# SDR AU971623

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 18, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Parten P68B
- Registry model: [Parten P68B](https://openairdocs.org/model/partenavia-p68b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc IO360A1B6
- Propeller: Hartzl HCC2YK2
- System (JASC): [5312 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5312)
- Part: Bulkhead
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Fwd Fuselage
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O, W
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU971623

## Discrepancy

(AUS) FRONT BULKHEAD CRACKED THROUGH TWO BOLT HOLES. FOUND FOLLOWING REMOVAL OF THE UPPER NOSE LEG MOUNT PLATE DUE TO TOWING DAMAGE. DAMAGE CAUSED BY INCORRECT GROUND HANDLING.

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