# SDR 97ZZZX1260

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 15, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-34
- Registry model: [Piper PA-34](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-34) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [7600 · Engine Controls](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7600)
- Part: Rod End
- Part number: 452557
- Condition: Bearing Froze
- Location: Engine Control
- 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/97ZZZX1260

## Discrepancy

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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