JASC 2730

Service difficulty reports · 2,650

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

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SDR CA990915090Pushrod · worn(CAN) DURING INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE PUSH/PULL ROD FOR THE ELEVATOR TRIM TAB WAS SEVERELY WORN. THE WEAR SPOT OCCURRED WHERE THE PUSH/PULL ROD RUNS THROUGH THE B/H AND CONTACTS TWO ROLLERS WHICH IT RIDES ON. THE PUSH/PULL ROD WAS REPLACED. THE ROLAug 23, 1999 · Dhav DHC3SDR 9903479935Rod End · looseTAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AT APPROXIMATELY 100 KTS DUE TO ELEVATOR BEING DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE GATE. MAINTENANCE FOUND ROD END TO ELEVATOR BOOST CYLINDER PULLED FROM ELEVATOR ATTACH POINT JAMMING LEFT ELEVATOR FULL UP. REINSTALLED ROD ENDAug 21, 1999 · N1332U · Doug DC931SDR CA990907065Support · cracked(CAN) WHILE PERFORMING A CONTROL COLUMN INSPECTION DURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE ELEVATOR BALANCE WEIGHT SUPPORT ARM. THE CRACK WAS LOCATED JUST ABOVE THE MOUNTING BOLT HOLE.Aug 19, 1999 · Cessna 550SDR 99FDEA00342Power Control · failedCOMPLETE 'A' SYS HYD LOSS. GEAR CRANKED NORM AND ALT FLAPS OPER NORM. FOUND RT ELEV PWR CONTROL UNIT FIT BUSTED. REMOVED RT PWR CONTROL UNIT PER 727-200 MM 27-30-81. PWR CONTROL UNIT NEEDS INSTALL AND OPER CK. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT ELEV PWR CONTROL PAug 19, 1999 · N234FE · Boeing 727247SDR CA990915087Pushrod · worn(CAN) DURING INSPECTION, FOUND THAT THE PUSH/PULL ROD FOR THE ELEVATOR TRIM TAB WAS SEVERELY WORN. THE WEAR SPOT OCCURRED WHERE THE PUSH/PULL ROD RUNS THROUGH THE B/H AND CONTACTS TWO ROLLERS WHICH IT RIDES ON. THE PUSH/PULL ROD WAS REPLACED. THE ROLLERS HADAug 18, 1999 · Dhav DHC3SDR CA990907041Spring · cracked(CAN) DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION OBSERVED SOME SMALL MINUTE CRACKING AROUND THE RADIUS OF EACH HOOK END. SPRING AND LINK CHANGED OUT WITH NEW, OLD SPRING TAGGED AND PLACED IN QUARANTINE.Aug 17, 1999 · Piper PA31SDR CA990818008Bearing · stiff(CAN) PILOTS REPORTED AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ELEVATOR CONTROLS BECAME JAMMED IN NOSE UP POSITION. CONTROL COLUMN WAS STIFF DUE TO TIGHT BEARINGS IN SUPPORT ASSY. (1295241001 - LOWER ROLLER, 1295241005 - UPPER ROLLER). MARKS ON THE ROLLERS INDICATE POSSIBLE FOD CAug 7, 1999 · Beech 1900DSDR 99ZZZX2777Control Cable · misinstalledDURING RAMP INSPECTION BY THE FAA, IT WAS DISCOVERED THE ELEVATOR WOULD NOT MOVE TO THE DOWN POSITION. IT WAS FOUND THAT AN AVIONICS (COAX) CABLE WAS ROUTED IN FRONT OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS TEE BEHIND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND WAS BLOCKING ANY FORWARD MOVEMENT Jul 9, 1999 · N2356G · Cessna 182BSDR AU990833Bracket · cracked(AUS) ELEVATOR BELLCRANK ATTACHMENT BRACKET SUPPORT CRACKED.Jul 1, 1999 · Cessna 172FSDR COMA9960311Bushings · wornINSPECTION TASK 00227900106 RIGHT HAND ELEVATOR FAILED BACKLASH CHECK. THE ELEVATOR TO PCU ATTACH POINT BUSHING WERE WORN AND THE ATTACH BOLTS WERE WORN