# SDR 96ZZZX4740

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 15, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N9111Y
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-310
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-310](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-310) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 31148
- System (JASC): [5523 · Elevator, Tab Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5523)
- Part: Horn Assy
- Part number: 4322100
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Elev Trim Tab
- 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/96ZZZX4740

## Discrepancy

DURING 100-HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND CRACK IN TRIM TAB HORN ASSY FROM FORWARD LOWER CORNER BACK TO SECOND RIVET.  ALSO, THE 4 RIVETS HOLDING HORN ASSY TO FORWARD SIDE OF FORWARD SPAR WERE LOOSE AND WORKING.  TAB SHOWS EVIDENCE OF POOR REPAIR AT SOME TIME IN ITS LIFE.

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