JASC 2730

Service difficulty reports · 2,650

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

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  WHERE jasc_code = '2730'
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SDR CA970117001Support · cracked(CAN) CRACK FOUND ON THE INBOARD TAPER PIN HOLE ON THE TORQUE TUBE SUPPORT BRACKET WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE ELEVATOR.Jan 4, 1997 · Beech 100BEECHSDR VTZA97078Disconnect Wire · looseFLT NR 6185 - IAD-RDU - DURING CLIMB, AN UNSCHEDULED LANDING AT IAD DUE TO FLIGHT CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, FLIGHT CONTROLS OPERATED NORMALLY ON BOTH SIDES. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO GATE WITH NO FURTHER PROBLEMS. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND RESECURED PITCJan 3, 1997 · N306UE · Jetair JETSTM4101SDR VTZA97074Disconnect Unit · malfunctionedFLT 6217 - IAD-PVD - DURING CRUISE, AN UNSCHEDULED LANDING AT IAD DUE TO FLIGHT CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, FLIGHT CONTROLS OPERATED NORMALLY. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO GATE WITH NO FURTHER PROBLEMS. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND RESET PITCH CONTROL DISCONNECTJan 3, 1997 · N313UE · Jetair JETSTM4101SDR 97ZZZX6Rod Assy · rustedROD ASSY WHICH HOLDS ELEVATOR BOB WEIGHT FOUND RUSTED THROUGH. APPEARS TO HAVE RUSTED FROM INSIDE TUBE AS WELL AS SURFACE RUST ON OUTSIDE. HOLE COMPLETELY THROUGH WALL THICKNESS OF TUBE.Dec 13, 1996 · N3687G · Cessna 310RSDR 96UAL900934Pcu · failedCONTROL YOKE BINDS RIGHT BEFORE FULL TRAVEL STOP IN NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE. MORE PRONOUNCED WITH A-SYSTEM PRESSURIZED. *S/D* FOUND LEFT ELEVATOR HAD ERRATIC MOVEMENT AT END OF NOSE DOWN TRAVEL. REPLACED ELEVATOR POWER CONTROL UNIT.Dec 13, 1996 · N7261U · Boeing 727222SDR CALA9601767Control Module · inoperativeTHE AIRCRAFT LOST A-SYSTEM HYDRAULIC PRESSURE AND QUANTITY APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE A-SYSTEM ELEVATOR CONTROL MODULE AT FAULT. THE ELEVATOR CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED. THE NR 1 ENGDec 9, 1996 · N578PE · Boeing 727243SDR 97ZZZX4491Elevator Pcp · malfunctionWHILE TROUBLESHOOTING FOR AN UNCOMMANDED AUTOPILOT PITCH UP WHEN THE FLAPS WERE RETRACTED FROM 1 TO ZERO, A DISCREPANCY WAS DISCOVERED IN THE LT INBOARD ELEVATOR POWER CONTROL PACKAGE. WITH ALL HYDRUALIC POWER OFF TO THE TAIL AND CONTROL COLUMN IN THE FULL FODec 5, 1996 · N747GE · Boeing 747121SDR CA961220011Torque Tube · cracked(CAN) AS PART OF 8000 BLOCK INSPECTION THE ELEVATORS ARE REMOVED FOR INSPECTION. THE ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBES ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED AS REQUIRING SPECIAL ATTENTION. HOWEVER, INSPECTION FOUND THAT THE LEFT ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE ASSEMBLY WAS CRACKED AT THE Nov 29, 1996 · Swrngn SA226TCSDR 96ZZZX6026Draw Bolt · mismfgELEVATOR DRAW