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'
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SDR 98ZZZX3024Bushing · missingWHILE PERFORMING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND AFT ELEV TRIM CABLE SEVERELY FRAYED DOWN TO THE CENTER STRAND AT THE 90 DEGREE PULLEY IN THE TAIL SECTION. FURTHER INSPECTION DISCLOSED THE CABLE WAS TWISTED AROUND THE OTHER CABLE INSIDE THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER.Jun 20, 1998 · N9891G · Cessna 172LSDR 98ZZZX3023Control Cable · frayedWHILE PERFORMING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND AFT ELEV TRIM CABLE SEVERELY FRAYED DOWN TO THE CENTER STRAND AT THE 90 DEGREE PULLEY IN THE TAIL SECTION. FURTHER INSPECTION DISCLOSED THE CABLE WAS TWISTED AROUND THE OTHER CABLE INSIDE THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER.Jun 20, 1998 · N9891G · Cessna 172LSDR PLGA980619AHandle · seizedBGR - DURING HEAVY MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, AN OPERATION TEST OF THE PITCH DISCONNECT SYSTEM WAS BEING PERFORMED. DURING THIS TEST THE PITCH DISCONNECT HANDLE WOULD NOT PULL OUT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED ASSY PER MM. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. (M)Jun 19, 1998 · N340BE · Saab SF340ASDR UPS98227101Balance Panel · corrodedINSPECTION TYPE:C SURFACE CORROSION ON NR 5 BALANCE PANLE LT STAB. BALANCE PANEL REMOVED AND REPLACED IAW MM 27-30-21.Jun 18, 1998 · N945UP · Boeing 72722CSDR 98FDEA00398Control · leakingINFLIGHT LOSS OF A-SYSTEM HYDRAULIC. HYDRAULIC FLUID SHUTOFFS CLOSED FOR 52 MINUTES. *S/D* REPLACED RIGHT ELEVATOR POWER CONTROL PACKAGE PER M/M 27-30-81. REPLACED A-SYSTEM PRESSURE AND CASE DRAIN FILTERS PER M/M 29-11-10, PAGE 102. NO METAL FOUND. OPERAJun 12, 1998 · N479FE · Boeing 727227SDR RAIA980522Pulley · stickingFLT 7430 - STL - INFLIGHT ELEVATOR CONTROL STICKS. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND REPLACED ELEVATOR CONTROL CABLE PULLEY AT AIRFRAME STATION 463. (M)May 31, 1998 · N338TE · Bag JETSTM3201SDR 98UAL900233Hyd Line · failedLOST ALL A-SYSTEM HYDRAULIC FLUID AND PRESSURE WHEN FLAPS RETRACTED FROM 15 TO 5 DEGREES. RETURNED TO MSY. *S/D* REPLACED LEFT ELEVATOR HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR SUPPLY LINE. LEAK CHECKED SYSTEM, NO LEAKS FOUND.May 30, 1998 · N7280U · Boeing 727222SDR DHL9870650CBob Weights · crackedAT C-CHECK, RT ELEV TAB BOB WEIGHTS CRACKS AND DETERIORATED. REMOVED AND REPLACED WEIGHTS PER SRM 51-10-1 AND 51-30-2. N/R 4569.May 19, 1998 · N706DH · Boeing 72722CSDR DHL9870611CBob Weight · crackedAT C-CHECK, LT ELEVATOR BOB WEIGHTS CRACKED AND DETORATED ON TAB. REMOVED AND REPLACED WEIGHTS PER SRM 