SDR 99ZZZX1054

Service difficulty report · Fittings · Piper J3C65

Difficulty date
October 1, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N88522
Make and model
Piper J3C65
Aircraft serial
16147
Part
Fittings
Part number
2040100
Condition
Cracked
Location
Lt Aft Mlg
Part time
3,879 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

DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, FOUND CRACK ON THE BASE OF THE MOUNTING LUG ON THE AFT RT WING STRUT/GEAR ATTACH FITTING, PN 20401-01. AFTER PEELING OFF THE REMAINING DOPE FINISH ON THE FITTING, DISCOVERED A SECOND CRACK. AT LT FITTING, PN 20401-00, AND AFTER SCRAPING OFF THE DOPE FINISH, DISCOVERED TWO MORE CRACKS. POSSIBLE CAUSE, PREVIOUS AIRCRAFT DAMAGE. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED PAINTING FITTINGS, NOT COVER THEM UP WITH DOPE FINISH.

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