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 96ZZZX2563Control Cable · frayedELEVATOR CABLE WORN. SUBMITTER STATED PROBLEM IS TYPICAL OF ALL 185'S. CABLE CHAFES ON RIB AND IS JUST A MATTER OF TIME UNTIL STRANDS IN CABLE BREAK. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS INSTALLING PULLEY AT THIS LOCATION (FS 140.0).Mar 6, 1996 · N25FG · Cessna A185FSDR RAIA960306Indicator · failedSTL - FLT 7408 - PITCH TRIM INDICATOR CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED. REPLACED PITCH TRIM INDICATOR. (X)Mar 5, 1996 · N426TE · Aerosp ATR42300SDR PLG3196E4Warning Light · illuminatedBOS/MHT - FLT 4745 - DURING TAKEOFF, TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED DUE TO A CONFIGURATION WARNING LIGHT FROM A PITCH TRIM. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE TRIM SYSTEM AND COULD NOT FIND ANY DEFECTS. SUSPECT TRIM WAS JUST TOO FAR DOWN. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (X)Mar 1, 1996 · N749BA · Saab SF340ASDR COMA9630043Pitch Trim Sw · failedPILOTS PITCH TRIM IS INTERMITTENT. REPLACED THE PILOTS PITCH TRIM SWITCH.Feb 26, 1996 · N344CA · Saab SF340ASDR RAIA960239Hinge Pin Bolt · wornFAT - 800 - AIRCRAFT CONTROLS ARE STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO CONTROL IN FLIGHT. ALSO IT IS DIFFICULT TO TRIM THE AIRCRAFT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED RIGHT ELEVATOR HINGE PIN BOLT, OPERATION CHECK GOOD. (M)Feb 24, 1996 · N972JX · Bag JETSTM3201SDR WTAA960042Elevator Assy · lack of lubeSEA - RESTRICTED MOVEMENT OF ELEVATOR CONTROLS REPORTED ON AIRCRFT CLIMB-OUT FROM PDX. CONTROLS RETURNED TO NORMAL OPERATION FOLLOWING AIRCRAFT DESCENT TO LOWER ALTITUDE AND WARMER WEATHER CONDITIONS. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM FOR DEFECTSFeb 23, 1996 · N107XV · Bag JETSTM3101SDR 96ZZZX1140Bearing · loose fitUPON INSPECTION, FOUND THREE OUT OF FOUR ELEVATOR P.C.U.'S, ACTUATORS, WITH FORWARD BEARINGS LOOSE. UPON REMOVAL OF THE ACTUATORS, ALL OF THE SIGHTED BEARINGS COULD BE REMOVED WITH LIGHT FINGER PRESSURE. LANDINGS, 136.Feb 22, 1996 · N678ML · Cndair CL6001A11SDR 96ZZZX1139Bearing · loose fitUPON INSPECTION, FOUND THREE OUT OF FOUR ELEVATOR P.C.U'S, ACTUATORS, WITH FORWARD BEARINGS LOOSE. UPON REMOVAL OF THE ACTUATORS, ALL OF THE SIGHTED BEARINGS WOULD BE REMOVED WITH LIGHT FINGER PRESSURE. CMM 27-30-01, PARAGRPAH E, STEP 6.D STATES BEARING SHOUFeb 22, 1996 · N678ML · Cndair CL6001A11SDR 96ZZZX1138Bearing · loose fitUPON INSPECTION, FOUND THREE OUT OF FOUR ELEVATOR P.C.U.'S, ACTUATORS, WITH THE FORWARD BEARING LOOSE. UPON REMOVAL OF THE ACTUATORS, ALL OF THE BEARINGS CITED COULD BE REMOVED WITH LIGHT FINGER PRESSURE. CMM 27-30-01, PARAGRAPH E, STOP 6.D STATES BEARINGS SFeb 22, 1996 · N678ML · Cndair CL6001A11SDR AU960311Bearing · seized(AUS) LH ELEVATOR PUSH-PULL ROD BEARING PNO NAS77-4-97 SEIZED AND WORKING IN