# SDR FQAR20161121060

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 21, 2016
- Submitted: November 22, 2016
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N926PA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N926PA), 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: 2843289
- Aircraft time: 18,994 hours
- Engine: Lyc O360A4M
- Propeller: Snsnch 76EM8
- System (JASC): [5340 · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5340)
- Part: Bracket
- Part number: 99887007
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Zone 100
- 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/FQAR20161121060

## Discrepancy

WHEN THE ELT WAS BEING REMOVED FOR INSPECTION, THE TECH DISCOVERED TWO, 2 INCH CRACKS NEXT TO THE NUTPLATES IN THE ELT MOUNTING BRACKET.

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