# SDR 97ZZZX3074

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 18, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N9253N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9253N), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-32R-300
- Registry model: [Piper PA-32R-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32r-300) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 3213100
- System (JASC): [7112 · Engine Air Baffle Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7112)
- Part: Baffle
- Condition: Chafed
- Location: Eng Fwd Lt
- Part time: 272 hours
- 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/97ZZZX3074

## Discrepancy

DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND PROPELLER CONTROL ATTACH BOLT AT GOVERNOR RUBBING ON ENGINE BAFFLE.  IF LEFT ALONE, BAFFLE COULD WEAR THROUGH CAUSING PROPELLER CONTROL TO JAM AT A SELECTION OTHER THAN FULL RPM.  A BRACKET WAS MANUFACTURED TO KEEP BAFFLE CLEAR.  SUBMITTER STATED PIPER SHOULD RE-DESIGN OR PUT OUT SB TO RECTIFY PROBLEM.  SUBMITTER STATED THIS IS 4TH AIRCRAFT WITH THIS CONDITION.

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