# SDR 2022FA0000699

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 16, 2022
- Submitted: November 16, 2022
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N2427D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2427D), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-38-112
- Registry model: [Piper PA-38-112](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-38-112) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 3879A0327
- Aircraft time: 1,150 hours
- System (JASC): [2731 · Elevator Tab Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2731)
- Part: Control Cable
- Condition: Low Tension
- Location: Elevator Trim
- Component: Cable
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000699

## Discrepancy

ELEVATOR TRIM CONTROL SURFACE ARE NOT CONNECTED, THERE IS NO TENSION IN THE CABLES. WITH THE ELEVATOR LEADING EDGE DEFAULT POSITION IS POINTED DOWN.

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