SDR SIMA951022

Service difficulty report · Control Rod · Aerosp ATR42300

Difficulty date
April 12, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N262AT
Make and model
Aerosp ATR42300
Aircraft serial
0262
Part
Control Rod
Part number
S2728192900200
Condition
Corroded
Location
Rudder Tab
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

MQT - DURING BRIDGE INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE RUDDER TAB CONTROL ROD APPEARED TO BE CORRODED ON INTERNAL ROD. THE ROD WAS REMOVED AND CLEANED OF CORROSION IAW SRM SECTION 51. AFTER ROD INSTALLATION, OPERATIONAL CHECKS OF THE RUDDER TAB WERE GOOD AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (W)

More about the Aerosp ATR 42-300