# SDR 97ZZZX3983

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 7, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N27478](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27478), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 7852026
- System (JASC): [5520 · Elevator Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5520)
- Part: Bearing
- Part number: 764054
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Elevator Hinge
- 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/97ZZZX3983

## Discrepancy

DURING INSPECTION, THE ELEVATOR BEARINGS WERE BEING INSPECTED AND UPON LIFTING UP ON ELEVATOR, A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WAS HEARD.  UPON CLOSER INVESTIGATION, COULD SEE THE HEAD OR THE BOLT ROCKING UP AND DOWN IN THE BEARING.  ELEVATOR WAS REMOVED AND BEARING FELL APART.  THIS IS THE SECOND ONE FOUND.

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