# SDR CA970703001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 20, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- 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)
- Engine: Lyc TIO540J2BD
- Propeller: Hartzl HCE3YR2
- System (JASC): [5520 · Elevator Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5520)
- Part: Spar
- Part number: 5423224
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Elevator
- Part time: 7,604 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/CA970703001

## Discrepancy

(CAN) WHILE COMPLYING WITH PIPER SB 998, BOTH ELEVATOR SPARS WERE FOUND CRACKED.  REPAIRS COMPLETED.

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