# SDR AUS20031120

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 30, 2003
- Submitted: January 5, 2004
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-34-220T
- Registry model: [Piper PA-34-220T](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-34-220t) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont TSIO360RB
- Propeller: Mcauly 3AF32C*
- System (JASC): [1430 · Fasteners](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/1430)
- Part: Bolt
- Part number: 401269
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Aileron Control
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20031120

## Discrepancy

(AUS) AILERON CONTROL COLUMN IDLER SPROCKET BOLT LOW TORQUE. SUSPECT BOLTS LOOSENED DURING RIGGING AT MANUFACTURE AND NOT RETORQUED. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.

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