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B757 flight crew reported an aileron deflection when the autopilot was turned off during approach. Maintenance discovered a flashlight in an access panel that was interfering with the aileron controls.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 1452149 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201705 |
| Local Time Of Day | 1201-1800 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZ.Airport |
| State Reference | US |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | B757-200 |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
| Flight Phase | Landing |
| Flight Plan | IFR |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Aileron Control System |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Captain Pilot Flying |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe |
Narrative:
Apparent flight control malfunction (aileron deflection) after autopilot disconnected at approximately 1500' AGL. Controllable to landing. Log entry made; consulted with maintenance technician in detail showing him a picture of the right aileron deflection at arrival gate. Technician was able to duplicate the discrepancy. We both agreed that the aircraft should be taken out of service until the matter was fully investigated. Later; I learned from maintenance technician's that there was a flight control malfunction due to a flashlight found in a panel that interfered with the aileron movement. The flashlight appeared to have been severed. Additionally; I learned that two similar log entries were made previously indicating the same discrepancy. Apparently a flashlight was left in a panel.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: B757 flight crew reported an aileron deflection when the autopilot was turned off during approach. Maintenance discovered a flashlight in an access panel that was interfering with the aileron controls.
Narrative: Apparent flight control malfunction (aileron deflection) after autopilot disconnected at approximately 1500' AGL. Controllable to landing. Log entry made; consulted with Maintenance Technician in detail showing him a picture of the right aileron deflection at arrival gate. Technician was able to duplicate the discrepancy. We both agreed that the aircraft should be taken out of service until the matter was fully investigated. Later; I learned from Maintenance Technician's that there was a flight control malfunction due to a flashlight found in a panel that interfered with the aileron movement. The flashlight appeared to have been severed. Additionally; I learned that two similar Log entries were made previously indicating the same discrepancy. Apparently a flashlight was left in a panel.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site 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.