# SDR 96ZZZX2080

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 2, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N7614J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7614J), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-28R-180
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28R-180](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28r-180) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 28R31006
- System (JASC): [5712 · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5712)
- Part: Rib Assy
- Part number: 7847504
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Ws 49.25 Rt
- Part time: 5,431 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2080

## Discrepancy

DURING C/W PIPER AD 95-20-7, THE RIB ASSYS ON BOTH SIDES WERE FOUND CRACKED UNDERNEATH THE DRAG BRACE STUD BRACKETS.  CRACKS WERE APPROXIMATELY 2 TO 3 INCHES LONG.  REPLACEMENT OF THE RIB ASSYS ARE REQUIRED.  SUBMITTER STATED THE NEW RIBS ARE MADE OF THICKER MATERIAL IN THIS AREA.

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