What it covers
The system components and parts from the cockpit trim control to the elevator, ruddervator or stabilator tab, which controls position and movement. Includes the manual and electrical trim system parts. Does not include the hinges or structure, which are filed in JASC code 5520, the balance weights in JASC code 5520, or the autopilot servo in JASC code 2216. Typical parts are jackscrew, cable, actuator, sensor, motor, chain, sprocket, indicator, etc.
Service difficulty reports · 1,295
Reports filed under 2731, newest first.
| 1995 | 54 |
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| 1996 | 57 |
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| 1998 | 58 |
| 1999 | 41 |
| 2000 | 69 |
| 2001 | 98 |
| 2002 | 144 |
| 2003 | 65 |
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| 2007 | 66 |
| 2008 | 63 |
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| 2010 | 27 |
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| 2016 | 27 |
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| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 21 |
| 2026 | 16 |
SDR 2026FA0000786Control Cable · failedDURING PREFLIGHT, ONE OF OUR PILOTS FOUND A BROKEN ELEVATOR TRIM CABLE. IT BROKE UP FRONT NEAR THE FIREWALL RIGHT AROUND WHERE THE CABLE GOES THROUGH THE PULLEYS AND THEN ENTERS / EXITS THE CABLE SHEATHING. IT APPEARS THE SHEATHING WAS PULLED DUE TO AN ADEL CLSDR 3EJA752JS09132026Actuator · mechanic errorAT FL450 WE GOT A RED E WITH A DOWN ARROW ANNUNCIATION ON BOTH PFD’S. RON WAS PF AND FIRMLY GRIPPED THE YOKE AS I GAVE HIM A 3,2,1 COUNT AND DISCONNECTED THE AUTOPILOT. THE AIRPLANE’S NOSE TRIED TO RISE AND RON WAS ABLE TO CONTROL IT WITH FORCE. WE BOTH TRIED SDR 3EJA202101962200Actuator · frozenDESCENDING THROUGH 43,000’ WE GOT A YELLOW TRIM MISCOMPARE ANNUNCIATION ON BOTH PFD’S FOLLOWED BY A RED TRIM MISCOMPARE ON BOTH PFD’S. I WAS PF AND DISCONNECTED THE AUTOPILOT. THE AIRPLANE JUMPED NOSE UP. I CAUGHT IT AND BROUGHT IT BACK TO A STABILIZED DESCENT
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