# SDR AU981111

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 18, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Maule M-7-235
- Registry model: [Maule M-7-235](https://openairdocs.org/model/maule-m-7-235) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc IO540W1A5
- System (JASC): [5531 · Vertical Stabilizer, Spar/Rib](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5531)
- Part: Spar
- Part number: B21
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Vertical Stab
- 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/AU981111

## Discrepancy

(AUS) FIN POST SUSPECT INTERNAL CORROSION.  WATER CAN ENTER THE POST VIA THE TRIM TAB CONTROL CONDUIT.  AIRCRAFT OPERATES AS A FLOAT PLANE.   PART TC:  390.

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