Service difficulty report · Rudder · Piper PA28180

Difficulty date
March 21, 2002
Submitted
April 8, 2002
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Piper PA28180
Aircraft time
2,472 hours
Engine
Lyc O360A4A
Part
Rudder
Part number
6354600
Condition
Corroded
Location
Vertical Stab
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(CAN) DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION INSPECTED RUDDER & CONTROL SYSTEM FOUND CORROSION ON THE HORN ASSEMBLY ON THE STEEL PART. RUDDER REMOVED. HORN DERIVETED. PART SANDBLASTED. INSPECTED FOR CONDITION. FOUND SERVICEABLE CONSIDERING THIS SITUATION THE OWNER WILL BE ADVISED.THIS IS AN IMPORTANT AREA TO INSPECT.

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