# SDR DHL96804011

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 25, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N804DH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N804DH), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-73F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-73F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-73f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46124
- System (JASC): [2210 · Autopilot System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2210)
- Part: Yaw Damper
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Rudder
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: A, J
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL96804011

## Discrepancy

AFTER TAKEOFF, RUDDER BEGAN EXTREME OSCILLATION.  AFTER YAW DAMPER DISENGAGED, OSCILATION STOPPED.  DEFERRED PER MEL.

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