# SDR SWIA972359

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 10, 2001
- Submitted: February 16, 2001
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N197SW
- Make and model: Emb EMB-120ER
- Registry model: [EMB EMB-120ER](https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-emb-120er) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 120186
- Aircraft time: 28,207 hours, 35,301 cycles
- Engine: Pwa PW118B
- System (JASC): [2721 · Rudder Tab Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2721)
- Part: Actuator
- Condition: Seized
- Location: Rudder Trim
- Stage of operation: CR
- 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/SWIA972359

## Discrepancy

RUDDER TRIM FROZE IN ZERO POSITION IN FLIGHT.  FLIGHT CONDITIONS VMC AT 7000 FEET.  AFTER 10 MINUTES RUDDER TRIM WORKED FINE.  INSPECTED RUDDER TRIMMING SYSTEM IAW EMB120 MM 27-23-00.  WIPED MOISTURE FROM LINEAR ACTUATOR.  RUDDER TRIM SYSTEM OPS CHECK GOOD.

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