SDR FQAR20180702342

Service difficulty report · Bracket · Piper PA28181

Difficulty date: July 21, 2018
Submitted: July 23, 2018
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N332PA
Make and model: Piper PA28181
Aircraft serial: 2843515
Aircraft time: 5,908 hours
System (JASC): 5340 · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings
Part: Bracket
Part number: 62679000
Condition: Cracked
Location: Fuselage
Part time: 5,908 hours
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION, THE FLAP BRACKET WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED, THE BRACKET IS LOCATED IN THE CENTER TUNNEL AND FORMS THE FORWARD MOUNTING POINT FOR THE FLAP HANDLE. BELIEVE THE BRACKET IS CRACKING DUE TO CREW ACCIDENTLY STEPPING ON THE FLAP HANDLE WHILE GETTING IN AND OUT OF THE AIRCRAFT.

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