# SDR ECPR202606004

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 24, 2026
- Submitted: June 24, 2026
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N4445V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4445V), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-161
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-161](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-161) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 2842402
- Aircraft time: 7,077 hours
- Engine: Lyc O320D3G
- Engine time: 5,902 hours
- Propeller: Snsnch 74DM
- System (JASC): [5740 · Wing, Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5740)
- Part: Bracket
- Part number: 65898804
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Zone 600
- Part time: 7,077 hours
- Component: Wing, Piper
- Component part number: 38643004
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ECPR202606004

## Discrepancy

THE RIGHT WING CENTER FLAP HINGE BRACKET WAS FOUND WITH CORROSION PITTING THAT WAS BEYOND REWORK LIMITS NECESSITATING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE BRACKET. THE ORIGIN OF THE CORROSION WAS THE BONDING WIRE ATTACHMENT POINT.

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