APPROXIMATELY HALFWAY THROUGH.Jun 25, 1999 · N947CA · Cndair CL6002B19SDR 99ZZZX2781Torque Tube · looseALL RIVETS SHEARED IN-FLIGHT. LEFT ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE TO FLANGE ON BELLCRANK. PILOT WAS ABLE TO LAND, BUT REPORTED LOSS OF PITCH CONTROL EFFECTIVENESS.Jun 25, 1999 · N6770A · Cessna 172SDR AT9900597Bracket · corrodedDURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION AT TIMCO LAKE CITY FL, FOUND SURFACE CORROSION ON ELEVATOR PULLEY BRACKET AND HARDWARE AT BS 1121. REMOVED AND REPLACED PULLEY BRACKET AND HARDWARE ON LEFT ELEVATOR CABLE SYSTEM IAW DC9 M/M 20-16-0 AND 20-17-0. ADJUSTED CABLE TENSJun 24, 1999 · N832AT · Doug DC932SDR TWAA9908911Tee · wornDURING CHECK-C MAINT MO-72F01A, REQUIRED THE RT ELEVATOR SLAVE LINKAGE LOST MOTION DEVICE HAVE THE TEE REPLACED PER FIG 2 OF SERVICE BULLETIN 767 27A0136. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE TEE PER MO 72F01 PHASE A AND REF BOEING SERVICE BULLETIN 767 27A0136.Jun 23, 1999 · N601TW · Boeing 767231SDR COMA9960293Dampener · leakingLEFT INBOARD ELEVATOR FLUTTER DAMPENER LEAKING. REPLACED FLUTTER DAMPENER.Jun 13, 1999 · N946CA · Cndair CL6002B19SDR EISA99135Indicator · unserviceableDURING FLIGHT CONTROL CHECK, RT ELEV WOULD NOT INDICATE FULL DEFLECTION IN EITHER DIRECTION. REMOVED AND REPLACED ELEV POSITION INDICATOR IAW MM 31-20-0, NO DEFECTS. (M)Jun 12, 1999 · N290NE · Boeing 72725SDR 99ZZZX2365Control Unit · damagedTWO TYPES OF HOUSING ASSY'S ARE INCORPORATED ON THE CONTROL UNIT, P/N 401-61155-7, WHICH IS MADE OF MAGNESIUM AND WEIGHS 28.48 POUNDS, AND P/N 401-67675-01, WHICH IS MADE OF ALUMINUM ALLOY AND WEIGHS 36.0 POUNDS. THE LINKAGE LUGS OF THE CONTROL UNIT'S HOUSINGJun 3, 1999 · Boeing 727SDR DL76L991247Actuator · damagedEICAS C HYD QTY MSG AND CENTER HYD QTY .45. TURNED CENTER ELEC PUMPS OFF, LEAK CONTINUED. TURNED CENTER DEMAND PUMP OFF. FLUID SLOWLY DECREASED .01 PER 20 MINS. FOUND HYD LEAK FROM LEFT ELEVATOR CENTER PCA. TEFLON SEAL CRACKED FROM ROD. REPLACED PCA PER Jun 2, 1999 · N173DN · Boeing 767332SDR 99ZZZX2523Control Cable · mismanufacturedUPON COMPLIANCE OF INSPECTION, ELEVATOR CABLES WERE FOUND DAMAGED IN THE SAME AREA ON ALL FOUR AIRCRAFT. THIS CABLE DAMAGE APPEARED TO BE INCORRECT MANUFACTURING OR MISHANDLING OF CABLES. CABLE SEGMENT AFT OF CABLE REINFORCEMENT APPEARS TO BE UNRAVELING.Jun 2, 1999 · N23204 · Raythn HAWKER800XPSDR 99ZZZX2522Control Cable · mismanufacturedUPON COMPLIANCE OF INSPECTION, ELEVATOR CABLES WERE FOUND DAMAGED IN THE SAME AREA ON ALL FOUR AIRCRAFT. THIS CABLE DAMAGE APPEARED TO BE INCORRECT MANUFACTURING OR MISHANDLING OF CABLES. CABLE SEGMENT AFT OF CABLE REINFORCEMENT APPEARS TO BE UNRAVELING.Jun 2, 1999 · N23207 · Raythn HAWKER800XPSDR 99ZZZX2521Control Cable · mismanufacturedUPON COMPLIANCE OF INSPECTION, ELEVATOR CABLES WERE FOUND DAMAGED IN THE SAME AREA ON ALL FOUR AIRCRAFT. THIS CABLE DAMAGE APPEARED TO BE INCORRECT MANUFACTURING OR MISHANDLING OF CABLES. CABLE SEGMENT AFT OF CABLE REINFORCEMENT APPEARS TO BE UNRAVELING.Jun 2, 1999 · N1102U · Raythn HAWKER800XPSDR DL76L991241Actuator · leakingCENTER SYS HYD QUANTITY DROPPED INFLT TO .38. SHUTOFF PUMPS AND QTY STABILIZED. FOUND RT ELEV PCA LEAKING. REPLACED SAME.Jun 1, 1999 · N173DN · Boeing 767332SDR DL76L991229Actuator · leakingRT HYD QTY DROPPED TO BELOW .5, RT HYD SYSTEM RSVR LIGHT AND RT HYD QTY MESSAGE. SECURED PRI PUMP AND DEMAND PUMP PER POM AND QTY STABLIZED AT .3. DIVERTED TO JFK. LEAK CHECKED RUDDER AREA AND LANDING GEAR WITH SIMULATED RETRACTION, NO LEAKS FOUND. FOUND RJun 1, 1999 · N173DN · Boeing 767332SDR UF6A990562Bearing Hinge · wornYNG - FLT 5711 - RIGHT ELEVATOR OUTBOARD HINGE POINT IS LOOSE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED OUTER BEARING. SYSTEM OPS CHECKED GOOD. (M)May 26, 1999 · N859AW · Bag ATPSDR 99ZZZX2217Torque Tube · crackedRIGHT ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE CRACKED WHERE THE PEDAL ATTACHES TO BELLCRANK ASSEMBLY.May 20, 1999 · N99CA · Beech B99SDR TWAA9907807Tee · wornDURING CHECK-C MAINT, MO 72F01 PHASE A, RT ELEVATOR SLAVE LINKAGE LOST MOTION DEVICE, REQUIRED INSTALLATION OF A NEW TEE AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 2 OF SERVICE BULLETIN 27A0136 REV 1. INSTALLED A TEE PER MODIFICATION ORDER.May 18, 1999 · N607TW · Boeing 767231SDR TWAA9907805Tee · wornDURING CHECK-C MAINT, FOUND MO 72F01 PHASE A, ON THE RT ELEVATOR SLAVE LINKAGE LOST MOTION DEVICE, CALLING FOR REPLACEMENT OF TEE. REF SERVICE BULLETIN 27A0136, REV 1. INSTALLED TEE PER SERVICE BULLETIN.May 9, 1999 · N608TW · Boeing 767231SDR CA990510017Pushrod · worn(CAN) WEAR MARKS FOUND ON CENTER OF 6 PUSHROD (AT TOP OF VERTICAL STABILIZER). DEPTH OF MARK APPROXIMATELY 50 PERCENT OF WALL THICKNESS. THE POSSIBLE CAUSE IS THOUGHT TO HAVE HAPPENED WHILE TOWING THIS GLIDER OVER SEVERAL TRIPS AND THE ELEVATOR CONTROL PUSHRMay 4, 1999 · Brasov IS28B2SDR 99ZZZX1964Harness · chafedAIRCRAFT WAS ON A LOCAL TRAINING FLIGHT. IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF, PILOT TRAINEE REPORTED NO RESPONSE TO ELEVATOR INPUTS. ACFT APPROX 200 FEET AGL AND AIRSPEED WAS 120 KNOTS. INSTRUCTOR PILOT ASSUMED COMMAND AND MADE AN IMMEDIATE LANDING USING ELEVATOR TRIApr 30, 1999 · N94HB · Beech C90SDR AU990433Elevator · jammed(AUS) RIGHT ELEVATOR JAMMED BY FOD. INVESTIGATION FOUND A PIECE OF RAG WHICH HAD BEEN USED TO JAM THE ELEVATORS IN THE UP POSITION DURING MAINTENANCE THE PREVIOUS NIGHT.Apr 26, 1999 · Bag BAE146200ASDR 99ZZZX1878Bellcrank · out of adjustFOUND NEW CESSNA AT FACTORY HAD ELEVATOR HALVES MISALIGNED BY .25 INCH. WHEN STREAMLINED WITH LOWER HORIZONTAL STABILIZER, ONE SIDE WAS .25 INCH OUT OF ALIGNMENT WITH OTHER SIDE. AFTER FERRY FLIGHT TO HOME STATION, ELEVATOR BELLCRANK BOLTS WERE LOOSENED, ELEApr 19, 1999 · N940SP · Cessna 172SSDR 99ZZZX1971Seal · failedDURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE FLAP CONTROL UNIT OIL RESERVOIR WAS FOUND DRY. WHEN OIL (5606 HYDRAULIC FLUID) WAS ADDED IT IMMEDIATELY STARTED RUNNING OUT THE DRIVESHAFT SEAL. THE FILLER CAP IS ALSO A VENT. THE VENT WAS FOUND PLUGGED. AT ALTITUDE, A PRESSUApr 16, 1999 · N800PA · Braero BAE125800ASDR 99ZZZX1653Actuator · misoverhauledDURING PHASE