# SDR 98ZZZX3190

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 6, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N2657M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2657M), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-12
- Registry model: [Piper PA-12](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-12) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 12970
- System (JASC): [5540 · Rudder Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5540)
- Part: Rudder
- Part number: 40622000
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Hinge Block
- Part time: 4,286 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/98ZZZX3190

## Discrepancy

BOTTOM RUDDER HINGE BLOCK. WELD BROKEN ON LEFT SIDE AND BARELY ATTACHED ON RT SIDE.  SUSPECT WIND DAMAGE.

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