Embraer 170 Captain reported a flight control malfunction when the autopilot was disconnected during the approach. The aircraft landed safely and the defect written up in the logbook.
Synopsis
Embraer 170 Captain reported a flight control malfunction when the autopilot was disconnected during the approach. The aircraft landed safely and the defect written up in the logbook.
Narrative
On Day 0 on approach into ZZZ Runway XR operating Aircraft X; I was PF (Pilot Flying) and FO (First Officer) was PM. I disengaged the AP (Autopilot) at approximately 800 feet; and the aircraft began a violent roll to the left which I immediately stopped and corrected. I stated that it didn't feel normal; and FO pointed to the roll trim indication which was zero and pulled up the flight control page on his MFD (Multi-function Flight Display) which indicated normal operation. The controls were very heavy in the roll axis; and it was difficult to turn the yoke to the right. I was still able to maintain full control authority; and continued to land without any additional issues.Once back at the gate; I wrote the discrepancy in the AML (Aircraft Maintenance Logbook). We did a flight control test which indicated a normal test; and the control pressures felt normal except for binding near the left limit of the roll axis range. When Maintenance arrived; they attempted to troubleshoot the discrepancy to no avail. While troubleshooting; one Technician told me that the plane had been in the hangar for the previous 5 days for FMS issues. We later swapped to Aircraft Y.I should have submitted a report earlier.
Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.