# SDR 97ZZZX505

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 7, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N2316R
- Make and model: Piper PA 28-180
- Registry model: [Piper PA 28-180](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-anderson-pa-28-180) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 285487
- System (JASC): [2720 · Rudder Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2720)
- Part: Bracket
- Part number: 63451000
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Rudder Pedal
- Part time: 3,800 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/97ZZZX505

## Discrepancy

DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, CENTER RUDDER PEDAL BRACKET FOUND CRACKED AT 4 LOWER BOLT HOLES.  SUSPECT NOSE WHEEL SHIMMY AND PART DESIGN FOR FAILURE.  SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS A THOROUGH INSPECTION ANNUALLY FOR THESE CRACKS.

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