# SDR CA980406048

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 30, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Beech 1900D
- Registry model: [Beech 1900D](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-1900d) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa PT6A67D
- System (JASC): [2731 · Elevator Tab Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2731)
- Part: Control Cable
- Condition: Twisted
- Location: Elevator
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980406048

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE ELEVATOR CONTROL TRIM CABLES WERE FOUND TWISTED AROUND EACH OTHER.  THE CABLES WERE DISCONNECTED AT MID-FUSELAGE AND UNTWISTED.  CABLES RE-TENSIONED AND CHECKED SERVICEABLE.

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