SDR UPS97822093

Service difficulty report · Input Rod · Doug DC871F

Difficulty date: February 18, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N729UP
Make and model: Doug DC871F
Aircraft serial: 46029
System (JASC): 2731 · Elevator Tab Control System
Part: Input Rod
Condition: Binding
Location: Lt Elevator Tab
Stage of operation: UK
Nature of condition: F
Precautionary procedure: A

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

AIR TURN BACK, BINDING IN ELEVATOR, FULL TRAVEL, DURING CLIMB-OUT. A/C LANDED AT 261.0, MAX LANDING WEIGHT 258.0. FOUND INPUT ROD ON LT ELEVATOR CONTROL TAB BINDING. LOOSENED CASTLE NUT ON CONTROL ROD BOLT TO RELIEVE BINDING. ELEVATOR OPS CHKS GOOD PER MM 27-30-00.

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