SDR 97ZZZX1260

Service difficulty report · Rod End · Piper PA34*

Difficulty date: March 15, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Make and model: Piper PA34*
System (JASC): 7600 · Engine Controls
Part: Rod End
Part number: 452557
Condition: Bearing Froze
Location: Engine Control
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 INSTALLATION OF PIPER ENGINE CONTROL MODIFICATION KIT NR 79509, NOTICED THAT KIT ROD END BEARINGS WERE UNUSUALLY STIFF. AFTER 100 HOURS TIS, CONTROL ROD END BEARINGS, 4 EACH, WERE ALL FROZEN. SUBMITTER STATED THAT THE BEARINGS, P/N 452 557 (PS 10020-4-1R) ARE DEFECTIVE.

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