SDR GTIA020268

Service difficulty report · Actuator · Doug DC983

Difficulty date: March 29, 2002
Submitted: April 15, 2002
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N809NK
Make and model: Doug DC983
Aircraft serial: 49503
System (JASC): 2742 · Stabilizer Actuator
Part: Actuator
Condition: Failed
Location: Trim
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: C
Nature of condition: L
Precautionary procedure: K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

LGA - PREFLIGHT, FOUND PRIMARY STAB TRIM WOULD NOT OPERATE NORMALLY FROM THE SUITCASE HANDLES, MOTOR THERMALLY CUTS OUT AFTER ONLY SHORT USAGE 5-10 SECONDS FROM YOLK SWITCHES. FOUND 'B' PHASE C/B BAD REMOVED AND REPLACED 'B' PHASE C/B, OPS CHECK NORMAL PER A/C MM 27-40-00, AIRCRAFT OK FOR SERVICE. (M)

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