# SDR CA011102002

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 18, 2001
- Submitted: December 12, 2001
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-34-200
- Registry model: [Piper PA-34-200](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-34-200) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 7,358 hours
- Engine: Lyc IO360C1E6
- System (JASC): [5553 · Vertical Stabilizer, Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5553)
- Part: Spar
- Part number: 9556300
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Verical Stab
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA011102002

## Discrepancy

(CAN) FAILURE OF RIVETS SECURING LOWER 4 INCHES OF SPAR FLANGES TO FITTING P/N 63501-00. FOUR RIVETS HAD FAILED ON LT SIDE AND ONE RIVET FAILED ON RT SIDE.

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