51-30-2. N/R 4568.May 19, 1998 · N706DH · Boeing 72722CSDR CA980529016Control Cable · damaged(CAN) DURING INSPECTION, A BROKEN STRAND OF WIRE WAS FOUND ON THE ELEVATOR DOWNSPRING CABLE. WHEN CABLE WAS REMOVED, OTHER AREAS WERE FOUND BROKEN.May 18, 1998 · Swrngn SA227ACSDR 99ZZZX541Rod · crackedDURING MAINTENANCE FOUND PUSH ROD CRACKED. MATERIAL IS PUSHED IN AN OUTWARD DIRECTION, INSPECTED AND FOUND WRONG PART NUMBER ROD END BEARING INSTALLED AT TOP OF ROD. ROD END BEARING HAS SLOT CUT IN THREADS. SUBMITTER SUSPECTS WATER ENTERED INTERIOR OF TUBE May 18, 1998 · N176RA · Dhav DHC7102SDR COMA9810117Sensors · malfunction'TAKE OFF TRIM' WARNING SOUNDED. REPLACED ELEVATOR TRIM PROXIMITY SENSORS.May 12, 1998 · N257CA · Emb EMB120RTSDR QXEA9800768Bushing · out of positionBUSHING HITS HOUSING WHERE ACTUATING LEVER IS ATTACHED. REPAIRED IAW HORIZON AIR EA 4-27-37.May 7, 1998 · N478US · Fokker F28MK4000SDR CA980504025Elevator · jammed(CAN) ON CLIMB, CREW NOTICED THE ELEVATOR CONTROLS WERE JAMMED. ELEVATOR DISCONNECT DID NOT WORK. ELEVATOR JAMMED ON BOTH SIDES. FULL NOSE DOWN TRIM NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN LEVEL FLIGHT AT 160 KNOTS. AT 14,000 FEET, CREW ABLE TO MAINTAIN LEVEL FLIGHT. AIRCRApr 26, 1998 · Dhav DHC8102SDR CA980513008Torque Tube · cracked(CAN) CRACK FOUND ON ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE ASSEMBLY BRACKET FLANGE WHERE IT IS FASTENED TO RIB THROUGH SKIN ON LOWER SECTION OF RT ELEVATOR.Apr 25, 1998 · Beech B100SDR DLM90980846Sensor · malfunctionedAT 31,000 FT GOT PYLON FLAP MESSAGE FOLLOWED BY ELEVATOR SPLIT MESSAGE THEN PYLON FLAP MESSAGE WENT OUT. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DFW. REPLACED ACU AND RT ELEV POS SENSOR .Apr 19, 1998 · N915DN · Doug MD9030SDR AU980452Control Cable · frayed(AUS) ELEVATOR CONTROL CABLE FROM AUTOPILOT FRAYED. FOUR OF SEVEN STRANDS BROKEN.Apr 17, 1998 · Piper PA31350SDR UPS98226446Bracket · crackedINSPECTION TYPE-C, RT ELEVATOR TRAILING EDGE CAVITY BRACKET CRACKED A FS 60 (ABOVE TAB ROD). BRACKET REPLACED IAW DRAWING NR 69-19144.Apr 8, 1998 · N930UP · Boeing 72722CSDR P5CA9800740Pcu · failedLOST 1.5 GALS FLUID FROM NR 1 HYDRO SYSTEM AT TOP OF DESCENT. FOUND LT OUTBOARD ELEVATOR PCU FILTER AREA LEAKING. REMOVED AND REPLACED LT ELEVATOR OUT BOARD PCU PER MM 27-31-08 SERVICED HYD FLUID. LEAK CHECK OK, OPS CHECK NORMAL.Mar 25, 1998 · N858FT · Boeing 747123SDR UPS98226204Clevis · crackedINSPECTION TYPE-C, LT ELEVATOR HAS CRACKED LUGS AT NR 3 HINGE POINT AT ES 66.5. REPAIR CARRIED OUT IAW SRS ENGINEERING ORDER 98-08-001, UPS FILE NUMBER 727-55-0366 AND BOEING SERVICE BULLETIN 727-55-53 REV 3FIGURE 6 AND DRAWING NUMBER 65-68883.Mar 24, 1998 · N924UP · Boeing 72731CSDR 98ZZZM442Crank Assy · crackedON ARRIVAL MIA PILOT REPORTED LEFT WING VERY HEAVY ON TAKEOFF AND LANDING. GROUND INSPECTION REVEALED A BROKEN CRANK ASSEMBLY AT THE RIGHT ELEVATOR BUS TORQUE TUBE. THE BREAK OCCURRED AT THE LARGE DIAMETER HOLE WHERE THE CRANK ASSY MOUNTS ON THE ELEVATOR BUSMar 21, 1998 · N507DC · Doug DC851SDR WWMA9800058Switch · defectiveFIRST OFFICERS YOKE STARTED SMOKING FROM THE VERTICAL SYNC SWITCH. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE FIRST OFFICERS VERTICAL SWITCH.Mar 19, 1998 · N280AE · Saab 340BSDR CA970605006Push Rod · damaged(CAN) LEFT HAND ELEVATOR PUSH ROD SUSTAINED DAMAGE BY CONTACT BETWEEN THE INNER SIDE OF THE ROD AND THE ELEVATOR LOWER SKIN STRUCTURE. ROD DAMAGE WAS .003 INCH TO .004 INCH AND EXTENDED OVER A LENGTH OF .450 INCH.Mar 19, 1998 · Cessna 560CESSNASDR UF6A980325Switch · out of adjustORD - FLT 5731 - TAKEOFF CONFIGURATION CWP ILLUMINATED ON TAKEOFF ROLL WITH EVERYTHING IN PROPER POSITION. MAINTENANCE ADJUSTED ELEVATOR TRIM MICROSWITCH. SYSTEM OPS CHECKED GOOD. ACFT TT: 12,656 HOURS. (X)Mar 18, 1998 · N855AW · Bag ATPSDR HEEA0013306Actuator Assy · defectiveELEVATOR FALLS OFF LINE.Mar 5, 1998 · N59806 · Bell 214STSDR CA980430020Hinge · misinstalled(CAN) ALL ELEVATOR HINGE BALANCE PANELS WORN, WORN SEALS AND INCORRECT HARDWARE. REPLACED.Mar 5, 1998 · Boeing 727260SDR 99ZZZM503Control Cable · corrodedLEFT AND RIGHT ELEVATOR CABLES ARE CORRODED AT PULLEYS IN VERTICLE STAB. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT AND RIGHT ELEVATOR CABLES FROM REAR PRESS BULKHEAD TO COMPENSATORS AND ADJUSTED IAW MM 27-31-00. W/C GENERATED FOR FUNCTION TEST. (M)Mar 5, 1998 · N609AW · Bag BAE146200ASDR 98ZZZX1244Idler Support · crackedPILOT OWNER REPORTS SNAP ROLLS WERE NOT CRISP. UPON INSPECTION OF ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM, THE ELEVATOR IDLER SUPPORT MEMBER WAS FOUND CRACKED IN HALF AT THE FACTORY WELDMENT. THE SU26M SUKHOI IS CAPABLE OF UNLIMITED AEROBATICS, AND IT IS NOT UNCOMMON TO SEEMar 2, 1998 · N12SU · Sukhoi SU26MSDR 98ZZZX1439Pulley · bindingCONTROL COLUMN IS STIFF IN MOVEMENT FORE AND AFT. FOUND ELEVATOR CABLE PULLEY UNDER CHART CASE FLOOR (P/N F46) RUBBING FORWARD STATIC LINE. REPOSITIONED LINE.Mar 1, 1998 · N546QS · Braero HAWKER1000SDR CA980309004Horn · loose(CAN) FLIGHT CREW REPORTED A VIBRATION IN CERTAIN FLIGHT CONDITIONS. ATTACH RIVETS ON LT AND RT ELEVATOR CONTROL HORNS WERE LOOSE AND WOULD CAUSE VIBRATION IN FLIGHT. HORNS REPLACED.Feb 27, 1998 · Beech 1900DSDR 98ZZZX1635Support · crackedELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE SUPPORT IS INSPECTED EACH 1,000 HOUR RECURRING PER SB 2145, DATED APRIL, 1986. AIRCRAFT