# SDR 98ZZZX2279

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 6, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N21500](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21500), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-44-180
- Registry model: [Piper PA-44-180](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-44-180) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 447995055
- System (JASC): [5712 · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5712)
- Part: Rib
- Part number: 7847507
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Ws 49-50
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2279

## Discrepancy

GEAR RETRACT BRACKET ASSEMBLIES 95643-08 AND 95643-09 LOCATED AT SAME STATION.  GEAR CYCLING STRESSING RIBS AND RIBS ARE FAILING.  CONCERNED ABOUT MAIN SPAR CRACKING AT SAME LOCATION.

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