# Service difficulty reports: Piper PA-18-150

A list on [Piper PA-18-150](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18-150.md).

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- [SDR 2026F00198](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026F00198.md): Cylinder · damaged · Nov 9, 2025 · N4144E · Piper PA18150 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > ORIGINAL INSTALL DATE 8-28-2023. NEW CYLINDERS REMOVED AT 434HRS BY MECHANIC DUE TO RING FLUTTER, RING CHATTER, WASHBOARDING. INCONSISTENT METAL WEAR PATTERN ON THE NITRIDE BORE. DISCOVERED BY BORESCOPE AT 100HR INSPECTION. MANUFACTURER REPLACED CYLINDERS WITH
- [SDR 2022FA0000554](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000554.md): Torque Tube · broken · Sep 27, 2022 · N7207 · Piper PA18150 · Elevator Structure
  > RH ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE CRACKED/SEVERED/FAILED. MAIN SPAR TUBE FAILED JUST OUTBOARD OF OUTBOUND HINGE ATTACHMENT. FOUND DURING PRE-FLIGHT.
- [SDR 2022FA0000551](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000551.md): Carburetor · misoverhauled · Sep 23, 2022 · N8576 · Piper PA18150 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > DURING DESCENT AND THROTTLE REDUCTION INTO KBZN, THIS AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A POWER LOSS DUE TO A HYDRAULIC LOCKING OF THE ACCELERATOR PUMP IN THE CARBURETOR. THIS WAS IDENTIFIED THOUGH SUBSEQUENT TESTING. THE THROTTLE COULD BE REDUCED AND FILL THE ACCELERATOR
- [SDR AQHR20150306001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AQHR20150306001.md): G Switch · faulty · Mar 5, 2015 · N743 · Piper PA18150 · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > "G" SWITCH WOULD NOT ACTIVATE ELT DURING REQUIRED INSPECTION.
- [SDR 2012FA0000821](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000821.md): Drain Valve · failed · Dec 1, 2012 · N4123E · Piper PA18150 · Aircraft Fuel System
  > FUEL DRAIN VALVE CAME APART SHORTLY AFTER INSTALLATION CAUSING ALL OF THE FUEL IN THAT WING TO GUSH OUT. THE CENTER RETAINING RING FAILED ALLOWING THE INNER SEAL AND ASSY TO FALL OUT.
- [SDR 2011FA0000578](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000578.md): Engine · making metal · May 1, 2011 · N384CC · Piper PA18150 · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > THE ENGINE NEVER DEVELOPED RATED HP. SINCE NEW. THEN FAILED TO MEET STATIC RPM. THE ENGINE ALWAYS GENERATED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF METAL. OIL SCREEN WAS CHECKED AND STEEL WAS PRESENT. ENGINE RETURNED TO MFG FOR THE SECOND TIME FOR TESTING.
