SDR YN8R201304080001

Service difficulty report · Horn · Piper PA24250

Difficulty date: April 8, 2013
Submitted: April 8, 2013
Operation: General aviation
Filed by: YN8R621Y
Yingling Aircraft LLC
Aircraft: N8294P
Make and model: Piper PA24250
Aircraft serial: 243547
Aircraft time: 4,227 hours
System (JASC): 5551 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Attach Fittings
Part: Horn
Part number: 2039700
Condition: Cracked
Location: Zone 300
Part time: 4,227 hours
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

DURING INSPECTION IAW AD 2012-17-06, FOUND STABILATOR HORN ASSY CRACKED AT BOTH FWD THROUGH BOLT HOLES ON INNER BORE OF ASSY. BOTH CRACKS RADIATING INWARD FROM BOLT HOLES TOWARD THE CENTER BALANCE WEIGHT TUBE. REPLACED WITH NEW ASSY, PN 20399-005. CRACKS VERY EASY TO SEE WITH EYES AFTER DISASSEMBLY OF HORN/STAB TUBE.

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