SDR 97ZZZM226

Service difficulty report · Pitch Computer · Doug DC932

Difficulty date: January 9, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N942ML
Make and model: Doug DC932
Aircraft serial: 47478
System (JASC): 2211 · Autopilot Computer
Part: Pitch Computer
Condition: Malfunctioned
Location: Autopilot
Stage of operation: CL
Nature of condition: F
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

DTW - FLT 512 - PASSNG 2800 FOR 2900 FEET ON AUTOPILOT A/C PITCHED UP VIOLENTLY THEN KICKED OFF. RE-ENGAGED OK FOR REST OF FLT. TRANSFERRED TO DMI NR 00089 MEL 22-1. PLACARD INSTALLED, CATEGORY C, ON LOG PAGE 026218 1/10/97. 1/19/97, LOG PAGE 026386, REMOVED AND REPLACED PITCH AXIS COMPUTER AND TEST IAW DC-9 MM CH 22-13-1. OPS CHECK GOOD. THIS CLEARS DMI 00089. PLACARD IS REMOVED. (M)

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