SDR 97ZZZX3490

Service difficulty report · Rivets · Piper PA34200T

Difficulty date
June 23, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N4490F
Make and model
Piper PA34200T
Aircraft serial
347670339
Part
Rivets
Condition
Sheared
Location
Vert Stab Lt
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

RIVETS ON LT SIDE (3 OUT OF 4) SHEARED WHERE AFT SPAR OF VERTICAL STABILIZER ATTACHES TO EMPENNAGE. THESE RIVETS HAVE BEEN REPLACED BEFORE, BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE T.I.S. SINCE REPAIR. SUBMITTER STATED THIS IS THE SECOND PA-34-200T IN FLEET FOUND WITH SHEARED RIVETS IN THIS AREA.

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