A crj-700 flight crew reported EICAS alert 'continuous trim in motion'

Narrative:

During the descent from 29;000 ft we experienced a 'continuous trim in motion' alert although the EICAS ED2 display indicated the trim was not in motion at the time. This alert was accompanied by numerous flight control fault status messages. Our first course of action was to assure control of the aircraft. We proceeded to the emergency procedures checklist and completed associated fault procedures. We contacted the flight attendants and advised them of the situation and asked them to remain seated. We declared an emergency with approach and requested the longest runway and crash fire and rescue equipment in the event that they were needed upon landing. We briefed the flight attendants; then the passengers. Contacted operations via radio; notified dispatch via ACARS of emergency. Landed uneventfully and taxied to the gate without incident.

Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: A CRJ-700 flight crew reported EICAS alert 'Continuous Trim in Motion'

Narrative: During the descent from 29;000 FT we experienced a 'Continuous Trim in Motion' alert although the EICAS ED2 display indicated the trim was not in motion at the time. This alert was accompanied by numerous flight control fault status messages. Our first course of action was to assure control of the aircraft. We proceeded to the Emergency Procedures Checklist and completed associated fault procedures. We contacted the flight attendants and advised them of the situation and asked them to remain seated. We declared an emergency with Approach and requested the longest runway and Crash Fire and Rescue equipment in the event that they were needed upon landing. We briefed the flight attendants; then the passengers. Contacted Operations via radio; notified Dispatch via ACARS of emergency. Landed uneventfully and taxied to the gate without incident.

Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of April 2012 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.

Attributes
ACN	938203
Time
Date	201103
Local Time Of Day	0601-1200
Place
Locale Reference	ZZZ.ARTCC
State Reference	US
Environment
Flight Conditions	VMC
Aircraft 1
Make Model Name	Regional Jet 700 ER/LR (CRJ700)
Operating Under FAR Part	Part 121
Flight Phase	Descent
Component
Aircraft Component	Horizontal Stabilizer Trim
Person 1
Function	Captain Pilot Not Flying
Qualification	Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Person 2
Function	Pilot Flying First Officer
Events
Anomaly	Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical