# SDR ECPR20260624003

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 24, 2026
- Submitted: June 24, 2026
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N551PU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N551PU), 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: 2842088
- Aircraft time: 17,778 hours
- Engine: Lyc O320D3G
- Engine time: 8,681 hours
- Propeller: Snsnch 74DM
- System (JASC): [5744 · Wing, Control Surface Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5744)
- Part: Bracket
- Part number: 65898804
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Zone 500
- Part time: 17,778 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/ECPR20260624003

## 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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