SDR JZRR20150112001

Service difficulty report · Firewall · Piper PA28R201T

Difficulty date: July 31, 2015
Submitted: July 31, 2015
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N47418
Make and model: Piper PA28R201T
Aircraft serial: 28R7703374
Aircraft time: 3,977 hours
System (JASC): 5312 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
Part: Firewall
Condition: Corroded
Part time: 3,977 hours
Stage of operation: NR
How discovered: 9
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND CORROSION, HOLE AND CRACK BEHIND TURBO-CHARGER ON FIREWALL. THE CORRODED AREA MEASURES 8" X 4" WITH A 1.5" HOLE AND 3" PLUS CRACK. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT OF FIREWALL WITH THE ADDITION OF A FABRICATED STAINLESS STEEL HEAT SHIELD ATTACHED TO FIREWALL, DIRECTLY BEHIND TURBO-CHARGER.

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