FITTING PNO 95-610005-3 - ELONGATED HOLE WORN INFITTINGFeb 20, 1996 · Beech 95C55SDR BUHA96003Pivot Bolt · wornDURING A 100-HOUR INSPECTION, THE ELEVATOR BELLCRANK PIVOT BOLT WAS FOUND LOOSE, WHICH CAUSED WEAR ON THE BELLCRANK SUPPORT BRACKET. THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE PIVOT COMING LOOSE AND ALLOWING THE BOLT TO WORK IN THE SUPPORT BRACKETS. (X)Feb 19, 1996 · N22DM · Cessna 310RSDR 96ZZZX2551Q Unit · leakingDURING PRE-FLIGHT, FOUND ELEVATOR AUTHORIZATION 'Q' UNIT 'ARTIFICIAL FEEL' LEAKING AT SWIVEL FITTING.Feb 19, 1996 · N599SC · Amd FALCON50MYSTSDR WWMA9600021Pitch Trim Sw · defectiveTHE CREW REPORTED, AN UNCOMMANDED ELEVATOR TRIM IN FLIGHT, PRECEEDED BY THE CAPTAINS ELEVATOR TRIM BEING INTERMITTENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE CAPTAINS PITCH TRIM SWITCH AND RELEASED THE AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE.Feb 18, 1996 · N349SB · Saab 340BSDR EISA96030Bob Weights · crackedLEFT ELEVATOR TAB, BOB WEIGHTS CRACKED. INSTALLED REPAIRED WEIGHTS PER 27-30-11, TAB CHECKED FOR BALANCE PER SRM 51-80-9. (M)Feb 16, 1996 · N315NE · Boeing 727223SDR 96ZZZM604Bob Weight · crackedRIGHT ELEVATOR TAB, 3 EACH BOB WEIGHTS CRACKED. REPAIRED WEIGHTS PER MM 27-30-11 TAB BALANCE CHECKED PER SRM 51-80-9. (M)Feb 16, 1996 · N315NE · Boeing 727223SDR 96ZZZM648Relay · defectiveFLT NR 4134 - SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, THE CREW REPORTED HAVING TO EXERT EXTREMELY HIGH FORWARD PRESSURE ON THE CONTROL YOKE TO KEEP THE NOSE OF THE AIRCRAFT DOWN. THIS WAS ACCOMPANIED WITH AN AMBER CAS 'ELEVATOR LOAD DISC HIGH' MESSAGE. THE MANUAL TRIM SYSTEMFeb 7, 1996 · N430JS · Dorner DO328100SDR 96ZZZX2170Bracket · brokenDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, NOTED EXCESS MOVEMENT REQUIRED IN ELEVATOR CONTROL TO PRODUCE ANY MOVEMENT IN ELEVATOR. INVESTIGATION SHOWED ELEVATOR BELLCRANK BRACKET BROKEN LOOSE FROM FRONT STRINGER AND ALL BUT ONE RIVET ON THE REAR STRINGER. REPLACED BRACKET WIFeb 5, 1996 · N4250L · Cessna 172GSDR 96ZZZX875Bracket · crackedELEVATOR BELLCRANK ASSY BRACKET FOUND CRACKED. REPLACEMENT PART IS MUCH HEAVIER.Feb 1, 1996 · N5648R · Cessna 172FSDR 96ZZZX1280Control Cable · wornDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND ELEVATOR 'UP' CABLE WORN THROUGH AT PULLEY JUST FORWARD OF GEARBOX. PULLEY WAS NOT TURNING DUE TO BRACKET THAT HOLDS PULLEY WAS INSTALLED AT AN ANGLE. IT APPEARS BRACKET WAS INSTALLED THAT WAY FROM FACTORY. LOG BOOKS SHOW NO Feb 1, 1996 · N8209M · Cessna T210KSDR IXXA9607Control · not effectiveTAKEOFF OUT OF OAK WAS ABORTED AT 80 KT DUE TO AN ABNORMAL ELEVATOR EFFECTIVENESS CHECK. (M)Jan 31, 1996 · N821BX · Doug DC871FSDR HEEA966556Actuator Assy · defective#1 ELEVATOR GOES OFF LINE, WILL NOT COME BACK ON LINE.Jan 31, 1996 · N3897N · Bell 214STSDR AU960073Trim Jack · worn(AUS) ELEVATOR TRIM JACK SCREWS LOOSE