# SDR CA060510013

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 9, 2006
- Submitted: June 22, 2006
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31T
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31T](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31t) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 21,443 hours
- Engine: Pwa PT6A28
- Propeller: Hartzl HCB3TN3
- System (JASC): [5511 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5511)
- Part: Rib
- Part number: 46530003
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Horizontal Stab
- 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/CA060510013

## Discrepancy

DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE LT OB STABILIZER RIB WAS FOUND CRACKED NEAR THE HINGE ATTACH AREA.  THE RIB WAS REPLACED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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