# SDR AUS20031258

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 30, 2003
- Submitted: January 5, 2004
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-32RT-300T
- Registry model: [Piper PA-32RT-300T](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32rt-300t) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc TIO540S1AD
- Propeller: Hartzl HCE3YR1
- System (JASC): [5524 · Elevator Miscellaneous Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5524)
- Part: Stud
- Part number: MS21260
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Elevator 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/AUS20031258

## Discrepancy

(AUS) LT ELEVATOR FORWARD CONTROL CABLE FAILED.  CABLE LOCKING STUD CORRODED.  CONTROL WHEEL HAD BEEN RESTRAINED WITH SEAT BELT AND CABLE LOCK STUD FAILED DUE TO WIND GUSTS.

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