# SDR AU960307

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 16, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-34-200T
- Registry model: [Piper PA-34-200T](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-34-200t) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [5551 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5551)
- Part: Fitting
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Attach Fitting S
- 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/AU960307

## Discrepancy

(AUS) TOP RH STABILATOR ATTACHMENT FITTING CORRODED - STABILATOR AND ALL FOUR FITTINGS REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION - INSPECTION OF TOP RH POSITION REVEALED EXTENSIVE CORROSION TO SKIN FLANGE AND  CRACKING - CRACK LENGTH 19.05MM (0.75IN) - FOUND DURINGINSPECTION IAW AD/PA34/40

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