JASC 2731

Service difficulty reports · 1,297

Reports filed under 2731 · Elevator Tab Control System, newest first.

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SDR FMOR20070002Control Cable · frayedTHE ELEVATOR TRIM CABLE BEGAN UNRAVELING JUST FORWARD OF THE CABIN DOOR. FROM THERE THE CABLE BEGAN BINDING IN A PULLEY UNDERNEATH THE PILOT'S SIDE FORWARD FACING PASSENGER CHAIR CAUSING STIFFNESS OF OPERATION BY HAND AND THE MALFUNCTION OF THE ELECTRIC TRIM Apr 10, 2007 · N120TT · Beech C90ASDR NSVA20070092Trim Tab · vibrationFLIGHT CONTROL VIBRATIONS ON CLIMB-OUT AT VARIOUS AIRSPEEDS. FLIGHT CONTROL VIBRATIONS MAINLY ELEVATOR. INSTALLED LT ELEVATOR TRIM TAB IAW SAAB AMM 27-35-25 PN ON 7255250-503, SN ON 35, SN OFF NSN.Apr 9, 2007 · N35SZ · Saab SF340ASDR ANCF200600050Servo · malfunctionedDURING DESCENT AT 15.000 FT, SPEED 290 EICAS MSG AUTOPILOT COME ON WITH CAUTION LIGHT, AUTOPILOT WAS DISENGAGED BY IT SELF. DURING APP THE ELEVATOR WAS VERY HARD TO OPERATE, BEING NECESSARY, EXCESSIVE FORCE CONTROL BY THE PILOT. PILOT FLYING. DURING FLARE THApr 5, 2007 · N988AN · Boeing 767284SDR 2007FA0000303Actuator · bindingAFTER A PHASE 1-4 INSPECTION THE ELEVATOR TRIM WAS FOUND TO BE BINDING. INSPECTION OF THIS SYSTEM FOUND THAT THE WILKIE BUTTON IN THE BACK OF THE ACTUATOR TRIM JACK SCREWS HAD COME OUT AND WAS BINDING THE TRIM CHAIN AND SPROCKETS. WHEN THE ACTUATORS ARE LUBED Apr 3, 2007 · N5314J · Cessna 550SDR 2007FA0000302Actuator · bindingAFTER A PHASE 1-4 INSPECTION THE ELEVATOR TRIM WAS FOUND TO BE BINDING. INSPECTION OF THIS SYSTEM FOUND THAT THE WILKIE BUTTON IN THE BACK OF THE ACTUATOR TRIM JACK SCREWS HAD COME OUT AND WAS BINDING THE TRIM CHAIN AND SPROCKETS. WHEN THE ACTUATORS ARE LUBED Apr 3, 2007 · N5314J · Cessna 550SDR DXTA200702069Switch · out of adjustAT 40 KTS ON T/O AILERON/ELEVATOR TRIM LIGHT ILLUMINATED, REJECTED T/O, ELEVATOR TRIM WAS SET FOR PROPER TRIM SETTING AT 21.5 ADJUSTED LT AND RT ELEVATOR OUT OF TRIM SWITCHES IAW AMM 27-30-00. OPS CHECK GOOD.Apr 2, 2007 · N815QS · Raythn HAWKER800XPSDR DXTA200702067Trim System · stuck(P) ON TAKEOFF TRIM STUCK JUST BETWEEN THE TOP LINE AND THE TOP OF THE (T) IN THE TAKEOFF RANGE. WE MANUALLY FORCED IT FREE AND IT BEGAN TO WORK AGAIN. DURING THE RETURN TO THE AIRPORT, THE ELECTRIC TRIM SEEMED TO DRAG IN THE TAKEOFF RANGE. PERIODICALLY MOVINGApr 2, 2007 · N603QS · Cessna 560XLSDR QXEA200700502Control Unit · unknownPDX - FLIGHT 2565 (PDX-ONT) PITCH FEEL CAUTION MESSAGE IN CRUISE FLIGHT. LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT WITH REDUCED FLAP SETTING. MAINTENANCE COMPLIED WITH SSCU RESET IAW CRJ700-705-900-SL-27-052 SERVICE LETTER. OPERATIONAL CHECKS GOOD AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICApr 1, 2007 · N608QX · Cndair CL6002C10SDR SIMA200708604Unknown · unknownRECEIVED PITCH FEEL CAUTION MESSAGE, EMERGENCY DECLARED. PERFORMED OPERATIONAL TEST OF PITCH FEEL SYSTEM IAW EMB AMM TASK 27-31-00-710-802-A01 AND EMB FIM TASK 27-41-00-810-805-A01 WITH NO DEFECTS NOTED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Mar 