# SDR AUS20011309

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 6, 2001
- Submitted: January 4, 2002
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Reims F406
- Registry model: [Reims F406](https://openairdocs.org/model/reims-aviation-s-a-f406) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa PT6A112
- Propeller: Mcauly 3GFR34C701
- System (JASC): [2731 · Elevator Tab Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2731)
- Part: Actuator
- Condition: Contaminated
- Location: Elevator Tab
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: W
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011309

## Discrepancy

(AUS) ELEVATOR TRIM TAB ACTUATORS LUBRICATED WITH THE INCORRECT GREASE. ACTUATORS FREEZING IN FLIGHT. MAINTENANCE MANUAL SPECIFIES "TRIBOLUBE" ONLY. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR. UNAPPROVED PART.

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