# SDR CA020227011

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 22, 2002
- Submitted: March 21, 2002
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-28R-200
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28R-200](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28r-200) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 4,434 hours
- Engine: Lyc IO360C1C
- System (JASC): [2510 · Flight Compartment Equipment](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2510)
- Part: Frame
- Part number: ASABOVE
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Seat
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: W
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020227011

## Discrepancy

(CAN) BOTH LT AND RT UPPER FORWARD WELD JOINTS FAILED ON SEAT FRAME ASSEMBLY.  THE SEAT ASSEMBLY IS VERY DIFFICULT TO INSPECT IN THIS AREA AS IT IS COVERED WITH UPHOLSTERY.

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