# SDR CA981230003

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 5, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Piper PA60600
- Engine: Lyc IO540K1J5
- System (JASC): [5310 · Fuselage Main, Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5310)
- Part: Fastener
- Part number: 210025XXX
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Spar
- Component: 210003
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981230003

## Discrepancy

(CAN) ONE FASTENER IN THE FORWARD MAIN SPAR CAP UPPER SKIN FITTING WAS FOUND SHEARED.  INITIAL ALERT WAS A PROTRUDING FASTENER.  IT HAD FAILED APPROXIMATELY .3750 INCH BELOW THE HEAD.

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