SDR 97ZZZX2653

Service difficulty report · Spar · Piper PA28R180

Difficulty date
May 1, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N3760T
Make and model
Piper PA28R180
Aircraft serial
28R30069
System (JASC)
5711 · Wing Spar
Part
Spar
Part number
6707002
Condition
Corroded
Location
Lt Wing
Part time
4,500 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 LT WING MAIN SPAR UPPER CAP SEVERELY CORRODED ON FWD FLANGE. ONLY WAY TO DETECT IS WITH A MIRROR THROUGH FWD WHEELWELL INSPECTION PANEL. WING REMOVED AND SPAR REPLACED. SUBMITTER STATED INTERGRANULAR CORROSION IS THE CAUSE.

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