INSPECTIONS, BOTH LT AND RT ELEVATOR TRIM ACTUATORS WERE FOUND OUT OF FREE-PLAY LIMITS PER BEECH E90 MM. ACQUIRED 2 NEW ACTUATORS. BOTH INSTALLED WITH ALL NEW BUSHINGS AND BOLTS IN SYSTEM. AFTER FINAL RIGGING, ANOTHER FREE-PLAY CHECK WAS MADE. Apr 9, 1999 · N274KA · Beech E90SDR 99ZZZX1652Actuator · misoverhauledDURING PHASE INSPECTIONS, BOTH LT AND RT ELEVATOR TRIM ACTUATORS WERE FOUND OUT OF FREE-PLAY LIMITS PER BEECH E90 MM. ACQUIRED 2 NEW ACTUATORS. BOTH INSTALLED WITH ALL NEW BUSHINGS AND BOLTS IN SYSTEM. AFTER FINAL RIGGING, ANOTHER FREE-PLAY CHECK WAS MADE. Apr 9, 1999 · N274KA · Beech E90SDR MALA976417Circuit Breaker · trippedQ FEEL HTR FAIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE FOUND Q HTR C/B POPPED. RESET C/B, ALL CHECKED GOOD.Apr 5, 1999 · N519XJ · Bac AVRO146RJ85ASDR G6OA031Latches · failedON TRANSIT WALK AROUND INBOARD DETACHABLE ELEVATOR IN DETACHED POSITION. LATCH PINS FOUND SHEARED. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT DETACHABLE ELEVATOR LATCHES, TWO P/N H2188-1, AND INSTALLED ALL REQUIRED FASTENERS. RELATCHED ELEVATOR AND CHECKED FOR PROPER MOVEMEApr 4, 1999 · N600GC · Doug DC1030FSDR G60A031Latches · shearedON TRANSIT WALK AROUND, FOUND INBOARD DETACHABLE ELEVATOR IN DETACHED POSITION. LATCH PINS FOUND SHEARED. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT DETACHABLE ELEVATOR LATCHES, TWO P/N H2188-1, AND INSTALLED ALL REQUIRED FASTENERS. RELATCHED ELEVATOR AND CHECKED FOR PROPERApr 4, 1999 · N600GC · Doug DC1030FSDR 99ZZZX1641Nut · missingDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, COTTER PIN AND NUT WERE FOUND MISSING FROM UP ELEVATOR CABLE ATTACH AT REAR CONTROL STICK. ELEVATOR CABLE PULLEYS UNDER AND AFT OF BAGGAGE AREAS WERE FOUND VERY DRY. CABLES WERE FRAYED AT PULLEY LOCATIONS. THESE AREAS ARE NOT EASILMar 29, 1999 · N9510S · Bbavia 7ECASDR 99ZZZX2083Bracket · damagedDURING 100-HOUR INSPECTION, NOTED EXCESSIVE FORE AND AFT PLAY OF ELEVATOR. INVESTIGATION REVEALED ELEVATOR BELLCRANK SUPPORT BRACKET BOLT HOLES SEVERELY WORN. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DAMAGE AS WELL AS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DETECTION AND PREVENTION CAN BE FOUNDMar 24, 1999 · N69610 · Cessna 310RSDR 99ZZZX2082Bracket · damagedDURING 100-HOUR INSPECTION, NOTED EXCESSIVE FORE AND AFT PLAY OF ELEVATOR. INVESTIGATION REVEALED ELEVATOR BELLCRANK SUPPORT BRACKET BOLT HOLES SEVERELY WORN. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DAMAGE AS WELL AS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DETECTION AND PREVENTION CAN BE FOUNDMar 24, 1999 · N69610 · Cessna 310RSDR 99ZZZX2081Bracket · damagedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, NOTED EXCESSIVE FORE AND AFT PLAY OF ELEVATOR BELLCRANK. INVESTIGATION REVEALED ELEVATOR BELLCRANK SUPPORT BRACKETS LEFT AND RIGHT TO HAVE SEVERELY ELONGATED BOLT HOLES.Mar 24, 1999 · N1921G · Cessna 310RSDR 99ZZZX2080Bracket · damagedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, NOTED EXCESSIVE FORE AND AFT PLAY OF ELEVATOR BELLCRANK. INVESTIGATION REVEALED ELEVATOR BELLCRANK SUPPORT