# SDR C2XA00IA249

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 12, 2000
- Submitted: October 16, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N16718
- Make and model: Emb EMB-120ER
- Registry model: [EMB EMB-120ER](https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-emb-120er) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 120136
- System (JASC): [2210 · Autopilot System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2210)
- Part: Afcs
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Autopilot
- Stage of operation: DE
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: F
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C2XA00IA249

## Discrepancy

SJT - FLT 2931 - THE CREW REPORTED THAT AT 14,500 FEET, THE AIRCRAFT PITCHED ABRUPTLY UP AND THE AUTO PILOT DISCONNECTED.  THE AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT.  MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE AIRCRAFT FOR THE PURPOSE OF A FERRY FLIGHT, AND APPROVED THE FERRY FLIGHT IAH.  THE AIRCRAFT WAS FERRIED TO IAH WHERE THE DISCREPANCY IS CURRENTLY UNDER INVESTIGATION.  (M)

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