# SDR AU010190

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 12, 2001
- Submitted: April 4, 2001
- 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): [5210 · Passenger/Crew Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5210)
- Part: Hinge
- Part number: 41420002
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Pax Door
- 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/AU010190

## Discrepancy

(AUS) TOP CABIN DOOR FORWARD HINGE FAILED DUE TO CORROSION INDUCED CRACKING.

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