SDR MALA975340

Service difficulty report · Actuator · Saab SF340A

Difficulty date: March 2, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N103XJ
Make and model: Saab SF340A
Aircraft serial: 340A103
System (JASC): 2730 · Elevator Control System
Part: Actuator
Part number: DL3827MI57
Condition: Failed
Location: Left
Stage of operation: CL
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

FLT 2973 - AFTER TAKEOFF FROM DTW, THE MAIN TRIM FAILED. RESET CIRCUIT BREAKERS, RESET STANDBY TRIM WITH MAIN TRIM, NO CHANGE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. AFTER LANDING MAIN TRIM WORKED NORMALLY. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED MAIN PITCH TRIM ACTUATOR WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. OPS CHECK GOOD. (M)

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