JASC 2731

Service difficulty reports · 1,298

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

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SDR 97ZZZX4863Actuator · frozenTEB - DEPARTED AUGUSTA GA (AGS) AND CLIMBED TO 41,000 FEET AFTER APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES, ELEVATOR MISTRIM DOWN LIGHT CAME ON. CREW THEN FOUND ELEVATOR TRIM WAS FROZEN. WENT TO MANUAL MODE AND DIVERTED TO TETERSBORO, NJ. ON DESCENT INTO (KTEB) AT 6,000 FEETOct 26, 1997 · N604M · Gulstm GIVSDR CA971125005Servo Tab · broken(CAN) IN CRUISE WHEN PILOT NOTED VIBRATION WITH CONTROL STICK. VIBRATION BECAME MORE VIOLENT AND HE SLOWED AIRCRAFT. VIBRATION DID NOT GO AWAY, BUT WAS LESS VIOLENT. AIRCRAFT LANDED OK. IT APPEARS THAT THE ARM THAT CONNECTS TO CONTROL ROD BECAME DETACHED FROM Oct 13, 1997 · Dhav DHC3SDR 97ZZZX4496Control Cable · frayedDURING 100-HOUR INSPECTION, NOTED THE UPPER ELEVATOR TRIM TAB CABLE HAD SEVERAL BROKEN STRANDS. UPON REMOVAL, FOUND THE .0937 INCH 7 BY 7 CABLE WAS BROKEN IN TWO AREAS. ONE FORWARD OF AND THE OTHER AFT OF THE PULLEYS WHICH CHANGE CABLE DIRECTION IN THE HORIZOct 13, 1997 · N24264 · Cessna 152SDR CA971020009Bearing · not lubed(CAN) NEW BEARINGS WERE RECEIVED FROM STORES TO REPLACE WORN ELEVATOR TRIM AND FLAP INERCONNECT SCREW JACK BEARINGS. A NUMBER OF THE NEW BEARINGS WERE NOT LUBRICATED INTERNALLY. THEY APPEARED TO BE DRY. THESE WERE RETURNED TO DE HAVILLAND FOR INSPECTION. THESEOct 7, 1997 · Dhav DHC6SDR CA981013007Chain · cracked(CAN) CRACKS FOUND IN THE ELEVATOR TRIM CHAIN. PART TC: 7,282.Aug 22, 1997 · Dhav DHC8311SDR CA970923007Control Cable · broken(CAN) ON APPROACH THE FLIGHT CREW DISCOVERED THAT THE AIRCRAFT WOULD NOT RESPOND TO COCKPIT ELEVATOR TRIM WHEEL INPUTS. LANDING OK. INSPECTION FOUND THAT THE CHAIN/CABLE ASSEMBLY LOCATED IN THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER HAD BROKEN.Aug 8, 1997 · Dhav DHC8301SDR 97ZZZX3714Actuator · gear pin failedDURING FLIGHT, PILOT NOTICED TRIM NOT RESPONSIVE (ELEVATOR). INSPECTION OF SYSTEM FOUND PINS FELL OUT OF ACTUATOR WHICH ATTACH GEAR TO SHAFT. THE TRIM WHEEL MOVED NORMALLY, BUT TAB STAYED IN ONE POSITION.Aug 8, 1997 · N9423D · Cessna 172RGSDR CA970715005Ring Sleeve · worn(CAN) AIRCRAFT DIVERTED WITH AIRFRAME VIBRATIONS. FA OBSERVED VIBRATION IN RH HORIZONTAL STAB. RH TAB LOCKOUT MECHANISM WORN APPROXIMATELY 1.5 INCH OF TAB MOVEMENT. REPLACED.Jul 8, 1997 · Boeing 7372L9SDR 97FDEA00382Bolt · jammedBEFORE TAKEOFF CHECK, ELEVATOR JAMMED PULLING AFT ON YOKE. OPENED ACCESS PANELS 9115, 9118, BOUND BOLT AT FORWARD END OF FORWARD TAB ROD ON LEFT HAND ELEVATOR POWER CONTROL UNIT WORKED LOOSE. INSTALLED BOLT, WASHERS, NUT AND SAFETY PER MAINTENANCE MANUAL 27-Jul 2, 1997 · N240FE · Boeing 727277SDR AU970834Trim System · malfunction(AUS) ELEVATOR TRIM FAULTY - MAINTENANCE CHECKS COULD FIND NO FAULTSWITH THE TRIM SYSTEM - SUSPECT CAUSED BY ICINGJun 26, 1997 · Beech B200CSDR AU970755Control Cable · damaged(AUS) ELEVATOR FORWARD TRIM CABLE KINKED IN AREA OF TRIM SERVO PULLEYJun 22, 1997 · Piper PA31350SDR VTZA97342Gearbox · lack of lubeIAD/CHS - FLT 6416 - DURING CRUISE AT 1400 HRS ON 6-19-97, AIRCRAFT MADE A SCHEDULED LANDING WITH ONE DISCREPANCY WHICH WAS ELEVATOR TRIM BINDING BOTH ELECTRIC AND MANUAL. AIRCRAFT LANDED AT CHS WITH NO FURTEHR PROBLEMS. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND LUBED ELEVAJun 19, 1997 · N330UE · Jetair JETSTM4101SDR CA970618008Push Pull Rod · threads worn(CAN) RH ELEVATOR TAB OUTER PUSH PULL ROD FOUND WITH EYE AND JAM NUT BACKED OFF. THREADED END OF ROD DESTROYED DUE TO VIBRATION OF EYE END. ROD AND TWO EYE ENDS REPLACED.Jun 16, 1997 · Boeing 737296SDR 97ZZZM682Cable Assembly · frayedAT SCHEDULED FLEET CAMPAIGN INSPECTION OF ELEVATOR TRIM CABLES, DETERMINED THAT THE AFT DOWN CABLE OF THE FORWARD SEGMENT TO BE FRAYED. FRAYING WAS UP TO 39 INCHES AFT OF FWD TURNBUCKLE AT THE SECOND PULLEY. REMOVED AND REPLACED ELEVATOR TRIM AFT DOWN CABLE May 12, 1997 · N261GA · Stbros SD360SDR 97ZZZM681Cable Assy · frayedAT SCHEDULED FLEET CAMPAIGN INSPECTION OF ELEVATOR TRIM CABLES, DETERMINED THAT THE AFT UP CABLE OF THE FWD SEGMENT WAS FRAYED. FRAYING WAS 14 INCHES AFT OF THE TURNBUCKLE AT THE FIRST PULLEY. REMOVED AND REPLACED ELEVATOR TRIM AFT UP CABLE OF FWD SEGMENT. May 12, 1997 · N261GA · Stbros SD360SDR 97ZZZM655Control Cable · brokenFLT 7427 - MIA-MCO - ELEVATOR TRIM CABLE BROKE. NOTIFIED TOWER RETURNED TO MIA. REPLACED ELEVATOR TRIM UP CABLE. (M)May 7, 1997 · N263GA · Stbros SD360SDR S2YA970022Actuator · lack of lubeLSE/MKE - FLT 1090 - DURING CRUISE, THE FLIGHT CREW FOUND THE PITCH TRIM SYSTEM FROZEN. ONCE ON THE GROUND IN MKE, MAINTENANCE LUBED BOTH PITCH TRIM ACTUATORS. THE MANUAL AND ELECTRIC PITCH TRIM OPS CHECKED GOOD AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. AFTMay 3, 1997 · N841SK · Beech 1900DSDR CA970514006Actuator · contaminated(CAN) ELEVATOR TRIM FREEZING UP IN FLIGHT. MOISTURE CONTAMINATION IN SCREW JACKS SUSPECTED OF RESTRICTING THE ELEVATOR TRIM MOVEMENT. MOISTURE PURGED.Apr 28, 1997 · Dhav DHC8102SDR WWMA9700060Trim Actuator · defectiveCREW REPORTED AN UMCOMMANDED NOSE UP PITCH AFTER TAKEOFF. NO OTHER OCCURANCES EN ROUTE, THEN ON FINAL APPROACH TO LAX THE PITCH TRIM LIGHT CAME ON WITH ANOTHER UNCOMMANDED NOSE UP PITCH. THE AUTO PILOT WAS ON. