SDR CA010511024

Service difficulty report · Pin · Braero HS7482B

Difficulty date: April 24, 2001
Submitted: May 25, 2001
Operation: Air carrier
Make and model: Braero HS7482B
Aircraft time: 31,920 hours
Engine: Rroyce DART5342
System (JASC): 2721 · Rudder Tab Control System
Part: Pin
Condition: Dislodged
Location: Rudder Wheel
Stage of operation: CL
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: F
Precautionary procedure: A

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(CAN) WHEN CLIMBING THROUGH 12,000 FEET, PILOT REALIZED THERE WAS NO RUDDER TRIM INPUT WHEN WHEEL WAS TURNED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE AND LANDED OVERWEIGHT. TAPER PIN THAT HOLD RUDDER WHEEL WAS FOUND DISLODGED. PIN WAS RE INSTALLED AN SECURED. OVERWEIGHT LANDING INSPECTION WAS CARRIED OUT AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. NOTE: NO PREVIOUS WORK WAS CARRIED OUT ON THIS SYSTEM.