# SDR CA030501009

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 1, 2003
- Submitted: May 27, 2003
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Piper PA-31
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 11,115 hours
- Engine: Lyc TIO540A2B
- System (JASC): [2750 · Trailing Edge Flap Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2750)
- Part: Drive Shaft
- Part number: 486597
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Te Flap Assy
- 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/CA030501009

## Discrepancy

(CAN) RT FLAP FLEX CABLE WAS FOUND TO HAVE A CRACK ON THE SLINED SHAFT FROM THE PIN HOLE TO THE END OF THE DRIVE. THIS WAS DISCOVERED WHEN AD 82-27-13 WAS CARRIED OUT. REPLACED SHAFT DRIVE

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