SDR QXEA2012082000866

Service difficulty report · Flap System · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: August 20, 2012
Submitted: August 23, 2012
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N446QX
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4363
Aircraft time: 3,450 hours, 3,482 cycles
Engine: Pwc PW150A
System (JASC): 2750 · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
Part: Flap System
Condition: Malfunctioned
Location: Te Flaps
Stage of operation: AP
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: 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 POWER CAUTION WHEN SELECTING FLAPS TO 35 DEGREES. FLAPS STAYED AT 15 DEGREES. FOLLOWED EAC CHECKLIST, FLAP POWER CAUTION RETURNED. LANDING UNEVENTFUL. PERFORMED FIM TASK 27-50-00-810-802. FAULT NOTED AS CURRENT - ECU CONTINUOUS BIT. PERFORMED FIM TASK 27-50-00-810-807. FAULT CLEARED. FLAPS CHECKED GOOD. RAN FLAPS 10 DEGREES-15 DEGEES-35 DEGREES SEVERAL TIMES FOR GOOD MEASURE. OK FOR SERVICE.