# SDR AUS20021316

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 12, 2002
- Submitted: December 2, 2002
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-140
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-140](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-140) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc O320*
- Propeller: Snsnch M74DM
- System (JASC): [5753 · Trailing Edge Flaps](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5753)
- Part: Bracket
- Part number: 6232300
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Te Flaps
- Part time: 7,000 cycles
- Component: Trailing Edge F
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021316

## Discrepancy

(AUS) FLAP CENTER HINGE BRACKETS SEVERELY CORRODED. LT AND RT ATTACHMENT RIBS DESTROYED BY CORROSION.

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