# SDR MALA050253

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 3, 2005
- Submitted: March 17, 2005
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N99XJ
- Make and model: Saab SF340A
- Registry model: [Saab SF340A](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-scania-sf340a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340A099
- Aircraft time: 36,316 hours, 40,683 cycles
- System (JASC): [2731 · Elevator Tab Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2731)
- Part: Actuator
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Pitch Trim
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA050253

## Discrepancy

MAIN PITCH TRIM INOP ON BOTH YOKES.  AIR TURNBACK.  REMOVED AND REPLACED MAIN PITCH TRIM ACTUATOR IAW SAAB MM-27-10-32.  PITCH TRIM OPERATES NORMAL.

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