# SDR 95ZZZX540

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 3, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N273AE
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340B273
- System (JASC): [2730 · Elevator Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2730)
- Part: Bolts
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Elevator Hinge
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX540

## Discrepancy

DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND ELEVATOR HINGE BOLTS LOOSE AND/OR NOT TORQUED PROPERLY.  INSPECTORS ARE CHECKING FOR SIDE PLAY IN THE ELEVATOR BEARINGS AND FINDING THAT THE PLAY IS DUE TO LOOSE BOLTS; NOT WORN BEARINGS.  THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN FOUND ON SEVERAL AIRCRAFT PREVIOUSLY, WITH CORRECTIVE ACTION BEING RE-TORQUE OF ELEVATOR BOLT.  THERE IS NOT A CURRENT SERVICE BULLETIN OR AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE FOR THIS PROBLEM.

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