SDR C2XA96IA109

Service difficulty report · Fittings · 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): 5520 · Elevator Structure
Part: Fittings
Part number: S2738196320400
Condition: Worn
Location: 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, THE ELEVATOR PITCH COUPLE FITTINGS WERE FOUND TO HAVE PLAY. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE BELLCRANK COUPLING AND SHEAR PIN, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. AIRCRAFT TT: 18,278.2 HRS. CYCLES, 21,241. (X)

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