BOLT NEW FROM STOCK. FWD ATTACH HOLE WAS MEASURED .323 INCH PER DRAWING NR 2631504. THIS FWD HOLE SHOULD BE .316 (PLUS .004 INCH/MINUS .000 INCH). PART NOT MADE PER SPECS. COULD NOT USE THIS NEW PART.Nov 17, 1996 · N388PD · Lear 35ASDR CA961125003Bolt · loose(CAN) BOLTS AND NUTS FOUND LOOSE ON DISCONNECT ASSEMBLY CLUTCH. SEE IPC 27-34-00, FIG.10 ITEM #80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130. NUTS AND BOLTS TIGHTENED. FLEET CHECK BEING CARRIED OUT.Nov 14, 1996 · Dhav DHC8311SDR USAAF96116Bypass Switch · failedFLT 2341 - PIT-RSW - UPON CLIMB-OUT AT 7500 FEET, AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED LIGHTNING AND HEARD LOUD THUNDER IN AIRCRAFT. CAPTAIN HAD A DOUBLE FAULT ON ELEVATOR. RETURNED TO PIT WITH MANUAL REVERSION LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED LIGHTNINov 10, 1996 · N865US · Fokker F28MK0100SDR CA961118002Torque Tube · cracked(CAN) DURING EMMA #27 INSPECTION LIGHT RUB ON TOP STARBOARD SIDE OF CABLE BELLCRANK QUADRANT WHERE THE QUADRANT GOES THROUGH THE BULKHEAD. FURTHER CHECK NOTED THAT THE TORQUE TUBE THAT JOINS THE ELEVATOR CONTROL ROD LEVER TO THE CABLE QUADRANT HAD A DARK LINE Nov 4, 1996 · Dhav DHC6200SDR 96UAL900850Trim · tail heavyDURING TAKEOFF ROLL APPROXIMATELY 50 TO 60 KNOTS, AIRCRAFT FELT LIKE IT NEEDED MORE NOSE DOWN TRIM. A UNIT OF TRIM WAS ADDED, AS AIRSPEED INCREASED MORE PRESSURE WAS NEEDED, MORE THAN NORMAL. IT FELT EXTREMELY TAIL HEAVY AND TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED. *S/D* LOANov 1, 1996 · N1843U · Doug DC1010SDR 96ZZZX6016Torque Tube · rustedREMOVED ELEV FROM STABILATOR TUBE FOR PAINTING AIRCRAFT. HAD TO REMOVE INSIDE BLOCK ASSY FIRST DUE TO ELEV WOULD NOT SLIDE OFF. ELEV WOULD NOT SLIDE OFF DUE TO RUST BUILD-UP ON STAB TUBE. SUSPECT CAUSE OF RUST BUILD-UP IS MOISTURE IN ELEV. SUBMITTER RECOMMOct 23, 1996 · N6996P · Piper PA24250SDR 96ZZZX5656Torque Tube · casting crackedWHILE COMPLYING WITH BEECH MANDATORY SB 2145, RT ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE OUTBOARD CASTING WAS FOUND CRACKED FROM ONE OF THE TAPER PIN HOLES.Oct 23, 1996 · N6656N · Beech C99SDR SWAA961171Elev Feel Unit · malfunctionedAIRCRAFT WAS DIFFICULT TO ROTATE ON TAKEOFF. NOSE WOULD NOT COME UP WITH NORMAL BACK PRESSURE. NOSE FINALLY ROSE AFTER SEVERAL INCHES OF ADDITIONAL YOKE DISPLACEMENT. RESISTANCE WAS NOT EXCESSIVE, BUT DISPLACEMENT WAS. RETURNED TO PHX AND MADE AN UNEVENTFUOct 22, 1996 · N692SW · Boeing 7373T5SDR SCNA96371Actuator Rod · corrodedDURING HEAVY MAINTENANCE, FOUND CORROSION ON THE LEFT HAND ELEVATOR ACTUATOR ROD. