SDR REXA97228

Service difficulty report · Rod End · Saab SF340A

Difficulty date
August 23, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N403BH
Make and model
Saab SF340A
Aircraft serial
340A060
Part
Rod End
Part number
MS21151BC
Condition
Worn
Location
Lt Elevator
Stage of operation
CL
Nature of condition
E
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

AFTER TAKEOFF FROM BTR, CREW EXPERIENCED CONTROL YOKE VIBRATION AND MADE AN UNSCHEDULED LANDING AT AIRPORT OF ORIGIN. FOUND FAILED BEARING ON THE STANDBY PITCH TRIM ROD-END AT THE LEFT ELEVATOR TRIM TAB HORN. ELEVATOR TRIM TAB WAS REPLACED TO EXPIDITE REPAIRS. AIRCRAFT WAS TEST FLOWN AND RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)

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