# SDR 97ZZZX2956

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 5, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N6072W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6072W), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-140
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-140](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-140) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 2820085
- System (JASC): [3340 · Exterior Lighting](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3340)
- Part: Support
- Part number: 8517402
- Condition: Misinstalled
- Location: Landing Light
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: W
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2956

## Discrepancy

DURING A 100-HOUR INSPECTION, THE LANDING LIGHT SUPPORT WAS FOUND INSTALLED UPSIDE-DOWN PREVENTING THE CASE FROM DRAINING.  SUBMITTER SUGGESTS INATTENTION DURING RE-ASSEMBLY.  PLACARD THE PART 'THIS SIDE UP'.   ALIGN PROPERLY AND RIVET TO AIR FILTER RETAINER.

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