# SDR AUS20010810

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 15, 2001
- Submitted: September 5, 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: Handle
- Part number: 4225000
- Condition: Misrepaired
- Location: Pax Door
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: W
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010810

## Discrepancy

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

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