# SDR CA051012003

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 8, 2005
- Submitted: November 1, 2005
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31T
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31T](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31t) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 12,051 hours
- Engine: Pwa PT6A28
- Propeller: Hartzl HCB3TN3
- System (JASC): [2731 · Elevator Tab Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2731)
- Part: Cable
- Condition: Jammed
- Location: Elevator Tab
- Stage of operation: DE
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: F
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051012003

## Discrepancy

THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THAT THE ELEVATOR TRIM WAS JAMMED IN THE FORWARD POSITION.  UPON INSPECTION, A LOOSE RIVET TAIL WAS FOUND LODGED ON TOP OF THE LEFT ELEVATOR TRIM DRUM AT THE CABLE STOP BOLT.

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