SDR 97ZZZX1131

Service difficulty report · Connector · Lear 36A

Difficulty date
February 1, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N978E
Make and model
Lear 36A
Aircraft serial
024
Part
Connector
Part number
MISLSH19C
Condition
Corroded
Location
Nlg Steering
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

INTERMITTENT CONNECTION OF PLUG CAUSES INTERMITTENT AVAILABILITY OF VARIABLE AUTHORITY OF NOSE WHEEL STEERING. THE PLUG IS TOO SUSCEPTIBLE TO MOISTURE AND CORROSION. THIS SITUATION THE PLUG OPERATED INTERMITTENTLY CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF NOSE WHEEL STEERING AND CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT WHICH WENT OFF THE RUNWAY.

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