# SDR FQAR20161202062

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 2, 2016
- Submitted: December 5, 2016
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N445PA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N445PA), 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: 2843500
- Aircraft time: 18,082 hours
- Engine: Lyc O360A4M
- System (JASC): [5340 · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5340)
- Part: 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/FQAR20161202062

## 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.

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