# SDR COMA9531210

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 16, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N358CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N358CA), registered now
- Make and model: Saab SF340A
- Registry model: [Saab SF340A](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-scania-sf340a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340A047
- System (JASC): [5523 · Elevator, Tab Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5523)
- Part: Bearings
- Part number: 12008898001
- Condition: Seized
- Location: Lt Elev Tab
- Component: Emb, 1201129500
- Stage of operation: AP
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA9531210

## Discrepancy

WITH FLAPS AT 35 DEGREES, THE ELEVATORS REQUIRE EXCESSIVE CONTROL TO FORCE BOTH NOSE DOWN AND NOSE UP DURING FLARE.  REPLACED SEIZED BEARINGS ON LEFT ELEVATOR TRIM TAB.

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