# SDR 95ZZZX4519

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 6, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N7387Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7387Z), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-25-235
- Registry model: [Piper PA-25-235](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-25-235) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 253346
- System (JASC): [3221 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3221)
- Part: Bolt
- Part number: 401511
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Tail Wheel
- Part time: 5,300 hours
- Stage of operation: TO
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX4519

## Discrepancy

BOLT SECURING TAIL WHEEL ASSY TO ACFT BROKE DURING TAKEOFF DURING A GLIDER/TOWING OPERATION.  TAIL WHEEL DEFLECTED INTO LOWER PORTION OF RUDDER CAUSING RUDDER DISTORTION.  SUBMITTER SUGGESTS BOLT BE REMOVED FOR INSPECTION IF AIRCRAFT IS USED FOR TOWING GLIDERS.

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