Service difficulty report · Actuator · Doug DC931

Difficulty date
July 8, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N18563
Make and model
Doug DC931
Aircraft serial
47487
Part
Actuator
Part number
1040T1005
Condition
Failed
Location
Spoiler
Stage of operation
CL
Nature of condition
B
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

SMOKE BEGAN COMING FROM TOP OF FIRST OFFICER'S GLARESHIELD/WINDOW AREA DURING CLIMB-OUT OF IAH BOUND FOR ORD. THE AIRCRAFT WAS DIVERTED TO SHV WHERE IT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE AUTO GROUND SPOILER ACTUATOR LOCKED UP. THE ACTUATOR WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED IAW MM 27-62-5 AND OPERATIONAL CHECKS WERE GOOD. IN ADDITION, ALL SYSTEM AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS IN COCKPIT AREA WERE INSPECTED WITH NO DEFECTS NOTED.

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