AND WORN - SPROCKET ROLL PIN LOOSE - SUSPECT LUBRICANT ON SCREW JACK DRIED OUT RESULTING IN PREMATURE WEAR OF SCREW AND NUT ASSEMBLIES - AIRCRAFT OPERATES INA DUSTY ENVIRONMENTJan 23, 1996 · Cessna A185FSDR AU960075Control Cable · corroded(AUS) ELEVATOR REAR TRIM CABLES PN 0400107-28 AND PN 0400107-30 SEVERELY RUSTED AND FRAYED - 75% OF STRANDS BROKEN - PROBLEM SHOULD HAVE BEEN FOUND DURING PERIODIC INSPECTIONS - PERSONEL/MAINTENANCE ERRORJan 19, 1996 · Cessna A150LSDR COMA9610032Prox Sensor · defectiveTRIM AURAL WARNING SOUNDS WHEN POWER LEVERS ADVANCED. REPLACED THE ELEVATOR TRIM PROXIMITY SENSORS.Jan 18, 1996 · N267CA · Emb EMB120RTSDR P5CA9600020Control Rods · disconnectDURING GROUND CHECK, FOUND BOTH OUTBOARD ELEVATOR RODS DISCONNECTED. RECONNECTED AND PERFORMED OPERATIONAL CHECK IAW MM 27-31-02. INVESTIGATING TO DETERMINE WHY DISCONNECTED.Jan 17, 1996 · N854FT · Boeing 747122SDR A6WR95050Rod End · wornFOUND WORN ROD-END ON ELEVATOR G-WEIGHT CONNECTING ROD. REPLACED ROD-END AND RIGGED SYSTEM IAW AMM. (X)Jan 17, 1996 · N292UE · Bag BAE146200ASDR CA960126034Bracket · cracked(CAN)AT THE ANNUAL INSPECTION OF THIS AIRCRAFT THE FORWARD ELEVATOR BELLCRANK SUPPORT BRACKET WAS FOUND CRACKED. THE LOCATION IS AT THE LEFT FORWARD ATTACHMENT ANGLE UNDER THE CABIN FLOOR AFT OF THE FUEL S ELECTOR. THE TOP BAR SUPPORTING THE BELLCRANK CENTRE BJan 12, 1996 · Cessna 172FSDR CA960115101Control Cable · frayed(CAN)DURING THE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION THE PILOT MOVED THE ELEVATOR AND HEARD A RUBBING NOISE AGAINST THE SKIN. INSPECTION REVEALED THE UPPER ELEVATOR CABLE WAS SEVERELY FRAYED AT THE AFT PULLEY LOCATION. TH E PULLEY WAS FOUND TO MOVE FREELY BUT HAD A SLIGHT GROJan 11, 1996 · Cessna 172MSDR AU960198Control Cable · corroded(AUS) ELEVATOR TRIM CABLES PNO 0510105-44 AND PNO 0510105-45 AND ELEVATOR CONTROL CABLES PNO 0510105-291 AND PNO 0510105-290CORRODED - SUSPECT CAUSED BY POOR PREPARATION PRIOR TO PAINT STRIPPING - SEE MDR 96/0195 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONJan 11, 1996 · Cessna 172MSDR HEEA966393Actuator Assy · failedACTUATOR ASSY DEFECTIVE. #1 ELEVATOR SYSTEM INOPERATIVE.Jan 10, 1996 · N3897N · Bell 214STSDR AU960216Quadrant · faulty(AUS) FLEET CHECK CARRIED OUT ON ELEVATOR QUADRANT STEPS FOR LOOSE OR MISSING ATTACHMENT BOLT NUT - NIL DEFECTS FOUNDJan 10, 1996 · Frchld SA227DCSDR CA960115011Torque Tube · not to spec(CAN)NEW PARTS FROM NEW CAL AVIATION AND DE HAVILLAND DO NOT MEET DRAWING SPECIFICATIONS. INSIDE DIMENSION OF BRACKET P/N C6TE1020-1 SHOULD BE 1.13 TO 1.14 INCHES. NEW TORQUE TUBES HAVE BRACKETS MEASURING 1.098, 1.108, 1.118. FOUR MORE IN DE HAVILLAND STORESJan 8, 1996 · Dhav DHC6300SDR MALA964799Torque Tube · corrodedMSP - DURING A SCHEUDLED INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL NOTED CORROSION IN THE LT ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE. THEY