SDR MALA020535

Service difficulty report · Hinge · Saab SF340A

Difficulty date
September 4, 2002
Submitted
September 9, 2002
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N110XJ
Make and model
Saab SF340A
Aircraft serial
340A110
System (JASC)
5751 · Ailerons
Part
Hinge
Condition
Lack Of Lube
Location
Aileron
Stage of operation
NR
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
F
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

DURING FLIGHT 3321, WITH AUTO-PILOT OFF, A/C HARD TO TURN TO THE LEFT. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED REQUIRED AILERON CHECKS, ALL CHECKS GOOD. LUBRICATED AILERON HINGE POINTS, FREEDOM FORCE CHECK OF PILOTS AND F/O'S CONTROL COLUMN IS GOOD.

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