# Service difficulty reports: Partenavia P68B

A list on [Partenavia P68B](https://openairdocs.org/model/partenavia-p68b.md).

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- [SDR AU510002124](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002124.md): Door · separated · Nov 11, 2005 · Parten P68B · Emergency Exits
  > RT SIDE EMERGENCY EXIT POPPED OUT ON TAKEOFF. INVESTIGATION COULD FIND NO FAULTS. SUSPECT CAUSED BY PREVIOUS PASSENGER INTERFERENCE WITH LOCKING LEVER.
- [SDR AU510001994](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001994.md): Fitting · corroded · Jun 1, 2005 · Parten P68B · Ailerons
  > TORQUE TUBE ATTACHMENT FITTING CORRODED. LIMITED INFORMATION PROVIDED.
- [SDR AUS20040321](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040321.md): Support Angle · cracked · May 1, 2004 · Parten P68B · Wing Spar
  > (AUS) WING SPAR STRAP SUPPORT FORWARD AND AFT ANGLES CRACKED ALONG RIVET LINE.
- [SDR AUS20040276](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040276.md): Injector · faulty · Apr 16, 2004 · Parten P68B · Fuel Injector Nozzle
  > (AUS) RT ENGINE FUEL INJECTOR FLOW ERRATIC.
- [SDR AUS20040267](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040267.md): Injector · contaminated · Mar 26, 2004 · Parten P68B · Fuel Injector Nozzle
  > (AUS) RT ENGINE FUEL INJECTORS CONTAMINATED BY SMALL FERROUS (RUST) PARTICLES.
- [SDR AUS20040118](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040118.md): Nozzle · blocked · Feb 20, 2004 · Parten P68B · Fuel Injector Nozzle
  > (AUS) NR 4 CYLINDER FUEL INJECTOR NOZZLE BLOCKED.
- [SDR AUS20040133](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040133.md): Spar Cap · cracked · Feb 6, 2004 · Parten P68B · Wing Spar
  > (AUS) REAR WING SPAR BOTTOM SPAR CAP CRACKED IN AREA OF LT SIDE WING ATTACHMENT. CRACK LENGTH 6MM (0.236IN). FOUND DURING EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION.
- [SDR AUS20040067](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040067.md): Hose · distorted · Feb 2, 2004 · Parten P68B · Vacuum Distribution System
  > (AUS) VACUUM HOSE KINKED. DISTORTION WAS LOCATED ON FRAME F AT THE TOP FRONT LT DOOR FRAME AND WAS CAUSED BY THE BEND RADIUS BEING TOO SMALL AFTER PASSING OVER THE FRAME. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.
- [SDR AUS20031334](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20031334.md): Doubler · corroded · Dec 15, 2003 · Parten P68B · Wing Spar
  > (AUS) WING SPAR DOUBLERS PN 68-1.4009-3 AND PN 68-1.4009-4 CONTAINED A SMALL AMOUNT OF CORROSION. DOUBLERS ARE LOCATED IN AREA BEHIND ENGINES AND ENGINE FIREWALLS.
- [SDR AUS20031333](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20031333.md): Fitting · cracked · Dec 15, 2003 · Parten P68B · Nacelle/Pylon, Attach Fittings
  > (AUS) ENGINE MOUNT FITTINGS PN 68-1.2025-1 AND PN 68-1.2025-2 CRACKED AROUND RIVET HOLES.
- [SDR AUS20031107](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20031107.md): Generator · failed · Oct 4, 2003 · Parten P68B · DC Generator-Alternator
  > (AUS) LT AND RT GENERATORS FAILED.
- [SDR AUS20021303](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021303.md): Spar Cap · cracked · Nov 6, 2002 · Parten P68B · Wing Spar
  > (AUS) LH WING SPAR CAP CRACKED. PREVIOUS CRACK HAD BEEN REPAIRED USINGSTAINLESS STEEL LAMINATIONS. DURING EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION IAW AD/P68/43 AMDT1 IT WAS FOUND THAT THE CRACK HAD GROWN FROM 10MM (0.39IN) TO 21MM (0.826IN) ON THE VERTICAL FACE.
