Service difficulty report · Spar · Piper PA28160

Difficulty date
June 15, 2000
Submitted
June 15, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N5158W
Make and model
Piper PA28160
Aircraft serial
28189
System (JASC)
5711 · Wing Spar
Part
Spar
Part number
62015
Part serial
202
Condition
Corroded
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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What was found

FORWARD LOWER EDGE OF MAIN SPAR INBOARD BEHIND FUEL TANK BADLY CORRODED. DEFOLIATED BY ABOUT 50 PERCENT OF THICKNESS. MICE NESTS AND FECAL MATTER FOUND. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED FUEL TANK REMOVAL FOR INSPECTION AT LEAST EVERY 5 YEARS. ALSO, INSTALL INSPECTION HOLE BEHIND TANKS FOR BETTER INSPECTION ACCESS. (X)

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