SDR 96ZZZX5470

Service difficulty report · Lock Tab · Piper PA28R201T

Difficulty date
September 10, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Piper PA28R201T
Engine
Cont TSIO360F
Part
Lock Tab
Part number
501867
Condition
Failed
Location
Rkr Shaft Bolt
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

CYLINDERS WERE SENT OUT FOR CHROMING AND OVERHAUL. CYLINDERS WERE RECEIVED BACK READY TO INSTALL. NEW SUPERIOR AIR PARTS ROCKER ARM SHAFT BOLT LOCK TABS WERE INSTALLED. UPON BENDING TANGS OVER BOLT HEADS, ALL TANGS EITHER CRACKED OR BROKE OFF COMPLETELY. SUBMITTER STATES, APPARENTLY, A STOCK METAL WAS TEMPERED WRONG AND WAS TOO BRITTLE. CONTINENTAL LOCK TABS WERE INSTALLED AND OPERATED FINE.

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