# SDR 96ZZZX1446

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 16, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N7243R
- Make and model: Beech 1900C
- Registry model: [Beech 1900C](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-1900c) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: UB24
- System (JASC): [2770 · Gust Lock Damper System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2770)
- Part: Bolt
- Condition: Jammed
- Location: Gust Lock
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1446

## Discrepancy

MIA/NAS - FLT 429 - PILOT REPORT:  SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, EXPERIENCED EXTREME DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE ACFT PITCH ATTITUDE.  CREW DECLARED AN EMERGENCY, RETURNED TO MIA AND LANDED SAFELY WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.  MAINTENANCE INSPECTED CONTROL COLUMN, DETERMINED A BOLT TO BE INSTALLED IN THE GUST LOCK.  REMOVED BOLT, INSPECTED CONTROL COLUMN FOR DAMAGE AND FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT.  NO DEFECTS NOTED.  AIRCRAFT RELEASED.

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