- [SDR AUS20020860](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020860.md): Bracket · cracked · Jul 25, 2002 · Parten P68B · Rudder Structure
  > (AUS) TOP RUDDER HINGE BRACKET CRACKED.
- [SDR AUS20020778](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020778.md): Cylinder · misinstalled · Jul 20, 2002 · Parten P68B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (AUS) RT ENGINE NR 2 CYLINDER INLET VALVE PUSHROD BROKEN. SHROUD TUBE SEVERELY DISTORTED. METAL IN OIL FILTER. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE FOLLOWING DEFECTS: NR 1 CYLINDER HAD ONE INLET AND ONE EXHAUST ROCKER ARM INSTALLED BUT THE INLET WAS INSTALLED IN THE EXHAU
- [SDR AUS20020350](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020350.md): Key · unapproved part · Apr 16, 2002 · Parten P68B · Stabilizer Control System
  > (AUS) STABILATOR KEYS (2OFF) WERE UNAPPROVED HANDMADE PARTS. UNAPPROVED PART. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.
- [SDR AUS20020349](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020349.md): Bolt · misinstalled · Apr 15, 2002 · Parten P68B · Stabilizer Control System
  > (AUS) STABILATOR FORWARD CONTROL ROD BOLT INSTALLED IN INCORRECT DIRECTION.
- [SDR AUS20011281](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011281.md): Brake · missing · Nov 27, 2001 · Parten P68B · Landing Gear Brake System
  > (AUS) AIRCRAFT NOSE SPAT AND PITOT TUBE DAMAGE WHEN AIRCRAFT RAN INTO THE SIDE OF THE HANGAR WHILE BEING TAXIED FOR REFUELLING. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE PILOT WAS SITTING IN THE RH SEAT AND THAT THE BRAKES HAD BEEN REMOVED FROM THE RH SIDE POSITION. THE RE
- [SDR AUS20010960](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010960.md): Bracket · corroded · Aug 20, 2001 · Parten P68B · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > (AUS) LH WING LEADING EDGE TOP FORWARD ATTACHMENT BRACKET CORRODED.
- [SDR AUS20010430](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010430.md): Flange · cracked · May 4, 2001 · Parten P68B · Wing Spar
  > (AUS) AFT WING SPAR WEB FLANGE CRACKED ON THE LH SIDE IN THE AREA OUTBOARD OF THE ATTACHMENT FITTING. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/P68/22, AD/P68/45 AND SB 65.
- [SDR AU001049](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU001049.md): Spar · cracked · Nov 6, 2000 · Parten P68B · Wing Spar
  > (AUS) LEFT AND RIGHT WING REAR SPAR WEBS CRACKED AT RELIEF HOLE FOR NR 3 FLAP HINGE BRACKET. (X)
- [SDR AU000774](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000774.md): Pipe · worn · Aug 12, 2000 · Parten P68B · Engine Oil Pressure
  > (AUS) ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LINE LOCATED BEHIND INSTRUMENT PANEL WORN BY OPILOT ASHTRAY. OIL LEAKING. (X)
- [SDR AU000543](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000543.md): Rivet · misaligned · Jul 9, 2000 · Parten P68B · Wing, Nacelle/Pylon Attach Fittings
  > (AUS) LEFT OUTBOARD ENGINE NACELLE COWL RIVET MISALIGNED TO SPAR CAP RIVETS BY APPROXIMATELY 3.175 MM (0.125 INCH). FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/P68/46. (X)
- [SDR AU000357](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000357.md): Link · corroded · Apr 1, 2000 · Parten P68B · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > (AUS) LEFT AND RIGHT INBOARD FLAP HANGERS CORRODED IN AREA OF BONDING WIRE ATTACHMENT. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/P68/40.
- [SDR AU000087](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000087.md): Rivet · misaligned · Jan 28, 2000 · Parten P68B · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > (AUS) LEFT AND RIGHT WING INBOARD ENGINE COWL RIVETS MISALIGNED. THE RIVETS DID NOT IMPINGE ON THE SPAR. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAWAD/P68/46.
- [SDR AU000111](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000111.md): Mount · cracked · Jan 25, 2000 · Parten P68B · Engine Mount Section
  > (AUS) LEFT AND RIGHT ENGINE MOUNTS CRACKED AND CORRODED.