- [SDR 2010FA0001123](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001123.md): Dipstick · broken · Oct 19, 2010 · N7808Z · Piper PA18150 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > OIL DIP STICK BROKE AND DROPPED INTO CRANKCASE. DIP STICK TUBE EXTENSION IS INSTALLED AND DIP STICK ANCHORED END FITS INTO CAP CASTING AND IS SECURED BY A ROLL PIN. ANCHORED END OF DIP STICK FRACTURED AND SEPARATED AT LOWER HALF OF HOLE THAT ROLL PIN PENETRA
- [SDR CA100813006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100813006.md): Engine · making metal · Aug 11, 2010 · Piper PA18150 · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > (CAN) DURING ROUTINE (50 HR) INSP OF THE ENGINE - METAL SHAVINGS WERE FOUND WHEN THE OIL SCREEN WAS CHECKED. METAL SHAVINGS WERE CONFIRMED BY A MAGNET TO BE STEEL. ENGINE WAS REMOVED - SERVICEABLE ENGINE WAS INSTALLED AND ACFT WAS RELEASED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR CA091105002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA091105002.md): Control Cable · frayed · Nov 2, 2009 · Piper PA18150 · Aileron Control System
  > (CAN) DURING AN INSP WHICH INCLUDED REMOVING THE FLOOR, THE AME NOTICED A SHINY SPOT ON THE RT AILERON CABLE WHERE IT PASSES A PULLY AND MEETS THE FUSELAGE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION IT WAS EVIDENT THAT THE CABLE WAS FRAYED. THERE WERE SEVERAL BROKEN STRANDS
- [SDR 2007FA0001010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0001010.md): Pipe · failed · Nov 1, 2007 · N7066B · Piper PA18150 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > LEADING EDGE EXHAUST SYSTEM INSTALLED BY STC SA02200AK FAILED AT THE SAIL PIPE TO MUFFLER WELD. SYSTEM HAS 36 HOURS SINCE NEW. (K)
- [SDR 2007FA0000980](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000980.md): Muffler · broken · Oct 19, 2007 · N98SA · Piper PA18150 · Engine Noise Suppressor
  > THE TAILPIPE CRACKED AWAY FROM THE SHELL. THERE ARE NO STRAPS WELDED FROM THE PIPE TO THE SHELL LIKE SOME OTHER MUFFLERS. THE METAL FAILED, NOT THE WELD.
- [SDR 2007FA0000799](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000799.md): Muffler · broken · Sep 5, 2007 · N7066B · Piper PA18150 · Engine Noise Suppressor
  > ENGINE EXHAUST TAIL PIPE FAILED AT THE MUFFLER WELD. WITH 36 HOURS TOTAL TIME SINCE NEW. LEADING EDGE EXHAUST SYSTEM WAS INSTALLED BY STC SA02200AK.
- [SDR 2007FA0000693](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000693.md): Bolt · loose · Jun 21, 2007 · N530AK · Piper PA18150 · Propeller Assembly
  > PILOT REPORTED SLIGHT VIBRATION DURING FLIGHT OF APPROX (1) HOUR. WHEN POWER WAS REDUCED FOR LANDING, VIBRATION BECAME MORE EVIDENT. INITIAL INSP FOUND (1) PROP BOLT HAD COME OUT FWD AND THROUGH SPINNER AND PROP WAS LOOSE. WITH REMOVAL OF SPINNER, FOUND (2)
- [SDR CA060905002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060905002.md): Bolt · sheared · Aug 30, 2006 · Piper PA18150 · Main Landing Gear
  > (CAN) DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FORWARD LT LANDING GEAR ATTACH BOLT WAS LOOSENED IN THE FUSELAGE ATTACH FITTING. CLOSER EXAMINATION FOUND THE BOLT TO BE SHEARED ABOUT HALF WAY DOWN THE SHANK OF THE BOLT. ALL FOUR L
- [SDR 2006FA0000885](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000885.md): Muffler · cracked · Aug 12, 2006 · N4418Z · Piper PA18150 · Engine Noise Suppressor
  > DURING ANNUAL INSP FOUND CRACK AT END OF ONE SUPPORT BRACE WITH EVIDENCE OF EXHAUST LEAK. ADVISED OWNER, HE SAID HE HAD EXPERIENCED EXHAUST LEAKAGE WITH MILD NOSE AND LEAKAGE. REPAIRED MUFFLER AND RETURNED TO US AND MUFFLER WAS REINSTALLED. (K)
- [SDR CA051221003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051221003.md): Longeron · rotted · Dec 2, 2005 · Piper PA18150 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > UPPER RT LONGERON AT TAIL WAS ROTTED. TUBING WAS REPLACED AS REQUIRED.
