SDR C2XA96IA108

Service difficulty report · Bushing · Aerosp ATR42320

Difficulty date: April 30, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N47801
Make and model: Aerosp ATR42320
Aircraft serial: 60
System (JASC): 2721 · Rudder Tab Control System
Part: Bushing
Part number: NTA14452S06A019
Condition: Worn
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, THE RUDDER TAB UPPER BEARING WAS FOUND TO HAVE PLAY. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE UPPER AND LOWER BUSHINGS OF THE RUDDER TAB UPPER BEARING AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. ACFT TT: 18,278.1 HRS. CYCLES, 21,241. (X)

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