SDR SRAA970401

Service difficulty report · Switch · Lkheed 382G

Difficulty date: April 1, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N909SJ
Make and model: Lkheed 382G
Aircraft serial: 4763
System (JASC): 2721 · Rudder Tab Control System
Part: Switch
Part number: MS25307272
Condition: Sticking
Location: Rudder
Stage of operation: CL
Nature of condition: F
Precautionary procedure: J, A

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

What was found

DURING FLIGHT 1901, FOUND RUDDER TRIM INOP. DUMPED 5,000 LB OF FUEL AND ACCOMPLISHED AIR TURNBACK TO ANC. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. INSPECTED RUDDER TRIM, FOUND TRIM SWITCH STICKING. REMOVED TRIM SWITCH, CLEANED AND REINSTALLED UNIT, SYTSTEM OPS CHECKED GOOD PER MM CH 27-21-00.