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE LEFT PITCH TRIM ACTUATOR Apr 27, 1997 · N319AE · Saab 340BSDR 97ZZZX3138Cables · corrodedATW - THE ELEVATOR TRIM CABLES AT THE RIGHT WING ROOT AREA ARE CORRODED. REMOVED AND REPLACED ALL 4 ELEVATOR TRIM CABLES, TENSIONED AND SAFETIED IAW BAE MM. GENERATED WC FOR FUNCTIONAL TEST OF ELEVATOR TRIM SYSTEM.Apr 17, 1997 · N610AW · Bag BAE146200ASDR REXA97081Pitch Trim · malfunctionedMAIN PITCH TRIM FAILED IN FLIGHT DECLARED EMERGENCY. UNABLE TO VERIFY PROBLEM. TESTED AND INSPECTED TRIM AND RELATED SYSTEMS WITH NO DEFECTS NOTED. (M)Mar 27, 1997 · N340PX · Saab SF340ASDR REXA97080Pitch Trim · inoperativePITCH TRIM SYNC INOPERATIVE. MEL'D TRIM SYNC.Mar 27, 1997 · N922MA · Saab SF340ASDR COMA9710192Wire · looseTAKEOFF TRIM WARNING DURING TAKEOFF ROLL. REPAIRED LOOSE WIRING AT THE ELEVATOR TRIM TAB PROXIMITY SENSORS.Mar 27, 1997 · N161CA · Emb EMB120RTSDR AU970356Actuator · seized(AUS) ELEVATOR TRIM TAB ACTUATOR SEIZED - INVESTIGATION FOUND THE ACTUATOR JACK SCREW TO BE CORRODED (RUSTY) OVER THE ENTIRE LENGTH WITH NO EVIDENCE OF LUBRICATION - CAUSED BY A COMBINATION OF HIGH PRESSURE WASHES REMOVING GREASE FROM THE JACK AND OPERATIONS IMar 16, 1997 · Cessna 182QSDR COMA9710173Trim Tab Sensor · defectiveTAKEOFF TRIM AURAL WARNING SOUNDED DURING TAKEOFF. REPLACED THE ELEVATOR TRIM TAB PROXIMITY SENSOR.Mar 15, 1997 · N162CA · Emb EMB120RTSDR MZZA97048Idler Link · wornKUL - LP NR 867787. RIGHT ELEVATOR TAB HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY AS MEASURED AT TRAILING EDGE. REPLACED ELEVATOR TAB IDLER LINK AND BUSHINGS IAW MM 27-30-61. OPS CHECK GOOD. (X)Mar 12, 1997 · N79744 · Boeing 727224SDR CA970421072Servo Tab · broken(CAN) ABOUT 10 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF THE PILOT NOTICED BUFFETING OF THE ELEVATORS. THIS WAS FOLLOWED BY SEVERE NOSE DOWN AND NOSE UP FORCE COMING FROM THE ELEVATOR CONTROL. POWER REDUCED AND CONTROLS RETURNED TO NORMAL. AIRCRAFT LANDED OK. RIGHT ELEVATOR SERVOMar 9, 1997 · Dhav DHC3SDR 97ZZZX1333Control Cable · brokenDURING INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS 'SPRING' IN THE ELEVATOR TRIM CABLE ASSY. MECHANIC APPLIED SLIGHT PRESSURE TO TRIM TABS AT WHICH POINT THE CABLE SNAPPED. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE CABLE WAS BROKEN .25 INCH FROM THE SWAGED END. SUGGESTMar 4, 1997 · N8234J · Piper PA60600SDR MASA97011Chain · failedAIR SHUTTLE 7451 - ELEVATOR TRIM STUCK APPROXIMATELY 50 MILES AFTER DEPARTURE. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE GATE IN RAP. AFTER INSPECTION OF THE SYSTEM IT WAS FOUND THAT THE MASTER LINK ON THE ELEVATOR TRIM SERVO CHAIN HAD COME APART JAMMING THE ELEVATOR TRIFeb 24, 1997 · N430AW · Dhav DHC8311SDR 97ZZZM372Link · wornON OVERNIGHT SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE (COMPLIANCE WITH AD 76-11-05R1), IT WAS NOTED THAT THE LEFT ELEVATOR TAB PUSH/PULL ROD ENDS, BOLTS, BUSHING AND LINK WERE WORN BEYOND LIMITS (AT THE ELEVATOR SIDE). INSTALLED NEW BUSHING, BOLT AND LINK IAW BOEING MM 27-31-11Feb 19, 1997 · N737Q · Boeing 7372L9SDR UPS97822093Input Rod · bindingAIR TURN BACK, BINDING IN