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT HAND ELEVATOR ROD IN ACCORDANCE WITH MM 27-33-01.Oct 19, 1996 · N571SC · Doug DC1010SDR F3LA96076Control System · stiffUPON ARRIVAL, FLIGHT CREW REPORTED ELEVATOR STIFF, ESPECIALLY DURING FLARE. MAINTENANCE CHECKED ALL FLIGHT CONTROLS FOR MOVEMENT AND POSITION PER MM AND FOUND OK. PERFORMED TEST FLIGHT AND CHECK OK. (M)Oct 5, 1996 · N205AU · Boeing 737201SDR F3LA96028Controls Systems · stiffDEN - UPON ARRIVAL, FLIGHT CREW REPORTED ELEVATOR STIFF, ESPECIALLY DURING FLARE. MAINTENANCE CHECKED ALL FLIGHT CONTROLS FOR MOVEMENT AND POSITION PER MM AND FUOND OK. PERFORMED TEST FLIGHT AND CHECKED OK. (M)Oct 5, 1996 · N205AU · Boeing 737201SDR 96ZZZX5327Bellcrank · corrodedSEVERELY CORRODED MAGNESIUM BELLCRANK PN 265-522130-3 WHICH OPERATES THE BIAS BUNGEE ELEVATOR TO STABILIZER LONGITUDINAL CONTROL. THIS UNIT IS LOCATED IN THE AFT LOWER LEFT SIDE OF FS 457. VISUAL INSPECTION IS VERY DIFFICULT DUE TO LOCATION AND POSITION OF ROct 4, 1996 · N317NT · Rkwell NA26540SDR 96ZZZX5326Bellcrank · corrodedSEVERELY CORRODED MAGNESIUM BELLCRANK, PN 265-522130-3, WHICH OPERATES THE BIAS BUNGEE FOR ELEVATOR TO STABILIZER LONGITUDINAL CONTROL. THIS UNIT IS LCOATED IN THE AFT LOWER LEFT SIDE OF FS 457. VISUAL INSPECTION IS VERY DIFFICULT DUE TO LOCATION AND POSITIONOct 4, 1996 · N307NT · Rkwell NA26540SDR CA961018007Bearing · worn(CAN) ELEVATOR BELLCRANK FOUND WORN WHERE PUSH/PULL ROD IS ATTACHED. AD HAD BEEN COMPLIED WITH 969 HOURS PREVIOUS WITH NO PROBLEM FOUND. RECOMMEND CHANGE AT 1000 HOURS.Oct 3, 1996 · Piper PA31TSDR CA961018006Bolt · worn(CAN) ELEVATOR CABLE ATTACHMENT BOLT FOUND WORN WHERE THE CABLE ATTACHES TO THE ELEVATOR BELLCRANK. BOLT HAD TO BE REMOVED TO SEE WEAR.Oct 3, 1996 · Piper PA31TSDR 96ZZZX5270Bellcrank · corrodedSEVERELY CORRODED MAGNESIUM BELLCRANK WHICH OPERATES THE BIAS BUNGEE FOR ELEVATOR TO STABILIZER LONGITUDINAL CONTROL. THIS UNIT IS LOCATED IN THE AFT LOWER LEFT SIDE OF FS 457. VISUAL INSPECTION IS VERY DIFFICULT DUE TO LOCATION AND POSITION OF ROD END ATTACHSep 30, 1996 · N301NT · Rkwell NA26540SDR 96ZZZX5272Control Cable · corrodedLOWER AFT ELEV CONTROL CABLE FS 388 TO FS 457 SHOWED SIGNS OF CORROSION ON UPPER SURFACE 'ONLY' JUST AFT OF THE FIBERGLASS PROTECTIVE CABLE SHROUD PN 265-540425-37, FS 368 TO FS 390. CABLES ARE VISUALLY INSPECTED AT 150-HOUR INTERVALS. CABLES ARE MANUFACTURESep 27, 1996 · N309NT · Rkwell NA26540SDR 96ZZZX5274Control Cable · corrodedLOWER AFT ELEV CONTROL CABLE FS 388 TO FS 457 SHOWED SIGNS OF CORROSION ON UPPER SURFACE 'ONLY' JUST AFT OF FIBERGLASS PROTECTIVE CABLE SHROUD PN 265-540425-37, FS 368 TO FS 390. CABLES ARE VISUALLY INSPECTED AT 150-HOUR INTERVALS. CABLES ARE MANUFACTURED OFSep 26, 1996 · N314NT · Rkwell NA26540SDR 96ZZZX5273Bellcrank · corrodedSEVERELY CORRODED MAGNESIUM BELLCRANK WHICH OPERATES THE BIAS BUNGEE FOR ELEVATOR TO STABILIZER LOCATED IN AFT LOWER LEFT SIDE OF FS 457. VISUAL INSPECTION IS VERY DIFFFICULT DUE TO LOCATION AND POSITION OF ROD END ATTACHMENT POINTS. