SDR AU981274

Service difficulty report · Skin · Avions R2160

Difficulty date
September 25, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Avions R2160
Engine
Lyc O320D2A
Propeller
Snsnch 74DM
Part
Skin
Condition
Cracked
Location
Lt Wing
Stage of operation
IN
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) LEFT WING UPPER LEADING EDGE SKIN CRACKED IN AREA OF RIVET LINE ON THE MAIN SPAR. CRACK APPROXIMATELY 52.8 MM (2 INCHES) IN LENGTH LOCATED 209.55 MM (8.25 INCHES) OUTBOARD OF THE WING ROOT. CRACK APPROXIMATELY 19.05 MM (0.75 INCHES) LOCATED 514.35 MM (20.25 INCHES) OUTBOARD OF THE WING ROOT. PART TC: 5,350.