# SDR AU971465

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 24, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-235
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-235](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-235) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc O540B2B5
- Propeller: Hartzl HCC2YK1
- System (JASC): [5513 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Tab Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5513)
- Part: Trim Tab
- Part number: 63585
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Horiz Stab
- Component: Piper
- 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/AU971465

## Discrepancy

(AUS) STABILATOR TRIM TABS CRACKED AT INBOARD END ADJACENT TO THE ACTUATING ARM ATTACHMENT. CRACKING EVIDENT IN SKIN PANELS AND INBOARD RIB.

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