# SDR CA970514006

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 28, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Dhav DHC8102
- Engine: Pwa PW120A
- System (JASC): [2731 · Elevator Tab Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2731)
- Part: Actuator
- Condition: Contaminated
- Location: Elev Trim
- Part time: 18,658 hours
- Component: 82760174
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: F
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970514006

## Discrepancy

(CAN) ELEVATOR TRIM FREEZING UP IN FLIGHT. MOISTURE CONTAMINATION IN SCREW JACKS SUSPECTED OF RESTRICTING THE ELEVATOR TRIM MOVEMENT. MOISTURE PURGED.

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