ELEVATOR, FULL TRAVEL, DURING CLIMB-OUT. A/C LANDED AT 261.0, MAX LANDING WEIGHT 258.0. FOUND INPUT ROD ON LT ELEVATOR CONTROL TAB BINDING. LOOSENED CASTLE NUT ON CONTROL ROD BOLT TO RELIEVE BINDING. ELEVATOR OPS CHKS GOOD PER MM Feb 18, 1997 · N729UP · Doug DC871FSDR CA970312004Bracket · loose nuts(CAN) CREW REPORTED LOW FREQUENCY AIRFRAME VIBRATIONS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. AIRCRAFT GROUNDED. ELEVATOR TAB ACTUATOR RODS ATTACHMENT BRACKET WAS LOOSE. RETAINED BY SIX NUTS AND BOLTS AND WAS LOOSE TO THE EXTENT THAT A 1/2 INCH PLAY WAS POSSIBLE BETWEEN BRACKET ANFeb 18, 1997 · Boeing 737275SDR CA970217004Screwjack · req lube(CAN) WHILE CONDUCTING PREFLIGHT CHECKS CREW REPORTED THE STAB TRIM VERY HEAVY WHEN SELECTED TO MANUAL. SCREWJACK CLEANED AND LUBRICATED.Jan 31, 1997 · Boeing 72727CSDR COMA9730010Trim Actuator · malfunctionedCONFIG. WARNING ACTIVATED DURING TAKEOFF. REPLACED THE LT ELEVATOR TRIM ACTUATOR. PART TOTAL CYCLES, 19,437.Jan 30, 1997 · N356CA · Saab SF340ASDR ASOA97003Actuator · failedRECEIVED A 'PITCH MISTRIM' MESSAGE ON ADU IN FLIGHT ATL-TRI. PILOT DISCONNECTED THE AUTOPILOT AND ATTEMPTED TO TRIM MANUALLY AS WELL AS USING THE STANDBY SYSTEM. NO TRIM LESS THAN 1/4 NOSE DOWN TRIM WAS AVAILABLE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO ATL WHERE LANDING WAS Jan 20, 1997 · N635AS · Aerosp ATR72212SDR GLBA97005Actuator · inopMOT - ELEVATOR TRIM ROLLS BACK ONE UNIT WHEN TRIMMING NOSE DOWN. MAINTENANCE REPLACED BOTH ELEVATOR TRIM ACTUATORS AND ADJUSTED TORQUE TUBE. (M)Jan 10, 1997 · N129AM · Emb EMB120RTSDR VNAA9701004Relay · failedAFTER TAKEOFF, THE ELEVATOR TRIM QUIT OPERATING. RETURNED TO THE FIELD WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED RELAY 59CC, OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.Jan 8, 1997 · N427JS · Dorner DO328100SDR BJNA961201Trim Tab · loose screwsPRECAUTIONARY LANDING AT OMA FOR IN FLIGHT VIBRATION. FOUND LOOSE SCREWS RIGHT ELEVATOR TRIM TAB P/N 657379945 SECURED SCREWS PER CASINO EXPRESS MM REFERENCE 27-31-31. AIRCRAFT RELEASED BACK TO SERVICE. INSPECTED WORK IN EKO OF LOOSE SCREWS, INSTALLATION CHDec 14, 1996 · N457TM · Boeing 737214SDR S2YA960037Trim Tab · frozenTHE FLT CREW, FOUND THE ELEVATOR AND RUDDER TRIM TABS FROZEN WHEN THEY LEVELED OFF AT CRUSING ALTITUDE, WHEN THE AIRCRAFT LANDED THE FREEZING ELEVATOR AND RUDDER TRIM TABS WERE WRITTEN UP. MAINTENANCE LUBED THE ELEVATOR AND RUDDER TRIM TAB ACTUATORS, OPS CHECNov 27, 1996 · N118SK · Beech 1900DSDR S2YA960036Trim Tab · frozenTHE FLT CREW, FOUND THE ELEVATOR TRIM TABS FROZEN WHEN THEY LEVELED OFF AT CRUISING ALTITUDE. WHEN THE AIRCRAFT LANDED, THE FREEZING ELEVATOR TRIM TABS WERE WRITTEN UP. MAINTENANCE LUBED THE ELEVATOR TRIM TAB ACTUATORS. OPS CHECKED GOOD MANUALLY AND ELECTRINov 27, 1996 · N148SK · Beech 1900DSDR 