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS THIS Sep 25, 1996 · N314NT · Rkwell NA26540SDR 96ZZZX5271Control Cable · corrodedLOWER AFT ELEV CONTROL CABLE FS 388 TO FS 457 SHOWED SIGNS OF CORROSION ON UPPER SURFACE 'ONLY' JUST AFT OF FIBERGLASS PROTECTIVE CABLE SHROUD PN 265-540425-37 FS 368 TO FS 390. CABLES ARE VISUALLY INSPECTED AT 150 HR INTERVALS. CABLES ARE MANUFACTURED OF CASep 24, 1996 · N303NT · Rkwell NA26540SDR 96ZZZX5144Control Cable · brokenLOWER AFT ELEVATOR CONTROL CABLE FS 388 TO FS 457, SHOWED SIGNS OF CORROSION ON UPPER SURFACE 'ONLY' JUST AFT OF FIBERGLASS PROTECTIVE CABLE SHROUD PN 265-540425-37, FS 368 TO FS 390. CABLES ARE VISUALLY INSPECTED AT 150-HR INTERVALS. CABLES ARE MANUFACTUREDSep 24, 1996 · N312NT · Rkwell NA26540SDR 96ZZZX5145Control Cable · frayedLOWER AFT ELEVATOR CONTROL CABLE FS 388 TO FS 457, SHOWED SIGNS OF CORROSION ON UPPER SURFACE 'ONLY' JUST AFT OF FIBERGLASS PROTECTIVE CABLE SHROUD PN 265-540425-37, FS 368 TO FS 390. CABLES ARE VISUALLY INSPECTED AT 150-HR INTERVALS. CABLES ARE MANUFACTUREDSep 23, 1996 · N316NT · Rkwell NA26540SDR 96ZZZX5142Control Cable · frayedLOWER AFT ELEVATOR CONTROL CABLE, FS 388 TO FS 457, SHOWED SIGNS OF CORROSION ON UPPER SURFACE 'ONLY' JUST AFT OF THE FIBERGLASS PROTECTIVE CABLE SHROUD PN 265-540425-37, FS 368 TO FS 390. CABLES ARE VISUALLY INSPECTED AT 150-HOUR INTERVALS. CABLES ARE MANUFSep 23, 1996 · N305NT · Rkwell NA26540SDR 96UAL900727Control Surfaces · out of trimCONTROL FORCES HEAVY OUT OF TRIM ON ROTATION WITH FLAPS 15 DEGREES. NORMAL ON APPROACH.Sep 21, 1996 · N7252U · Boeing 727222SDR COMA9630144Actuator · malfunctionedTHE STANDBY PITCH TRIM OPERATES WHEN ONLY HALF OF THE TRIM SWITCH IS ACTIVATED. REPLACED THE PITCH TRIM ACTUATOR.Sep 17, 1996 · N358CA · Saab SF340ASDR 96UAL900708Pitch Trim · malfunctionedAT SLOW SPEED, PITCH TRIM TRIMS NOSE DOWN WHEN NOSE UP ACTUATED. AT HIGH SPEED, TRIM CONTINUES TO TRIM NOSE DOWN WHEN SWITCH RELEASED.Sep 14, 1996 · N7253U · Boeing 727222SDR 96UAL900704Computer · failedON ROTATION, HEAVY CONTROL FORCES FOR TAKEOFF (ADDITIONAL 3-4 UNITS OF TRIM). FORCES ESPECIALLY HEAVY WITH FLAP EXTENSION. REPLACED ELEVATOR FEEL COMPUTER. SUBSEQUENT OPERATION NORMAL.Sep 14, 1996 · N7252U · Boeing 727222SDR CA961007011Control Cable · frayed(CAN) ELEVATOR CABLE FOUND FRAYED AT THE REAR UPPER FUSELAGE PULLEY.Sep 6, 1996 · Cessna 172MSDR AALA961322Servo · defectiveORD - FLT 1140 - EN ROUTE OKC/ORD DURING CRUISE AFTER AUTOPILOT 2 DISCONNECTED, BINDING FORCE NOTED IN ELEVATOR WHICH SEEMED TO GET WORSE WHEN TRIMMING THE STABILIZER. ACCOMPLISHED ABNORMAL PROCEDURE FOR JAMMED STABILIZER AND EMERGENCY DECLARED. AIRCRAFT LANSep 5, 1996 · N1426A · Fokker F28MK0100SDR 96ZZZX4940Bracket · brokenFOUND EXCESSIVE PLAY IN ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM. FOUND BOTH PULLEY BRACKETS BROKE WHERE BOLT GOES THROUGH FIVE PULLEYS. (TRIM, RUDDER, ELEVATOR, CABLES) AT FS 134. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED DYE CHECK FOR CRACKS IMMEDIATELY.Aug 29, 1996 · N2321D · Piper PA38112SDR 96ZZZX4939Bracket · brokenFOUND EXCESSIVE PLAY IN ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM. FOUND BOTH PULLEY BRACKETS BROKE WHERE BOLT GOES THROUGH FIVE PULLEYS. (TRIM, RUDDER, ELEVATOR, CABLES) AT FS 134. