: ELEVATOR TRAILING EDGE CORRODED AT STA 179CORRECTIVE ACTION: REPAIRED ELEVATOR IAW B727 SRM 55-20-2SDR DL757001996Computer · malfunctionedON TAKEOFF A/C FELT VERY NOSE HEAVY REQUIRING EXCESSIVE AND UNUSUAL STICK FORCE TO ROTATE TRIM CORRECTLY SET AT 3.6 25.9 PERCENT MAC WEIGHT 187.4. DIVERT TO DFW. REPLACED ELEVATOR FEEL COMPUTER. CHECKS GOOD PER M/M 27-31-19-4.SDR TWAA0015901Controller · malfunctionedSEVERE PITCH OSCILLATIONS WERE REPORTED IN DESCENT AT 300 KNOTS, CAUSING THE CREW PROBLEMS CONTROLLING THE AIRCRAFT. LASTED FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 MINUTES. NO ABNORMAL INDICATIONS IN THE COCKPIT. LANDED NORMALLY. CHECK-C 5-24-00 JFK. AFTER EXTENSIVE CHECKS OSDR CA001110017Servo · worn(CAN) STRONG AIRFRAME VIBRATION IN CRUISE AT 135 KTS, FL230, REDUCED SPEED, IT INITIALLY DISAPPEARED AT 280 KTS GOING THROUGH FL270. ON WALK AROUND FOUND LEFT HAND PACK EXHAUST DOOR FULLY OPENED, AND RIGHT HAND DOOR FULLY CLOSED. FOUND BLUE SYSTEM RUDDER SERVOSDR RRXA001064Warning System · malfunctionedREJECTED T/O DUE TO NO ELEVATOR CHECK, ASKED FOR FREIGHT REWEIGH (120 KNOTS). PERFORMED REJECTED T/O INSPECTION IAW EWA WORK CARD SP001. NO DEFECTS NOTED. INSPECTED ELEVATOR IAW MM 27-30-1. NO DEFECTS NOTED.SDR CA001027017Arm · failed(CAN) THE SIX ATTACH HOLES ARE COUNTERSUNK TOO DEEP FOR THE INTENDED FASTENERS (PLT110-6) IF INSTALLED THIS ITEM COULD COME LOOSE RESULTING IN LOSS OF LT ELEVATOR CONTROL. CONCERNED ABOUT MOR IN SAME BATCH IN SERVICE. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PHOTO COPY.SDR 2000UALA00567Rod End Bearing · wornGOT SEVERE NOSE STRUT VIBRATION AS SOON AS NOSE WHEEL LOWERED TO RUNWAY. NO NOSE WHEEL STEERING. CAUSE APPEARS TO BE THE LEFT ELEVATOR POWER CONTROL UNIT REACTION LINK ROD END BEARINGS. RADIAL FREEPLAY ON TWO OF THE THREE BEARINGS MEASURED AT .030 AND .012 ISDR 20001019SH033Torque Tube · crackedDURING A SCHEDULED TAIL INSPECTION, DISCOVERED THE ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE/CASTING HAD CRACKS. DEFECTIVE TORQUE TUBE ASSY REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART. THIS CONDITION MOST LIKELY OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF NORMAL OPERATION. NO OTHER DISCREPANCIES NOTED. (X)SDR 0003539941Bearing · damagedAUTOPILOT PORPOISING IN CRUISE, VIBRATION IN CABIN FLOOR, AND KNOCKING SOUND IN REAR. FLIGHT DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AS A PRECAUTION BUT LANDED AT MSP WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND FOLLOW-UP BALANCE LINKAGE BEARINGS TO RIGHT ELEVATOR CONTROL TAB BINDING.SDR 20001012SH027Grip · dislodgedELEVATOR TRIM BALL GRIP CAME OFF IN-FLIGHT. OWNER COMMENTED HE NOTICED RED MARKS ON HIS RIGHT PANTS LEG JUST ABOVE THE KNEE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED ALL EXTRA OWNERS CHECK THEIR TRIM KNOBS FOR LOOSENESS AS THIS IS A POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENSDR CA001019008Elevator · worn(CAN) ELEVATOR WORN.SDR 20001102SH011Housing · corrodedHOUSING ASSY CORRODED ON THE SEAL PLATE SURFACES, BOLT HOLES, AND CHECK VALVE PORTS. HOUSING ASSY IS MADE FROM MAGNESIUM ALLOY AND IS EXTREMELY SUSCEPTIBLE TO DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION AND CRACKS. (X)SDR 20001102SH010Housing · corrodedHOUSING ASSY IS CORRODED ON THE SEAL PLATE SURFACES, BOLT HOLES, AND CHECK VALVE PORTS. HOUSING ASSY IS MADE FROM MAGNESIUM ALLOY AND IS EXTREMELY SUSCEPTIBLE TO DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION AND CRACKS. (X)SDR CA000928014Clamp · jammed(CAN) AT THE END OF THE DAY WHEN THE PILOT WAS SECURING THE FLIGHT CONTROLS HE FOUND THAT WHEN HE PULLED THE ELEVATORS TO THE FULL BACK POSITION, THEY WOULD STICK IN THAT POSITION. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE CLAMP THAT SECURES THE COVER TO THE ELEVATOR TRIM JACK WASDR CA000928013Lever · loose(CAN) DURING A ROUTINE 400 HOUR INSPECTION OF THE ELEVATOR SERVO TAB, THE ENGINEER FOUND THAT THE RIVETS SECURING THE LEVER TO THE SERVO TABLWERE LOOSE. THE ENGINEER REMOVED THE TAB, AND REPLACED THE LOOSE RIVET WITH NEW RIVETS. THE SERVO TAB WAS REINSTALLED.SDR CA000928012Fitting · inaccurate(CAN) WHILE ATTEMPTING TO FIT THE ELEVATOR CONTROL CABLE TO A DHC-3T DURING A 400 HOUR INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE END FITTING ON THE NEW CABLE HAD AN INCORRECTLY SIZED HOLE. THE END FITTING HOLE IN THE ORIGINAL PART WAS 14 INCHES IN DIAMETER, AND THAT ISDR AU000838Stop · failed(AUS) ELEVATOR BUMPER STOPS FAILED ALLOWING THE ELEVATOR TO CONTACT THE RUDDER. RT ELEVATOR TRIM TAB AND RUDDER TRAILING EDGE DAMAGED.SDR 20001017SH007Link · wornC/W AD 98-08-18 (SB626C) ELEVATOR DOWN SPRING REPLACEMENT. SB CALLS FOR REPLACEMENT OF SPRING, PN 71056-03, AND LINK, P/N 71086-03, BUT DOES NOT ADDRESS THE LINK (P/N 56981-02) AT THE OTHER END OF THE SPRING WHICH IS WORN AT THE ATTACH HOLE. (X)SDR 00FDEA00625Elevator · malfunctionedAFT 20 MIN OF FLT A/C HAD A AIR TURNBACK DUE TO TOO MUCH PRESS NEEDED TO OPERATE ELEVATOR. AC RETURN TO LAX.SDR 20001012SH030Tube · rustedREMOVED RIGHT ELEVATOR FROM AIRCRAFT TO REPLACE HINGE BEARINGS. CLEANED INSIDE TUBE AND NOTICED 3 RUSTED HOLES THROUGH TUBE. REPLACED TUBE WITH NEW AND LUBED INSIDE TUBE. (X)SDR AU000713Damper · faulty(AUS) ELEVATOR GUST DAMPER ASSEMBLY FAULTY.SDR AALA20001461Accumulator · leakingORD - FLT 845 - AFTER TAKEOFF ORD, AT APPROXIMATELY 3,000 FEET, LOST LEFT HYDRAULIC FLUID. FLIGHT ATTENDANTS REPORTED GRINDING NOISE AND THE SMELL OF SMOKE IN CABIN. LANDED ORD WITOUT INCIDENT. REPLACED LEAKING ELEVATOR HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATOR. CLEANED AREA SDR 20000913SH034Control Cable · frayedLEFT FORWARD STABILATOR CONTROL CABLE FRAYED. (X)SDR 2000UALA00507Computer · failedELEVATOR FEEL LIGHT INDICATION. *S/D* REPLACED ELEVATOR FEEL COMPUTER AND 2 FILTERS. TESTED ELEVATOR FEEL SYSTEM, SYSTEM FUNCTIONS NORMALLY.SDR RRXA002906Hinge · gougedDURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND A DEEP GOUGE AT EYEBOLT ATTACK I/B #1 R/H ELEV. HINGE SUPPORT FITTING, DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITATIONS IAW DC-8 SRM. /////CORRECTIVE ACTION///// REMOVED DAMAGE, TREATED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8. FABRICATED REPAIR AND INSTALLED IAW SDR C2XA00IA272Stop · misriggedREF C2XA00IA249 - SJT - FLT 2931 - THE CREW REPORTED THAT AT 14,500 FEET, THE AIRCRAFT PITCHED ABRUPTLY UP AND THE AUTO PILOT DISCONNECTED. