JASC 5540

Service difficulty reports · 1,903

Reports filed under 5540 · Rudder Structure, newest first.

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  WHERE jasc_code = '5540'
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SDR AUS20030833Bracket · corroded(AUS) RUDDER LOWER HINGE SUPPORT BRACKET CONTAINED EXFOLIATION CORROSION. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD TB10 31.May 25, 2003 · Socata TB10TOBAGOSDR USAA030079Angle · crackedPIT - FOUND RUDDER CRACKED .5 INCH, RUDDER LOWER FORWARD SEAL PLATE ANGLE. INSTALLED WET LAYUP REPAIR PER EA 76293, SRM 51-70-17 AND 51-60-00. (M)May 22, 2003 · N560AU · Boeing 737301SDR UPS03440719Bulkhead · crackedINSPECTION TYPE: C, UPPER RUDDER ASSY LWR BHD INTERIOR WEB SKIN CRACKED TWO LOCATIONS AT RED MARKED. UPPER RUDDER ASSY LOWER BULKHEAD WEB INT SKIN WEB REPAIRED AS PER SRM 51-40-02 FIG 1.May 15, 2003 · N521UP · Boeing 747200SDR GTIA030344Bracket · corrodedVERTICAL STAB RUDDER HINGE UPPER 'V' BRACKET ASSEMBLY HAS CORROSION STATION ZR 133. REMOVED VERTICAL STABILIZER RUDDER HINGE UPPER 'V' BRACKET. INSTALLED BRACKET ASSEMBLY. (M)May 7, 2003 · N800NK · Doug DC982SDR USAA030047Flange · brokenFOUND HINGE COVER ATTACH FLANGE BROKEN OFF, LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF RUDDER 23 INCHES FROM BOTTOM. MANUFACTURED REPAIR STRAP AND FILLERS PER EA 76261. (M)May 2, 2003 · N422US · Boeing 737401SDR UPS03840614Structure · crackedINSPECTION TYPE: C1, UPPER LT SIDE OF RUDDER LE. AREA HAS A 1.5 INCH CRACK AT ZR 298.1255 3.5 INCHES FWD. OF HINGE LINE STOP DRILLED CRACK, FABRICATED AND INSTALLED DOUBLER,CALCULATED RUDDER BALANCE,CALCULATED IN LIMITS AND UPDATED TAG WITH NEW MOMENT OF Apr 14, 2003 · N808UP · Doug DC873FSDR CA030324005Torque Tube · corroded(CAN) DURING INSPECTION OF THE RUDDER TORQUE TUBE ASSY FOR CORROSION IAW PIPER SERVICE BULLETIN 1105 IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TORQUE TUBE HAD EXTERNAL CORROSION. THE TUBE WAS REMOVED TO ASESS THE AMOUNT OF CORROSION AND IF IT COULD BE REMOVED AND TREATED. THMar 20, 2003 · Piper PA31TSDR AUS20030375Bar · cracked(AUS) RUDDER BAR CRACKED AT BASE OF RUDDER PEDAL POST.Mar 12, 2003 · Cessna 182QSDR QXEA0300383Structure · crackedPDX- DURING DAILY CHECK FOUND CRACK IN HOLE ON LEFT HAND SIDE OF AFT RUDDER. REPAIRED IAW DHC-8 Q400 RD 8/4-55-075.Mar 8, 2003 · N406QX · Bombdr DHC8401SDR GTIA030049Tab · deterioratedFTW - RUDDER CONTROL TAB FLAME SPRAY DETERIORATED IN SEVERAL AREAS, FIXED TAB DELAMINATED AND 4 BONDING STRAPS DETERIORATED AND CORRODED. REPAIRED DELAMINATED FIXED TAB. (M)Jan 19, 2003 · N825NK · Doug DC983SDR 2003FA0000140Attach Fitting · crackedFOUND LT RUDDER STOP RIDING OVER HORN AREA. THIS CAUSED DEFLECTION OF HORN ATTACHMENT AND CRACK. STOP BOLTS NOT HITTING HORN SQUARELY, CAUSING HORN TO RIDE UP OR DOWN UNDER STOP BOLT. ASSURE STOP BOLTS HIT HORN SQUARELY.Jan 13, 2003 · N24DM · Cessna 177RGSDR R2J2003F00000Structure · damagedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND RUDDER LOOSE AT ATTACHMENT. FITTING BOLT HOLES FOUND ELONGATED. AIRCRAFT