Service difficulty report · Actuator · Doug DC871F

Difficulty date
September 21, 2000
Submitted
September 22, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N755UP
Make and model
Doug DC871F
Aircraft serial
46055
Part
Actuator
Condition
Out Of Adj
Location
Rudder
Stage of operation
NR
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
F
Precautionary procedure
O

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What was found

INSPECTION TYPE:N/A, PILOT REPORT-A/C REQUIRES EXCESSIVE RUDDER TRIM ON TAKEOFF AND LANDING DURING CALM WIND CONDITIONS. IN CRUISE FLIGHT AIRCRAFT REQUIRES 5 DEGREES RUDDER TRIM. ADJUSTED RUDDER POWER PACK IAW MM 27-21-02, SYS OPS CHECKS GOOD.

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