# SDR CA121218017

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 3, 2012
- Submitted: September 14, 2015
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 2,215 hours
- Engine: Lyc TIO540J2BD
- System (JASC): [7714 · Engine RPM Indicating System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7714)
- Part: Cable
- Part number: 486637
- Condition: Kinked
- Location: Tachometer
- 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/CA121218017

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING INSPECTION, THE LT ENGINE TACHOMETER CABLE WAS FOUND BADLY KINKED, WITH THE OUTER CASING STARTING TO UNWIND.  TACH CABLE REPLACED WITH NEW CABLE.

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