SDR 98ZZZX2604

Service difficulty report · Spar Cap · Piper PA28140

Difficulty date
June 1, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N8071N
Make and model
Piper PA28140
Aircraft serial
2825321
System (JASC)
5711 · Wing Spar
Part
Spar Cap
Part number
6207006
Condition
Corroded
Location
Wing Inboard
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

LOWER AFT INBOARD SECTION ON MAIN SPAR CAP HAS SEVERE EXFOLIATION CORROSION. CORROSION IS 1 INCH UNDER OUTBOARD END OF WING ATTACH DOUBLER AND EXTENDS OUTBOARD APPROXIMATELY 4 INCHES. CRACK CREATED BY CORROSION IS ABOUT .1250 INCH THICK AT AFT EDGE OF SPAR CAP. THE REST OF THE WING STRUCTURE HAD VERY MILD SURFACE CORROSION. ABOUT WHAT WOULD BE EXPECTED FOR A 32 YEAR OLD NON-TREATED OR PROOFED WING. TOP OF CAP IS AFFECTED AREA.

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