# SDR RRXA97285

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 24, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N795FT
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-73F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-73F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-73f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46103
- System (JASC): [2722 · Rudder Actuator](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2722)
- Part: Actuator
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Rudder
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: F
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA97285

## Discrepancy

WHEN HYDRAULIC PITCH TRIM IS ACTIVATED UNCOMMANDED RUDDER MOVEMENT RESULTS.  RUDDER MOVEMENT IS MORE PRONOUNCED WITH DOWN TRIM THAN UP.  YAW DAMPER WAS TURNED OFF WITH SAME RESULTS.  C/W VISUAL INSPECTION OF RUDDER PACK, AND PERFORMED GROUND OPERATIONAL CHECK PER RUDDER OPER AND TRAVEL LIMITS.  DC-8 MM 27-20-02.  NO DEFECTS NOTED.

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