# SDR ECPR20260624001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 23, 2026
- Submitted: June 24, 2026
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N4426
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-161
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-161](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-161) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 2842396
- Aircraft time: 6,600 hours
- Engine: Lyc O320D3G
- Engine time: 3,604 hours
- Propeller: Snsnch 74DM
- System (JASC): [5740 · Wing, Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5740)
- Part: Bracket
- Part number: 65898804
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Zone 500
- Part time: 6,600 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/ECPR20260624001

## Discrepancy

THE LEFT WING CENTER FLAP HINGE BRACKET WAS FOUND WITH CORROSION PITTINING THAT WAS BEYOND REWORK LIMITS NECESSITATINING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE BRACKET. THE ORIGIN OF THE CORROSION WAS THE BONDING WIRE ATTACHMENT POINT.

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