DHC-8-311, G-BRYW and others, 28 September 2005

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Commercial - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
28 September 2005
Aircraft type:
DHC-8-311
Location:
En route: Aberdeen to Manchester
Registration:
G-BRYW and others

DHC-8-311, G-BRYW and others

Summary:

The aircraft experienced a restriction of the elevator nose down trim control in the cruise. This was one of a number of similar occurrences of pitch trim restrictions on the operators DHC-8 fleet. The operator has since increased the frequency of lubrication of the elevator trim screwjacks, in accordance with recommendations published by the aircraft manufacturer.

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Published 10 December 2014