# SDR AU980107

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 5, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- Propeller: Hartzl HCE3YR2
- System (JASC): [5710 · Wing Main, Frame Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5710)
- Part: Frame
- Part number: 454490809
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Lt & Rt Wing
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980107

## Discrepancy

(AUS) LT AND RT WING ARCH FRAMES CONTAIN NUMEROUS CRACKS. LONGEST CRACK IS MORE THAN 127MM (5IN) IN LENGTH. CAUSED BY CONTACT WITH BRAKE CYLINDERS.

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