SDR 9700229302

Service difficulty report · Sensor Wire · Doug DC982

Difficulty date: January 7, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N302RC
Make and model: Doug DC982
Aircraft serial: 48055
System (JASC): 2210 · Autopilot System
Part: Sensor Wire
Condition: Failed
Location: Lt Elevator
Stage of operation: CL
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

ON DEPARTURE, AUTOPILOTS 1 AND 2 FAILED, FLIGHT DIRECTOR 1 AND 2 FAILED, AND AUTO THROTTLES FAILED, UNABLE TO RECONNECT. FLIGHT RETURNED TO MSP AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED WIRING TO THE LEFT ELEVATOR POSITION SENSOR, OPERAITONAL CHECK OK.

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