# SDR AU960645

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 18, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-42
- Registry model: [Piper PA-42](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-42) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa PT6A41
- Propeller: Hartzl HCB3TN3
- System (JASC): [7120 · Engine Mount Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7120)
- Part: Bracket
- Part number: 7197204
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Engine Mounting
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960645

## Discrepancy

(AUS) LH ENGINE UPPER OUTBOARD ENGINE MOUNT TO FIREWALL ATTACHMENT BRACKET CRACKED THROUGH VERTICAL FACE FROM TOP WELD LINE EXTENDING DOWN BETWEEN RIVET HOLES - CRACK LENGTH 9MM (0.35IN)

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