Service difficulty report · Actuator · Boeing 727222

Difficulty date
June 29, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N7441U
Make and model
Boeing 727222
Aircraft serial
21895
Engine
Pwa JT8D15
Part
Actuator
Part number
12970003
Condition
Failed
Location
Stab Trim
Stage of operation
AP
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

MAIN STABILIZER ELECTRIC TRIM COASTS MORE THAN TWO TURNS AFTER SWITCH IS RELEASED. ON APPROACH, HAND FLYING, THE MAIN ELECTRICAL TRIM RAN AWAY NOSE UP WHILE TRIMMING FORWARD. STOPPED BY PUSHING AGAINST NOSE UP. *S/D* REPLACED STAB TRIM ACTUATOR AND OPS CHECKED OK.