# SDR 97ZZZX2853

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 30, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N4377X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4377X), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-34-200T
- Registry model: [Piper PA-34-200T](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-34-200t) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 347670035
- System (JASC): [5553 · Vertical Stabilizer, Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5553)
- Part: Stabilizer
- Condition: Rivets Popped
- Location: V Stab Attach
- 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/97ZZZX2853

## Discrepancy

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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