27, 2007 · N504AE · Cndair CL6002C10SDR MASA200700161Mcu · malfunctionedASH 7340 BOS - STAB CHANNEL NR 1/2 WILL NOT ENGAGE. CONTRACT MX WAS UNABLE TO RESET AND ENGAGE THE STAB. MX REPLACED MOTOR CONTROL UNIT.Mar 22, 2007 · N75999 · Cndair CL6002B19SDR MASA200700159Control Unit · malfunctionedASH 7202 IAD - REPORTED STAB CHANNEL NR 1 W/ NOT ENGAGE. MX REMOVED AND REINSTALLED THE HSTCU, AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.Mar 22, 2007 · N47202 · Cndair CL6002B19SDR DXTA200701929Indicator · out of adjustRECEIVED A NO TAKEOFF MESSAGE AROUND 40KTS, ABORTED TAKEOFF. FOUND ELEVATOR TRIM INDICATOR STRIP AND PROX SWITCH FOR NO TAKEOFF SYSTEM OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. ADJUSTED ELEVATOR TRIM STRIP INDICATOR AND PROX SWITCH IAW CH 27-31-00 OF THE CE 560 XL M.M. OPS CHECKSFeb 12, 2007 · N632QS · Cessna 560XLSDR SWAA070197Spring · wornPITCH FELT -MUSHY- LIGHTER THAN NORMAL DURING CONTROL CHECK. FEEL DIFF LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE CYCLING CONTROLS. REMOVED AND REPLACED ELEVATOR FEEL CENTERING SPRING PER MM.Jan 15, 2007 · N703SW · Boeing 7377H4SDR MWEA070003Elevator · frozenELEVATOR IS SLOW TO MOVE FROM FULL NOSE DOWN POSITION AFTER HYD ASSISTS. DISCREPANCY NOTED AFTER A/C DE-ICED, FLUSHED TAIL WITH TYPE I GLYCOL LUBED CONTROL TABS (LT AND RT) HINGES REF MM 12-24-00, PERFORMED ELEVATOR TRAVEL AND POSITION INDICATION CK PER MM 27Jan 13, 2007 · N922ME · Boeing 717200SDR CA070115016Control Cable · broken(CAN) TRIM CABLE WAS FOUND BROKEN AND WAS REPLACED. THE BROKEN CABLE IS BEING ANALYZED AT THEIR LOCAL AIRWORTHINESS AUTHORITY AND WE AWAIT THE RESULTS. (TC NR 20070115016)Jan 12, 2007 · Dhav DHC6300SDR SIMA200700308Switch · failedFIRST OFFICER'S PITCH TRIM MAIN INOP MESSAGE ILLUMINATED ON CLIMB-OUT. AIRCRAFT DECLARED EMERGENCY. REMOVED AND REPLACED FIRST OFFICERS YOKE TRIM SWITCH IAW EMB AMM 27-40-03. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO SERVICED.Dec 20, 2006 · N700LE · Emb EMB135LRSDR 2006FA0001142Control Cable · kinkedINVESTIGATED ELEVATOR TRIM OPERATIONS COMPLAINT. FOUND FORWARD ELEVATOR TRIM CABLE, PN NAS302-66-5170, LOOSE AND OFF PULLEYS UNDER LT CABIN FLOOR AREA. CABLE ASSY DAMAGED BY KINKING AND FRAYING FROM CONTACT WITH PULLEY SUPPORTS AND ADJACENT STRUCTURE. ALSO Nov 15, 2006 · N400BX · Beech C90SDR CA060926004Control Cable · broken(CAN) CREW REPORTED DIFFICULTY WITH CHANGING THE ELEVATOR TRIM ON APPROACH. MAINTENANCE FOUND THAT THE ELEVATOR TRIM CABLE HAS BROKEN AT THE TRIM SERVO/CAPSTAN LOCATION. THIS SERVO/CAPSTAN COMPONENT IS ONLY INSTALLED ON AUTOPILOT EQUIPPED 1900D`S OF WHICH THESep 23, 2006 · Beech 1900DSDR SWAA063515Mechanism · wornDURING SCHEDULED PM CHECK, FOUND EXCESSIVE PLAY AT RIGHT ELEVATOR TAB CONTROL MECHANISM FWD ATTACH POINT. REMOVED AND REPLACED ELEVATOR TAB CONTROL MECHANISM PER MM.Sep 16, 2006 · N629SW · Boeing 7373H4SDR SWAA063280Control Rod · corrodedDURING SCHEDULED MV2 CHECK, FOUND RT ELEVATOR TRIM TAB CONTROL RODS CORRODED. REMOVED AND REPLACED CONTROL RODS PER MM.Sep 1, 2006 · N625SW · Boeing 