# SDR NSVA2009043

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 7, 2009
- Submitted: October 8, 2009
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N188WQ
- Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
- Aircraft serial: 4188
- Aircraft time: 3,656 hours, 3,654 cycles
- System (JASC): [2721 · Rudder Tab Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2721)
- Part: Trim System
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Rudder
- Stage of operation: DE
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NSVA2009043

## Discrepancy

DURING DESCENT THE CREW EXPERIENCED MALFUNCTION OF RUDDER TRIM.  CREW DISCONTINUED THE USE OF THE RUDDER TRIM AND AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY AT EWR.  CYCLED A/C POWER, PERFORMED OPERATIONAL TEST, NO DEFECTS NOTED, OPS CHECKED GOOD.

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