# SDR 2002FA0001128

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 11, 2002
- Submitted: October 3, 2002
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N1843G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1843G), registered now
- Make and model: Bbavia 7KCAB
- Aircraft serial: 78
- Engine: Lyc IO320E2A
- System (JASC): [2730 · Elevator Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2730)
- Part: Cable
- Part number: SAR21534
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Down Elev Cable
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001128

## Discrepancy

THE DOWN ELEVATOR CONTROL CABLE FAILED AT THE REAR PULLEY BELOW BATTERY BOX.  THE PULLEY HAD STOPPED TURNING THUS CUTTING OR WEARING CONTROL CABLE TO A CONDITION IT WHERE IT FAILED WITH HARD FORWARD STICK.  METER SHOWED .5 AND GS.

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