# SDR SWAA011379

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 7, 2001
- Submitted: May 10, 2001
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N717SA
- Make and model: Boeing 737-7H4
- Registry model: [Boeing 737-7H4](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-737-7h4) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 27851
- Aircraft time: 10,405 hours, 6,615 cycles
- System (JASC): [2731 · Elevator Tab Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2731)
- Part: Control Arm
- Part number: 251A243010
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Elevator
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: C
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA011379

## Discrepancy

DURING SCHEDULED SERVICE CHECK, SWA SI 11052-55, FOUND LT ELEVATOR TAB CONTROL MECHANISM HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY AT ROD CONNECTIONS.  REMOVED AND REPLACED ELEVATOR TAB CONTROL MECH PER MM.

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