# SDR 2005FA0000642

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 12, 2005
- Submitted: May 5, 2005
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N234PS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N234PS), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 340A
- Registry model: [Cessna 340A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-340a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340A0368
- System (JASC): [5553 · Vertical Stabilizer, Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5553)
- Part: Pan
- Part number: 53120252
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Vertical Stab
- Part time: 3,703 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000642

## Discrepancy

DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, TECH WAS INSPECTING TAIL SECTION.  PAN IS ATTACHED TO A BULKHEAD WHICH ARE THE PRIMARY STRUCTURE (AFT) FOR THE HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL STABILIZERS.  TAIL FLEX IS TRANSFERRING TO THIS ASSY AND IS CAUSING CRACKS ON THE RADIUS.  (K)

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