# Service difficulty reports: Piper J3C65

A list on [Piper J3C65](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j3c65.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR 2026FA0000052](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000052.md): Spark Plug · cracked · Nov 23, 2025 · N77541 · Piper J3C65 · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > LEVELED AT 4000FT, ENGINE POWER WAS REDUCED TO 80% WITH FUEL CONSUMPTION LEANED TO 17GAL/HR. AFTER BEING SET IN THIS CRUISE PROFILE FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 MINUTES, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH. THE PILOT THEN RICHENED THE MIXTURE WHICH DID NOT FIX THE ISSUE, HE
- [SDR YV3R2021042700451](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YV3R2021042700451.md): Warning System · defective · Apr 15, 2021 · N62099 · Piper J3C65 · Main Rotor Indicating System
  > CUSTOMER REPORTED WARNING UNIT - LOW RPM P/N: A569-9 WAS FAULTY, HORN SOUNDS INTERMITTENTLY @ 102%.
- [SDR 2020FA0000403](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000403.md): Tab · broken · Sep 1, 2020 · N6604H · Piper J3C65 · Rudder Control System
  > RUDDER CABLE ATTACHMENT TAB BROKE OFF DURING LANDING ROLLOUT LEFT REAR RUDDER TAB.
- [SDR 2015FA0000359](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000359.md): Housing · cracked · Jul 29, 2015 · N38623 · Piper J3C65 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > DUE TO A "STUCK" EXHAUST VALVE IN 1 CYLINDER, THE ROCKER ARM BROKE, AND THE PUSHROD ASSOCIATED WITH THAT ROCKER ARM DAMAGED AND CRACKED THE FLANGE-PUSHROD HOUSING. THE CRACKED FLANGE-PUSHROD HOUSING CREATED AN OIL LEAK. THE "STUCK" EXHAUST VALVE WAS CAUSED B
- [SDR BPGR20140313001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BPGR20140313001.md): Strut · failed · Mar 6, 2014 · N6128H · Piper J3C65 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > ACFT WAS FLOWN FOR 45 HRS ON SNOW SKIES BEFORE THE RT SHOCK STRUT BROKE AT LOW SPEED TAXI. THE RT LONG SHOCK STRUT BROKE HALF WAY DOWN THE TUBE WITH NO SIGNS OF PREVIOUS CRACKING. BRAKE OCCURRED DURING COMPRESSION OF THE SHOCK STRUT DUE TO HIGH SIDE LOADS FR
- [SDR 2013FA0000382](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000382.md): Bracket · cracked · Jul 3, 2013 · N92149 · Piper J3C65 · Wing Main, Frame Structure
  > THE AILERON HINGE REINFORCING BRACKET FOUND SEVERELY CORRODED AND CRACKED.
- [SDR CA130831001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130831001.md): Hinge Bracket · corroded · Jun 7, 2013 · Piper J3C65 · Wing Main, Frame Structure
  > (CAN) ON ACCOMPLISHING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND DIS-COLOURED SPOT ON BOTTOM OF HINGE BRACKET PIVOT. ON APPLYING "MAULE TESTER" FOR STRENGTH TEST. TUBE COLLAPSED. INSPECTION FOUND THE SUPPORT TUBE WAS NOT DRILLED FOR DRAINAGE. THE NEW REPLACEMENT BRACKET WAS
- [SDR 2012FA0000110](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000110.md): Axle · corroded · Feb 10, 2012 · N343WS · Piper J3C65 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > DURING CLEANING IN PREPARATION FOR RECOVERING OF THE RT LANDING GEAR IT WAS NOTED THAT WOOD PLUG, PN 30941, WAS MISSING. SEVERE CORROSION WAS NOTICED INSIDE LOWER RADIUS OF THE AXLE TUBE. ESTIMATE THE LOWER PORTION OF TUBE WAS CORRODED MORE THEN 50 PERCENT O
- [SDR FPI2012F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FPI2012F00001.md): Cylinder · cracked · Dec 14, 2011 · N21375 · Piper J3C65 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING A 100 HR INSPECTION COMPRESSION TEST FOUND NR 1 CYLINDER CRACKED FROM BEHIND FIRST FIN TO SPARK PLUG HOLE (UPPER) ABOVE EXHAUST PORT. REPLACED WITH NEW CYLINDER ASSY.
