# SDR CA130530005

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 16, 2013
- Submitted: September 14, 2015
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 9,401 hours
- Engine: Lyc TIO540A2C
- System (JASC): [5711 · Wing Spar](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5711)
- Part: Bolt
- Part number: AN37A
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Wing Spar
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130530005

## Discrepancy

(CAN) BOLTS ON SPAR WEB SPLICE PIPER P/N 40624-00 INSPECTED. TWO LOWEST BOLTS ON SPLICE ASSEMBLY BROKE WHEN TIGHTENED. BOLTS REPLACED. (TC# 20130530005)

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