7373H4SDR SWAA063279Control Rod · corrodedDURING SCHEDULED MV2 CHECK, FOUND LT ELEVATOR TRIM TAB CONTROL RODS CORRODED. REMOVED AND REPLACED CONTROL RODS PER MM.Sep 1, 2006 · N625SW · Boeing 7373H4SDR XN0A1352Indicator · stickingFCPI INDICATOR STICKING, ELEV POSITION. FOUND C/P LOOSE ON FCPI IND. RESECURED C/P, OPS CHECK GOOD IAW A300 AMM 27-35-00.Aug 31, 2006 · N472AS · Airbus A300B4203SDR SWAA063142Bearing · wornDURING SCHEDULED HC2 CHECK, RT ELEVATOR FAILED OUTPUT TORQUE TUBE CHECK. REMOVED AND REPLACED ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE BEARING PER MM.Aug 23, 2006 · N798SW · Boeing 7377ADSDR CWQR200622Control Cable · frayedDURING A PHASE B-INSPECTION, OPERATOR REQUESTED, INSPECT THE AFT ELEVATOR TRIM CABLES. UPON INSPECTION FOUND BROKEN WIRES, TOOK CABLE TENSIONS, FOUND TO BE WITHIN LIMITS AND CABLE WAS CENTERED IN PULLEY. THE CABLE WAS REMOVED AND LOOP TEST SHOWED MORE BROKEN WAug 21, 2006 · N621QS · Cessna 560XLSDR CWQR200621Control Cable · frayedDURING A PHASE B-INSPECTION, OPERATOR REQUESTED WE INSPECT THE AFT ELEVATOR TRIM CABLES. UPON INSPECTION WE FOUND BROKEN WIRES, TOOK CABLE TENSIONS, FOUND TO BE WITHIN LIMITS AND CABLE WAS CENTERED IN PULLEY. THE CABLE WAS REMOVED AND LOOP TEST SHOWED MORE BROAug 21, 2006 · N640QS · Cessna 560XLSDR CWQR200620Control Cable · frayedDURING A PHASE B-INSPECTION, OPERATOR REQUESTED WE INSPECT THE AFT ELEVATOR TRIM CABLES. UPON INSPECTION WE FOUND BROKEN WIRES, TOOK CABLE TENSIONS, FOUND TO BE WITHIN LIMITS AND CABLE WAS CENTERED IN PULLEY.THE CABLE WAS REMOVED AND LOOP TEST SHOWED MORE BROKAug 14, 2006 · N610QS · Cessna 560XLSDR CWQR200619Cable Assy · frayedDURING A PHASE B INSPECTION, OPERATOR REQUESTED WE INSPECT THE AFT ELEVATOR TRIM CABLES. UPON INSPECTION WE FOUND BROKEN WIRES, TOOK CABLE TENSIONS, FOUND TO BE WITHIN LIMITS AND CABLE WAS CENTERED IN PULLEY. THE CABLE WAS REMOVED AND LOOP TEST SHOWED MORE BRAug 9, 2006 · N605QS · Cessna 560XLSDR CWQR200618Cable Assy · frayedDURING A PHASE B INSPECTION, OPERATOR REQUESTED WE INSPECT THE AFT ELEVATOR TRIM CABLES. UPON INSPECTION WE FOUND BROKEN WIRES, TOOK CABLE TENSIONS, FOUND TO BE WITHIN LIMITS AND CABLE WAS CENTERED IN PULLEY. THE CABLE WAS REMOVED AND LOOP TEST SHOWED MORE BROAug 7, 2006 · N659QS · Cessna 560XLSDR SWAA062853Crank Assy · wornDURING SCHEDULED C4 CHECK, FOUND LT ELEVATOR TAB CONTROL MACHANISM WITH EXCESSIVE PLAY AT OUTBOARD TAB CONTROL ROD. REMOVED AND REPLACED TAB CRANK ASSY PER MM.Aug 4, 2006 · N325SW · Boeing 7373H4SDR CWQR200617Control Cable · frayedDURING PHASE B INSPECTION, IAW OPERATOR REQUEST, INSPECTED THE AFT ELEVATOR TRIM CABLES. UPON INSPECTION WE FOUND 3 BROKEN WIRES. REMOVED CABLE AND PREFORMED LOOP TEST AND FOUND SEVERAL BROKEN WIRES IN EACH STRAND. THE BROKEN WIRES WERE FOUND IN THE AREA AS ITJul 31, 2006 · N687QS · Cessna 560XLSDR CWQR2006016Control Cable · frayedDURING PHASE 1-4 INSPECTION, IAW OPERATOR REQUEST WE INSPECTED THE AFT ELEVATOR TRIM CABLES. UPON INSPECTION WE FOUND A SINGLE BROKEN WIRE. REMOVED CABLE AND PREFORMED LOOP TEST AND FOUND SEVERAL MORE