SDR 96ZZZX5105

Service difficulty report · Rib · Piper PA44180

Difficulty date
June 4, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N2199Z
Make and model
Piper PA44180
Aircraft serial
447995297
System (JASC)
5751 · Ailerons
Part
Rib
Part number
86398803
Condition
Cracked
Location
Rt Aileron Le
Part time
5,100 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 A ROUTINE INSPECTION (100 HOUR), EXCESSIVE LATERIAL PLAY WAS DISCOVERED AT RT AILERON TO THE POINT OF CONTACTING WING TIP. FURTHER INVESIGATION FOUND ALL 3 LEADING EDGE RIBS WHICH SUPPORT THE HINGES CRACKED. THESE RIBS ARE DIFFICULT TO INSPECT DUE TO THE LEADING EDGE SKIN COVERING THE AREA AND NO INSPECTION PANELS ARE AVAILABLE. ALL 5,100 HOURS IN SERVICE WERE FLIGHT TRAINING.

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