# SDR AU000147

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 17, 2000
- Submitted: June 23, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc TIO540J2BD
- Propeller: Hartzl HCE3YR2
- System (JASC): [5531 · Vertical Stabilizer, Spar/Rib](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5531)
- Part: Rib
- Part number: 4429400
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Vertical Stab
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000147

## Discrepancy

(AUS) VERTICAL STABILIZER RIB CRACKED.  FORWARD SPAR RIVETS LOOSE.  DRAG ANGLE PN 71059-06 CRACKED.  CRACK LENGTH 20 MM (0.787 INCH).

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