# SDR WX0A2015071572732

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 13, 2015
- Submitted: July 15, 2015
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N892GA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N892GA), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-83
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-83](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-83) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 49826
- System (JASC): [2210 · Autopilot System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2210)
- Part: Control Panel
- Part number: 1993129
- Condition: Faulty
- Location: Cockpit
- 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/WX0A2015071572732

## Discrepancy

WHEN ENGAGING THE AUTOPILOT USING EITHER DFGC 1 OR 2, ACFT PITCHES UP & DOWN ABRUPTLY BEFORE STABILIZING.  R & R FLIGHT CONTROL PANEL IAW AMM 22-01-02, TEST GOOD.  PERFORMED RTS TEST, GO ON BOTH 1 & 2, RTS TESTED GOOD IAW AMM 22-01-05.

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