# SDR FQAR20170609035

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 9, 2017
- Submitted: June 12, 2017
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N329PA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N329PA), 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: 2843512
- Aircraft time: 19,714 hours
- Engine: Lyc O360A4M
- System (JASC): [5340 · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5340)
- Part: Bracket
- Part number: 62664000
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Fire Wall
- 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/FQAR20170609035

## Discrepancy

DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION THE FWD ONE OF TWO Z-SHAPED BRACKETS IMMEDIATELY BEHIND THE FIREWALL,  FOUND CRACKED. IT IS LIKELY CRACKING IS CAUSED BY THE MOVEMENT OF THE RUDDER PEDALS STRESSING THE SURROUNDING STRUCTURE.

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