# SDR NSVA2011016

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 1, 2011
- Submitted: February 4, 2011
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N202SR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N202SR), registered now
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 202
- Aircraft time: 41,903 hours, 48 cycles
- System (JASC): [2210 · Autopilot System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2210)
- Part: Autopilot Sys
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Cockpit
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: D
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NSVA2011016

## Discrepancy

RETURNED TO GATE DUE TO PRE TAKEOFF FLIGHT CHECKS CREW FELT A BINDING IN THE YOKE.  FOUND TO BE AUTO PILOT, MEL'D AUTO PILOT.

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