# SDR 96ZZZX2382

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 22, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N4182R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4182R), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-32-300
- Registry model: [Piper PA-32-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32-300) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 3240513
- System (JASC): [2720 · Rudder Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2720)
- 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
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2382

## Discrepancy

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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