# SDR 97ZZZX870

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 10, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N7203Y
- Make and model: Piper PA-30
- Registry model: [Piper PA-30](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-30) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 30228
- System (JASC): [2740 · Stabilizer Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2740)
- Part: Bolt
- Part number: 402346
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Stabilator Horn
- Part time: 2,842 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/97ZZZX870

## Discrepancy

WHILE DISASSEMBLING THE STABILATOR TORQUE TUBE, FOUND BOTH (2 EACH) CLOSE TOLERANCE BOLTS VERY CORRODED.  SUBMITTER BELIEVES THESE BOLTS SHOULD BE REPLACED BY AGE OF 30 YEARS.

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