# SDR AU001088

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 16, 2000
- Submitted: December 7, 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): [5521 · Elevator, Spar/Rib](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5521)
- Part: Spar
- Part number: 40075021
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Elevator Spar/Ri
- Component: Elevator Spar/Ri
- 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/AU001088

## Discrepancy

(AUS) ELEVATOR SPAR CRACKED. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/PA31/126AMDT3.  (X)

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