SDR 98ZZZX846

Service difficulty report · Mount · Piper PA24

Difficulty date
February 3, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N6593P
Make and model
Piper PA24
Aircraft serial
241715
Part
Mount
Part number
2149700
Condition
Cracked
Location
Engine
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

DISCOVERED CRACKED HORIZONTAL TUBE MEMBER ON ENGINE MOUNT. THE CRACKED MEMBER IS THE .50 INCH DIAMETER TUBE RUNNING FROM THE OUTSIDE .6250 INCH TUBE TO THE CENTER LANDING GEAR MOUNTING POSITION. THIS CONDITION WAS DISCOVERED DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION. NO EVIDENCE OF A HARD LANDING. AIRCRAFT TOTAL TIME 3,100 HOURS.

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