# Service difficulty reports: U/A Canada PT6A-61

A list on [U/A Canada PT6A-61](https://openairdocs.org/engine/u-a-canada-pt6a-61.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR FXTA20190627001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXTA20190627001.md): Transducer · abnormal · Jun 26, 2019 · N774AK · Beech B200 · Cabin Pressure Control System
  > IN CRUISE FLIGHT THE NUMBER ONE ENGINE WAS OBSERVED LOOSING OIL PRESSURE SLOWLY. OIL PRESSURE DROPPED TO RED LINE THEN BEGAN TO CLIMB BACK TO INTO THE GREEN ARC. OIL TEMP AND ALL OTHER ENGINE PARAMETERS STAYED NORMAL SO IN WAS BELIEVE THIS WAS AN INDICATION ER
- [SDR CA140630018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140630018.md): Warning Message · activated · Jun 20, 2014 · Beech B200 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > (CAN) DURING REVENUE FLIGHT, THE PILOT NOTICED A HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE DURING CLIMB. THEY REDUCED THE ENGINE POWER TO MAINTAIN THE OIL TEMPERATURE WITHIN LIMITS. THE CREW ELECTED TO RETURN TO HOME BASE AND LANDED UNEVENTFULLY. TROUBLESHOOTING ONGOING.
- [SDR CA131121014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131121014.md): Fcu · failed · Nov 20, 2013 · Piper PA42720 · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > (CAN) ENGINE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OFF OF IDLE GROUND POWER.
- [SDR CA130805012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130805012.md): Engine · fluctuates · Jul 31, 2013 · Beech B200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) PRIOR LANDING THE PILOT OBSERVED ENGINE PARAMETERS FLUCTUATION THEN THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN ITSELF. THIS IS A RECURRENT ISSUE. ENG REP WILL INVESTIGATE THE IFSD. AT INITIAL OCCURRENCE AN FCU REPLACEMENT WAS CONDUCTED.
- [SDR CA130612007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130612007.md): Drive Shaft · worn · Jun 10, 2013 · Beech B200 · Turbine Engine Accessory Drive
  > (CAN) DURING ENGINE UPGRADE, COMPLETED AT ELLIOTT AVIATION CRS KX5R005N, IAW BLACKHAWK STC SA10737SE THE COMPRESSOR QUILL DRIVE SHAFT WAS NOT REPLACED BY SHAFT PN 117-910058-5 AS DETAILED IN BLACKHAWK DWG 06010001 REV B AND SB21-3303 R1. THE SHORTER -3 SHAFT E
- [SDR CA130212017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130212017.md): Engine · malfunctioned · Feb 5, 2013 · Beech B200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) DURING THE DESCENT AT 20K FT, THE PILOT REPORTED A HIGH FUEL FLOW AND TORQUE FLUCTUATIONS. THEY FLEW TO A LOWER ALTITUDE TO ELIMINATE A POSSIBLE ICING CONDITION WITHOUT CHANGE. THEY DIVERTED THE FLIGHT WHERE A UNEVENTFUL LANDING WAS PERFORMED. DURING
- [SDR CA130128002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130128002.md): Engine · making metal · Jan 10, 2013 · Beech C23 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) PILOT GOT A CHIP DETECT ALARM ON ON THE NR 2 ENGINE. CREW APPLIED IMMEDIATELY AN ENGINE SHUT OFF PROCEDURE AND TERMINATED FLIGHT OEI AT CAEN WHICH IS LOCATED AT CHALAIR AVIATION MAINTENANCE SHOP WHERE THE PLANE IS MAINTAINED. AFTER LANDING ON GROUND INVE
- [SDR CA120903004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120903004.md): Turbine Blades · fractured · Aug 23, 2012 · Piper PA42720 · Turbine Section
  > (CAN) SHORTLY AFTER T/O, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD AND ENGINE TORQUE DROPPED TO ZERO ACCOMPANIED WITH FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST. THE ENGINE WAS SECURED AND THE CREW RETURNED TO THE DEPARTURE POINT WHERE AN UNEVENTFUL SINGLE ENGINE LANDING WAS ACCOMPLISHED
- [SDR CA120918013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120918013.md): Oil System · leaking · Aug 13, 2012 · Piper PA42720 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > (CAN) PILOT INITIATED IFSD OF RIGHT ENGINE AND DIVERSION TO NEWCASTLE DUE AN OIL PRESSURE LOSS COMBINED WITH SMOKE IN THE CABIN. AN UNEVENTFUL SINGLE ENGINE LANDING WAS MADE. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND AN OIL LEAK FROM THE INLET. TROUBLESHOOTING ON GOING.
