# SDR CA981202001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 20, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- 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
- System (JASC): [5751 · Ailerons](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5751)
- Part: Doubler
- Part number: 62373000
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Aileron
- Part time: 3,185 hours
- Component: 681292
- 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/CA981202001

## Discrepancy

(CAN) AILERON DOUBLER FOUND CRACKED AT THE OUTER END ON THE UPPER RADIUS CORNER.  THIS DOUBLER SUPPORTS THE MASS BALANCE.  A TWISTING OF THE DOUBLER HAPPENS IN ROUGH AIR OR WITH HEAVY FLIGHT LOADS.  IN ADDITION, THE SUBMITTER SUGGESTS THAT THE CONTROL LOCK LOCATION MAY ENCOURAGE DOUBLER CYCLING IN WINDY CONDITIONS.

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