# SDR AUS20030593

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 13, 2003
- Submitted: July 14, 2003
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-151
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-151](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-151) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc O320*
- Propeller: Amtr C8289
- System (JASC): [5513 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Tab Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5513)
- Part: Brace
- Part number: 6524500
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Horizontal Stab
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030593

## Discrepancy

(AUS) HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TRIM DIAGONAL BRACE CRACKED. SUSPECT BRACE WAS BENT OUT OF THE WAY FOR ACCESS. STABILIZER HINGE BOLTS HAD MISSING SPACER WASHERS.  PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.

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