# SDR CA960802201

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 8, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Chris A-1
- Registry model: [Chris A-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/christen-industries-a-1) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [5530 · Vertical Stabilizer](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5530)
- Part: Tail Strut
- Part number: 35250501
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Threads
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: E
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960802201

## Discrepancy

(CAN) PILOT NOTICED VIBRATION FROM THE TAIL SECTION AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. INVESTIGATION FOUND A BROKEN STRUT WIRE AND REPLACED IT. THE FLYING WIRE BROKE AT THE THREADS APPROXIMATELY 1.250 INCHES FROM THE END.

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