# SDR 2007FA0001039

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 18, 2007
- Submitted: November 19, 2007
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N149LH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N149LH), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-161
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-161](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-161) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 2842192
- Aircraft time: 1,697 hours
- Engine: Lyc O320*
- System (JASC): [2721 · Rudder Tab Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2721)
- Part: Shaft
- Part number: 62829003
- Condition: Sheared
- Location: Rudder Trim
- Part time: 1,697 hours
- Component: Rudder Trim, Piper
- Component part number: 6583702
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: F
- Precautionary procedure: D
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0001039

## Discrepancy

THE RUDDER TRIM SHAFT ASSEMBLY'S SPRING RETAINING PIN SHEARED AT WELD, CAUSING HIGH LT RUDDER STIFFNESS AND PREVENTING THE NOSE WHEEL FROM BEING TURNED WITH TOW BAR.

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