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND APPROVED THE AIRCRAFT FOR THE PURPOSE OF A FERRY FLIGHSDR SIMA22115Control Cable · bindingORD - FLT 4128 - ELEVATOR CONTROLS ARE BINDING NEAR THE FULL NOSE UP POSITION. BINDING IS MORE PRONOUNCED IN THE FIRST OFFICERS CONTROL COLUMN. MAINTENANCE FOUND ELEVATOR CABLE OUT OF PHENALIC CABLE GUIDE. CABLE WAS REINSTALLED INTO CABLE GUIDE IAW ATR MM. SDR AALA006122Control Cable · brokenRNO - DURING INSPECTION OF THE MECHANICAL STOPS THE LOWER STOP LUG ON THE HORIZONTAL JACKSCREW BROKE, DUE TO THE LOWER LIMIT SWITCH NOT SHUTTING OFF PRIOR TO HITTING THE LOWER STOP. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER SHUTOSDR CA000829007Bearing · worn(CAN) ON APPROACH INTO BRISTOL PILOT REPORTED LOOSE & FLOPPY ELEVATOR CONTROL.NOTE: ELEVATOR TENSION CARRIED OUT AND RIG CHECK. INSPECTION OF ELEVATORS REVEALED INPUT LEVER BEARINGS WORN. BEARINGS REPLACED AND FUNCTIONS COMPLETED SATISFACTORY.SDR CA000808022Pcu · leaking(CAN) WHILE PERFORMING FIRST FLIGHT OF THE DAY ELEVATOR SYSTEM CHECK USING NR 2 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ONLY, ELEVATOR POSITION EICAS READINGS SHOWING SPLIT AS MUCH AS 15-24 DEGREES. LT ELEVATOR PCU NR 2 AND RT ELEVATOR PCU NR 3 REPLACED.SDR MALA000494Control Cable · damagedFOUND DURING C-CHECK, RT INBOARD ELEVATOR CABLE IS FLAT SPOTTED AT STA 649.0. REFER TO CELSIUS TASK CARD 1511, W/O18639. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED RT INBOARD ELEVATOR CABLE IAW AMM 27-31-00, PERFORMED TRAVEL CHECKS AND FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT, CHECKS GOODSDR MALA000493Control Cable · damagedFOUND DURING C-CHECK, LT ELEVATOR CABLE AT STA 630.11 IS FLAT SPOTTED. REFER TO CELSIUS TASK CARD 1510 W/O 18639. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED LT O/B ELEVATOR CONTROL CABLE IAW AMM27-00-00, 27-11-00, PERFORMED TRAVEL CHECKS AND FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT CHECKSSDR MALA000492Control Cable · damagedFOUND DURING C-CHECK, LT INBOARD ELEVATOR CABLE AT STA 688.0 IS FLAT SPOTTED. REFER TO CELSIUS TASK 1509, W/O 18639. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED LT I/B ELEVATOR CABLE IAW AMM27-31-00, PERFORMED TRAVEL CHECKS AND FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT CHECKS GOOD.SDR SIMA2031Warning Light · illuminatedDFW - FLT 3785 - DURING CLIMB-OUT, CREW NOTED MASTER WARNING ON PITCH TRIM 2 FAIL AND PITCH TRIM IND WAS SHOWING DASHES. CREW ELECTED TO RETURN TO DFW. NO FURTHER INCIDENTS WERE REPORTED. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED OPERATIONAL CHECK OF PITCH HORIZONTAL STABILIZESDR AU000608Switch · faulty(AUS) ON APPLICATION OF TAKE-OFF POWER, THE WARNING HORN SOUNDED AND TAKE-OFF WAS ABORTED. POST INVESTIGATION FOUND THE NR 2 ELEVATOR BYPASS MICROSWITCH WAS OPEN CIRCUIT.SDR CA000808002Control Unit · failed(CAN) DURING PRODUCTION TEST FLIGHT STALL RECOVERY TEST 30 DEG FLAP, GEARDOWN, THE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED ABNORMALLY HEAVY PITCH CONTROL FORCES. THE