REPLACED THE TORQUE TUBE IAW FAC SRM 51-00-00. (X)Jan 7, 1996 · N63NE · Swrngn SA227ACSDR MALA964798Torque Tube · corrodedMSP - DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL NOTED CORROSION IN THE RIGHT ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE. THEY REPLACED THE TORQUE TUBE IAW WITH FAC SRM 51-00-00. (X)Jan 7, 1996 · N63NE · Swrngn SA227ACSDR SWAA960002Actuator · leakingNOTED A-SYSTEM FLUID LOSS EN ROUTE. AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO PHX AND MADE AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. INSPECTED TAIL AREA AND PERFORMED LEAK CHECK. REPLACED ELEVATOR FEEL ACTUATOR PER PER BOEING M/M. TEST FLOWN WITH NO DEFECTS NOTED.Jan 3, 1996 · N94SW · Boeing 7372H4SDR MALA954786Nut · malfunctionedFLT 3237 - DURING APPROACH TO BJI, CREW NOTED AN EXCESSIVE PITCH DOWN WHEN POWER WAS REDUCED. AFTER PERFORMING A GO-AROUND, ACFT RETURNED TO BJI AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FOUND UPPER ELEVATOR STOP BOLT HAD MIGRATED OUT RESULTING IN IDec 28, 1995 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227ACSDR C2XA95IA423Spring · brokenIAH - DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND SPRING ON CAPTAINS CONTROL COLUMN BROKEN. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE SPRING, AIRCRAFT APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. (M)Dec 26, 1995 · N16729 · Emb EMB120RTSDR 96ZZZM263Screw · looseUPON LANDING FLARE INTO DENVER, ELEVATOR CONTROL WAS LIMITED TO 2 TO 3 INCHES. ELEVATOR TRIM WAS USED TO COMPLETE LANDING. UPON INSPECTION THE COVER OVER THE LEFT ELEVATOR COUNTER BALANCE WEIGHTS WAS FOUND TO BE MISSING ONE SCREW AND THE REMAINING SCREW HAD Dec 25, 1995 · N39019 · Beech 1900CSDR CA960110009Torque Tube · gouged(CAN)ELEVATOR PUSHROD ATTACH POINTS ON RIGHT HAND ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE DAMAGED BEYOND SRM LIMITS. TORQUE TUBE REPLACED.Dec 21, 1995 · Dhav DHC6300SDR 96ZZZX683Actuator · crackedELEVATOR TRIM BECAME FROZEN IN-FLIGHT AND WAS NOT ABLE TO OPERATE TRIM WHEEL IN BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURE. AFTER ENTERING SHOP, TRIM WHEEL WAS FREE, BUT STICKY. FOUND TRIM ACTUATOR CRACKED AND DIRTY. SUBMITTER STATED ACTUATOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SERVICED PRODec 21, 1995 · N210BG · Cessna P210NSDR 96ZZZX575Torque Tube · crackedFOUND AT 100-HOUR INSPECTION. CIRCUMFERENTIAL CRACK IN RIGHT ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE. TSN - 6,851.8. CHECKED AIRCRAFT HISTORY, NO UNUSUAL OCCURRENCES DOCUMENTED. USED PRIMARILY IN FLIGHT TRAINING.Dec 21, 1995 · N94111 · Cessna 152SDR 96ZZZX188Control Rod · crackedTHIS AIRCRAFT WAS MODIFIED TO INCORPORATE THE LATEST TYPE OF FLIGHT CONTROL RODS (6061 MATERIAL) AND INCREASE THE INSPECTION INTERVALS FOR THE FLIGHT CONTROL RODS (SB 61502). UPON THE FIRST INSPECTION, THIS