# SDR FQAR20170905083

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 5, 2017
- Submitted: September 5, 2017
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N317PA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N317PA), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-44-180
- Registry model: [Piper PA-44-180](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-44-180) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 4496133
- Aircraft time: 8,305 hours
- Engine: Lyc O360A1H6
- System (JASC): [5340 · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5340)
- Part: Bracket
- Part number: 8674402
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Bs 486
- 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/FQAR20170905083

## Discrepancy

DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, A U-SHAPED BRACKET LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE FIREWALL IN THE FWD FUSELAGE OF THE AIRCRAFT WAS FOUND CRACKED. THIS BRACKET ATTACHES A HAT CHANNEL ON TOP OF THE NOSE TO THE FIREWALL.

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