BRACKETS LEFT AND RIGHT TO HAVE SEVERELY ELONGATED BOLT HOLES.Mar 24, 1999 · N1921G · Cessna 310RSDR 99ZZZX2079Bracket · damagedBOLT HOLES THROUGH BRACKETS, WHICH SUPPORT ELEVATOR BELLCRANK, ELONGATED FORWARD. NOTED DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION. POSSIBLE CAUSE IS TENSION EXERTED ON BRACKETS BY CABLE TENSION AND CONSTANT FORWARD STRESS CAUSED BY USE OF THE ELEVATORS.Mar 23, 1999 · N1312G · Cessna 310QSDR 99ZZZX2078Bracket · damagedBOLT HOLES THROUGH BRACKETS, WHICH SUPPORT ELEVATOR BELLCRANK, ELONGATED FORWARD. NOTED DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION. POSSIBLE CAUSE IS TENSION EXERTED ON BRACKETS BY CABLE TENSION AND CONSTANT FORWARD STRESS CAUSED BY USE OF THE ELEVATORS.Mar 23, 1999 · N1312G · Cessna 310QSDR MWEA99121Control Cable · jammedAIRCRAFT ELEVATOR CABLE FROZE AND JAMMED ELEVATOR CONTROL. EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP IN ELEVATOR QUADRANT AREA CLEANED LUBED ALL ELEVATOR CONTROL CABLES AND PULLEYS CLEANED AND INSPECTED DRAIN HOLES.Mar 21, 1999 · N600ME · Doug DC914SDR 99ZZZM258Trim Wheel · wornPITCH TRIM KICKED OFF JUST PRIOR TO DESCENT AND TRIM WAS FROZEN AT 1 DEGREE NOSE UP. CREW COULD NOT MOVE THE TRIM WHEEL ELECTRICALLY OR MANUALLY. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE ROLL PIN HOLES ATTACHING THE TRIM WHEEL TO THE CMar 12, 1999 · N102CX · Gulstm G1159SDR MALA976374Controls · malfunctionedUPON ROTATION IN DTW, AIRCRAFT FELT ABNORMALLY LIGHT ON ELEVATOR CONTROL, CONTINUED THROUGH THE CLIMB. THE RESPONSE TO CONTROL INPUTS WERE NOT ADEQUATE/SLOW AND SLOPPY. RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE CHECK OF ELEVATOR TRAVEL AND OPS CHECK OF DEICE SYSTEMS. AMar 6, 1999 · N407XJ · Saab 340BSDR 99ZZZX2524Control Cable · mismanufacturedUPON COMPLIANCE OF INSPECTION, ELEVATOR CABLES WERE FOUND DAMAGED IN THE SAME AREA ON ALL FOUR AIRCRAFT. THIS CABLE DAMAGE APPEARED TO BE INCORRECT MANUFACTURING OR MISHANDLING OF CABLES. CABLE SEGMENT AFT OF CABLE REINFORCEMENT APPEARS TO BE UNRAVELING.Mar 2, 1999 · N2321V · Raythn HAWKER800XPSDR DHL9974124CBob Weight · crackedAT C CHECK, RT ELEVATOR TAB BOB WEIGHT CRACKED AND CORROSION ON CENTER OF O/B BOB WEIGHTS. REMOVED AND REPLACED BOB WEIGHTS PER BOING O/M 55-20-1 AND SRM 51-80-9. N/R 4099Mar 1, 1999 · N741DH · Boeing 7272Q9SDR ASOA99026Wire · chafedEN ROUTE MGM-ATL AT 11,000 FEET, A PITCH DISCONNECT WARNING OCCURRED. CREW DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND LANDED IN ATL WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. ATL MAINTENANCE FOUND CHAFFED WIRES AT THE DISCONNECT PROX SENSOR. REPLACED AND SECURED WIRES. OPERATIONAL CHECKS WERFeb 18, 1999 · N642AS · Aerosp ATR72212SDR 99ZZZX1126Horn · corrodedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND LT AND RT ELEVATOR TRIM TAB TO HORN FAYING SURFACE/CORRODED. HORN PN 44337-3 FAYING SURFACES EXHIBIT LEVEL 1 CORROSION (RUST). DUE TO SURFACE CONDITION, UNABLE TO ESTABLISH IF FAYING SURFACES TREATED/PRIMED/COATED PRIOR TO INSFeb 10, 1999 · N1420J · Gulstm 112A
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