# SDR SWIA200414304

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 17, 2004
- Submitted: December 27, 2004
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N234SW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N234SW), registered now
- Make and model: Emb EMB-120ER
- Registry model: [EMB EMB-120ER](https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-emb-120er) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 120308
- Aircraft time: 20,754 hours, 30,032 cycles
- System (JASC): [2720 · Rudder Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2720)
- Part: Actuator
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Rudder
- Stage of operation: TO
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: F
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200414304

## Discrepancy

DURING TAKEOFF ROLL, EXPERIENCED CONTINUOUS RAPID STIFFENING/RESISTANCE IN RUDDER PEDALS.  REPLACED BLUE SYSTEM RUDDER ACTUATOR WITH A SERVICEABLE UNIT IAW EMB M/M 27-22-02.  OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.

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