# SDR 9618142276

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 16, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N276US
- Make and model: Boeing 727251
- Aircraft serial: 21155
- System (JASC): [2720 · Rudder Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2720)
- Part: Rudder
- Condition: Oscillation
- Location: Empennage
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: E
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9618142276

## Discrepancy

SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, NOTICEABLE RUDDER OSCILLATION.  RETURNED TO MEM AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT.  PERFORMED RUDDER AND YAW DAMPER CHECK, SYSTEM OPERATIONAL CHECK OK.

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