SDR 97ZZZX2654

Service difficulty report · Rib · Piper PA28R180

Difficulty date
May 1, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N3760T
Make and model
Piper PA28R180
Aircraft serial
28R30069
Part
Rib
Part number
6232840
Condition
Corroded
Location
Lt Flap
Part time
4,500 hours
Component
6232000
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 BOTH LT AND RT FLAP OTBD HINGE BRACKETS ATTACHED TO FLAPS WORKING WERE FREE DUE TO CORROSION ON END CAPS. REMOVED AND REPLACED CAPS AND REATTACHED BRACKETS. CAUSE OF FAILURE APPEARS TO BE DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION.

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