97ZZZX493Control Cable · frayedPILOT REPORTED A FRAYED CABLE IN AFT FUSELAGE. THE CABLE FOR THE ELEVATOR TRIM WAS FRAYED AT ELECTRIC ELEVATOR TRIM SERVO LOCATION. CAUSE OF FRAYING WAS DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED CAPSTAN, P/N 49A26, ON THE SERVO ASSY WHICH CAUSED THE GROOVE IN THE CAPSTNov 27, 1996 · N690NA · Gulstm 690BSDR PNSA961104Controls · frozenELEVATOR TRIM FROZEN, THAWED ICE, LUBED DRUM, CHECKS OK.Nov 22, 1996 · N8305H · Piper PA32301SDR GLBA96232Control Cable · out of adjRDU - ELEVATOR TRIM JAMMED DURING FLIGHT, WOULD NOT MOVE MANUALLY OR ELECTRICALLY. MAINTENANCE FOUND LOOSE RUDDER SADDLE CABLE INTERFERRING WITH ELEVATOR TRIM CABLE. SADDLE CABLE WAS TIGHTENED AND TRIM OPERATION WAS NORMAL. (X)Nov 21, 1996 · N170GL · Beech 1900DSDR COMA9630158Trim Actuator · frozenMAIN PITCH TRIM STUCK IN FULL DOWN POSITION. APPLIED WARM GLYCOL TO TRIM ACTUATOR, OPS CHECK GOOD.Nov 12, 1996 · N357CA · Saab SF340ASDR PNSA961101Controls · lack of lubeELEVATOR TRIM STIFF. RETURNED TO AIRPORT.Nov 2, 1996 · N8305H · Piper PA32301SDR 96ZZZX5318Shaft · pin shearedAIRCRAFT LOST ELEVATOR TRIM FUNCTION IN-FLIGHT AFTER TAKEOFF TRIMMED FOR CLIMB. THE AIRCRAFT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO FLY LEVEL AT ANYTHING LESS THAN LOW POWER. INVESTIGATION OF THE ELEVATOR TRIM WHEEL SYS SHOWED ROLL PIN, CNAS 561-3-8, HOLDING THE SHAFT TO THEOct 8, 1996 · N1206F · Cessna A185FSDR CA961011004Trim Jack · frozen(CAN) IN CRUISE, ELEVATOR TRIM FROZE. AT WARMER ALTITUDE SYSTEM OK. SCREW JACK ASSEMBLIES PURGE OF WATER AND GREASE AS PER TASK 2730/04.Oct 6, 1996 · Dhav DHC8102SDR VNAA9609006Actuator · moisture contamELEVATOR TRIM FAILED WHILE AT FL290. EMERGENCY DECLARED TO ALLOW DESCENT AT UNUSUAL AIRSPEED. PROBLEM CLEARED AT 8,000 FT, AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. FOUND MOISTURE IN ELEVATOR TRIM ACTUATORS. REPLACED ACTUATORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH DORNIER MAINTENANCSep 26, 1996 · N426JS · Dorner DO328100SDR VTZA96385Screw Jack · lack of lubeFLT 6222 - JFK-IAD - DURING CRUISE, A SCHEDULED LANDING WITH ONE DISCREPANCY TO ELEVATOR TRIM IS STICKY IN FLIGHT. AIRCRAFT WENT TO GATE WITH NO FURTHER PROBLEMS. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND LUBRICATED ELEVATOR TRIM, OPS CHECK OK. AIRCRAFT WAS RELEASED AND APSep 19, 1996 · N302UE · Jetair JETSTM4101SDR 96ZZZX4713Control Cable · brokenDURING LEVEL OFF PHASE OF FLIGHT, THE ELEVATOR TRIM CONTROL WHEEL BECAME VERY LOOSE, TRIM INOPERABLE. AFTER NORMAL LANDING AT FINAL DESTINATION, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE ELEVATOR TRIM CABLE HAD BROKEN. ELEVATOR TRIM CABLE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED, RIGGED, AND OAug 16, 1996 · N711HJ · Stbros SD360
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