# SDR CA020527005

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 14, 2002
- Submitted: June 13, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Piper PA-31T
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31T](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31t) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 15,352 hours
- Engine: Pwa PT6A28
- System (JASC): [5512 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5512)
- Part: Skin
- Part number: 4650037
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Horizontal Stab
- Part time: 17,101 hours, 19,373 cycles
- 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/CA020527005

## Discrepancy

(CAN) UPON INSPECTION THE RT HORIZONTAL STAB WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED AT THE BOTTOM, OUTBOARD, AFT BOLT ATTACHMENT HOLE. THE STAB WAS  REPLACED AND SENT FOR REPAIR.

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