# SDR GLBA96011

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 20, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N129AM
- Make and model: Emb EMB-120RT
- Registry model: [EMB EMB-120RT](https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-emb-120rt) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 120119
- System (JASC): [2720 · Rudder Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2720)
- Part: Controls
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Rudder
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: F
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GLBA96011

## Discrepancy

RDU - SHORTLY FOLLOWING TAKEOFF, THE CREW REPORTED AN UNCOMMANDED FULL RIGHT RUDDER INPUT LASTING 2 TO 3 SECONDS.  THIS INPUT COULD NOT BE OVERRIDDEN.  THE CREW ELECTED AN AIR TURN BACK WHICH WAS FOLLOWED BY AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING.  AIRCRAFT IS ON THE GROUND FOR REPAIRS.  (M)

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