JASC 5520

Service difficulty reports · 5,421

Reports filed under 5520 · Elevator Structure, newest first.

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SDR 2007UALA02118Rod End · damagedVIBRATION - NOISE ENCOUNTERED IN FLIGHT. STRONG VIBRATION FROM TAIL, FELT ALL LOCATIONS. STOPPED WHEN SLOWED BELOW 280 KIAS. FOUND MULTIPLE POSSIBLE ISSUES, LEADING EDGE TAPE WAS PEELING AND BUNCHING UP ON THE LE OF VERT STAB AND ELEV/RUD FREEPLAY CHECKS FJun 20, 2007 · N819UA · Airbus A319131SDR SWIA200718589Hinge · corrodedLEFT ELEVATOR OUTBOARD HINGE HARDWARE IS CORRODED, FOUND AT C-CHECK. REPLACED CORRODED HARDWARE AND BUSHINGS PER CRJ200 AMM 27-34-01-000-801 STEPS G THRU-1-5.Jun 17, 2007 · N411SW · Cndair CL6002B19SDR DLM90070874Elevator · damagedRT ELEVATOR O/B T/E HAS COMPOSITE DAMAGE. REPAIRED ELEVATOR O/B T/E DAMAGED IAW MD-90 SRM 51-10-04D PAR 8J.Jun 3, 2007 · N906DA · Doug MD9030SDR 07FDEA01835Bushing · looseLEFT OUTBD ELEVATOR THIRD HINGE FROM INBD SIDE HAT BUSHINGS LOOSE IN FITTING BORE FOR OUTBOARD DAMPNER. REMOVED AND REPLACED LT O/B ELEVATOR THIRD HINGE FROM I/B SIDE HAT BUSHINGS IAW CMM 55-21-01 AND FEDEX 8-5520-10913-63. ORIGINAL ATTACHED TO FEDEX N/R N0May 17, 2007 · N68050 · Doug MD1010FSDR 07FDEA01833Bushing · looseRT O/B ELEVATOR I/B DAMPNER HINGE FITTING HAT BUSHINGS ARE LOOSE. REMOVED AND REPLACED RT O/B ELEVATOR I/B DAMPNER HINGE FITTING HAT BUSHINGS IAW CMM 55-21-01 AND FEDEX EA 8-5520-109163. ORIGINAL ATTACHED TO FEDEX N/R N00836.May 17, 2007 · N68050 · Doug MD1010FSDR 07FDEA01832Bushing · looseRT O/B ELEVATOR O/B DAMPER HINGE FITTING HAT BUSHINGS ARE LOOSE. REMOVED AND REPLACED RT O/B ELEVATOR O/B ELEVATOR O/B DAMPNER HINGE FITTING HAT BUSHINGS IAW CMM 55-21-01 AND FEDEX EA 8-5520-109163. TITLE; LT AND RT ELEVATOR HINGE FITTING OVERSIZE HOLE-REMay 17, 2007 · N68050 · Doug MD1010FSDR GUUA05060702Hinge Bracket · corrodedREPORT: AT SCHEDULED ROUTINE MAINTENANCE LEFT OUTBOARD ELEVATOR HINGE BRACKET SHOWS SIGNS OF EXFOLIATION. REPLACED LEFT OUTBOARD ELEVATOR HINGE BRACKET.May 6, 2007 · N82539 · Beech 1900DSDR 2007FA0000383Horn · crackedFOUND STABILATOR HORN P/N 20397-00 SEVERELY CRACKED FROM THE INSIDE WHERE THE ATTACH BOLTS CONNECT THE BALANCE WEIGHT TUBE P/N 20398-02 AND STABILATOR TORQUE TUBE ASSEMBLY P/N 20203-03.Apr 30, 2007 · N5977P · Piper PA24250SDR 2007UALA00936Rod End · wornVIBRATION NOISE ENCOUNTERED IN FLIGHT. [SUP 06-01-07] PERFORMED ELEVATOR FREEPLAY CHECK AND FOUND BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT OUTBOARD ELEVATOR ACTUATOR ROD ENDS TO BE WORN OUT OF COMPLIANCE. REPLACED LEFT AND RIGHT OUTBOARD ELEVATOR ACTUATOR ROD ENDS.Mar 28, 2007 · N823UA · Airbus A319131SDR SWAA071472Bearing · wornDURING SCHEDULED 