# SDR AU970468

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 2, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Ayres S2RT34NORMAL
- Engine: Pwa PT6A34AG
- Propeller: Hartzl HCB3TN3
- System (JASC): [5711 · Wing Spar](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5711)
- Part: Spar Cap
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Wing Spar Struct
- 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/AU970468

## Discrepancy

(AUS) RH WING LOWER FORWARD SPAR CAP CRACKED FROM 6.35MM (0.25IN) HOLE- ONE CRACK 3.098MM (0.122IN) EXTENDED FORWARD AND ONE CRACK0.508MM (0.020IN) EXTENDED REARWARD - FOUND DURING MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION - SEE MDR 97/0459 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

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