# SDR CA090310005

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 9, 2009
- Submitted: April 9, 2009
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-32-300
- Registry model: [Piper PA-32-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32-300) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 3,965 hours
- Engine: Lyc IO540K1A5
- Propeller: Hartzl HCC2YK1
- System (JASC): [5541 · Rudder, Spar/Rib](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5541)
- Part: Spar
- Part number: 6354300
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Rudder
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: F
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090310005

## Discrepancy

(CAN) LOWER FWD RUDDER SPAR FOUND CRACKED. CRACKS FOUND STEMMING FROM THE 2 RIVETS USED TO ATTACH RUDDER HORN.

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