# SDR CA960909003

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 28, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Piper PA-23-250
- Registry model: [Piper PA-23-250](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-23-250) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc IO540C4B5
- System (JASC): [2120 · Air Distribution System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2120)
- Part: Air Dist Box
- Part number: 2859702
- Condition: Grooved
- Location: Aft Bottom
- Part time: 4,414 hours
- Component: Piper, 2859702
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960909003

## Discrepancy

(CAN) ELEVATOR CABLES GROOVED THE AIR DISTRIBUTION BOX. THE CONTROL CABLES WERE INSTALLED CORRECTLY AS PER PIPER PARTS BOOK. THE CORRECTIVE ACTION WAS TO CUT BACK THE BOX AS REQUIRED FOR CLEARANCE AND WELD IN A NEW BOTTOM FOR THE AIR BOX.

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