SDR C2XA95IA209

Service difficulty report · Trim Tab Bearing · Aerosp ATR42320

Difficulty date: August 25, 1995
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N14804
Make and model: Aerosp ATR42320
Aircraft serial: 069
System (JASC): 2731 · Elevator Tab Control System
Part: Trim Tab Bearing
Part number: NTA1425140
Condition: Rusted
Location: Rt Elevator
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, RT ELEVATOR TRIM TAB OUTBOARD BEARING WAS FOUND BLEEDING RUST. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE AFFECTED BEARING, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. A/C TT - 14,967.4 HRS. CYCLES, 18,408. (X)

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