# SDR CA980930020

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 17, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 550
- Registry model: [Cessna 550](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-550) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa JT15D4
- System (JASC): [2731 · Elevator Tab Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2731)
- Part: Cables
- Condition: Crossed
- Location: Elevator
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: W
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980930020

## Discrepancy

(CAN) ON TEST FLIGHT AFTER PHASE V INSPECTION, PILOT NOTICED THAT NOSE DOWN TRIM CORRECTION RESULTED IN NOSE PITCHING UP.  INSPECTION FOUND CROSSED ELEVATOR TRIM CABLES.

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