As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
BRAND NEW TANK SUPPORTS HAVE BEEN FOUND TO BE CRACKED ALONG THE BEND RADIUS WHERE THE ALUMINUM HAS BEEN COLD-FORMED, CLOSE TO THE TANK STRAP CLEVIS PEN HOLES. THIS PROBLEM HAS ALSO BEEN FOUND ON PARTS WITH TIME IN SERVICE, AND THE CRACKS PROGRESS WITH USE. (X)