# SDR MWEA99782

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 3, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N215ME](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N215ME), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-32
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-32](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-32) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47744
- System (JASC): [2730 · Elevator Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2730)
- Part: Controls
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Elevator
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: F
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA99782

## Discrepancy

AT APPROX FL 200, ELEVATOR CONTROL ACTIVITY WAS LOST AND TRIM WAS USED TO SUSTAIN FLIGHT.  MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REINSTALLED PANELS 63084 AND 63104 ON HORIZONTAL STAB.  INSPECTED FOR WATER AND DEBRIS BLOCKING DRAIN HOLES, NONE FOUND.  OK FOR SERVICE AT THIS TIME.

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