# SDR AUS20021019

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 2, 2002
- Submitted: October 16, 2002
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-30
- Registry model: [Piper PA-30](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-30) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc IO320C1A
- Propeller: Hartzl BHCC2YF1
- System (JASC): [5711 · Wing Spar](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5711)
- Part: Spar Cap
- Part number: 2355100
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Wing Spar
- Part time: 5,926 cycles
- Component: Wing Spar
- 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/AUS20021019

## Discrepancy

(AUS) LH AND RH WING LOWER FORWARD SPAR CAPS CONTAINED SEVERE EXFOLIATION CORROSION IN AREA LOCATED AT WS 62 DUE TO ENGINEEXHAUST GASSES. AT LEAST 10% OF THE SPAR CAP MATERIAL IS AFFECTED BUT CAN ONLY BE SEEN WITH THE FUEL TANK BAYS REMOVED.

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