SDR 98ZZZX1003

Service difficulty report · Hinge Bracket · Piper PA28180

Difficulty date
February 1, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N7753W
Make and model
Piper PA28180
Aircraft serial
281758
Part
Hinge Bracket
Part number
6232400
Condition
Corroded
Location
Lt Flap
Part time
3,211 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

FOUND MODERATE TO SEVERE CORROSION ON THE INTERIOR OF LEFT FLAP DURING RE-SKIN FOR HAIL DAMAGE. CORROSION WENT COMPLETELY THROUGH THE OUTBOARD RIB ON THE INBOARD HINGE BRACKET. THE ONLY WAY TO INSPECT THIS AREA IS BY REMOVING THE SKIN.

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