# SDR CA990927055

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 20, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Piper PA-31T
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31T](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31t) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa PT6A28
- Propeller: Hartzl HCB3TN3
- System (JASC): [5520 · Elevator Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5520)
- Part: Bracket
- Part number: 54992002
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Lt Elevator
- 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/CA990927055

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION, THE LEFT ELEVATOR BALANCE WEIGHT ATTACHMENT BRACKET WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED AT TWO POINTS, BEHIND THE WEIGHT.  PART WAS REPLACED.

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