# SDR VNAA0608002

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 8, 2006
- Submitted: August 16, 2006
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N226JS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N226JS), registered now
- Make and model: Cndair CL6002B19
- Aircraft serial: 7895
- Aircraft time: 5,787 hours, 5,866 cycles
- Engine: Ge CF343B1
- System (JASC): [2210 · Autopilot System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2210)
- Part: Autopilot Sys
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Cockpit
- Stage of operation: DE
- 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/VNAA0608002

## Discrepancy

ON DESCENT THE CREW REPORTED AUTO PILOT UNCOMMANDED DOWN 15 DEGREES.  MAINTENANCE DEFERRED THE AUTO PILOT PER MEL 22-10-01 CODE B.  THE AIRCRAFT WAS RELEASED FOR SERVICE.

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