# SDR CA110517001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 17, 2011
- Submitted: September 9, 2011
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-161
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-161](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-161) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 5,422 hours
- Engine: Lyc O320D3G
- Propeller: Snsnch 74DM
- System (JASC): [2701 · Control Column Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2701)
- Part: Post
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Yoke
- Component: Yoke
- Component part number: 6283900
- 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/CA110517001

## Discrepancy

UPON INSPECTION,  THE LEFT CONTROL WHEEL OR YOKE HAD A BROKEN STOP POST NEAR THE TOOTH ON THE GEAR THAT CONTROLS THE AILERONS.

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