BROKEN WIRES. PRIOR TO DISASSEMBLY THE CABLE TENSION, WAS WJul 28, 2006 · N694QS · Cessna 560XLSDR 72406N503CS01Control Cable · frayedPMI ADVISED OF POSSIBLE CABLE WEAR PROBLEMS ON 560XL AIRCRAFT BASED ON INFO RECEIVED FROM OTHER OPERATORS. WE PUT THIS AIRCRAFT DOWN AND HAD THE ELEVATOR TRIM CABLES INSPECTED IN THE AREAS IDENTIFIED BY PMI. THE LT CABLE WAS FOUND TO HAVE NUMEROUS BROKEN STRJul 24, 2006 · N503CS · Cessna 560XLSDR CWQR2006015Cable · frayedDURING A SCHEDULED INSP ON THIS AIRCRAFT THE OPERATOR REQUESTED THAT WE INSPECT THE AFT CABLES ON THE ELEVATOR TRIM SYSTEM. PRIOR TO REMOVAL WE CHECKED THE CABLE TENSION, FOUND IT TO BE 30 LBS CABLE TENSION SHOULD BE 45 +/-5 LBS AT 75 DEGREES. INSP AFTER THE Jul 17, 2006 · N690QS · Cessna 560XLSDR CWQR2006014Cable Assy · frayedREQUESTED CABLE INSPECTION OF AFT ELEVATOR TRIM CABLE, BECAUSE AC IN THE FLEET OF THIS SN BLOCK AND TIME SHOWED SIGNS OF FRAYING. DURING INSPECTION FOUND THE CABLE FRAYED AS IT TRANSVERSED THE PULLEY. REMOVED CABLE AND CHAIN ASSEMBLY AND PREFORMED LOOP CHECK, Jul 12, 2006 · N637QS · Cessna 560XLSDR SWIA200616915Chain · corrodedLEFT ELEVATOR TRIM ACTUATOR CHAIN CORRODED, DISCOVERED DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT ELEVATOR TRIM ACTUATOR IAW EMB120 MM 27-32-01.Jul 7, 2006 · N586SW · Emb EMB120ERSDR DXTA200601487Control Cable · brokenELEVATOR TRIM MALFUNCTIONED DURING FLIGHT. REMOVED & REPLACED LT & RT AFT ELEVATOR TRIM CABLES AND PULLEY IAW CESSNA 560XL M/M CHAPT 27-31-00& 27-32-02.Jul 7, 2006 · N626QS · Cessna 560XLSDR CWQR2006013Control Cable · frayedDURING A PHASE 1-4 INSPECTION THE ELEVATOR TRIM CABLE ASSEMBLY WAS FOUND TO BE FRAYED WHERE IT PASSES THROUGH THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. THE CABLE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN INSTALLED PROPERLY AND DOES NOT LOOK AS IF IT WAS DAMAGED DURING INSTALLATION. AN SCR HAS BEJun 28, 2006 · N671QS · Cessna 560XLSDR CWQR2006012Control Cable · frayedDURING A PHASE 1-4 INSPECTION THE ELEVATOR TRIM CABLE ASSEMBLY WAS FOUND TO BE FRAYED WHERE IT PASSES THROUGH THE HORIZONTAL STABLIZER. THE CABLE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN INSTALLED PROPERLY AND IT DOES NOT LOOK AS IF IT WAS DAMAGED DURING INSTALLATION. AN SCR HASJun 26, 2006 · N684QS · Cessna 560XLSDR CWQR2006011Control Cable · frayedDURING A PHASE 1-4 INSPECTION THE ELEVATOR TRIM CABLE ASSEMBLY WAS FOUND TO BE FRAYED WHERE IT PASSES THROUGH THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. THE CABLE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN INSTALLED PROPERLY AND IT DOES NOT LOOK AS IF IT WAS DAMAGED DURING INSTALLATION. AN SCR HJun 26, 2006 · N692QS · Cessna 560XLSDR CA060619002Tab · cracked(CAN) CRACK DISCOVERED ON LOWER TAB SURFACE SKIN ADJACENT TO TAB HORN ATTACH RIB. SEE PICTURES ATTACHED.TRIM TAB ASSEMBLY P/N 50-610017-36 REPLACED WITH NEW. ELEVATOR AND TAB ASSEMBLY BALANCED (21.33 IN LBS TAIL HEAVY) AND REINSTALLED. INDEPENDENT CHECK ON R/HJun 12, 2006 · Beech C90ASDR SWIA200616755Actuator · malfunctionedON CLIMB-OUT WITH AUTOPILOT