# SDR CA051223015

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 20, 2005
- Submitted: June 6, 2006
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-140
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-140](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-140) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa PT6A34
- System (JASC): [7603 · Power Lever](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7603)
- Part: Rod End
- Part number: 3011587
- Condition: Stiff
- Location: Power Lever
- Part time: 250 hours
- Stage of operation: DE
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: F
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051223015

## Discrepancy

ON POWER REDUCTION FOR DESCENT, THE ENGINE DID NOT RESPOND TO THROTTLE LEVER INPUT.  THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN ON FINAL APPROACH AND A DEAD-STICK LANDING ACCOMPLISHED.  SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION REVEALED THE FUEL CONTROL INTER-CONNECT ROD END TO BE STIFF AND LIMITED IN MOVEMENT DUE TO A SEIZED ROD-END BALL SWIVEL.

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