# SDR QMLA2009102709036

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 27, 2009
- Submitted: October 28, 2009
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N116SK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N116SK), registered now
- Make and model: Pilats PC12
- Aircraft serial: 116
- Aircraft time: 4,778 hours
- Engine: Pwa PT6A67B
- Engine time: 4,778 hours
- Propeller: Hartzl HCE4A3D
- System (JASC): [2216 · Autopilot Trim Servo](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2216)
- Part: Servo
- Part number: 065005659
- Part serial: 1005
- Condition: Intermittent
- Location: Autopilot Sys
- Part time: 4,778 hours
- Component: Autopilot, Honeywell
- Component part number: KAP325
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: F, O
- Precautionary procedure: H
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2009102709036

## Discrepancy

DURING CRUISE FLIGHT FROM SGF TO SUS AT 19000FT, THE AUTOPILOT MADE A SHARP UNCOMMAND PITCH UP.  THE PILOT DISCONNECTED THE A/P AND CONTINUED THE FLIGHT WITH A NORMAL APPROACH AND LANDING.

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