ENGAGED, HAD TRIM FAIL AURAL WARNING AND AUTOPILOT DISENGAGED. BOTH CAPT AND FO EXPERIENCED SPRINGBACK IN THE TRIM WHEEL. REPLACED LEFT AND RIGHT ELEVATOR TRIM TAB ACTUATORS IAW MM 27-32-02. OPERATIONAL CHECKS GOOD, LEFT SN OFF 3Jun 1, 2006 · N271YV · Emb EMB120ERSDR DXTA200601378Position Switch · out of positionELEVATOR/AILERON TRIM LIGHT CAME ON DURING TAKEOFF. PERFORMED ELEVATOR TRIM CONTROL SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT TEST. ADJUSTED MICROSWITCH AND OPS CHECKED OK IAW HAWKER 800XP MM CH 27-30-00.May 3, 2006 · N880QS · Raythn HAWKER800XPSDR QXEA200601205Actuator · failedSEA FLIGHT NR 2322 - PITCH TRIM CAUTION LIGHT IN FLIGHT DURING CLIMB-OUT OF SEATTLE. FAILED NU ON INDICATION NEITHER TRIM CONTROL WORKED ON YOKE AND TRIM FAIL ON PFD. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED PITCH TRIM ACTUATOR. OPS CHECK GOOD. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TMay 3, 2006 · N403QX · Bombdr DHC8402SDR SWIA200616645Trim System · out of rigTRIM AURAL WARNING GOES OFF WITH TRIM IN THE GREEN BAND UP TO THE 15% INDICATOR. ADJUSTED ELEVATOR TRIM WHEEL, ADJUSTED RT ELEVATOR TRIM TAB AND ADJUSTED LT AND RT ELEVATOR TRIM PROX SENSORS IAW EMB 120 MM 27-32-00. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.Apr 28, 2006 · N566SW · Emb EMB120ERSDR SWIA200616675Switch · sticksFOUND TRIM SWITCH ON CAPTAINS YOKE STICKS. REPLACED CAPT TRIM SWTICH IAW MM 27-41-05. OPERATIONAL CHECKS GOOD.Apr 27, 2006 · N442SW · Cndair CL6002B19SDR 1MAC06Cable · frayedFRAYED ELEVATOR TRIM CABLE FOUND DURING 100 HR INSPECTION IN AFT FUSELAGE ACCESS PANEL.Apr 10, 2006 · N930MA · Socata TBM700SDR SWIA200616495Actuator · malfunctionedELEVATOR TRIM ACTUATOR BINDING (FREEZING UP) AT ALTITUDE CLIMBED THROUGH RAIN AND BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES. REPLACED LT AND RT ELEVATOR TRIM ACTUATORS IAW CH 27-32-02 EMB 120 MM. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. P/N ON 5299-1, OFF 302283, P/N ON 5299 -1 OFF 768.Apr 4, 2006 · N250YV · Emb EMB120ERSDR SWIA200616450Control Unit · bindingDURING FFOD ELEVATOR/AILERON CHECK, NR 3 HYD PUMP ELEVATOR BINDING. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 3 HYD PCU ON RT ELEVATOR IAW CRJ MM 27-33-01. ALL CHECKS SMOOTH.Mar 19, 2006 · N416SW · Cndair CL6002B19SDR 2006UALA00523Trim System · failedELEVATOR TRIM FAILED. THE MANUAL HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TRIM SYSTEM WAS INNOPERATIVE DUE A BROKEN LINK IN THE STABILIZER TRIM MECHANISM CHAIN ASSEMBLY. THIS ALLOWED THE CHAIN TO COME APPART AND PREVENT CREW MANUAL INPUTS FROM THE FLIGHT DECK. THE CHAIN ASSEMMar 18, 2006 · N351UA · Boeing 737322SDR 2006FA0000344Cable · jammedPILOT REPORTED THAT STABILATOR TRIM WAS JAMMING IN THE NOSE-UP POSITION. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT TRIM CABLE TURNBUCKLE WAS CATCHING ON BULKHEAD JAMMING CABLE. CABLE TENSIONS WERE ADJUSTED TO SPECIFICATIONS AND PROBLEM REPEATED. RECOMMEND SLIGHT RADIUS OF MATMar 17, 2006 · N259AT · Piper PA44180
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