# SDR AUS20031281

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 18, 2003
- Submitted: January 5, 2004
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA 28-180
- Registry model: [Piper PA 28-180](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-anderson-pa-28-180) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc O360A4A
- Propeller: Snsnch 76EM8
- System (JASC): [5320 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5320)
- Part: Channel
- Part number: 6241100
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Fuselage
- 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/AUS20031281

## Discrepancy

(AUS) LOWER REAR FUSELAGE CENTER CHANNEL SECTION CONTAINED DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION ON BOTH SIDES IN AREA OF REAR SPAR ATTACHMENT. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/PA28/40A AND PIPER SERVICE BULLETIN NR 977.

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