- [SDR 2005FA0001630](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001630.md): Fuel Tank · leaking · Nov 7, 2005 · N2880P · Piper PA18150 · Fuel Storage
  > LT FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING. PILOT ADVISED US OF LEAK. WE DRAINED BOTH TANKS AND TURNED THEM INTO REP. THEY ADVISED US THERE WAS AS/L ON BOTH TANKS. WERE REMOVED AND SENT IN TO MFG FOR REPAIR AND APPROVAL. (K)
- [SDR L7C2005F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/L7C2005F00000.md): Elt · inoperative · Jul 18, 2005 · N4144E · Piper PA18150 · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > ELT REMOTE WOULD NOT ACTIVATE. ELT LIGHT WOULD COME ON BUT DID NOT TRANSMIT. INSTALLED IN AC FOR LESS THAN 4 YEARS. (K)
- [SDR 2005FA0000838](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000838.md): Converter · failed · Jun 3, 2005 · N4990P · Piper PA18150 · DC Rectifier/Converter
  > CONVERTER WAS INSTALLED IAW MFG INSTRUCTIONS, DIAGRAMS AND INSTALLATION WAS APPROVED WITH A 337. CONVERTER FAILED IN LESS THAN 10 SECONDS. OUT OF FIVE CONVERTERS, FOUR IN AC AND ONE ON THE TEST BENCH, ALL HAVE FAILED. (K)
- [SDR 2005FA0000655](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000655.md): Fitting · cracked · Apr 26, 2005 · N7054 · Piper PA18150 · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings
  > DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION THE LT FRONT CABANE V ATTACH POINT ON THE FUSELAGE WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. THIS IS THE SECOND AIRCRAFT IN THE LAST MONTH THAT WAS FOUND ON. THE LANDING GEAR WAS FOUND TO BE OK ON BOTH AC. BOTH AIRCRAFT OPERATE ON WHEELS, SKIS AN
- [SDR 2005FA0000173](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000173.md): Link · failed · Oct 12, 2004 · N1121C · Piper PA18150 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > ON LANDING ROLLOUT, AIRCRAFT DRIFTED TO THE LT AND WENT INTO SOFT GROUND, COMING TO REST ON IT`S NOSE. FOUND LINK (PN 472681) PARTIALLY STRAIGHTENED, CAUSING THE RT TAIL WHEEL SPRING ASSY TO FAIL. (K)
- [SDR 2004FA0000686](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000686.md): Oil Cooler · failed · Jul 8, 2004 · N82667 · Piper PA18150 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > INSTALLED OVERHAULED OIL COOLER, TO AIRCRAFT ON 4/30/04, TACH 2028.5. NO LEAKS AT RUN UP. AFTER INSTALL AND NO LEAKS NOTICED AFTER TAXI TO HANGER. AIRCRAFT WAS FLOWN. OIL COOLER FAILED IN FLIGHT WITH LESS THAN AN HOUR OF FLIGHT TIME. CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF
- [SDR AUS20040138](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040138.md): Longeron · cracked · Feb 22, 2004 · Piper PA18150 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > (AUS) UPPER LT LONGERON TUBE CRACKED IN AREA BETWEEN FORWARD WELD OF LT REAR STABILIZER SUPPORT AND FORWARD WELD OF CROSS BRACE TUBE.
