# SDR 20010413CW009

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 13, 2001
- Submitted: April 13, 2001
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N4838A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4838A), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 414A
- Registry model: [Cessna 414A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-414a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 414A0102
- Engine: Cont TSIO520*
- System (JASC): [2210 · Autopilot System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2210)
- Part: Resistor
- Part number: 439070202
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Autopilot
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010413CW009

## Discrepancy

AUTOPILOT WAS INOPERATIVE IN PITCH.  THE PITCH RESISTOR WAS BROKEN CAUSING THE AUTOPILOT TO BE INOPERATIVE.  THE PART IS ON THE CONTROL UNIT.

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