# SDR FQAR20160802029

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 2, 2016
- Submitted: August 4, 2016
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N4133D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4133D), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-181
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-181](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-181) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 2843117
- Aircraft time: 13,351 hours
- Engine: Lyc O360A4M
- Propeller: Snsnch 76EM8
- System (JASC): [5311 · Fuselage Main, Frame](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5311)
- Part: Frame
- Part number: 76126000
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Zone 100
- Part time: 13,351 hours
- 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/FQAR20160802029

## Discrepancy

DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, A FRAME WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED.  THE CRACKS WERE AROUND THE UPPERMOST RIVETS ON THE OUTBOARD ENDS OF THE FRAME, JUST BELOW THE LOWER DOOR SILL AND PILOT'S WINDOW.

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