SDR 95ZZZX3581

Service difficulty report · Solenoid Valve · Doug MD11

Difficulty date
July 7, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Doug MD11
Part
Solenoid Valve
Part number
8817001001
Condition
Corroded
Location
Elev Pcu
Component
1536400503
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

CORROSION OF PINS IN SOLENOID CONNECTOR CAUSING ARCING AND BURNING OFF PINS RESULTING IN LOSS OF AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF ELEVATOR SURFACE, PCU IS LOCATED IN A RECESS OF THE FUEL TANK IN THE TAIL SECTION. A SAFETY CONCERN SINCE ARCING IS OCCURRING IN THE PROXIMITY OF THE FUEL TANK. SUSPECT CAUSE: FAULTY MATERIALS OR FAULTY SEALING PROTECTION.

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