# SDR 99ZZZX346

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 28, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N5804F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5804F), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-181
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-181](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-181) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 287790134
- System (JASC): [5320 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5320)
- Part: Fitting
- Part number: 79553001
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Windshield
- Part time: 3,731 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX346

## Discrepancy

LEAKY WINDSHIELD ALLOWED WATER TO ENTER FACTORY INSTALLED, OPEN CELL FOAM INSULATION, AND LAY IN CONTACT WITH STEEL FITTINGS.  MINOR DAMAGE UNDER FITTINGS.  FITTINGS WERE REPLACED.  OPEN CELL FOAM WAS REMOVED.

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