# SDR CA040218002

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 12, 2004
- Submitted: March 1, 2004
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 7,089 hours
- Engine: Lyc TIO540J2BD
- Propeller: Hartzl HCE3YR2A
- System (JASC): [2216 · Autopilot Trim Servo](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2216)
- Part: Servo
- Part number: 40002928511
- Part serial: 2624
- Condition: Jammed
- Location: Elevator Trim
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040218002

## Discrepancy

(CAN) WHEN TRIM WAS TESTED BY THE PILOT, THE TRIM SERVO JAMMED AND COULD NOT BE RELEASED. THE FLIGHT WAS CANCELLED. INSTALLED LOANER NEXT DAY AIRCRAFT SERVICEABLE.

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