- [SDR 2004FA0000188](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000188.md): Selector Valve · broken · Feb 6, 2004 · Piper PA18150 · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off Valve
  > PILOT TURNED FUEL VALVE TO CHECK FOR SMOOTH OPERATION AND DETENTS ON THE FUEL SELECTOR VALVE AS DIRECTED BY FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR. INSTRUCTOR HEARD (FUNNY SOUND) COMING FROM VALVE AND THE VALVE WAS SUBSEQUENTLY DETERMINED TO BE BROKEN. WHEN THE VALVE BROKE IT WAS
- [SDR DHL200374248](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL200374248.md): Step · corroded · Dec 16, 2003 · N742 · Piper PA18150 · Entrance Stairs
  > DURING C-CHECK, RIGHT AFT AIRSTAIR STEP SUPPORT AT STEP 10 FROM THE BOTTOM IS CORRODED. REMOVED DAMAGED ANGLE FROM RT AFT AIRSTAIR NR 10 STEP AND FABRICATED NEW ANGLE FROM 60-3783 PO 3348236 DIM 9 X 2 INCH IAW B727 SRM 51-40-4 FIG 1, TREATED AND PRIMED IAW B7
- [SDR DHL200374247](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL200374247.md): Skin · delaminated · Dec 4, 2003 · N742 · Piper PA18150 · Leading Edge Devices
  > DURING C-CHECK, LEFT HAND INBOARD FORE FLAP UPPER SKIN DELAMINATED AT OUTBOARD END. CUT OUT UPPER SKIN DELAMINATION APPROX 1.7 INCH DIA & DOUBLER APPROX 4 X 4.75 INCH FROM 2024-T3.016 PO900291. FURTHER EVALATION FOUND 1 PUNCTURE & 1 SHARP DENT ON LOWER SKIN
- [SDR DHL200374246](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL200374246.md): Skin · separated · Dec 2, 2003 · N742 · Piper PA18150 · Ailerons
  > DURING A C-CHECK, LT WING OUTBOARD AILERON HAS THREE LOOSE RIVETS IN UPPER SKIN. REMOVED OLD SKIN FOR LT WING O/B AILERON IAW B727 SRM 51-30-2, FABRICATED NEW SKIN O/B AILERON FROM MAT 2024-T3.020 PO900355 DIM 121 X 15.25 INCH AND DOUBLER SKIN FROM MAT 2024-
- [SDR 2003FA0001288](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001288.md): Control Cable · frayed · Sep 11, 2003 · N390CC · Piper PA18150 · Rudder Control System
  > RUDDER CABLE WAS FRAYED WHERE IT PASSES THROUGH THE FAIRLEADS, 5 OUT OF 7 BUNDLES WERE CUT THROUGH THE STAINLESS STEEL CABLE.
- [SDR 2003FA0000783](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000783.md): Barrel · damaged · Jul 1, 2003 · N54182 · Piper PA18150 · Aileron Control System
  > UPON INSPECTION FOUND TURN BARREL THAT HAS GROOVE FOR CLIPS SPLIT LOCATION UPPER RT ALIRON TURNBUCKLE ONLY FOUND THESE STYLE TURN BARRELS THAT DONT REQUIRE SAFETY WIRE ON LATER AIRCRAFT. FOUND THIS BEFORE AND COULD CAUSE LOSS OF AILRON CONTROL IF BROKEN.
- [SDR CA030529003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030529003.md): Stitching · broken · May 23, 2003 · Piper PA18150 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > (CAN) RIB STICHING BROKEN MOST RIBS RT WING RECORDS. ONLY GO BACK TO 1978 NO RECORD OF REPLACEMENT AT THAT TIME. FABRIC TESTED GOOD. (WING RESTITCHED.)
- [SDR CA030409006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030409006.md): Bolt · sheared · Apr 7, 2003 · Piper PA18150 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > (CAN) GROUND CREW WAS MOVING THE AIRCRAFT ON RAMP AND RAN TAILWHEEL OF AIRCRAFT OVER SMALL ICE RIDGE IN ORDER TO GAIN ACCESS TO POSITION FOR PARKING. JOLT FROM THE WHEEL JUMPING ICE RIDGE RESULTED IN COLLAPSE OF THE TAILWHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM THE LEAF SPRING ASS
- [SDR GJR2002F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GJR2002F00000.md): Fuel Tank · cracked · Aug 26, 2002 · N390CC · Piper PA18150 · Fuel Storage
  > CRACK WAS FOUND ALONG THE LOWER SEAM ON THE INBOARD SIDE. APPLICATION 180HP FLOAT PLANE. INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF MATERIAL ALONG WELDED SEAMS.
- [SDR 2002FA0000957](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000957.md): Exhaust Valve · fractured · Jul 26, 2002 · N116BH · Piper PA18150 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED PARTIAL LOSS OF POWER DUE TO FAILURE OF NR 3 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE. AIRCRAFT TERMINATED FLIGHT AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.