10Y CHECK, LEFT ELEVATOR FAILED FREE PLAY CHECK. REMOVED AND REPLACED INBOARD HORN BEARING PER MM.Mar 21, 2007 · N644SW · Boeing 7373H4SDR SWAA071473Bearing · wornDURING SCHEDULED 10Y CHECK, RIGHT ELEVATOR FAILED FREE PLAY CHECK. REMOVED AND REPLACED INBOARD HORN BEARING PER MM.Mar 21, 2007 · N644SW · Boeing 7373H4SDR GLBA20060923Structure · crushedRT ELEVATOR TRAILING EDGE DAMAGED APPROXIMATELY 9 INCHES OB OF TRIM TAB. DAMAGED AREA APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH BY 1.2500 INCH. MAINTENANCE REMOVED 2 INCH BY 1.5 INCH AREA OF TRAILING EDGE SKIN AND INSTALLED INSERTION REPAIR PER BEECH 1900D SRM 55-90-03. RII INSPECMar 16, 2007 · N210GL · Beech 1900DSDR 2007UALA00776Bearing · out of limitsLOW FREQUENCY VIBRATIONS FELT AFTER GEAR RETRACT. STOPPED AT 1ST LEVEL OFF FL24. DID NOT RETURN IN CLIMB. FOUND ROTB ELEV TRIM TAB BEARING OUT OF LIMITS- REPLACED BEARINGS AND PERFORMED INSPECTIONS OF ALL SURFACES AND DRAINS FOR ABNORMAL CONDITIONS. NO FUMar 14, 2007 · N934UA · Boeing 737522SDR SWAA071296Bushing · wornDURING SCHEDULED MV2 CHECK, FOUND EXCESSIVE PLAY AT RIGHT ELEVATOR TAB. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT ELEV TAB CONTROL MECHANISM OUTBOARD BUSHING.Mar 7, 2007 · N521SW · Boeing 7375H4SDR SWIA200718119Bolt · corrodedLEFT ELEVATOR TRANSMITTER ARM HAS CORRODED BOLT AND NUT, DISCOVERED AT C-CHECK INSPECTION. REPLACED BOLT AND NUT ON LEFT ELEVATOR TRANSMITTER ARM IAW CRJ200 AMM 20-24-00-910-801.Feb 26, 2007 · N866AS · Cndair CL6002B19SDR 070054Structure · ground damageFLIGHT 475 FSD/LAS - DURING THE DE-ICING OPERATION THE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR STRUCK THE AIRPLANE ON THE LEFT ELEVATOR AT THE AFT OUTBOARD CORNER. AMERICAN AIRLINES PERSONNEL REPORT THAT THEY REMOVED AND REPLACED THE LEFT ELEVATOR TRAILING EDGE. REF SRM 55-01-00Feb 24, 2007 · N881GA · Doug DC982SDR 2007UALA00436Elevator · damagedLEFT AND RIGHT ELEVATORS WERE FOUND TO HAVE SUSPECTED AREAS OF WATER INGRESSION. [SUP 05-16-07] A THERMOGRAPHIC INSPECTION FOUND 3 AREAS ON UPPER SURFACE AND 1 AREA ON LOWER SURFACE OF LEFT ELEVATOR WITH SUSPECTED WATER INGRESSION. SIMILAR INSPECTION OF RIGHFeb 13, 2007 · N430UA · Airbus A320232SDR MALA070007Skin · delaminatedRT ELEVATOR OUTBOARD LEADING EDGE SURFACE DELAMINATION PUNCTURE. REPAIRED IAW EOS51031. REF EAMS WO NR 215326 TASK 3504.Jan 16, 2007 · N433XJ · Saab 340BSDR 06FDEA04311Hinge · corrodedRT ELEVATOR T/E AT AT 4 HINGE ARM HAS LIGHT CORROSION TOP AND BOTTOM AS MARKED REPAIRED CORROSION ON RT, ELEVATOR AT NR 4 HINGE ON CORNER SKIN IAW A310/200 SRM 51-74-10 PARAGRAPH 6A. REPAIRED DAMAGED SKIN ON UPPER SKIN IAW EA6-5520-106303.Dec 26, 2006 · N454FE · Airbus A310222SDR KY7A11490Spar · crackedSKIN CRACK IN ELEVATOR LOWER SKIN AT OB HINGE, VISUALLY INSPECTED SPAR AND FOUND IT CRACKED VERTICALLY .7500 OF SPAR WIDTH .5 INCH IB OF OB HINGE DOUBLER.Dec 18, 2006 · N106RE · Piper PA31350SDR CA061218011Torque Tube · cracked(CAN) DURING COMPLIANCE WITH SB 2145 (REMOVED THE DUE TUBES TO SEND OUT FOR NDT AND REPLACE WITH INSPECTED SERVICEABLE ONES), A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED RADIATING FROM ONE OF THE TAPER PIN HOLES TO THE EDGE OF THE ATTACH BOSS ON THE LT TUBE. IT APPEARS THAT THE TADec 15, 2006 · Beech B100SDR CA061218009Torque Tube · cracked(CAN) DURING COMPLIANCE WITH SB 2145, CHANGED OUT THE DUE TORQUE TUBES AND REPLACE THEM WITH INSPECTED ONES. WHEN THE LT WAS REMOVED A CRACK WAS NOTED GOING FROM THE TAPER PIN HOLE TO THE EDGE OF THE TORQUE TUBE MOUNT BRACKET. IT APPEARS THAT THE PIN WAS OVER-Dec 15, 2006 · Beech B100SDR CA061215002Hinge · damaged(CAN) DURING PHASE NR 2 INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE LT ELEVATOR WAS LOOSE AT THE OB HINGE. AREA INSPECTED AND FOUND THAT THE 4 BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE HINGE TO THE HORIZONTAL STAB WERE LOOSE. THE HINGE WAS REMOVED AND FOUND THAT THE HOLES WERE ELONGATEDDec 12, 2006 · Beech 100BEECHSDR CA061206002Bolt · misinstalled(CAN) LT ELEVATOR, FOUND NUT/BOLT COMBINATION INCORRECTLY INSTALLED ON LT NR 1 PCU JAM TOLERANT MECHANISM. AIRFRAME HOURS: 25355:05. CYCLES: 20701. (TC NR 20061206002)Dec 2, 2006 · Cndair CL6002B19SDR 2007FA0000097Elevator · separatedRT ELEVATOR DEPARTED THE AIRCRAFT AS THE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED AND APPROXIMATELY 70 DEGREE BANK, 50-60 DEGREE NOSE DOWN TURN. THE PILOT WAS FLYING IN A FORMATION AND WAS BLINDED BY THE SUN AND TURNED AWAY FROM OTHER AIRCRAFT. AS THE ELEVATOR CAME OFF OF THE HDec 1, 2006 · N26FN · Lear 36LEARSDR 2007FA0000024Bearing · frozenELEVATOR PUSH ROD END BEARING (PHF31-14, FOUND TO BE FROZEN FROM RUST AND GRIME. ROD END BEARING BROKE AT THREADED PORTION DUE TO LACK OF MOVEMENT. AD 73-21-01 ADDRESSES LUBRICATION OF ALL CONTROL AND LANDING GEAR ROD END BEARINGS BUT DOES NOT ADDRESS INSPECNov 30, 2006 · N684MA · Mooney M20GSDR 2006FA0001212Bellcrank · crackedA CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE RT BELLCRANK SUPPORT ASSY. DURING A MANDITORY 5 YEAR INSPECTION IAW MSB 2231 REV 1. (K)Nov 22, 2006 · N44MA · Beech 65B80SDR 2006UALA02244Bushing · looseHORIZONTAL STAB JACKSCREW ATTACH FITTING CLEVIS RIGHT LUG 2 EA BUSHINGS LOOSE. MAJOR REPAIR: FABRICATED AND INSTALLED OVERSIZED BUSHINGS. REFERENCE AAR EA I060513.Nov 22, 2006 · N348UA · Boeing 737322SDR PIDR2006047Hinge · damagedRT ELEVATOR LOWER SIDE AT NR 5 HINGE HAS DAMAGE. REPAIRED