# SDR DHL2001701010

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 19, 2001
- Submitted: May 31, 2001
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N701DH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N701DH), registered now
- Make and model: Boeing 727-30C
- Registry model: [Boeing 727-30C](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-30c) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 19011
- System (JASC): [2210 · Autopilot System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2210)
- Part: Head
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Autopilot Sys
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: F
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2001701010

## Discrepancy

AUTOPILOT MAKES GRADUAL UNCOMMAND RIGHT TURNS IN MANUAL MODE.  DEFERRED IAW DHL MEL 22-1 CAT B MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES COMPLIED WITH.  PLACARD INSTALLED, DMI 5661.  REMOVED AND REPLACED AUTOPILOT CONTROL HEAD CKS GOOD PER 22-00.  THIS CLEARS DMI 5661.  PLACARD REMOVED.

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