ALREADY UPGRADED WITH MFG RUDDER FITTING KIT 7.64-100 (BIGGER BOLTS). THERE IS STILL A PROBLEM IN THIS AREA. SECOND AIRCRAFT FOUND WITH THIS PROBLEM. Jan 8, 2003 · N113DK · Piper PA34200TSDR CA021202005Beam · cracked(CAN) PILOTS RUDDER QUADRANT SUPPORT BEAM FOUND CRACKED AT ROUTINE INSPECTION. BEAM REPLACEDNov 18, 2002 · Beech A100SDR AUS20021234Torque Tube · faulty(AUS) RUDDER TORQUE TUBE RIVETS LOOSE AND RIVET HOLES WORN BY UP TO APPROXIMATELY 0.254MM (0.010IN) OVERSIZE.Oct 25, 2002 · Beech B200CSDR 2002FA0001329Support · crackedTHE SUPPORT BRACKET HAS BEEN FOUND CRACKED AT THE WELD ON THE LOWER LEFT SUPPORT LEG. AIRCRAFT TOTAL TIME 2568. THE SUPPORT IS VERY LIGHT AND IS MOUNTED TO THE COMPOSIT VERTICAL SPAR. THE AREA UNDER THE TOWER IS NOT FLAT AND CAUSES THE TOWER TO CRACK DUE TOOct 7, 2002 · N974CT · Diamon DA20C1SDR JJB2002F00002Bolt · bentDURING INSPECTION OF RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM, FOUND TORQUE TUBE MOUNT BOLTS LOOSE AND CONTROL HORN MOUNT BOLT BENT. PARTS RETURNED TO MFG FOR ANALYSIS.Sep 20, 2002 · N855CA · Beech 1900DSDR AUS20021058Rudder · fod(AUS) RUDDER DAMAGED BY ANOTHER AIRCRAFT TAXIING PAST. THE RUDDER SKINWAS DENTED AND BUCKLED AT THE MID POINT OF THE TRAILING EDGE. DURING DISASSEMBLY FOR REPAIR A PORTION OF THE RIB WAS ALSO DAMAGED.Sep 17, 2002 · Reims F406SDR 2002FA0001239Hinge · crackedDURING 100 HOUR INSPECTION MECHANIC FOUND CRACK ON LOWER RIGHT CORNER OF LOWER RUDDER HINGE SUPPORT TOWER NEXT TO THE WELD LINE. PART WAS REPLACED WITH NEW PART.Sep 13, 2002 · N978CT · Diamon DA20C1SDR 2002FA0001238Hinge · crackedDURING 100 HOUR INSPECTION MECHANIC DISCOVER THAT THE LOWER LEFT CORNER OF THE LOWER RUDDER HINGE SUPPORT TOWER HAD A CRACK. EVIDENCED BY LINE OF BROWN RUST RESIDUE VISIBLE AGAINST THE BLACK PAINT, AND ADJACENT TO THE WELD. PART WAS REPLACED.Sep 13, 2002 · N986CT · Diamon DA20C1SDR SWAA022101Rudder · delaminatedDURING SCHEDULED SPECIAL VISIT, FOUND RUDDER DELAMINATED AT FIN WL 96. REMOVED AND REPLACED RUDDER PER MM.Sep 7, 2002 · N301SW · Boeing 7373H4SDR QXEA0201307Bearing · loosePDX - RUDDER DAMPER BEARING AT RUDDER ATTACH POINT IS LOOSE AND HAS MOVEMENT ABOUT THE HARDWARE. REPAIRED IAW RD 8-55-588.Aug 28, 2002 · N363PH · Dhav DHC8202SDR DHL2002363524Rudder · damagedC-check/EADS responsibility during DFDR system test,rudder damaged at lower t/e wedge 19" longx 4.5" wide %' up from lower edge of rudder.Corrective action/area repaired IAW A300 SRM 55-40-00 page 740 see page 2 an 3 fpr detrail instruction am NDT requirementsAug 21, 2002 · N363DH · Airbus A300B4203SDR DHL2002363508Rudder · debondedC-check/Rudder t/e @ upper end has debonded area on L/H side and material missing (sealant missing) (1 sq. inch) on R/H side.Corrective action/area smoothed an blend IAW A300 SRM 51-4-10. Both areas alodine prepped IAW A300 SRM 51-40-12. Area resealed IAW A300Aug 6, 2002 · N363DH · Airbus A300B4203SDR AUS20020860Bracket · cracked(AUS) TOP RUDDER HINGE BRACKET CRACKED.Jul 25, 2002 · Parten P68BSDR CA020729004Hinge Bracket · cracked(CAN) CRACK FOUND ON BOTTOM LEFT WELD OF