# SDR AUS20020356

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 12, 2002
- Submitted: May 7, 2002
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-236
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-236](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-236) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc O540J3A5
- Propeller: Hartzl HCF2YR1
- System (JASC): [6114 · Propeller Hub Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6114)
- Part: Hub
- Part number: C32303
- Condition: Misrepaired
- Location: Propeller
- 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/AUS20020356

## Discrepancy

(AUS) PROPELLER HUB HAD BEEN MACHINED IN THE AREA OF THE PRELOAD PLATE SHELF TO REMOVE DAMAGE CAUSED BY A GROUND STRIKE. MACHINING INTHIS AREA IS NOT APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER. UNAPPROVED REPAIR. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.

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