SDR 95ZZZX594

Service difficulty report · Rib · Piper PA46310P

Difficulty date: January 11, 1995
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N4375P
Make and model: Piper PA46310P
Aircraft serial: 468508031
System (JASC): 5712 · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
Part: Rib
Part number: 8309603
Condition: Damaged
Location: Ws 93
Part time: 2,095 hours
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

UPON 100-HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND WING SURFACE DISTORTED, SKINS CREASED ON LOWER SURFACE WS 93.00 AT MAIN SPAR. REMOVAL OF SKIN REVEALED LOWER SPAR CAP BENT, SPAR WEB CREASED AND RIBS DAMAGED. CAUSE UNKNOWN. SPAR CAP TOO WEAK AT JACK POINTS.

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