- [SDR GJR2002F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GJR2002F00001.md): Fuel Tank · cracked · Jul 25, 2002 · N390CC · Piper PA18150 · Fuel Storage
  > CRACK WAS FOUND ALONG THE LOWER SEAM ON THE OUTBOARD SIDE.
- [SDR 2001FA0000217](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000217.md): Valve Seat · leaking · Jul 20, 2001 · N272CC · Piper PA18150 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING COMPRESSION CHECK, LOW CYLINDER PRESSURE WAS DISCOVERED. LEAKAGE WAS DETERMINED TO BE BETWEEN NUMBER FOUR CYLINDER INTAKE VALVE AND VALVE SEAT. AFTER REMOVING INTAKE VALVE, FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED POOR CONDITION OF VALVE SEAT IN REGARDS TO A LACK
- [SDR 2001FA0000047](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000047.md): Exhaust Pipe · cracked · May 5, 2001 · N4136E · Piper PA18150 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > FOUND WELD ON WYE PIPE CRACKED AT ANNUAL INSPECTION. (NO PARTS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME) ALSO FOUND INNER BAFFLE ON SAME PIPE CRACKED.
- [SDR 2002FA0000221](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000221.md): Cylinder · cracked · Jan 25, 2001 · N7477L · Piper PA18150 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > ENGINE INSTALLED IN FEBRUARY 1997. AT APPROXIMATELY 665 HOURS, TWO CYLINDERS WERE CRACKED THROUGH THE FINS OUTSIDE THE EXHAUST PORT, ADJACENT TOTHE EXHAUSE SEAT.
- [SDR 20001120SH062](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001120SH062.md): Rocker Boss · out of position · Oct 25, 2000 · N83296 · Piper PA18150 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CYLINDER HAD LOW COMPRESSION. WHEN ROCKER BOSS COVER WAS REMOVED, THE EXHAUST SIDE OF ROCKER SHAFT BOSS WAS FOUND IN BOTTOM OF COMPARTMENT. CHROME CYLINDER WAS OVERHAULED 226 HOURS PRIOR. (X)
- [SDR AU001137](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU001137.md): Propeller · unapproved part · Aug 2, 2000 · Piper PA18150 · Propeller Assembly
  > (AUS) INCORRECT PROPELLER FITTED TO AIRCRAFT. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR. UNAPPROVED PART.
- [SDR CA000724019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000724019.md): Screw · missing · Jul 6, 2000 · Piper PA18150 · Brake
  > (CAN) THIS REPORT FOLLOWS LANDING INCIDENT. NO RIGHT BRAKE. AIRCRAFT LANDED AND PILOT CNTLLED A/C ONTO ECHO TAXIWAY. SHUT DOWN AND PUSHED A/C OFF TAXIWAY BY HAND. ON SITE, PRELIMINARY INSP AND TOWED A/C CLEAR OF ALL TRAFFIC AREAS - UNDER AIRPORT MGRS ES
- [SDR CA000614023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000614023.md): Channel · cracked · Jun 2, 2000 · Piper PA18150 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > (CAN) DURING INSPECTION, CRACK WAS FOUND ON ONE VERTICAL MEMBER FROM CHANNEL. WHEN THE RIGHT HAND WING WAS REMOVED TO CARRY OUT REPAIR, THE WELDS ON THE ADJACENT VERTICAL MEMBER WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. ALSO THE WELD AT THE FRONT OF THE UPPER DOOR CHANNEL WAS
- [SDR AU000365](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000365.md): Control Cable · worn · May 5, 2000 · Piper PA18150 · Aileron Control System
  > (AUS) RIGHT AILERON CONTROL CABLES WORN BEYOND LIMITS IN THE AREA OF THE OUTER GUIDES.
