# SDR 9700229302

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 7, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N302RC
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-82
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-82](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-82) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 48055
- System (JASC): [2210 · Autopilot System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2210)
- Part: Sensor Wire
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Lt Elevator
- 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/9700229302

## Discrepancy

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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