- [SDR CA110606004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110606004.md): Drain · blocked · May 26, 2011 · Beech B200 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > DURING CRUISE AT FL210, CREW NOTICED OIL PRESSURE AND TORQUE FLUCTUATIONS WITH SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST STACK. THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND AN UNEVENTFUL SINGLE ENGINE LANDING WAS ACCOMPLISHED AT THE POINT OF DEPARTURE. POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION REVEALED A
- [SDR CA070605005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070605005.md): Attach Bolt · bent · Jun 5, 2007 · Piper PA42720 · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings
  > (CAN) CONTINUOUS PROBLEM OF PREMATURE WEAR AND INDICATIONS OF STRESS ON MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR ATTACH HARDWARE. LOWER FORK BOLT PN 41789-02 AND UPPER ACTUATOR ATTACH BOLT 401-195 (AN5-17A) (BOTH LIFE LIMITED BY MFG INSPECTION PROGRAM) SHOW SIGNS OF BENDIN
- [SDR CA080128003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080128003.md): Filter · cracked · May 27, 2007 · Piper PA42720 · Hydraulic Filter, Main
  > (CAN) DURING APPROACH TO LANDING, FLIGHT CREW EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY EXTENDING THE LANDING GEAR VIA NORMAL MEANS AND SUBSEQUENTLY MANUALLY LOWERED THE GEAR. INVESTIGATION SHOWED SUBSTANTIAL HYD FLUID LOSS THROUGH CRACKED THREADS OF THE LT ENG HYDR FILTER BOWL.
- [SDR RX8R2006003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RX8R2006003.md): Structure · cracked · Aug 7, 2006 · N9085U · Piper PA42720 · Landing Gear Doors
  > FOUND CRACK IN LT NOSE LANDING GEAR DOOR ON RADIUS OF FRONT STIFFENER SECTION. ALSO FOUND CRACK IN RT NOSE LANDING GEAR DOOR AT FORWARD HINGE ATTACH POINT. HAVE PREVIOUSLY FOUND CRACKS IN THE NOSE LANDING GEAR DOORS ON 4 OTHER PA-42'S. THE CRACKS ARE USUALLY I
- [SDR CA060427005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060427005.md): Wire · corroded · Apr 25, 2006 · Piper PA42720 · Navigation System Wiring
  > (CAN) DURING CLIMB FLIGHT CREW SMELLED AND VISUALLY CONFIRMED SMOKE IN COCKPIT. THEY SHUTOFF WINDSHIELD HEAT AND PITOT/STALL HEAT AND SMOKE DISSIPATED. FLIGHT RETURNED TO POINT OF DEPARTURE FOR INVESTIGATION. MAINTENANCE FOUND SURFACE CORROSION ON PITOT/STALL
- [SDR RX8R2006001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RX8R2006001.md): Hydraulic Line · damaged · Apr 10, 2006 · N9085U · Piper PA42720 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > AFTER TAKEOFF THE LANDING GEAR HANDLE WAS MOVED TO THE UP POSITION THE LANDING GEAR CAME UP BUT THE GEAR DOORS DID NOT CLOSE. THE LANDING GEAR HANDLE WAS PUT IN THE DOWN POSITION BUT THE LANDING GEAR DID NOT LOCK DOWN. THE EMERGENCY HAND PUMP WAS USED TO MAKE
- [SDR CA060411002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060411002.md): Brake · failed · Apr 10, 2006 · Piper PA42720 · Landing Gear Brake System
  > LEFT SIDE BRAKE FAILED ON LANDING CAUSING RIGHT MAIN TIRE TO BLOW OUT. NO DAMAGE TO A/C.
- [SDR CA051223010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051223010.md): Csu · leaking · Dec 7, 2005 · Piper PA28140 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > DURING CRUISE, THE ENGINE LOST OIL PRESSURE AND WAS SHUT DOWN IN FLIGHT. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION REVEALED A LEAK AT THE CSU PITCH LOCK SOLENOID.
- [SDR CA051130005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051130005.md): Engine · failed · Nov 25, 2005 · Piper PA42720 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) NR1 ENGINE THE AUTO FEATHER SYSTEM WAS ARMED FOR TAKEOFF. SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF THE PILOT DISARMED THAT AUTO FEATHER SYSTEM. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO CLIMB OUT. THE PILOT NOTICED PROPELLER RPM SLOWLY DROPPING OFF (SUCH AS PROPELLERS OUT OF SYNC). THE P
- [SDR CA060405007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060405007.md): Outflow Valve · malfunctioned · Nov 25, 2005 · Piper PA42720 · Pressure Regulator/Outflow Valve
  > DURING AN EVENT, NR 2 INSPECTION OF THE EMERGENCY PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM, VALVE ASSY (BY-PASS) P/N 73318-00-1) WAS REMOVED FROM RT WING ROOT AREA, FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND EXTENSIVE CORROSION IN THIS VALVE AND REDUCER P/N: 584-124 (A55-16-12). SYSTEM CLEANED.