CONTROL ROD WAS FOUND CRACKED IN THE MAGNAFORMED SLEDec 15, 1995 · N35062 · Dhav DHC6*SDR 96ZZZX6158Control Rod · detachedELEVATOR CONTROL ROD AT ELEVATOR ATTACH POINT DISCONNECTED WHEN BOLT FELL OUT ON TAKEOFF. COTTER KEY AND CASTLE NUT WERE MISSING. BOTH FELL OUT RESULTING IN ELEVATOR TRAILING IN-FLIGHT. BOLT AND WASHERS WERE FOUND IN TAIL CONE. CASTLE NUT AND KEY WERE NOT Dec 14, 1995 · N5609D · Beech E18SSDR 96ZZZX197Trim Pulley · splitDURING 100-HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND TRIM CABLE TENSION AT ZERO. RECORDS REVEALED TRIM CABLES HAD BEEN ADJUSTED TO PROPER TENSION AT THE PREVIOUS 100-HOUR INSPECTION. FOUND THE 1.25 INCH DIAMETER PULLEY ON THE RIGHT SIDE IN THE TOP OF THE TAIL CONE JUST BELOW TDec 11, 1995 · N2835W · Piper PA32300SDR MALA954745Tq Tube Arm · corrodedDURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION IN MSP, THE LEFT ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE ARM, P/N 27-44-026-007, WAS FOUND TO BE CORRODED. REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED TO THE ARM IAW FAC MM 27-30-00 PAGES 202 AND 203 AND SRM 51-40-01 AND 51-40-02. (M)Dec 9, 1995 · N442MA · Swrngn SA227ACSDR MALA954752Bushings · wornFLT NR 3357 - EN ROUTE TO DTW, THE ELEVATOR WOULD OCCASIONALLY PITCH UP OR DOWN ABRUPTLY, GIVING UP TO AN 800 FPM VERTICAL SPEED. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO DTW AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL REPLACED BUSHINGS AT THE LOWER PITCH TRIM ACTUADec 4, 1995 · N426MA · Swrngn SA227ACSDR CA951219101Bracket · worn(CAN)DURING "D" CHECK FOUND THE PRIMARY ELEVATOR CABLE E1A NOT FITTED TO ITS PULLEY AT STN 1310. CABLE HAS CUT ITS WAY THROUGH THE PULLEY FRAME ASSEMBLY BOTH FORWARD AND AFT OF THE PULLEY. BOTH PULLEY AXLEBOLT AND CABLE GUIDE BOLT FITTED AND STILL SEALED WITH Nov 23, 1995 · Boeing 747475SDR 95ZZZM708Bolts · looseDURING COMPLIANCE OF FCD 95-32, THE LEFT ELEVATOR OUTPUT LEVER BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE OUTPUT LEVER, P/N 82710093105, TO THE TORQUE TUBE WERE ALL LOOSE. TORQUED ALL LOOSE BOLTS IAW DASH 8 MM 27-32-41. NO DISCREPANCIES ON THE RIGHT SIDE. NO OTHER DAMAGE IS NOTNov 23, 1995 · N435AW · Dhav DHC8311SDR 95ZZZX6632Elev Output Lvr · loose boltsDURING MAINTENANCE, THE LT YOKE WAS FOUND TO HAVE PLAY IN THE PITCH CONTROL. AFTER INSPECTION, FOUND THE 6 BOLTS ON THE ELEVATOR OUTPUT LEVER WERE ALL LOOSE, NO APPARENT VISUAL DAMAGE FOUND TO THE OUTPUT LEVER ASSY. THE BOLTS REQUIRED RE-TORQUING ON THE LT ANov 22, 1995 · N432AW · Dhav DHC8311SDR 95ZZZM709Bolts · looseDURING COMPLIANCE OF FCD 95-32, THREE BOLTS ON THE LEFT ELEVATOR OUTPUT LEVER WERE LOOSE. NO APPARENT VISUAL DAMAGE WAS FOUND TO THE OUPUT LEVER ASSY. THESE BOLTS WERE RETORQUED IAW DASH 8-300 MM 27-32-41, PAGE 201. (M)Nov 22, 1995 · N430AW · Dhav DHC8311
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