# SDR 96ZZZX5403

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 1, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N32139](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32139), 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: 327540017
- Propeller: Hartzl HCC2YR1
- System (JASC): [6111 · Propeller Blade Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6111)
- Part: Blade
- Part number: 517
- Condition: Tip Lost
- Location: Propeller
- Part time: 517 hours
- Stage of operation: AP
- Nature of condition: E
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5403

## Discrepancy

LOST APPROXIMATELY 6.5 INCHES OF PROPELLER TIP JUST PRIOR TO LANDING AFTER A 30-MINUTE FLIGHT.  NO OTHER DAMAGE FOUND TO AIRCRAFT AFTER COMPLETE INSPECTION.

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