SDR 97FDEA00382

Service difficulty report · Bolt · Boeing 727277

Difficulty date: July 2, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N240FE
Make and model: Boeing 727277
Aircraft serial: 20978
System (JASC): 2731 · Elevator Tab Control System
Part: Bolt
Condition: Jammed
Location: Elev Pwr Contl
Stage of operation: TX
Nature of condition: F
Precautionary procedure: D

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

What was found

BEFORE TAKEOFF CHECK, ELEVATOR JAMMED PULLING AFT ON YOKE. OPENED ACCESS PANELS 9115, 9118, BOUND BOLT AT FORWARD END OF FORWARD TAB ROD ON LEFT HAND ELEVATOR POWER CONTROL UNIT WORKED LOOSE. INSTALLED BOLT, WASHERS, NUT AND SAFETY PER MAINTENANCE MANUAL 27-30-81, OPERATIONAL CHECKED OK. CLOSED ACCESS PANELS 9115, 9118.