# SDR RRXA97258

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 9, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N995CF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N995CF), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-62
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-62](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-8-62) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46024
- System (JASC): [2730 · Elevator Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2730)
- Part: Centering Assy
- Part number: 3645797
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Elevator Contl
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: F
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA97258

## Discrepancy

AIR TURNBACK, ELEVATOR EXTREMELY STIFF IN FLIGHT AND VERY SLOW TO RESPOND TO INPUTS.  REMOVED AND REPLACED ELEVATOR LOAD FEEL/CENTERING ASSEMBLY IAW MM 27-30-4.  OPS CHECK NORMAL, NO DEFECTS NOTED.

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