- [SDR 20000413SH045](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000413SH045.md): Shaft · damaged · Jan 2, 2000 · N5986Z · Piper PA18150 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > 1,590.6 HRS SINCE FACTORY NEW ENGINE INSTALLED. CRANKSHAFT APPEARED TO BE BINDING WITH SPARK PLUGS REMOVED. METAL (STEEL & ALUM) IN SCREENS. UPON REMOVAL OF MAGNETOS, OBSERVED LT IDLER GEAR COCKING BEFORE IT TURNED, WHILE MOVING CRANKSHAFT FLANGE BACK AND FO
- [SDR 99ZZZX4419](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX4419.md): Gear · cracked · Dec 9, 1999 · N83622 · Piper PA18150 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > OIL PUMP CRACKED. KIT INSTALLED (LOG BOOK ENTRY) 12-19-86.
- [SDR CA990907022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990907022.md): Fuel Tank · delaminated · Aug 26, 1999 · Piper PA18150 · Fuel Storage
  > (CAN) DURING A 100 HR INSPECTION, WHITE PARTICULATE WAS FOUND IN FUEL STRAINER AND RIGHT FUEL SIGHT GAUGE. WHEN SUMP DRAIN WAS REMOVED, A LARGE AMOUNT OF WHITE FILM FLOWED OUT WITH THE FUEL. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION OF THE TANK INTERIOR, IT WAS COATED WITH A
- [SDR 99ZZZX3405](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3405.md): Blade · fractured · Aug 20, 1999 · N91240 · Piper PA18150 · Propeller Blade Section
  > APPROXIMATELY 5 INCHES OF ONE PROPELLER BLADE TIP DEPARTED AIRCRAFT IN-FLIGHT. A SUCCESSFUL EMERGENCY LANDING WAS MADE. PROPELLER HAD BEEN RECONDITIONED AFTER PROP STRIKE 883.3 HOURS PREVIOUSLY. THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF DAMAGE ON THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE
- [SDR 99ZZZX631](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX631.md): Bushing · worn · Dec 7, 1998 · N82530 · Piper PA18150 · Magneto/Distributor
  > ENGINE IS FACTORY REMANUFACTURED 2-11-98. MAGNETO DROP GOOD PREVIOUSLY. WOULD NOT START, NEXT FLIGHT. BRASS BUSHING IN DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK WORN BADLY.
- [SDR 99ZZZX630](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX630.md): Bushing · worn · Dec 7, 1998 · N82530 · Piper PA18150 · Magneto/Distributor
  > ENGINE IS FACTORY REMANUFACTURED 2-11-98. MAGNETO GOOD, PREVIOUSLY WOULD NOT START, NEXT FLIGHT. BRASS BUSHING IS DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK WORN BADLY.
- [SDR 98ZZZX4512](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4512.md): Oil Cooler · malfunctioned · Oct 19, 1998 · N63803 · Piper PA18150 · Engine Fuel/Oil Cooler
  > PILOT STATES THAT OIL TEMPERATURE DOES NOT GO ABOVE 140 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT IN-FLIGHT OPS. LYCOMING REQUIRES 170 DEGREES PLUS PER OPERATOR'S MANUAL. SUBMITTER FOUND SOME SILVER DUCK TAPE WITH A STRING COVERING AIR INTAKE TO REGULATE. AIR FLOW OVER COOLER TO
- [SDR 98ZZZX4511](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4511.md): Muffler · corroded · Oct 19, 1998 · N63803 · Piper PA18150 · Engine Noise Suppressor
  > MUFFLER ASSY BAIL HAS CORRODED AWAY DUE TO 180 HP PER STC NR SA92NW AND LACK OF INSPECTION OF AD 68-05-01 AND OPERATOR COMPLIANCE. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED EVERY 1,000 TIS, THE MUFFLER ASSY SHOULD BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ASSY, NOT OVERHAULED.

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## The whole list in SQL

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```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 = 'PA18150'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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