# SDR CA981123013

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 10, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31T
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31T](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31t) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa PT6A28
- System (JASC): [5540 · Rudder Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5540)
- Part: Balance Weight
- Part number: 5108400
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Rudder
- Part time: 12,405 hours
- Component: 5109400
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981123013

## Discrepancy

(CAN) PILOT REPORTED A SLIGHT VIBRATION FROM THE RUDDER DURING FLIGHT.  MAINTENANCE CHECK FOUND THE RUDDER BALANCE WEIGHT WAS LOOSE DUE TO A CRACKED RIB AREA WHICH ATTACHES THE ANCHOR NUT AND BOLT OF THE BALANCE WEIGHT.

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