SDR CA981125084

Service difficulty report · Connector · Emb EMB120RT

Difficulty date: October 1, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Make and model: Emb EMB120RT
Engine: Pwa PW118
Propeller: Hamstd 14RF9
System (JASC): 2752 · Trailing Edge Flap Actuator
Part: Connector
Part number: MS3440
Condition: Corroded
Location: Actuator
Part time: 9,169 hours
Component: 3203001011
Stage of operation: DE
Nature of condition: F
Precautionary procedure: B

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(CAN) WHILE ON DESCENT WITH FLAPS AT 15 DEGREES, THE FLAP WARNING LIGHT CAME ON WITH A NOTICEABLE ROLL TENDENCY. EMERGENCY DECLARED AND LANDING OK. INSPECTION FOUND CORROSION ON THE RIGHT HAND, OUTBOARD FLAP ACTUATOR AND HARNESS. ALSO, CONNECTOR P/N MS3476.. PART TC: 7,938.

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