- [SDR AU990726](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990726.md): Control Cable · worn · Jul 22, 1999 · Parten P68B · Rudder Control System
  > (AUS) RIGHT FORWARD RUDDER CABLE EXCESSIVELY WORN IN THE AREA OF THE FORWARD PULLEY LOCATED AT FRAME NR 3.
- [SDR AU990722](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990722.md): Fitting · cracked · Jul 22, 1999 · Parten P68B · Engine Mount Section
  > (AUS) LEFT ENGINE MOUNT UPPER INBOARD ATTACHMENT FITTING CRACKED IN THE VERTICAL FLANGE.
- [SDR AU990678](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990678.md): Rod End · wrong part · Jun 23, 1999 · Parten P68B · Mixture Control
  > (AUS) LEFT ENGINE MIXTURE CONTROL TO FCU CONTROL ROD ROD END AND ATTACHING HARDWARE SUSPECT UNAPPROVED PARTS.
- [SDR AU990516](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990516.md): Bracket · corroded · May 10, 1999 · Parten P68B · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > (AUS) RT WING FLAP BRACKET CORRODED.
- [SDR AU990569](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990569.md): Engine · overserviced · May 8, 1999 · Parten P68B · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > (AUS) SMOKE IN COCKPIT. INVESTIGATION FOUND A SMALL QUANTITY OF OIL AROUND THE MUFFLER SHROUD. SUSPECT OIL HAD BEEN SPILT DURING ENGINE OIL TOP UP.
- [SDR AU990027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990027.md): Angle · cracked · Jan 21, 1999 · Parten P68B · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > (AUS) FORWARD WING SPAR RIGHT AFT SPAR CAP ANGLE FOUND TO BE CRACKED IN THE AREA OUTBOARD OF THE RIGHT WING ATTACHMENT. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/P68/45 (SB/65). PART TC: 6,062.
- [SDR AU990002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990002.md): Control Cable · failed · Jan 3, 1999 · Parten P68B · Rudder Control System
  > (AUS) PILOT REPORTED RUDDER CABLE SLIPPAGE. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE RT RUDDER (FORWARD) CABLE HAD FAILED AT THE FORWARD MOST PULLEY. THE LT CABLE WAS THEN INSPECTED AND WAS FOUND WITH BROKEN STRANDS. 2,394.
- [SDR AU981040](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981040.md): Angle · cracked · Aug 25, 1998 · Parten P68B · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > (AUS) SPAR CAP ANGLE CRACKED BEYOND THE STOP DRILL HOLE. PART TC: 7,384.
- [SDR AU980847](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980847.md): Mount · cracked · Jul 21, 1998 · Parten P68B · Engine Mount Section
  > (AUS) RIGHT LOWER ENGINE MOUNT TUBE CRACKED.
- [SDR AU981187](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981187.md): Valve · worn · Jun 23, 1998 · Parten P68B · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off Valve
  > (AUS) LEFT ENGINE FUEL SELECTOR VALVE WOULD NOT COMPLETELY OPEN. PART TC: 7,649.
- [SDR AU980317](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980317.md): Hose · deteriorated · Mar 27, 1998 · Parten P68B · Pitot/Static System
  > (AUS) PITOT/STATIC SYSTEM HOSE DETERIORATED. SILICON HOSE APPEARS TO BE BREAKING DOWN AND EXUDING AN OILY FILM WHICH IS PARTIALLY BLOCKING THE STATIC AIR DISTRIBUTOR MANIFOLD.
- [SDR AU980318](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980318.md): Skin · corroded · Mar 24, 1998 · Parten P68B · Nacelle/Pylon, Plate/Skin
  > (AUS) RT ENGINE LOWER NACELLE SKIN SEVERELY CORRODED INTERNALLY. SKIN IS LOCATED ABOVE THE EXHAUST GAS STREAM. PART OF THE NACELLE LATERAL BEAM WAS ALSO CORRODED.
- [SDR AU980225](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980225.md): Battery · leaking · Feb 26, 1998 · Parten P68B · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > (AUS) ELT BATTERY ACID SPILLAGE. ACID ATE THROUGH THE BATTERY CASE AND BATTERY MOUNTING PLATE.
