Service difficulty report · Spar · Piper PA28235

Difficulty date
July 26, 2002
Submitted
July 26, 2002
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N8536N
Make and model
Piper PA28235
Aircraft serial
2811335
Aircraft time
2,019 hours
Engine
Lyc O540B4B5
System (JASC)
5711 · Wing Spar
Part
Spar
Condition
Cracked
Location
Wing
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 ANNUAL INSPECTION SB1006 PERFORMED. FOUND CRACKS AND CORROSION IN AFT REAR SPAR FLANGE-APPROX 3 INCHES OUTBOARD OF LANDING GEAR ATTACH. CAUSE DUE TO STANDING WATER IN WING. FIX BY ADDING DRAIN HOLE IN THIS AREA.

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