SDR C2XA95IA033

Service difficulty report · Bellcrank · Aerosp ATR42320

Difficulty date: March 1, 1995
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N76803
Make and model: Aerosp ATR42320
Aircraft serial: 066
System (JASC): 2721 · Rudder Tab Control System
Part: Bellcrank
Part number: S2728176000200
Condition: Rusted
Location: Rudder Tab
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

IAH - DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, RUDDER TRIM TAB CONTROL BELLCRANK WAS FOUND TO HAVE RUSTED BEARINGS. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE AFFECTED BEARINGS. THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. TT, 13,346.8. TOTAL CYCLES, 19,110. (X)

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