# SDR 2006FA0001177

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 30, 2006
- Submitted: November 30, 2006
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper J-3
- Registry model: [Piper J-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j-3) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [5711 · Wing Spar](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5711)
- Part: Strut
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Right Wing
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0001177

## Discrepancy

RT STRUT WAS DAMAGED FROM LOWERING A BI-FOLD HANGER DOOR ON THE WING TIP.  THE STRUT WAS MANUALLY SEPARATED WERE EXTENSIVE CORROSION WAS FOUND INSIDE THE WING STRUT.  THE PLANE HAS SET IDLE FOR 3 YEARS OUT OF ANNUAL INSPECTION. THE LAST ANNUAL INSPECTION PERFORMED INCLUDED COMPLYING WITH AD 99-01-05 WITH NO DISCREPANCIES NOTED.

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