# SDR CA970605007

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 22, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-32R-301
- Registry model: [Piper PA-32R-301](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32r-301) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc AEIO360A1A
- Propeller: Hartzl BHCA2VF3
- System (JASC): [7112 · Engine Air Baffle Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7112)
- Part: Baffle
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Engine Air
- Part time: 366 hours
- 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/CA970605007

## Discrepancy

(CAN) GOVERNOR ROD END BOLT RUBBING AGAINST FORWARD ENGINE BAFFLE CAUSING GROOVE GREATER THAN 50 PERCENT OF THE THICKNESS OF THE BAFFLE.  STATICALLY THE BAFFLE IS OK, BUT IN-FLIGHT UNDER AIR LOADS THE BAFFLE MOVES AGAINST THE BOLT CAUSING RUBBING AGAINST THE BAFFLE.  BAFFLE SECURED.

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