# SDR DHL2001727023

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 21, 2001
- Submitted: July 23, 2001
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N727DH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N727DH), registered now
- Make and model: Boeing 727228
- System (JASC): [2210 · Autopilot System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2210)
- Part: Autopilot Sys
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Cockpit
- 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/DHL2001727023

## Discrepancy

AUTOPILOT ON SYSTEM A&B JERKS BACK AND FORTH WHEN MAKING TURNS. SOMETIMES THE A/C ROLL IS VIOLENT. THE CONTROL WHEEL OSCILLATES WITH   THESE JERKY TURNS. RESET AUTOPILOT C/B, RERACKED AND CLEANED AUTOPILOT ELEC UNITS CHECK OPS IS GOOD PER DHL MM 22 20.

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