# SDR SWAA051837

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 21, 2005
- Submitted: June 23, 2005
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N689SW
- Make and model: Boeing 737-3Q8
- Registry model: [Boeing 737-3Q8](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-737-3q8) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 23387
- Aircraft time: 60,762 hours, 52,774 cycles
- System (JASC): [5523 · Elevator, Tab Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5523)
- Part: Bushing
- Part number: 6959227
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Lt Elevator Tab
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA051837

## Discrepancy

DURING SCHEDULED C1 CHECK, LT ELEVATOR TAB FAILED THE FREE PLAY CHECK.  REMOVED AND REPLACED LT ELEVATOR TAB NR 1 & 2 HINGE BUSHINGS & HARDWARE PER MM.

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