# SDR AUS20011237

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 8, 2001
- Submitted: December 4, 2001
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc TIO540A2B
- Propeller: Hartzl HCE3YR2
- System (JASC): [5541 · Rudder, Spar/Rib](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5541)
- Part: Spar
- Part number: 4006805
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Rudder, Spar/Rib
- Part time: 9,405 cycles
- Component: Rudder, Spar/Rib
- 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/AUS20011237

## Discrepancy

(AUS) RUDDER FORWARD SPAR CRACKED. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAWAD/PA31/129.

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