# Service difficulty reports: N59829 A list on [N59829](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N59829.md). Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Newest first. - [SDR WVBA2002002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WVBA2002002.md): Channel · cracked · Jan 29, 2002 · N59829 · Piper PA31350 · Main Landing Gear Attach Section > DURING INSPECTION OF THE HYDRAULIC POWER PAK IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE CHANNEL THAT REINFORCERS THE NOSE WHEEL TUNNEL WHERE THE NOSE GEAR ACTUATOR ATTACHES HAD CRACKED ON THE FORWARD CUTOUT FOR THE HYDRAULIC POWER RELIEF VALVE THE CHANNEL WAS REMOVED AND IN - [SDR WVBA2001050](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WVBA2001050.md): Computer · failed · Sep 27, 2001 · N59829 · Piper PA31350 · Auto Flight System > THIS PITCH COMPUTER WAS A FACTORY REPAIR WHICH UPON RETURN FAILED IN THE SAME MANNER. WHEN INSTALLED THE AIRCRAFT WOULD PITCH UP AND DOWN 5 DEGREES WHILE THE AUTOPILOT WAS ENGAGED FOR CRUISE. THIS AUTOPILOT SYSTEM SEEMS TO BE PARTICULARLY SENSITIVE TO ANY AF - [SDR WVBA2001048](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WVBA2001048.md): Computer · inoperative · Sep 26, 2001 · N59829 · Piper PA31350 · Auto Flight System > PILOT REPORTED AIRCRAFT PORPOISES 5 DEGREES UP AND DOWN IN CRUISE. AUTOPILOT PITCH COMPUTER REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH LOANER UNIT. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED IN THE PAST IT IS SUSPECTED THAT THE SERVO DRIVE SPEED IS TOO SLOW. SUGEST ADJUSTING THE SPEED AND P - [SDR WVBA200146](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WVBA200146.md): Camshaft · damaged · Sep 6, 2001 · N59829 · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > DURING INSPECTION, METAL CONTAMINATION WAS OBSERVED IN THE OIL FILTER. A CHECK WAS MADE OF VALVE LIFT AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE NR 1 AND NR 2 INTAKE LOBES ON THE CAMSHAFT WERE EXCESSIVE. NR 2 CYLINDER WAS REMOVED AND DAMAGE ON THE CAM LOBES AND TAPPET - [SDR WVBA2001045](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WVBA2001045.md): Pump · leaking · Aug 21, 2001 · N59829 · Piper PA31350 · Engine Fuel Pump > DURING INSPECTION IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS LEAKING FROM THE PARTING SURFACE AND THE PUMP BODY. THIS IS THE SIDE WITH THE LADDER SEAL TO THE PUMP BODY. THE PUMP WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE. THIS IS A (M) STYLE PUMP. - [SDR WVBA2001044](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WVBA2001044.md): Pump · inoperative · Aug 2, 2001 · N59829 · Piper PA31350 · Engine Fuel Pump > DURING INSPECTION, FUEL STAIN WAS OBSERVED FROM THE DISCHARGE FITTING ON THE PUMP BODY FUEL STAIN WAS ALSO NOTED ON THE PUMP BODY HOUSING PARTING FLANGE. PUMP WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE. NOTE: THIS IS A (M) STYLE PUMP THAT IS RE-DESIGNED TO RELIEVE LEAKS ON TH - [SDR WVBA2001041](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WVBA2001041.md): Pump · leaking · Jul 19, 2001 · N59829 · Piper PA31350 · Engine Fuel Pump > DURING INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE SET SCREW FOR THE DRIVE COUPLING LOCK NUT REFERENCE THE RG9080 SERIES COMPONENT MM FOR PARTS BREAKDOWN. PUMP WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE. - [SDR WVBA2001039](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WVBA2001039.md): Pump · failed · Jul 6, 2001 · N59829 · Piper PA31350 · Fuel Boost Pump > DURING PRE-INSPECTION RUN UP, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE FUEL PRESSURE WAS 34 PSI AT 1500 RPM. THE PUMP WAS ADJUSTED UP.5000 TURN AND WAS STILL 34 PSI (LOW RED LINE) FROM IDLE TO 1900 RPM. PUMP WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE. - [SDR WVBA2001007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WVBA2001007.md): Combustion Liner · failed · Jan 29, 2001 · N59829 · Piper PA31350 · Heating System > PILOT REPORTED FRONT COMBUSTION HEATER INOPERATIVE. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE HEATER CONBUSTION CAN HAD A HOLE IN THE REAR OF THE CAN, AFT OF THE EXHAUST. UNIT WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE. IT IS SUSPECT THAT IMPROPER COOL DOWN PROCEDURES LED TO PREMATURE CAN - [SDR 98ZZZX1664](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1664.md): Distributor Gear · cracked · Dec 31, 1997 · N59829 · Piper PA31350 · Magneto/Distributor > MAGNETO WAS INSTALLED ON LEFT ENGINE 11-24-97, AND WAS REMOVED 12-31-97 DUE TO CRACKED, MISSING TOOTH. PREVIOUS MAGNETO HAD SUFFERED FAILURES OF BOTH DIST GEARS. SUSPECT TORSIONAL VIBRATION IN ENGINE. - [SDR 97ZZZX5130](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX5130.md): Magneto · failed · Nov 25, 1997 · N59829 · Piper PA31350 · Magneto/Distributor > AFTER DEPARTURE AND CLIMBING THROUGH 1,200 FEET AGL, PILOT REPORTED THE LEFT ENGINE POPPED TWICE AND SHUT DOWN. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND THE MAGNETO DISTRIBUTOR DRIVE GEARS WERE STRIPPED. ALSO NOTED WAS THE BUSHING IN THE DISTRIBUTOR WAS WORN OUT. - [SDR 98ZZZX1665](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1665.md): Distributor Gear · cracked · Nov 24, 1997 · N59829 · Piper PA31350 · Magneto/Distributor > 11-24-97, MAGNETO WAS REMOVED FROM LEFT ENGINE OF N NR 59829 DUE TO FAILED DISTRIBUTOR GEAR TEETH. MAGNETO HAD 1,601.16 HOURS SINCE OVERHAUL BY ELECTROSYSTEMS, INC., HOWEVER, GEARS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN NEW AT MAGNETO OVERHAUL. - [SDR 97ZZZX3098](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3098.md): Fuel Selector · shaft broke · Jun 24, 1997 · N59829 · Piper PA31350 · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off Valve > TOP END OF FUEL CONTROL ARM BROKE OFF WHERE HANDLE ATTACHES WITH ROLL PIN. HANDLE BROKE OFF DURING TANK SELECTION IN THE OFF POSITION. RIGHT ENGINE QUIT AND WAS FEATHERED. TOP OF CONTROL ARM SHAFT HAD BEEN REPAIRED AND RE-DRILLED FOR ROLL PIN. FUEL CONTROL - [SDR 97ZZZX2075](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2075.md): Bolt · sheared · May 2, 1997 · N59829 · Piper PA31350 · Exhaust Turbocharger > TURBO MOUNT BOLT LOWER INBOARD AND OUTBOARD AND GETS LOOSE USUALLY AFTER 100 HOURS FLYING TIME. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS THE BOLT BE CHANGED FROM COURSE THREAD TO FINE THREAD WITH LOCKNUT. - [SDR 98ZZZX223](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX223.md): Magneto · failed · Jan 2, 1997 · N59829 · Piper PA31350 · Magneto/Distributor > UPON TAKING THE CAP OFF THE MAGNETO, NOTED THAT ONE OF THE DRIVE GEAR TEETH WAS BROKEN OFF FROM THE NYLON DISTRIBUTOR GEAR. NOTE: THE DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE REPORTED A TIMING TOOL WAS NOT USED. - [SDR 96ZZZX3198](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3198.md): Gear Assy · teeth missing · May 30, 1996 · N59829 · Piper PA31350 · Magneto/Distributor > MAGNETO CHECK PRIOR TO TAKEOFF. ENGINE WOULD NOT RUN ON RT MAGNETO. INSPECTION OF MAGNETO FOUND 4 TEETH MISSING, RT SIDE DISTRIBUTOR GEAR ASSY. ALL TEETH ON RT AND LT GEAR ASSYS BADLY WORN AND CHIPPED. SUSPECT CAUSE, AGE, HEAT, AND LACK OF LUB ON DRIVE GEA - [SDR 95ZZZX5644](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5644.md): Pitch Change Rod · severed · Sep 5, 1995 · N59829 · Piper PA31350 · Propeller Controlling System > SECOND BEFORE ROTATION, A LOUD BANG AND LOSS OF POWER ON NR 1 ENGINE OCCURRED. PROPELLER WENT INTO FEATHER. INSPECTION OF NR 1 ENGINE, NO DEFECTS FOUND, BUT ENG WOULD NOT TURN MORE THAN 600 RPM. PROPELLER WOULD NOT COME OUT OF FEATHER. REPLACED PROPELLER. ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE n_number = 'N59829' AND registry_match = 'registration' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N59829/reports --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.