# SDR 2026FA0000249

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 2, 2026
- Submitted: April 2, 2026
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N2143](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2143), registered now
- Make and model: Cirrus SR20
- Registry model: [Cirrus SR20](https://openairdocs.org/model/cirrus-design-sr20) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 2143
- Aircraft time: 3,355 hours
- System (JASC): [2730 · Elevator Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2730)
- Part: Motor
- Part number: 11797008
- Part serial: 779
- Condition: Defective
- Location: Pitch Trim
- Part time: 3,355 hours
- Component: Elevator, Cirrus
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: C
- Nature of condition: F
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000249

## Discrepancy

ELEVATOR PITCH TRIM MOTOR BASE ATTACH SCREWS (4EA) LOOSE ON MOUNTING BRACKET. EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THIS AREA IS CAUSING EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE FLIGHT CONTROL. COULD BECOME A FLIGHT CONTROL FLUTTER ISSUE THAT WILL AFFECT FLIGHT.

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