SDR 95ZZZX999

Service difficulty report · Fitting · Piper PA28RT201

Difficulty date: January 30, 1995
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N8109D
Make and model: Piper PA28RT201
Aircraft serial: 28R8018014
System (JASC): 5320 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
Part: Fitting
Part number: 79553000
Condition: Corroded
Location: Lt Windshield
Stage of operation: IN
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

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What was found

UPON REMOVAL OF WINDSHIELDS FOR REPLACMENT, THE LEFT WINDSHIELD OUTBOARD STRUCTURE FITTING WAS FOUND TO HAVE SEVERE CORROSION FROM A WINDSHIELD LEAK. THE FITTING PART IS STEEL AND RIVETED TO THE ALUMINUM STRUCTURE. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS UPON REMOVAL OF WINDSHIELDS, IT IS RECOMMENDED TO INSPECT THIS AREA VERY CLOSELY.

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