# SDR 98ZZZX2448

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 11, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N2142X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2142X), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-28RT-201
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28RT-201](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28rt-201) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 28R7918089
- System (JASC): [5553 · Vertical Stabilizer, Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5553)
- Part: Casting Rivets
- Part number: 3569702
- Condition: Loose
- Location: V Fin Support
- Part time: 3,886 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/98ZZZX2448

## Discrepancy

LOOSE HI-SHEAR RIVETS, PN 522-995, ON VERTICAL FIN CASTING SUPPORT ASSEMBLY, P/N 35697-02, AND FITTING ASSY, PN 78927-02.  THSE RIVETS COULD BE TURNED BY HAND.  RECOMMEND CHANGING TO HI-LOC BOLTS.

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