SDR 9713601144

Service difficulty report · Roll Computer · Doug DC1040

Difficulty date: June 29, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N144JC
Make and model: Doug DC1040
Aircraft serial: 64753
System (JASC): 2211 · Autopilot Computer
Part: Roll Computer
Condition: Failed
Location: Autopilot
Stage of operation: CR
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

DURING CRUISE, COULD NOT ENGAGE AUTO PILOTS WITHOUT ENCOUNTERING ROLLING INPUT TO THE AILERONS. AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO LGW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED BOTH ROLL COMPUTERS (11-2211-9-0001, S/N 90034 AND 56026) AND THE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL PANEL (11-2216-9-00005, S/N 90316).

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