Service difficulty report · Spar · Piper PA28140

Difficulty date
October 19, 2023
Submitted
October 19, 2023
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N8363R
Make and model
Piper PA28140
Aircraft serial
2822239
Aircraft time
3,167 hours
System (JASC)
5711 · Wing Spar
Part
Spar
Part number
66601005
Condition
Corroded
Location
Zone 600
Part time
3,167 hours
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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What was found

WE REMOVED THE RH FUEL TANK TO REPLACE A FLEXIBLE FUEL LINE. UPON REMOVING THE FUEL TANK WE SAW EXTENSIVE EXFOLIATION CORROSION ON THE UPPER WING SPAR BEHIND THE FUEL TANK. THE AREA OF CORROSION EXTENDED 16 INCHES ALONG THE UPPER FORWARD SPAR I BEAM. AFTER REMOVING THE FLAKING MATERIAL, WE DETERMINED TO BE .060 INCH MATERIAL REMOVED. WE REMOVED THE WING FROM SERVICE.

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