Bummer, Its amazeing how they all look the same when the expiration date is up. If it wasn't for parts being on virtual backorder they're cheaper than trainer parts. Good luck with the fix. I noticed something of interest on the fuse where the hor. stab mounts. This model (#3) has about 30 flights with nothing more than floating to the ground on a very smooth runway. Stress? #1 and #2 resulted in nothing less than severe impact but the tails were fine. Joe