SDR CA060228005

Service difficulty report · Jackscrew · Cessna 208B

Difficulty date: February 20, 2006
Submitted: June 6, 2006
Operation: General aviation
Make and model: Cessna 208B
Aircraft time: 8,507 hours
Engine: Pwa PT6A114
Propeller: Hartzl HCB3TN3
System (JASC): 2731 · Elevator Tab Control System
Part: Jackscrew
Part number: 26612159
Part serial: CA0010
Condition: Damaged
Location: Elevator Trim
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: 9
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

THE LT ELEVATOR TRIM JACK WAS REMOVED AND DISASSEMBLED FOR INSPECTION AFTER THE RT TRIM JACK FAILED ON INSTALLATION. THE LT TRIM JACK WAS FOUND TO CONTAIN NO GREASE. THE JACK WAS INSPECTED, LUBRICATED IAW AMM 27-30-02, 9A, REASSEMBLED, TESTED AND RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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