SDR 95ZZZX5212

Service difficulty report · Spar Cap · Piper PA28180

Difficulty date
August 1, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N5235L
Make and model
Piper PA28180
Aircraft serial
284529
System (JASC)
5711 · Wing Spar
Part
Spar Cap
Condition
Corroded
Location
Lt Wing
Stage of operation
IN
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

MINOR CORROSION FOUND ON CENTER SECTION OF THE FORWARD FLANGE OF THE UPPER SPAR CAP ON THE LT WING. A FUEL TANK MOUNTS FORWARD OF THE SPAR WHERE THE CORROSION WAS FOUND. THE CORROSION IS VERY MINOR. THE CORROSION HAS BEEN COMPLETELY REMOVED AND IT IS BELIEVED THAT NO STRUCTURAL REPAIR OF THE AREA IS NECESSARY.

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