SUPPORT BRACKET.Jul 16, 2002 · Diamon DA20C1SDR QXEA0200965Structure · crackedPDX- AFT RUDDER IS CRACKED ON RT SIDE ABOUT 4 INCHES DOWN FROM TOP. REPAIRED IAW HORIZON AIR EA 6-55-13.Jul 16, 2002 · N411QX · Bombdr DHC8401SDR AUS20020511Intercostal · separated(AUS) RUDDER INTERCOSTAL LOCATED BETWEEN WL 166.55 AND WL 192.65 SEPARATED FROM SKINS.May 24, 2002 · Govt N22BSDR CA020605003Bracket · cracked(CAN) DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION THE UPPER RUDDER ATTACHMENT BRACKET WAS FOUND CRACKED.May 5, 2002 · Emb EMB110P1SDR USAA020174Arm · corrodedPIT - FOUND RUDDER BALANCE ARM WITH CORROSION 3 INCH BY 12 INCH AREA, RUDDER BALANCE ARM STRUCTURE. CORROSION LEVEL 2. RUDDER REPLACED AND INSTALLED PER JOB CARD. (M)Apr 29, 2002 · N373US · Boeing 7373B7SDR CALA0200247Rudder · crackedWHILE AIRCRAFT WAS IN HOLD FOR PAINT JOB AT VENDOR FACILITY THE RUDDER SUSTAINED DAMAGE. INSPECTION FOUND THAT THE RUDDER LOWER WEB HAD AN 8" CRACK WITH A HOLE AND SHORTER CRACKS EMANATING FROM IT. THE LEFT LOWER SKIN OF RUDDER HAD TWO CRACKS IN SAME AREA. THEApr 27, 2002 · N14307 · Boeing 7373T0SDR 2002FA0000450Hinge · corrodedTHE CENTER RUDDER HINGE ASSEMBLY WAS REMOVED FROM THE AIRCRAFT FOR REPLACEMENT DUE TO VISIBLE CORROSION NEAR THE EDGE OF THE LOWER RIGHT HAND BOLT HOLE ON THE TEE. WHEN THE TEE WAS DERIVETED FROM THE HINGE SUBSTANTIAL EXFOLIATION WAS FOUND ON THE TEE SURFACE WApr 5, 2002 · N1547 · Beech A200SDR CA020425003Rudder Horn · cracked(CAN) DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION THE RUDDER HORN ASSY AT THE AREA WERE THE HORN STRIKES THE RUDDER STOPS HAD BEEN DAMAGED. WE BELIEVE BY GUSTY WINDS WITHOUT THE RUDDER LOCK ON. THE RUDDER STOP SCREW HAD ACTUALLY ROLLED THE ALUMINIUM BACK ON THE HORN WHICH MADEApr 4, 2002 · Cessna 172MSDR AUS20020347Hinge · cracked(AUS) CENTRE RUDDER HINGE CRACKED ON LH SIDE OF THE LOWER SIDE OF THE FORWARD HALF.Apr 3, 2002 · Cessna 402CSDR CA020327003Rudder · corroded(CAN) DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION INSPECTED RUDDER & CONTROL SYSTEM FOUND CORROSION ON THE HORN ASSEMBLY ON THE STEEL PART. RUDDER REMOVED. HORN DERIVETED. PART SANDBLASTED. INSPECTED FOR CONDITION. FOUND SERVICEABLE CONSIDERING THIS SITUATION THE OWNER WILL BE AMar 21, 2002 · Piper PA28180SDR C2XA02TY047Attach Fitting · chafedDURING A SCHEDULED 1-C INSPECTION THE LOWER RUDDER 1 STABILIZER ATTACH POINT HAS DISPLACED METAL ON RT SIDE NEAR BUSHING.Mar 11, 2002 · N13929 · Emb EMB145ERSDR CA020220006Bearing · worn(CAN) WHILE CARRYING OUT AN ANNUAL INSPECTION IT WAS NOTED THAT THE RUDDER SECTOR P/N 89C1024-501 HAD RAISED UP TO WHERE THE CABLE GUARD AND THE STOP WERE IN VERY CLOSE PROXIMITY TO ONE ANOTHER. IF THE SITUATION WENT UNDETECTED THERE IS A POSIBILITY THAT THE RFeb 12, 2002 · Gruman FIRECATSDR UPS02837438Web · crackedINSPECTION TYPE:C2 RUDDER NR 2 HINGE CUT OUT LOWER WEB IS CRACKED AT ZR 161 APPROX. REMOVED, FABRICATED AND REPLACED WEB IAW DWG 5656229 AND SRM 51-1-21.Dec 30, 2001 · N702UP · Doug DC871FSDR USAA011393Structure · damagedPIT - FOUND RUDDER DAMAGED, NR 7 HINGE