- [SDR CA051108005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051108005.md): Fitting · cracked · Nov 7, 2005 · Piper PA42720 · Main Landing Gear Attach Section
  > PART NUMBER 43286-02 (2 OF) WERE REMOVED FROM STOCK FOR INSTALLATION ON PA42-720 AS REQUIRED BY A/C MX SCHEDULE REPLACEMENT INTERVAL. CLOSE INSPECTION PRIOR TO INSTALLATION REVEALED BOTH FITTINGS (PART NUMBER 40286-00) WERE CRACKED WHERE THEY MATE WITH THE PI
- [SDR RX8R2004002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RX8R2004002.md): Strut · cracked · Dec 3, 2004 · N9116Q · Piper PA42720 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR STRUT CRACKED AT ATTACH POINT TO ACTUATING BRACE. CRACK IS 2.5 INCHES LONG ALONG AFT SIDE OF AFT ATTACH POINT LUG. CRACK IS AT SAME LOCATION THAT GETS INSPECTED IAW PIPER SERVICE BULLETIN 969. AREA WAS INSPECTED PER SB 65.2 HRS. AGO,
- [SDR GW12004F00003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GW12004F00003.md): Line · fractured · Jul 2, 2004 · N121LH · Piper PA42720 · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > PILOT REPORTED FUEL DRIPPING OUT OF COWLING ON SHUT DOWN. REMOVAL OF COWLING AND GROUND RUN OF ENGINE REVEALED FRACTURE OF HIGH PRESSURE FCU TO FUEL NOZZLE DELIVERY TUBE. TUBE WAS REPLACED AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR CA040621003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040621003.md): Fire Detector · shorted · Jun 16, 2004 · Piper PA42720 · Fire Detection
  > DURING APPROACH FOR LANDING, THE RT ENGINE FIRE WARNING ANNUNCIATOR ACTIVATED. THE PILOT DEPLOYED THE ENGINE FIRE BOTTLE, SECURED THE ENGINE AND DECLARED AN EMERGENCY. THE LANDING CONTINUED UNEVENTFUL. MX INSPECTED THE ENGINE AND FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF FIRE. THE
- [SDR RX8R2004001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RX8R2004001.md): Bolt · sheared · May 21, 2004 · N9142B · Piper PA42720 · Fasteners
  > WHILE TAXIING AFTER LANDING, THE PILOT DISCOVERED THE AIRCRAFT WOULD NOT TURN TIGHT. AFTER EXAMINATION, IT WAS FOUND THE (3) AN-3 BOLTS THAT SECURE THE NOSE STEERING LINKAGE TO THE TOP OF THE NOSE LANDING GEAR STRUT HAD SHEARED. FOUR OTHER AIRCRAFT WERE EXAM
- [SDR CA040427016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040427016.md): Master Switch · worn · Apr 24, 2004 · Piper PA42720 · Electrical Power System
  > (CAN) NEARING FINAL APPROACH THE PILOT NOTICED HE HAD LOST PRIMARY AVIONICS POWER AND THE STANDBY POWER SUPPLY HAD ENGAGED TO PROVIDE BASIC POWER. AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING WAS CARRIED OUT. MAINTENANCE DETERMINED THE AVIONICS MASTER SWITCH (PUSH TO ENGAGE, PUSH AG
- [SDR CA011121008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA011121008.md): Bolt · broken · Nov 16, 2001 · Piper PA42720 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > (CAN) FLT CREW WERE UNABLE TO EXTEND LT MLG THROUGH NORMAL (HYDRAULIC) OR EMERG (HYDRAULIC/PNEUMATIC) MEANS PRIOR TO LDG. LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID EVIDENT AROUND TRAILING EDGE OF LT WING & FLAP AREAS. NOSE & RT MLG WERE RETRACTED & A/C MADE SUCCESSFUL GEAR UP L
- [SDR CA011121009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA011121009.md): Wire Harness · disconnected · Nov 16, 2001 · Piper PA42720 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > (CAN) PILOT ACTIVATED LDG GEAR EMERG BLOWDOWN PNEUMATIC SYS SWITCH DURING LDG GEAR EXTENSION MFLFUNCTION. LATER GROUND INSP DETERMINED THAT PENUMATIC SYS (LT MLG) HAD NOT PROPERLY ACTIVATED. SYS SHOULD HAVE FIRED T HE NITROGEN BOTTLE EXPLOSIVE SQUIB (ON LDG GE
- [SDR RX8R2001001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RX8R2001001.md): Skin · debonded · Apr 13, 2001 · Piper PA42720 · Landing Gear Doors
