SDR AU000472

Service difficulty report · Spar Cap · Piper PA31

Difficulty date
June 14, 2000
Submitted
July 4, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Piper PA31
Engine
Lyc TIO540A2C
Propeller
Hartzl HCE3YR2
System (JASC)
5711 · Wing Spar
Part
Spar Cap
Condition
Corroded
Location
Wing Spar Struct
Component
Wing Spar Struct
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
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

(AUS) LOWER SPAR CAP CORRODED IN WING ROOT AREA. FOUND FOLLOWING REMOVAL OF ANTI-CHAFING TAPE.

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