# SDR 2018FA0000360

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 8, 2018
- Submitted: September 10, 2018
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Boeing 737-7Q8
- Registry model: [Boeing 737-7Q8](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-737-7q8) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 28219
- System (JASC): [2210 · Autopilot System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2210)
- Part: Control Panel
- Part number: 4082260937
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Cockpit
- Stage of operation: CL
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: S
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000360

## Discrepancy

AUTO PILOT MCP FREEZES AND LOST THE AUTO FLIGHT CAPABILITY. (QRF TO STATION). HAS BEEN CLEANED CONNECTOR AT THE DFCS MODE CONTROL PANEL IAW AMM 20-60-06. OPERATIONAL TEST PERFORMED ON GROUND OK.

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