HISTORY INDICATES NUMEROUS REPLACEMENTS DUE TO CRACKS OF SUPPORT ASSY, P/N 115610181 OR TORQUE TUBE, P/N 115610010325.Feb 26, 1998 · N6656N · Beech C99SDR 98ZZZX1634Torque Tube · crackedELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE ASSY, P/N 115610010325, INSPECTED PER SB 2145 (RECURRING) DATED APRIL, 1986. AIRCRAFT HISTORY INDICATES NUMEROUS REPLACEMENTS DUE TO CRACKS IN SUPPORT ASSY, P/N 1156100181, OR TORQUE TUBE, P/N 11510010325.Feb 26, 1998 · N6645K · Beech C99SDR 98ZZZX1280Housing · pittedELEVATOR FEEL COMPUTER HAS EXCESSIVE PITTING AT SEALING, THREADED, AND INTERIOR SURFACES.Feb 19, 1998 · Boeing 737*SDR VNAA9802013Connector · dirtyDURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, A STICK PUSHER FAIL WARNING MESSAGE OCCURED. THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED, AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE GATE. MAINTENANCE CLEANED AND INSPECTED THE STICK PUSHER CANNON PLUG AND PERFORMED OPERATIONAL CHECKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH DORNIER Feb 16, 1998 · N436JS · Dorner DO328100SDR AU980251Torque Tube · corroded(AUS) RT ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE CONTAINED CORROSION AND DEEP PITTING IN THE AREA ADJACENT TO THE RIB ATTACHMENT BRACKET.Feb 13, 1998 · Beech 200BEECHSDR 98ZZZX862Torque Tube · crackedAS PART OF A CONTINUOUS SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM, OPERATOR VISUALLY INSPECTED THE AREA AROUND THE TAPER PINS EACH 100-HOUR INSP. BEECH WROTE SB 2145 WHICH PERTAINS TO DISASSEMBLY AND INSPECTION OF THIS COMPONENT EACH 1,000 HOURS. AFTER THE FIRST 1,000-HOUR INSPEFeb 6, 1998 · N6645K · Beech C99SDR AU980096Rod End · damaged(AUS) ELEVATOR CONTROL ROD RODEND RETAINER/DUST COVERS DAMAGED. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW SB CC7-27-010.Feb 5, 1998 · Frchld SA227DCSDR VJ9800061Bracket · corrodedFOUND CRANK BRACKET CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS ON ELEVATOR SERVO CABLE ATTACH. REPLACED CRANK ASSY AND HARDWARE IAW DC9 MM 22-10-5, RIGGED AND OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW DC9 MM 27-40-0.Feb 4, 1998 · N905VV · Doug DC932SDR REXA98043Trim · out of positionABORTED TAKEOFF DUE TO CONFIG LIGHT. CREW DISCOVERED TRIM TO BE OUT OF THE GREEN ARC. (M)Feb 3, 1998 · N369PX · Saab 340BSDR AU980153Control Cable · misrouted(AUS) ELEVATOR CONTROL CABLE INCORRECTLY ROUTED.Jan 30, 1998 · Cessna 182HSDR AU980145Rivet · loose(AUS) ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE RIVETS LOOSE AND WORKING.Jan 30, 1998 · Cessna 182HSDR EIAA98004Pcu · failedJFK - DURING CLIMB THROUGH FL300 WITH AUTOPILOT OFF, EXPERIENCED A SHARP NOSE UP JERKING MOTION. LEFT ELEVATOR