# SDR MALA020268

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 6, 2002
- Submitted: May 9, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N142XJ
- Make and model: Saab SF340A
- Registry model: [Saab SF340A](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-scania-sf340a) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [2752 · Trailing Edge Flap Actuator](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2752)
- Part: Actuator
- Condition: Out Of Adjust
- Location: T/E Flap
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: F
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA020268

## Discrepancy

DURING FLIGHT FLAPS WERE DROOPING 2-3 DEGREES, THEN POPPING BACK UP, CAUSING PITCH OSCILLATIONS.  AIR RETURN TO MSP.  MAINTENANCE ADJUSTED FLAP ACTUATOR, LEFT AND RIGHT FLAP INTERCONNECT PUSHRODS AND FLAP POTS IAW AMM 27-51-00.  PERFORMED FLAP FUNCTIONAL TEST, RIGGED FLAP CONTROL SYSTEM POTS, PERFORMED OPERATIONAL TEST OF FLAP CONTROL SYSTEM AND TEST OF THE FLAP CONTROL, OPS CHECK GOOD.

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