ABNORMALITY WAS CLEARED BY HIGH PILOT EFFORT AT THE CONTROL COLUMN. ALL PRODUCTION FLIGHT TESTING WAS STOPPED AT SDR COMA0010302Sensor · malfunctionedTAKEOFF TRIM AURAL WARNING. REPLACED ELEVATOR TRIM TAB PROXIMITY SENSOR.SDR CA000802024Bracket · cracked(CAN) DURING THE INSPECTION OF THE STABILIZER, A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE INBOARD LT STABILIZER BRACKET TO ELEVATOR P/N 1232624-1 ATTACHED TO THE SPAR. PROBLEM WAS REPAIRED.SDR 20000817SH010Horn · misalignedP/N 50025 (AN3-5) BOLT AND P/N 53875 (AN 1115-21), CLEVIS ATTACHED TO THE ELEVATOR TRIM HORN LINE, P/N 3-5274-001, CHAFED ON TAIL STRUCTURE TUBING. THE LINK SHOULD HAVE A JOGGLE BUILT IN TO DEFLECT THE TRIM CABLE INBOARD FOR CLEARANCE. ANTI-CHAFE TAPE WAS APSDR 20000828SH016Housing · crackedHOUSING ASSY IS CRACKED ON THE SEAL PLATE SEALING SURFACE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HOUSING, SYSTEM ''B''. POSSIBLE CAUSE, HOUSING ASSY IS MADE FROM MAGNESIUM ALLOY AND IS EXTREMELY SUSPECTIBLE TO DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION AND CRACKS. (X)SDR 20000720SH024Control Arm · crackedAIRCRAFT SUBJECTED TO HELICOPTER ROTOR WASH WHILE PARKED. ELEVATOR SUBJECTED TO VIOLENT MOVEMENT STOP TO STOP. AD 77-19-07 WAS PERFORMED. INSPECTION REVEALED A CRACK IN ELEVATOR CONTROL ARM. CRACK ORIGINATES ON AFT LEFT TAPER PIN HOLE AND PROCEEDS OFF LEFTSDR CA000724015Shaft · loose(CAN) WHEN OPPOSING FORCE ON LT AND RT CONTROL COLUMN. MINOR LOOSENESS CAN BE FEEL ON LT CONTROL COLUMN PRODUCE BY OUTBOARD FASTENERS LOOSENESS ON OUTBOARD LAYSHAFT. SEE M.M.492, 27-31-00 P602 FIG. CC OUTBOARD SIDE.NOTE: (ACTION) REPAIRS/OUT I.A.W. BOMBARDIER SDR SIMA1876Circuit Breaker · trippedDFW - FLT 3441 - BOTH CAPTAIN AND FIRST OFFICER PITCH TRIM FAILED IN FLIGHT. RESET PITCH TRIM BREAKER NR 1. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)SDR CA000712019Bellcrank · twisted(CAN) WHILE CARRYING OUT AD CF-72-06R4 PART III, THE ELEVATOR QUADRANT WAS FOUND TO BE RUBBING AGAINST THE SIDE OF THE CABLE GUARD AS DESCRIBED IN THE AD. THE QUADRANT ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SUPPORT BRACKET WAS REPLACED PRIOR TO FLIGHT. (X)SDR 20000721SH031Bracket · inadequate****PART LOC: ELEV CABLE PULLEY BRACKET*****WHILE TRYING TO C/W CESSNA MANDATORY SB 00-27-01, REPLACEMENT OF ELEVATOR CONTROL CABLE SUPPORT BRACKET, FOUND NEW BRACKET PN 2213063-203 WAS IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND WILL NOT PERFORM ITS INTENDED FUNCTION. (X)SDR AT0000342Spar · crackedDURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION AT TIMCO IN LAKE CITY FL, FOUND RIGHT ELEVATOR SPAR TO HAVE A CRACK AT BS 84.75. CORRECTIVE ACTION: FABRICATED AND INSTALLED REPAIR IAW EO 12-5520-29B1092 REV C.SDR 20001004AP002Control Box · inoperativeSAL-MIA - FLT TA314 - DURING CRUISE, THE AIRCRAFT HAD PITCH OSCILLATIONS WITH AUTOPILOT ENGATED, DUE THIS SITUATION THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SAL AIRPORT. AFTER UNEVENTFUL LANDING MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS PERFORMED COMPLETE INSPECTION OF THE ELEVATOR SYSTEM AND
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