Service difficulty report · Bulkhead · Piper PA28181

Difficulty date
April 4, 2024
Submitted
April 4, 2024
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N644FT
Make and model
Piper PA28181
Aircraft serial
2843704
Engine
Lyc O360A4M
Part
Bulkhead
Part number
587733
Condition
Cracked
Location
Spinner
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
9
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

FWD SPINNER BULKHEAD DEVELOPED CRACKS NEAR BOLTS, OBSERVED THAT CRACKS CONTINUE TO DEVELP AFTER REPLACEMENT, AFTER ONLY A FEW HOURS IN SERVICE.

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