Service difficulty report · Actuator · Pilats PC1245

Difficulty date
June 1, 2001
Submitted
August 28, 2001
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N299AM
Make and model
Pilats PC1245
Aircraft serial
236
Engine
Pwa PT6A66
Part
Actuator
Condition
Failed
Location
T/E Flap
Stage of operation
CL
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
F, J
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

FLAP SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. FLAPS FROZE AT APPROXIMATELY 15 DEGREES, WHILE BEING RETRACTED IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING TAKEOFF. DEFECTIVE FLAP ACTUATOR. FAULTY FLAP ACTUATOR REMOVED AND REPLACED.