POSITION INDICATOR INDICATING UP AND DOWN DEFLECTIONS. POSITIONED HYDRAULIC SYSTEM IN FLIGHT CONDITION. HYDRAULIC POWER SWITCH TO CLOSED, THE UNUSJan 28, 1998 · N481EV · Boeing 747132SDR QXEA9800030Pulley Guard · looseBEFORE TAKEOFF DURING NORMAL FLIGHT CONTROL CHECK, A CLICK WAS HEARD AND FELT AS THE CONTROL COLUMN WAS MOVED THROUGH ITS TRAVEL RANGE. THE SOUND APPEARS TO BE COMING FROM UNDER THE FLOOR. IT OCCURED WHEN IT WAS CLOSER TO THE FULL UP ELEVATOR POSITION (COLUMJan 15, 1998 · N345PH · Dhav DHC8202SDR W8PA980018Controls · malfunctionedELEVATOR JAMMED ON LANDING FLARE. REQUIRED APPROX 50 TO 60 LBS FORCE TO FREE THE ELEVATOR. INSPECTED ELEVATORS, ELEVATOR POWER CONTROL UNIT, ALL ACCESSIBLE ELEVATOR CONTROL ASSY AND NO DEFECTS NOTED. COULD NOT DUPLICATE BINDING OR JAMMING.Jan 14, 1998 · N963WP · Boeing 73733RSDR 98ZZZX707Push Rod · looseREAR ELEVATOR CONTROL TUBE WAS FOUND TO HAVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN FRONT ATTACH FITTING AND TUBE. THE CAUSE IS BELIEVED TO BE A DEFECT WHICH OCCURRED IN MANUFACTURING AND WENT UNDETECTED. RECOMMEND CLOSE INSPECTION OF THIS AND SIMILAR CONTROLS AT REGULAR INSPECTIJan 12, 1998 · N197SK · Wthrly 620SDR TWAA9800301Computer · failedFLT 475 - STL - DURING CLIMB, SYSTEM 'A' HYDRAULIC LOW PRESSURE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WITH AN ASSOCIATED HYD QTY LOSS. FUEL DUMPING WAS USED. FOUND THE ELEVATOR FEEL COMPUTER WITH A RUPTURED SEAL. REPLACED FEEL COMPUTER P/N 401-60272-8. OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMJan 3, 1998 · N24343 · Boeing 727231SDR 98ZZZX141Control Cable · frayedDURING THE PERFORMANCE OF A 5A CHECK INSPECTION, THE AFT ELEVATOR CONTROL CABLE WAS FOUND FRAYED AT STA 13945.0. THE CABLE WAS NOT IN CONTACT WITH ANY OTHER OBJECT IN THE AREA EXCEPT FOR THE PHENOLIC GUIDE. NO WEAR WAS OBSERVED ON THE GUIDE. ACFT TT: 11,22Dec 31, 1997 · Emb EMB120ERSDR 98ZZZX170Bracket · crackedINSPECTION OF 4 LOOSE RIVETS ON BELLY SKIN BETWEEN WING STRUT LOWER ATTACH POINTS REVEALED THE 'ELEVATOR BELLCRANK BRACKET', PN 051306301, HAD BEEN FLEXING. ON CLOSER EXAMINATION, MANY CRACKS WERE FOUND IN THE BEND RADII OF THE FORWARD AND AFT FLANGES WITH CODec 27, 1997 · N4477L · Cessna 172GSDR AU971576Rod End · creased(AUS) ELEVATOR CONTROL ROD END BEARING RETAINER/DUST SEAL CREASED ON BOTH SIDES OF ROD END DUST COVERS. FOUND DURING AD/SWSA226-82.Dec 23, 1997 · Swrngn SA227ACSDR SWAA971078Pcu · leakingAFTER TAKEOFF, EXPERIENCED B-SYSTEM HYDRAULIC FAILURE. RETURNED TO TPA AND MADE AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. REPLACED ELEVATOR PCU PER BOEING M/M.Dec 12, 1997 · N85SW · Boeing 7372H4
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