SDR 97ZZZX3878

Service difficulty report · Stabilizer · Piper PA34200T

Difficulty date
July 21, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N8107D
Make and model
Piper PA34200T
Aircraft serial
348070010
Part
Stabilizer
Condition
Rivet Sheared
Location
Empennage 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

BOTH LOWER RIVETS (LT AND RT) WERE FOUND SHEARED ON THE AFT SPAR OF THE VERTICAL STABILIZER WHERE THE VERTICAL STABILIZER ATTACHES TO THE EMPENNAGE. SUBMITTER STATED THIS IS AIRCRAFT NR 3 IN FLEET OF PA 34-200T'S THAT HAS BEEN FOUND TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM.

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