Service difficulty report · Handle · Piper PA31350

Difficulty date
May 15, 2001
Submitted
September 5, 2001
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Piper PA31350
Engine
Lyc TIO540J2BD
Propeller
Hartzl HCE3YR2
Part
Handle
Part number
4225000
Condition
Misrepaired
Location
Pax Door
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(AUS) CABIN DOOR INNER HANDLE HAD UNAPPROVED REPAIR. HANDLE HAD BEENWELDED IN TWO PLACES. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR. UNAPPROVED REPAIR.

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