- [SDR CA110803009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110803009.md): Oil System · leaking · Jul 22, 2011 · Piper J3C65 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > (CAN) DURING CRUISE, THE PILOT NOTICED THE LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT AND SAW PRESSURE WAS FLUCTUATING. WHEN THE PRESSURE FLUCTUATED DOWN TO 10 PSI THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN. AN UNEVENTFUL SINGLE ENGINE LANDING FOLLOWED. INITIAL REPORTS OBSERVED LARGE QUANTI
- [SDR 2010FA0000481](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000481.md): Spar · corroded · May 17, 2010 · N30926 · Piper J3C65 · Ailerons
  > SEVERE CORROSION ON SPAR BETWEEN HINGES AND SPAR. AIRCRAFT WAS NOT HANGARED. WATER SEEPAGE BETWEEN STEEL HINGE BRACKET AND ALUMINUM SPAR DEVELOPED TO CAUSE CORROSION TO BLISTER AROUND RIVETS FASTENING HINGE TO SPAR. THIS CONDITION WAS FOUND DURING THE FABRIC R
- [SDR 2010FA0000087](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000087.md): Spar · corroded · Feb 4, 2010 · N343WS · Piper J3C65 · Wing Spar
  > SEVERE CORROSION ON LT AND RT AILERON MAIN SPARS BETWEEN SPAR AND BRACKETS. SPAR BULGES AROUND RIVETS ATTACHING THE BRACKETS TO THE SPAR. THIS CONDITION WAS FOUND WHEN INSPECTING AILERONS PRIOR TO RECOVERING. SUSPECT THEY MAY HAVE BEEN ON SEA PLANE OPERATED ON
- [SDR 2008FA0000702](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000702.md): Torque Link · cracked · Oct 16, 2008 · N70127 · Piper J3C65 · Main Landing Gear
  > CRACK FOUND DURING 100 HR INSPECTION. LAST INSPECTION FOR AD 72-08-06. DONE AT 5214.07 HR, PRESENT TIME 5440.53 (225.76 HR). SUGGEST PART BE LIFE LIMITED. THIS IS 2ND SET CRACK. THIS FLEET WITH OVER 5000 HR. TIME IN SERVICE. (K)
- [SDR 2008FA0000908](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000908.md): Connecting Rod · failed · Aug 10, 2008 · N42080 · Piper J3C65 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > NR 1 CONNECTING ROD FAILED IN FLT, OFF-AIRPORT LANDING AND SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. CONNECTING ROD FAILED SLIGHTLY ABOVE CRANKSHAFT; ROD CAP STILL BOLTED & SAFETIED TO DAMAGED & SEPARATED LOWER PORTION OF CONNECTING ROD. DAMAGE TO CRANKCASE, CRANKSHAFT, & ADDITI
- [SDR 2007FA0000168](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000168.md): Spar · cracked · Feb 6, 2007 · N6609H · Piper J3C65 · Wing Spar
  > DURING REMOVAL OF LT WING FOR INSTALLATION OF WING FUEL TANK, A QUESTIONABLE PREVIOUS REPAIR WAS FOUND AT THE FRONT WOOD SPAR ROOT. FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND LONGNATUDINAL CRACKS OF THE LT AND RT, FOR AND AFT WOOD WING SPARS. THESE CRACKS WERE VISIBLE WITH
- [SDR 2004FA0000275](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000275.md): Brake Assy · broken · Feb 27, 2004 · N25WF · Piper J3C65 · Landing Gear Brake System
  > AFTER DISASSEMBLY OF THE RT WHEEL AND BRAKE COMPONENTS FOR INSPECTION, ONE OF SIX BRAKE BLOCK (NR B27-59-D) WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN, AND ONE OF SIX SPRING RETAINERS (NR R21-35) WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN, AND LOOSE. THIS CLIP (RETAINER) MAY HAVE JAMMED UNDER A BRA
- [SDR 2002FA0001265](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001265.md): Shutoff Valve · failed · Oct 17, 2002 · N17171 · Piper J3C65 · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off Valve
  > DURING AN INVESTIGATION OF AN AIRCRAFT INCIDENT IN WHICH THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED INTO A POND DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT AN ALTERATION TO FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE HAD BEEN PERFORMED AND WAS NOT APPROVED. AN EXTENSION TO THE VALVE WAS INSTALLED AND
- [SDR CA001229006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA001229006.md): Contactor · failed · Nov 29, 2000 · Piper J3C65 · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > (CAN) SOLDER CONNECTIONS ON SPRING STEEL BATTERY TERMINAL BREAK OFF.IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO GET A GOOD SOLDER JOINT, TRYING TO SOLDER TO STEEL. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER WHO HAS NO ANSWER EXCEPT TO RETURN TO FACTORY.
