# SDR 2013FA0000055

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 25, 2013
- Submitted: January 25, 2013
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N6323W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6323W), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-140
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-140](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-140) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 2820379
- Aircraft time: 5,500 hours
- System (JASC): [5753 · Trailing Edge Flaps](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5753)
- Part: Rib
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Rt Wing Te Flap
- Part time: 5,500 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000055

## Discrepancy

DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, VISUAL INSPECTION UNVEILED THE OTBD RIB ON THE RT FLAP HAD EXCESSIVE CORROSION.   AFTER UNRIVETING THE L/E SKIN, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ALL THE RIBS WERE CORRODED BEYOND REPAIR AND THE FLAP WAS SCRAPPED FOR A SERVICEABLE UNIT.

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