Autopilot Servos

Editorial Staff

Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 10:58 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Multiple aircraft models are experiencing diverse issues with their servos, primarily pitch and elevator systems.
Problems ranged from mechanical failures (stuck, binding, overtightened clutches) to electrical issues (overheating, smoking, intermittent operation).
These servo malfunctions frequently led to critical flight control anomalies, autopilot failures, or cockpit smoke, with some issues recurring or occurring at low operational hours.

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