# SDR CA981007007

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 1, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc TIO540A1A
- System (JASC): [2751 · Trailing Flap Position Indicating System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2751)
- Part: Switch
- Part number: 487927
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Te Flap
- Part time: 4,231 hours
- Component: 4941506
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981007007

## Discrepancy

(CAN) WHEN FLAPS SELECTED TO 15 DEGREES, THEY STUCK.  AIRCRAFT LANDED OK.  INVESTGATION FOUND CORROSION ON THE UPPER LIMIT SWITCH.

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