  > AFTER LANDING IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT INBOARD LANDING GEAR DOOR SKIN HAD PEELED OFF FROM THE REST OF THE DOOR AT THE LEADING EDGE. UPON FURTHER EXAMINATION THE DOOR SKIN AND SUPPORTING STRUCTURE WHICH ARE BONDED TOGETHER WITH STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE SHOWED C
- [SDR CA001206003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA001206003.md): Wheel · cracked · Nov 9, 2000 · Piper PA42720 · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > (CAN) SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE INSPECTION DISCOVERED CRACKED WHEEL HALF DURING TIRE REPLACEMENT. CRACK IS IN OUTER WHEEL HALF AND ORIGINATES FROM A LARGE LIGHTENING HOLE. CRACK APPROXIMATELY.250 INCH IN LENGTH. WHEEL HALF SCRAPPED. (X)
- [SDR CA000906005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000906005.md): Chip Detector · broken · Aug 21, 2000 · Piper PA42720 · Engine Oil Indicating System
  > (CAN) DURING CLIMB, PILOT NOTICED SMOKE FROM LEFT ENGINE. SUSPECTING FIRE, ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND SECURED AND FIRE BOTTTLE ACTIVATED. UNEVENTFUL LANDING C/O SASKATOON. MAINTENANCE DISCOVERED BROKEN CHIP DETECTOR ALLOWING ENGINE OIL TO LEAK ONTO ENGINE CASE
- [SDR CA000621020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000621020.md): Switch · failed · Jun 12, 2000 · Piper PA42720 · Extinguishing System
  > (CAN) PILOT EXPERIENCED RIGHT ENGINE FIRE WARNING AND MASTER CAUTION ANNUCIATORS. ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN BY CHECKLIST AND RE FIRE BOTTLE DISCHARGE SWITCH ACTIVATED. LANDING C/O UNEVENTFUL. MAINTENANCE DETERMINED ENGINE FIRE WARNING WAS FALSE AND THAT THE FIRE BOT
- [SDR AU000128027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000128027.md): Rod End · seized · Jan 19, 2000 · Piper PA42720 · Propeller Governor
  > (AU) ENGINE FAILED TO PRODUCE FULL POWER. INSPECTION FOUND PROP GOVERNOR RESET ARM POSITIONED AFT OF STOP ALLOWING PY AIR LEAK AND RESULTANT REDUCED NG AND WF. SEIZED BEARING.
- [SDR CA000128027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000128027.md): Rod End · seized · Jan 19, 2000 · Piper PA42720 · Propeller Governor
  > (CAN) ENGINE FAILED TO PRODUCE FULL POWER. INSPECTION FOUND PROP GOVERNOR RESETA RM POSITIONED AFT OF STOP ALLOWING PY AIR LEAK AND RESULTANT REDUCED NG ANDWF. SEIZED BEARING.
- [SDR CA990430023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990430023.md): Engine · failed · Apr 14, 1999 · Piper PA42720 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) NR 2 ENGINE WOULD NOT START. INVESTIGATION DETERMINED THE COMPRESSOR SECTION WOULD NOT ROTATE. ENGINE REMOVED FOR OVERHAUL, FURTHER REPORT TO FOLLOW.
- [SDR CA981207007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981207007.md): Circuit Breaker · overheated · Nov 18, 1998 · Piper PA42720 · DC Power Distribution System
  > (CAN) DURING GROUND RUN, A HOT ODOR WAS DETECTED. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE SOURCE TO BE THE RIGHT GENERATOR BUS TIE CIRCUIT BREAKER IN THE LOWER CENTER PEDESTAL. THE BOLT CONNECTING THE BREAKER TO THE BUS WAS NOT TIGHT AND THE PHENOLIC BLOCK WAS GETTING HOT.
- [SDR 97ZZZX592](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX592.md): Chip Detector · broken · Jan 16, 1997 · N777YP · Piper PA42720 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > IN-FLIGHT, PILOT NOTICED TORQUE FLUCTUATION AND LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE. LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. RT ENGINE AND COWLING COVERED WITH OIL. INSPECTED ENGINE AND FOUND CHIP DETECTOR BROKEN CAUSING ALL ENG OIL TO DRAIN FROM POWER SECTION.

## 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 engine_model_key = 'PT6A61'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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