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Md-82 captain reported his first officer noticed binding and clicking in the elevator controls an approach. Aircraft was written up after landing.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 1026339 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201207 |
| Local Time Of Day | 1801-2400 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZ.Airport |
| State Reference | US |
| Environment | |
| Flight Conditions | VMC |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | MD-82 |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
| Flight Phase | Final Approach |
| Flight Plan | IFR |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Elevator ControlSystem |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Captain Pilot Not Flying |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe |
Narrative:
When disconnecting autopilot on final approach; first officer (pilot flying) noticed definite binding and a definite 'bump' in the control column when moving the elevator controls thru the neutral position. Also noticed an audible 'click' accompanying the bump and a bump could be felt in the first officer's floor board. Not noticeable from the captain's side. [This] occurs near the neutral position in the control column as the elevator controls are moved forward and aft past neutral. Otherwise; longitudinal flight control was normal through approach and landing. [I] contacted both maintenance and dispatch after arrival at gate.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: MD-82 Captain reported his First Officer noticed binding and clicking in the elevator controls an approach. Aircraft was written up after landing.
Narrative: When disconnecting autopilot on final approach; First Officer (pilot flying) noticed definite binding and a definite 'bump' in the control column when moving the elevator controls thru the neutral position. Also noticed an audible 'click' accompanying the bump and a bump could be felt in the First Officer's floor board. Not noticeable from the Captain's side. [This] occurs near the neutral position in the control column as the elevator controls are moved forward and aft past neutral. Otherwise; longitudinal flight control was normal through approach and landing. [I] contacted both Maintenance and Dispatch after arrival at gate.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of July 2013 and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.