# SDR FQAR20161019036

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 19, 2016
- Submitted: October 20, 2016
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N442PA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N442PA), 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: 2843498
- Aircraft time: 18,591 hours
- Engine: Lyc O360A4M
- System (JASC): [5340 · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5340)
- Part: Mount Bracket
- Part number: 99887007
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Elt
- 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/FQAR20161019036

## Discrepancy

WHEN THE ELT WAS REMOVED, THE TECH DETERMINED THE ELT MOUNTING BRACKET WAS CRACKED IN FOUR PLACES. THE CRACKS WERE ON EITHER SIDE OF TWO NUTPLATES USED TO MOUNT THE ELT MOUNTING TRAY. THE ELT MOUNTING TRAY HIDES THE CRACKS FROM VISUAL DETECTION.

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