SDR 98ZZZX2657

Service difficulty report · Wing · Piper PA28180

Difficulty date
June 23, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N4345P
Make and model
Piper PA28180
Aircraft serial
283105
Part
Wing
Condition
Corroded
Location
Lt Tank Area
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

WHILE DOING ANNUAL INSPECTION REPLACING VERY STIFF TANK HOSE IN THE WING - THE LEFT TANK ON BEING PULLED EXPOSED MOUSE NEST. THE NEST WAS FORWARD OF SPAR AND INBOARD OF TANK ALMOST FILLING 2 SPACES BETWEEEN RIBS. THERE WAS CONNSIDERABLE CORROSION.

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