SDR 97ZZZX875

Service difficulty report · Cam Segment · Boeing 737201

Difficulty date
January 15, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Filed by
IU6R626N
Aero Controls, LLC
Make and model
Boeing 737201
Part
Cam Segment
Part number
69356071
Condition
Worn
Location
Pcu
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

THE SHAFT JUST ABOVE THE BALL IS RUBBING/WEARING ON THE YAW DAMPER SLEEVE. WHEN THE UNIT WAS EXTENDED AND THE YAW DAMPER WAS ENERGIZED IN THE EXTEND POSITION, THE UNIT BOUND AND WOULD NOT RETRACT PER PARA 12, G, 889. THE AREA OF WEAR HAS A RIDGE THAT WILL CATCH ON THE SIDE OF YAW DAMPER SLEEVE CAUSING A BINDING CONDITION.