SDR 97ZZZX2853

Service difficulty report · Stabilizer · Piper PA34200T

Difficulty date
May 30, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N4377X
Make and model
Piper PA34200T
Aircraft serial
347670035
Part
Stabilizer
Condition
Rivets Popped
Location
V Stab Attach
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

INSPECTION OF RUDDER AND VERTICAL STABILZIER AREA REVEALED RIVETS WITH POPPED HEADS ON ATTACHMENT FITTING FOR AFT SPAR ON VERTICAL STABILIZER-TO-EMPENNAGE ATTACH POINT. (SIX OUT OF EIGHT RIVETS WERE SHEARED). THOROUGH INSPECTION OF EMPENNAGE REVEALED NO OTHER PROBLEMS.

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