# SDR CA970325017

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 7, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-161
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-161](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-161) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc O320D3G
- System (JASC): [2562 · Emergency Locator Beacon](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2562)
- Part: Battery Pack
- Part number: 006062
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Elt
- Component: Dornemargln, DMELT61
- 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/CA970325017

## Discrepancy

(CAN) ELT BEING CHECKED FOR RECERTIFICATION. BATTERY PACK WAS 2 YEARS OVERDUE AND WAS VERY BADLY LEAKING. BOTTOM OF BATTERY CASE WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED, THE SIDEWALL HAD A HOLE ABOUT 1 INCH IN DIAMETER.

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