SDR USAAF96116

Service difficulty report · Bypass Switch · Fokker F28MK0100

Difficulty date
November 10, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N865US
Make and model
Fokker F28MK0100
Aircraft serial
11308
Part
Bypass Switch
Part number
234387
Condition
Failed
Location
Elevator Contl
Stage of operation
CL
Nature of condition
C, J
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

FLT 2341 - PIT-RSW - UPON CLIMB-OUT AT 7500 FEET, AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED LIGHTNING AND HEARD LOUD THUNDER IN AIRCRAFT. CAPTAIN HAD A DOUBLE FAULT ON ELEVATOR. RETURNED TO PIT WITH MANUAL REVERSION LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED LIGHTNING STRIKE INSPECTION. REPAIRED LEFT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TIP FAIRING PER EA. ALSO, REPLACED BOTH ELEVATOR BOOST BYPASS SWITCHES DUE TO FAILURE. (M)

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