AREA RSTA 225-235 LEADING EDGE. PER SRM 51-70-17 2 EXTRA PLIES WITH HALF OVERLAP PER EA 73066. (M)Dec 17, 2001 · N300AU · Boeing 737301SDR USAA011394Structure · damagedPIT - FOUND RUDDER 8 INCH BY .750 INCH GOUGED, CLOSE TO T/E WEDGE BETWEEN R STA 121164 AND 174.12. REPAIRED PER SRM 51-70-17 WITH 2 EXTRA PILES WITH .5 OVERLAP PER EA 73065. (M)Dec 17, 2001 · N300AU · Boeing 737301SDR CA020322008Structure · contaminated(CAN) RT RUDDER WAS FOUND TO HAVE APROXIMATELY TWO GALLONS OF WATER INSIDE DUE TO A PLUGGED DRAIN GROMMET. FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND DETERIORATED COTTON TAPES FROM AN OLD CECONITE FABRIC RE-COVERING JOB. RUDDER REMOVED AND RECOVEREDDec 7, 2001 · Namer B25JSDR QXEA0102004Rudder · damagedPDX - REMOVE RUDDER FOR SHEET METAL REPAIR. REPAIRED IAW FOKKER MM 27-20-01, PAGE 404, PARAGRAPH 3D AND MM 27-20-02, PAGE 201.Nov 10, 2001 · N482US · Fokker F28MK4000SDR C2XA01IA378Rudder · damagedORF- DURING POSTFLIGHT THE CREW NOTED THAT RUDDER NR 2, AFT BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE HAS A 6 INCH BY 2 INCH HOLE. THE AIRCRAFT WAS RELEASED FOR FERRY FLIGHT FROM ORF TO IAH. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED RUDDER NR 2, PERFORMED A OPERATIONAL CHECK, NO DEFECTS NOOct 18, 2001 · N14905 · Emb EMB145LRSDR UPS01837181Web · crackedINSPECTION TYPE:C2 LOWER RUDDER MEMBRANE IS CRACKED BETWEEN ZR 54.2 AND ZR 61.156, VERTICAL MEMBRANE APPROX 12 INCHES AFT AF L/E. REMOVED, FABRICATED, AND REPLACED WEB/MEMBRANE IAW DWG 5655074, AND SRM 51-1-21.Oct 17, 2001 · N718UP · Doug DC871FSDR AUS20011110Structure · corroded(AUS) RUDDER CORRODED IN AREA BETWEEN TORQUE TUBE AND LOWER END CAP.Oct 8, 2001 · Piper PA31SDR QXEA0101650Fitting · chafedPDX - AFT RUDDER LOWER HINGE RADIUS ROD LUG HAS CHAFE DAMAGE. REPAIRED IAW RD 8-55-132, STEP 1.Oct 6, 2001 · N353PH · Dhav DHC8202SDR QXEA0101647Rudder · chafedPDX - TRAILING RUDDER HAS CHAFE DAMAGE AT RIVET LINE, RIGHT-HAND SIDE 12 INCHES FROM TOP. REPAIRED IAW DHC-8-200 SRM 55-40-11, FIGURE 1 ITEM 12, SRM 51-20-16 AND SRM 51-20-26.Oct 4, 2001 · N353PH · Dhav DHC8202SDR MWEA011325Fitting · chafedLEFT AND RIGHT ELEVATOR CONTROL TAB PUSHROD INBOARD CRANK ARM ATTACH BOLT NUT IS CHAFING STRUCTURE WHEN YOKE IS POSITIONED TO FULL AIRCRAFT NOSE DOWN. TRIMMED FITTING IAW MWX-ORD-01-00467H.Oct 1, 2001 · N814ME · Doug DC981SDR UPS01836845Web · crackedINSPECTION TYPE:C2 RUDDER LOWER CLOSURE WEB IS CRACKED FWD OF ACCESS PLATE 81. REMOVED, FABRICATED, AND REPLACED WEB IAW DWG 5701251, AND SRM 51-1-21.Sep 15, 2001 · N852UP · Doug DC873FSDR UPS01836913Fitting · wornINSPECTION TYPE:C2 RUDDER BASE ATTACH POINT RT AFT BUSHING FALLING OUT. REAMED HOLE AND INSTALLED OVERSIZE BUSHING IAW REO G08406.Sep 10, 2001 · N801UP · Doug DC873FSDR QXEA0101426Structure · crackedPDX - FORE RUDDER CRACKED WITH PIECE MISSING AT TOP CLOSING RIB, PIECE OVERLAPPING AFT RUDDER. FABRICATED NEW RIB FROM .040 2024T3. ALODINED, PRIMED, PAINTED AND INSTALLED END CAP IAW E.A. 6-55-03.Aug 30, 2001 · N401QX · Dhav DHC8*
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