# SDR CA990907041

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 17, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Piper PA-31
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc TIO540A2C
- System (JASC): [2730 · Elevator Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2730)
- Part: Spring
- Part number: 71056003
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Stabalizer
- 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/CA990907041

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION OBSERVED SOME SMALL MINUTE CRACKING AROUND THE RADIUS OF EACH HOOK END.  SPRING AND LINK CHANGED OUT WITH NEW, OLD SPRING TAGGED AND PLACED IN QUARANTINE.

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