SDR MWEA95125

Service difficulty report · Control Cable · Doug DC932

Difficulty date: February 9, 1995
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N602ME
Make and model: Doug DC932
Aircraft serial: 48133
System (JASC): 2750 · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
Part: Control Cable
Condition: Corroded
Location: Te Flaps
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

PILOT REPORTS ROLL TENDANCY WHEN FLAPS ARE SELECTED TO 15 DEGREES. MECHANIC FOUND BROKEN FLAP BUS CABLE. FABRICATED NEW CABLE, INSTALLED AND RIGGED. OPS CHECK GOOD. RETURNED A/C TO SERVICE. CABLE WAS OF THE TYPE THAT HAS A CLEAR NYLON COATING. CABLE GETS DIRTY, NYLON CRACKS, CABLE CORRODES. CANNONT ADEQUATELY INSPECT CABLE WITH NYLON ON IT.

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