SDR MALA000494

Service difficulty report · Control Cable · Saab 340B

Difficulty date: July 23, 2000
Submitted: August 10, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N444XJ
Make and model: Saab 340B
Aircraft serial: 444
System (JASC): 2730 · Elevator Control System
Part: Control Cable
Condition: Damaged
Location: Elevator
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

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

What was found

FOUND DURING C-CHECK, RT INBOARD ELEVATOR CABLE IS FLAT SPOTTED AT STA 649.0. REFER TO CELSIUS TASK CARD 1511, W/O18639. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED RT INBOARD ELEVATOR CABLE IAW AMM 27-31-00, PERFORMED TRAVEL CHECKS AND FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT, CHECKS GOOD IAW AMM 27-31-00.

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