# SDR 96ZZZX4089

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 14, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N3755W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3755W), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-32-260
- Registry model: [Piper PA-32-260](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32-260) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 32670
- System (JASC): [7160 · Engine Air Intake System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7160)
- Part: Air Box
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Carb Attach
- Part time: 3,500 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/96ZZZX4089

## Discrepancy

DURING SERVICING OF NOSE STRUT, DISCOVERED AIR BOX CRACKED AROUND CARBURETOR ATTACH FLANGE.  CRACK WAS 270 DEGREES (FRONT, RIGHT, REAR).  THIS ASSY IS QUITE HEAVY AND PUTS A STRAIN ON THIS WELD IN ALUMINUM PART.  PART RE-WELDED AND RE-INSTALLED.

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