B737 Undifferentiated or Other Model
Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 210
Situational Awareness; Troubleshooting
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical; Inflight Event / Encounter Loss Of Aircraft Control
Flight Crew Became Reoriented; Flight Crew Overcame Equipment Problem; Flight Crew Regained Aircraft Control; General Flight Cancelled / Delayed; General Maintenance Action
Aircraft
Taking off from ZZZ the aircraft was nose heavy for rotation / liftoff requiring additional aft yoke force. At the time; this was attributed to an inaccurate takeoff trim setting. When landing in ZZZ1; RNAV (RNP) RWY XX; at approximately 20-30 feet a pitch control input to initiate the landing flare was initiated. There was no pitch response to the initial aft yoke control input. The aft force was immediately increased to an estimated 2-3 times the initial force. Aircraft pitch suddenly increased as commanded. The aircraft ballooned slightly and was landed without incident. During taxi to the gate; the flight controls were checked by moving the yoke forward and aft to the limits of movement. The control forces felt excessive and not completely free. A logbook entry was made; Maintenance was called; and ZZZ1 station ops manager was informed.
Captain reported excessive yoke force was required to control aircraft pitch on takeoff. During landing at destination airport; the same condition was noted and the Captain made a log book entry and turned the aircraft over to maintenance.