Investigation number
200604949
Occurrence date
Location
120km N Brisbane Airport
State
Queensland
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Flight control systems
Occurrence class
Incident
Highest injury level
None
The flight crew of the Boeing Company 737-76N aircraft reported that during descent and taxi operations, they felt several rudder 'kicks' in the pilot in command's rudder pedals, accompanied by an audible noise.
Subsequent examination of the pilot in command's rudder pedal jackshaft assembly revealed two bearings and a universal joint were worn excessively.
The wear of the components of the jackshaft assembly, although not desirable, was not an immediate safety of flight concern for the operation of the aircraft.
The operator issued a flight crew operations notice and an engineering notice to highlight the occurrence to personnel.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
The Boeing Company
Model
737
Registration
VH-VBN
Serial number
33005
Operation type
Air Transport High Capacity
Sector
Jet
Departure point
Cairns, Qld
Departure time
10:26
Destination
Brisbane, Qld
Damage
Nil