SDR 9622349101

Service difficulty report · Flap Sw Arm · Doug DC915

Difficulty date: October 18, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N91S
Make and model: Doug DC915
Aircraft serial: 47063
System (JASC): 2750 · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
Part: Flap Sw Arm
Condition: Binding
Location: Flap Handle
Stage of operation: CL
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

AFTER TAKEOFF, THE FLAP HANDLE WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO MOVE TO RETRACT POSITION. FLIGHT RETURNED TO MSP AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. FOUND FLAP SWITCH ARM BINDING ON SECTOR COTTER PINS. REPLACED PINS AND SHIMMED SWITCH, OPERATIONAL CHECK OK.

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