- [SDR AU980182](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980182.md): Pump · failed · Feb 12, 1998 · Parten P68B · Engine Fuel Pump
  > (AUS) ENGINE FUEL PUMP DRIVE LEVER FAILED ACROSS PIVOT PIN HOLES. LEVER SECTION WITHIN THE PUMP HAS SECONDARY CRACKING AND IS SLIGHTLY BOWED OUTWARDS. BROKEN PORTION OF LEVER FOUND IN THE ENGINE SUMP.
- [SDR AU980653](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980653.md): Pipe · loose · Jan 15, 1998 · Parten P68B · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
  > (AUS) RT FUEL SELECTOR PIPE TO TANK LOOSE.
- [SDR AU980215](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980215.md): Fitting · loose · Jan 8, 1998 · Parten P68B · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off Valve
  > (AUS) RT ENGINE SURGED AND FAILED. LT ENGINE SURGED AND THEN FAILED DURING TAXI FOLLOWING LANDING. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE RT FUEL SELECTOR FITTING WAS LOOSE ALLOWING AIR TO ENTER THE FUEL SYSTEM CAUSING THE RT ENGINE TO STOP. NO POSITIVE CAUSE WAS IDE
- [SDR AU971570](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU971570.md): Bracket · cracked · Dec 18, 1997 · Parten P68B · Engine Mount Section
  > (AUS) ENGINE MOUNT TO WING ATTACHMENT BRACKETS (3OFF) WERE FOUND CRACKED:1. LH LOWER INBOARD PNO 68-1.2027,2. RH UPPER INBOARD PNO 68-1.2025-1 AND 3. RH UPPER OUTBOARD PNO 68-1.2025-3. FOUND IAW AD/P68/28A3, SECTION 3.
- [SDR AU971623](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU971623.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Nov 18, 1997 · Parten P68B · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > (AUS) FRONT BULKHEAD CRACKED THROUGH TWO BOLT HOLES. FOUND FOLLOWING REMOVAL OF THE UPPER NOSE LEG MOUNT PLATE DUE TO TOWING DAMAGE. DAMAGE CAUSED BY INCORRECT GROUND HANDLING.
- [SDR AU971410](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU971410.md): Control Cable · frayed · Nov 3, 1997 · Parten P68B · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > (AUS) RH FLAP CABLE STRANDS BROKEN. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/P68/44 (PARTENAVIA SB 75 REV3).
- [SDR AU971409](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU971409.md): Control Cable · frayed · Nov 3, 1997 · Parten P68B · Elevator Control System
  > (AUS) RH FORWARD ELEVATOR CABLE STRANDS BROKEN. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/P68/44 (PARTENAVIA SB 75 REV3).
- [SDR AU971408](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU971408.md): Control Cable · frayed · Nov 3, 1997 · Parten P68B · Aileron Control System
  > (AUS) RH AILERON BALANCE CABLE STRANDS BROKEN. FOUND DURING INSPECTIONIAW AD/P68/44 (PARTENAVIA SB 75 REV3).
- [SDR AU971407](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU971407.md): Control Cable · frayed · Nov 3, 1997 · Parten P68B · Aileron Control System
  > (AUS) LH AILERON BALANCE CABLE STRANDS BROKEN. FOUND DURING INSPECTIONIAW AD/P68/44 (PARTENAVIA SB 75 REV3).
- [SDR AU971406](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU971406.md): Control Cable · frayed · Nov 3, 1997 · Parten P68B · Aileron Control System
  > (AUS) RH AILERON OUTBOARD CONTROL CABLE STRANDS BROKEN. FOUND DURINGINSPECTION IAW AD/P68/44 (PARTENAVIA SB 75 REV3).
- [SDR AU971403](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU971403.md): Control Cable · frayed · Nov 3, 1997 · Parten P68B · Aileron Control System
  > (AUS) LH OUTBOARD AILERON CABLE STRANDS BROKEN. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/P68/44 (PARTENAVIA SB 75 REV3).
- [SDR AU970948](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970948.md): Capacitor · burnt · Jun 30, 1997 · Parten P68B · Magneto/Distributor
  > (AUS) MAGNETO CAPACITOR AND POINTS BURNT - FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAWAD/ELECT/46 AMDT 6

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## 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 aircraft_model_key = 'P68B'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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