# SDR AWXA960397

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 19, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N138AW
- Make and model: Boeing 737-2E3
- Registry model: [Boeing 737-2E3](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-737-2e3) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 22792
- System (JASC): [2210 · Autopilot System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2210)
- Part: Yaw Dmp Coupler
- Part number: 4030952906
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Rudder
- Stage of operation: TO
- Nature of condition: F
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AWXA960397

## Discrepancy

PHX - FLT 2450 - DURING TAKEOFF ROLL, EXPERIENCED TWO SEVERE SIDE JOLTS ABOUT 4-5 SECONDS APART.  PER QUALITY CONTROL ALERT BULLETIN NR 95-15 PERFORMED RUDDER PCU LEAK CHECK IAW A8M27001, NO DEFECTS NOTED.  PER MX CONTROL CHANGED YAW DAMPNER COUPLER IAW 22-11-141.  (M)

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