SDR 96ZZZX2382

Service difficulty report · Rudder Bar · Piper PA32300

Difficulty date
February 22, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N4182R
Make and model
Piper PA32300
Aircraft serial
3240513
Part
Rudder Bar
Part number
6342004
Condition
Cracked
Location
Pilot Lt
Part time
4,011 hours
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE RUDDER PEDAL FELT SPONGY ON PILOT'S LEFT SIDE. A CLOSER INSPECTION REVEALED A 1.500 INCH CRACK AT THE POINT WHERE THE CROSS-TUBE WELDS TO THE TORQUE TUBE. AGE AND FATIGUE ARE MAJOR FACTORS FOR TUBE CRACKING.

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