IAW SRM 51-70-17 AND MFG MESSAGE NR 1-247071893 WITH FAA DOA APPROVAL FORM 8100-9.Nov 15, 2006 · N385US · Boeing 7373B7SDR CA061109001Tube · cracked(CAN) DURING COMPLIENCE WITH CAMPAIGN NOTICE 851-27-20-035 (RUDDER AND ELEVATOR CABLE GUARDS) BOTH ELEVATOR CABLE GUARDS WERE FOUND TO BE UNSERVICEABLE. ALL (4) CLAMPS WERE DISTORTED AND CAUSED DISTORSION TO THE TUBES WHEN CLAMPED CAUSING CRACKS IN THE TUBES. Nov 8, 2006 · Cessna 550SDR HALA0600852Hinge · damagedBTB - DURING TAXI CHECK, ELEVATOR POWER CHECK UNSUCCESSFUL. ELEVATOR FWD MOTION RESTRICTED. SEAL ON LEFT HORIZ STAB I/B OF I/B ELEVATOR HINGE BOLT DAMAGED. COLUMN DISCONNECTED. REMOVED FOREIGN OBJECT BETWEEN LEFT ELEVATOR AND HORIZONTAL STAB. CHECKED CONNov 6, 2006 · N479HA · Boeing 717200SDR SWAA063704Bolt · wornDURING SCHEDULED C2 CHECK, RT ELEVATOR TAB FAILED FREE PLAY CHECK. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 1 TAB HINGE BOLT AND BUSHING PER MM.Sep 28, 2006 · N314SW · Boeing 7373H4SDR CA061109004Bracket · loose(CAN) BRACKET P/N 1243019-2 FOUND LOOSE AGAINST TORQUE TUBE P/N 1234650-2. LOOSE FASTENERS REMOVED AND REPLACED. (TC NR 20061109004)Sep 22, 2006 · Cessna T210LSDR CA061108004Hinge Bracket · cracked(CAN) RT STABILIZER HINGE BRACKET FOUND CRACKED AT FASTENER LOCATION. (TC NR 20061108004)Aug 28, 2006 · Cessna 177BSDR MALA060535Elevator · damagedTHE RIGHT ELEVATOR, P/N 7255201-654, S/N 2060, HAD COMPOSITE DAMAGE. REPAIRED IAW MESABA EO S51031. REF: EAMS WORK ORDER 214335 TASK 3506.Aug 25, 2006 · N452XJ · Saab 340BSDR MALA060534Elevator · damagedTHE LEFT ELEVATOR, P/N 7255201-655, S/N 2051, HAD COMPOSITE DAMAGE. REPAIRED IAW MESABA EO S51031. REF: EAMS WORK ORDER 214335 TASK 3505.Aug 25, 2006 · N452XJ · Saab 340BSDR CA060825002Hinge · cracked(CAN) HINGE ASSEMBLY FOR STABILIZER OB BEARING WAS FOUND CRACKED FOR BOTH ELEVATORS. ELEVATORS REMOVED. SEVERAL CRACKS WERE FOUND ON EACH HINGE ASSEMBLY. HINGE ASSEMBLIES REPLACED ON STABILIZER. ALL PARTS INSTALLED USING NEW (AN) HARDWARE. INDEPENDENT CONTAug 23, 2006 · Cessna A185FSDR ASAA0680885Tab · dentedFOUND LEFT ELEVATOR CONTROL TAB LOWER SURFACE DENTED. FILLED DENT PER SRM 55 04.Aug 15, 2006 · N968AS · Doug DC983SDR RAIA00607030Elevator · damagedFLT -7878- STL- AIRCRAFT SUBJECTED TO GALE FORCE WINDS. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED REQUIRED INSPECTION. FOUND DAMAGE TO RT ELEVATOR, ELEVATOR STOPS, AND ELEVATOR LINKAGE; REMOVED AND REPLACED SAME.Jul 21, 2006 · N808HK · Emb EMB145ERSDR RBR32201028Balance Weight · corrodedBOTH ELEVATOR MASS BALLAST WEIGHTS AND COVERS HAVE RUST. CORROSION REMOVAL REQUIRED FOR INSPECTION.Jul 3, 2006 · N322BC · Raythn DH125SDR RBR32201089Cap · corrodedLT ELEVATOR FWD CAP CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS.Jul 3, 2006 · N322BC · Raythn DH125SDR HALA0600476Skin · maint errorWHILE INSTALLING RUDDER, MECHANIC DROPPED A WRENCH PUNCTURING LEFT I/B ELEVATOR UPPER SKIN APPROX 18 INCHES FROM I/B END. REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED ON LEFT ELEVATOR UPPER SKIN APPROXIMATELY 18 INCHES FROM I/B END IAW SRM 55-20-01-1, SRM 55-20-1A1, SRM 55-20-2R-1, SJun 26, 2006 · N594HA · Boeing 767300SDR 06FDEA2002Spacer · looseRIGHT ELEVATOR, NR 1 ELEVATOR RUB BLOCK SPACER IS LOOSE IN LOWER TRAILING EDGE BEAM. REPAIRED R/H ELEVATOR NR 1 RUB BLOCK SPACER IN T/E BEAM IAW FED-EX EA 7-5510-100547.May 24, 2006 · N269FE · Boeing 727233SDR 2006FA0000525Elevator · maint errorAFTER A REPAIR AT ANOTHER FACILITY THIS ELEVATOR WAS IN A BIND AND NOT ABLE TO STREAMILINE WITH THE STABILIZER (COULD NOT RIG). IT APPEARS THAT THIS CONTROL WAS NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY IN A JIG FIXTURE. WHILE REPLACING THE UPPER AND LOWER SKINS IT WAS ALSO FOUMay 20, 2006 · N1255K · Cessna 550SDR 06FDEA1971Panel · corrodedFOUND RIGHT NR 5 BALANCE BAY PANEL AFT ATTACH POINTS HAVE CORROSION IN VARIOUS AREAS. REPLACED NR 5 RT BALANCE PANEL AFT ATTACH DOUBLER IAW FED EX MM 27-30-021-4.May 19, 2006 · N493FE · Boeing 727227SDR 06FDEA1953Panel · corrodedNR 5 BALANCE BAY PANEL AFT STRAP CORRODED AROUND FASTENER HOLES FOR ENTIRE LENGTH, LT HORIZONTAL STAB. REPAIRED NR 5 BALANCE PANEL PER SRM 51-80 AND DRAWING 65-27917.May 17, 2006 · N493FE · Boeing 727227SDR 06FDEA1941Beam · chafedWHILE GETTING AND OK TO CLOSE, FOUND RT ELEVATOR RUB BLOCK SPACER LOOSE AND CHAFING INTO LOWER TRAILING EDGE BEAM AT ELEV STA 118.13 . REPAIRED RT HORIZ STAB LOWER TRAILING EDGE BEAM AT ELEV STA 118.13 IAW FED EX EA 7- 5510-100932.May 17, 2006 · N192FE · Boeing 72722SDR GUUA05070601Hinge Bracket · corrodedAT SCHEDULED ROUTINE MAINTENANCE RT CTR ELEVATOR HINGE BRACKET SHOWS SIGNS OF EXFOLIATION. REPLACED RT CTR ELEVATOR HINGE BRACKET.May 7, 2006 · N82539 · Beech 1900DSDR CA060504006Torque Tube · wornWHILE CHECKING THE ELEVATOR SYSTEM FOR FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT, EXCESSIVE PLAY WAS NOTICED IN THE LEFT ELEVATOR. THE PLAY WAS ISOLATED TO THE ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE FITTING. THE TORQUE TUBE WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW ASSEMBLY. THE TORQUE TUBE WAS INSPECTED AND FOUND May 3, 2006 · Beech B100SDR GUUA04200602Hinge Bracket · corrodedAT SCHEDULED ROUTINE MAINTENANCE LEFT OUTBOARD ELEVATOR HINGE BRACKET SHOWS SIGNS OF EXFOLIATION.-------REPLACED LEFT OUTBOARD ELEVATOR HINGE BRACKET.Apr 20, 2006 · N81546 · Beech 1900D
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