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED DYE CHECK FOR CRACKS IMMEDIATELY.Aug 29, 1996 · N2321D · Piper PA38112SDR DHL9680201CTorque Tubes · corrodedAT C-CHECK, DURING X-RAY INSPECTION OF THE ELEVATOR BUS TORQUE TUBES, HEAVY INTERNAL CORROSION WAS FOUND. REMOVED AND REPLACED BOTH TORQUE TUBES PER M/M .Aug 17, 1996 · N802DH · Doug DC873FSDR HEEA967677Tube Assy · looseELEVATOR CONTROL TUBE, ATTACHED BELOW SWASHPLATE, CLEVIS END LOOSE IN TUBE AND WORKING. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE TUBE.Aug 16, 1996 · N5736J · Bell 212SDR 96ZZZX4219Bracket · rivets pulledINVESTIGATION FOR A SAGGING ELEVATOR WITH GUST LOCK IN PLACE, FOUND BRACKET ASSY MOUNTING RIVETS PULLED. BRACKET ASSY IS MOUNT POINT FOR ELEVATOR BELLCRANK. WITH BELLCRANK BRACKET LOOSE, ELEVATOR CABLE GAINS SLACK. LOSS OF EFFECTIVE ELEVATOR CONTROL HAD BEEAug 7, 1996 · N8831U · Cessna 172FSDR 96UAL900603Actuator · malfunctionedLT OUTBD ELEVATOR INDICATOR DOES NOT GO FULL TRAVEL AND ABNORMAL FORCE REQUIRED TO MOVE COLUMN. LT OUTBD ELEVATOR INTERMITTENTLY HANGS UP AND WILL NOT GO FULL TRAVEL. *S/D* REPLACED LEFT HAND OUTBOARD ELEVATOR ACTUATOR.Aug 7, 1996 · N1815U · Doug DC1010SDR 96ZZZX4309Bracket · failedELEVATOR BELLCRANK BRACKET LOCATED UNDER FLOOR AT CENTER FUSELAGE FS 27, BROKEN AT ATTACHMENT BULKHEAD. REPLACEMENT PART IS CONSTRUCTED OF HEAVIER MATERIAL AND IS A DASH 3 PART NUMBER.Aug 6, 1996 · N1130F · Cessna 172GSDR 9616813222Rod Ends · wornCLIMBING THROUGH 15,000 FEET AT 290 KNOTS, EXPERIENCED AIRFRAME VIBRATION MOST NOTICEABLEY IN THE AFT CABIN. REDUCING SPEED REDUCED VIBTATION. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP UNDER DIRECTION OF MAINTENANCE CONTROL AND DISPATCH AND ACCOMPLISHED AN UNEVENTFUL LANDINGJul 31, 1996 · N322US · Airbus A320211SDR AU961188Collar · cracked(AUS) RH ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE COLLAR CRACKEDJul 28, 1996 · Cessna 441SDR UPS96220733Return Spring · corrosionINSPECTION TYPE SI, ELEVATOR CONTROL CENTERING UNIT RETURN SPRINGS ARE CORRODED. REMOVED AND REPLACED ELEVATOR CONTROL CENTERING UNIT RETURN SPRINGS PER M/M 27-30-71.Jul 24, 1996 · N920UP · Boeing 727180CSDR 96ZZZX3920Spring · failedFAILED ELEVATOR STRING WAS FOUND DURING 100-HOUR INSPECTION.Jul 24, 1996 · N979SP · Piper PA31325SDR 96ZZZX4608Control Cable · brokenPILOT FELT LOSS OF ELEVATOR AUTHORITY DURING TAKEOFF ROLL. TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED WITHOUT INCIDENT AND AIRCRAFT WAS TURNED OVER TO MAINTENANCE. THE RIGHT AFT ELEVATOR CONTROL CABLE WAS FOUND FRAYED AND BROKEN BETWEEN THE TWO UPPER PULLEY SETS. INSTALLATION OF Jul 23, 1996 · N78MC · Lear 35ASDR CA960808104Support · cracked(CAN) ON INSPECTION PER SB 2145, THE LEFT AND RIGHT ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBES CENTRE SUPPORTS WERE BOTH FOUND CRACKED. A SISTER SHIP FOUND ONE SUPPORT CRACKED. CRACKS COME FROM INBOARD TAPER PIN HOLES. ALL THREE TORQUE TUBE ASSEMBLIES REPLACED WITH NEW P/N'S.Jul 22, 1996 · Beech A100
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