SDR 96ZZZX189

Service difficulty report · Seat Track · Piper PA28140

Difficulty date
November 20, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N3454K
Make and model
Piper PA28140
Aircraft serial
2823562
Part
Seat Track
Part number
6255704
Condition
Corroded
Location
Pilot Outboard
Part time
2,172 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

DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND PILOT'S OUTBOARD SEAT RAIL HAD SEVERE EXFOLIATION CORROSION SEVEN INCHES FORWARD OF SPAR CARRY-THROUGH STRUCTURE. UPON PROBING CORROSION WITH A PICK, THE RAIL DISINTEGRATED. SUBMITTER STATED THERE WAS EVIDENCE OF WATER PREVIOUSLY STANDING IN CABIN AREA.

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