# SDR 97ZZZX3918

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 18, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N83PA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N83PA), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-325
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-325](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-325) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 318112050
- System (JASC): [5521 · Elevator, Spar/Rib](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5521)
- Part: Spar
- Part number: 4007514
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Lt Elevator
- Part time: 3,244 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/97ZZZX3918

## Discrepancy

DURING INSPECTION PER PIPER SB 998A, FOUND CRACKED IN UPPER FLANGE RADIUS AS DESCRIBED.  NO CRACKS IN AREA OF OUTBOARD HINGE ATTACH REINFORCEMENT.

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