The Rudder
FullWings, very nice analysis!
Preliminary NTSB review of rudder system may not have included bench testing and teardown inspection of the Rudder PCU. If true, we may be hearing more about it in a futre NTSB release. It has only been a few days since they have moved the wreckage.
As I recall previous Rudder PCU issues were intermittent conditions relating to temperatures and close tolerances of the slide and sleeve assembly. It may take lengthy time on the bench to duplicate the conditions.
Last edited by repariit; 10th Jan 2009 at 14:34.