- [SDR 20000714SH021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000714SH021.md): Plug · loose · Aug 16, 1999 · N88366 · Piper J3C65 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > FOLLOWING MAJOR OVERHAUL, ALUM PARTICLES WERE FOUND IN THE OIL SCREEN AT 30, 55, AND 75 HOURS. CYLINDERS WERE REMOVED AND THE PISTON PIN PLUGS WERE FOUND WORN ON THE SHANK IN THE FORM OF A TAPER. THE PINS AND PLUGS WERE NEW AND CAME FROM A SET. THE OVERHAUL
- [SDR 98ZZZX4254](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4254.md): Lift Strut · corroded · Oct 29, 1998 · N40609 · Piper J3C65 · Wing Structure
  > THIS WAS THE FRONT WING LIFT STRUT. WHILE C/W AD 98-10-06 IAW SB 528D, SKETCH 'A', CORROSION WAS FOUND AT 5 INCH-7 INCH, AND 10 INCH-12 INCH FROM THE END OF THE STRUT. AT 12 INCHES, THIS IS 1 INCH OUTSIDE THE INSPECTION AREA PER SKETCH 'A'. THE STRUT WAS RE
- [SDR 99ZZZX1055](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1055.md): Fittings · cracked · Oct 1, 1998 · N88522 · Piper J3C65 · Main Landing Gear Attach Section
  > DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, FOUND CRACK ON THE BASE OF THE MOUNTING LUG ON THE AFT RT WING STRUT/GEAR ATTACH FITTING, PN 20401-01. AFTER PEELING OFF THE REMAINING DOPE FINISH ON THE FITTING, DISCOVERED A SECOND CRACK. AT LT FITTING, PN 20401-00, AND AFTER S
- [SDR 99ZZZX1054](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1054.md): Fittings · cracked · Oct 1, 1998 · N88522 · Piper J3C65 · Main Landing Gear Attach Section
  > DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, FOUND CRACK ON THE BASE OF THE MOUNTING LUG ON THE AFT RT WING STRUT/GEAR ATTACH FITTING, PN 20401-01. AFTER PEELING OFF THE REMAINING DOPE FINISH ON THE FITTING, DISCOVERED A SECOND CRACK. AT LT FITTING, PN 20401-00, AND AFTER S
- [SDR 98ZZZX3423](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3423.md): Gear · worn · Jul 13, 1998 · N51516 · Piper J3C65 · Magneto/Distributor
  > GEAR TEETH WORN IN MAGNETO.
- [SDR CA980504018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980504018.md): Turnbuckle · cracked · Apr 29, 1998 · Piper J3C65 · Aileron Control System
  > (CAN) ONE INCH CRACK IN TURNBUCKLE BARREL STARTING FROM LT THREAD END. REPLACED.
- [SDR 98ZZZX2050](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2050.md): Battery · failed · Feb 25, 1998 · N98238 · Piper J3C65 · Battery/Charger System
  > BATTERY WAS BOOST CHARGED EVERY FLIGHT AND/OR 90 DAYS WHEN IN STORAGE. BATTERY WAS USED FOR NAV LIGHTS AND HOUR METER ONLY (NO STARTER OR GENERATOR ON AIRCRAFT). BATTERY WAS REMOVED FROM AIRCRAFT AND CHARGED AT HOME WITH CONSTANT VOLTAGE CHARGER.
- [SDR 97ZZZX3937](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3937.md): Propeller · departed · Aug 3, 1997 · N1477N · Piper J3C65 · Propeller Assembly
  > THIRTY MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF, PILOT REPORTS VIBRATION AND THEN PROPELLER SEPARATED FROM ENGINE. PILOT SAYS NOT SURE IF BIRD STRIKE OR PART FAILURE. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INJURY TO PILOT OR FURTHER DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT.
- [SDR 97ZZZX3689](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3689.md): Exhaust Stack · cracked · Jul 28, 1997 · N27145 · Piper J3C65 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > EXHAUST STACK CRACKED AT NR 1 CYLINDER. CRACK WELDED WITH STAINLESS STEEL.
- [SDR 97ZZZX3483](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3483.md): Muffler · cracked · Jul 22, 1997 · N3390N · Piper J3C65 · Engine Noise Suppressor
  > INSPECTION FOUND MUFFLER CRACKED. WELDED WITH STAINLESS STEEL.
- [SDR 96ZZZX177](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX177.md): Coil · cracked · Oct 26, 1995 · N87873 · Piper J3C65 · Magneto/Distributor
  > WHILE DETERMINING C/W TELEDYNE AD 94-01-03R2, FOUND RIGHT MAGNETO TO HAVE AN UNAIRWORTHY COIL. UPON REMOVAL, COIL WAS FOUND CRACKED IN TWO PLACES ORIGINATING FROM THE CORE ON THE GROUND LEAD END. LOG ENTRY OF 2-20-88 INDICATES THIS MAGNETO COIL WAS CHANGED T
- [SDR 96ZZZX172](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX172.md): Cable Assy · wrong length · Oct 26, 1995 · N87873 · Piper J3C65 · Rudder Control System
  > WITH RUDDER PEDAL IN NEUTRAL POSITION, RUDDER WAS AT ALMOST FULL LEFT DEFLECTION. UPON INVESTIGATION, FOUND THAT RUDDER CABLES HAD BEEN REPLACED AND WERE OF DIFFERENT LENGTHS. SUBMITTER STATED FAILURE TO FOLLOW AIRWORTHY PRACTICES WAS THE OBVIOUS CAUSE. REP
- [SDR 95ZZZX505](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX505.md): Engine · malfunctioned · Jan 1, 1995 · N70548 · Piper J3C65 · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > ENGINE POWER FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF. MAINTENANCE INVESTIGATION AND POST-ENGINE RUN WAS CONDUCTED. ENGINE RAN SATISFACTORY. MAINTENANCE ADVISED, SUSPECT FUEL STARVATION DUE TO FREEZING OF WATER CONTAMINATION IN LOW SECTION OF FUEL LINE.

## 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 = 'J3C65'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j3c65/reports

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