# SDR FQAR20161020041

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 20, 2016
- Submitted: October 24, 2016
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N915PA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N915PA), 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: 2843304
- Aircraft time: 17,980 hours
- Engine: Lyc O360A4M
- System (JASC): [5340 · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5340)
- Part: Nut Plate
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Elt
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FQAR20161020041

## Discrepancy

WHEN THE ELT WAS BEING REMOVED FOR INSPECTION, THE TECH DISCOVERED TWO, TWO INCH CRACKS NEXT TO THE NUTPLATES IN THE ELT MOUNTING BRACKET. THESE CRACKS CAN ONLY BE SEEN WHEN THE ELT TRAY IS REMOVED.

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