# SDR 9516969869

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 28, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N778NC
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-51
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-51](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-51) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 48100
- System (JASC): [2210 · Autopilot System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2210)
- Part: Actuator
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Yaw Damper
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: F
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9516969869

## Discrepancy

DURING CLIMB, OSCILLATIONS WERE EXPERIENCED IN THE YAW AXIS OF THE AIRCRAFT.  THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT.  REPLACED THE YAW DAMPER ACTUATOR.  OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.

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