# Service difficulty reports: Piper PA-23-160

A list on [Piper PA-23-160](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-23-160.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR 2026FA0000876](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000876.md): Drag Brace · broken · Oct 19, 2026 · N3301P · Piper PA23160 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > NOSE LANDING GEAR DRAG BRACE CATASTROPHICALLY FAILED
- [SDR 2016FA0000581](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000581.md): Drag Link · broken · Nov 16, 2016 · Piper PA23160 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > THE NOSE LANDING GEAR UPPER DRAG LINK WAS BROKEN WHICH PREVENTED THE NOSE GEAR FROM EXTENDING CORRECTLY. THIS CAUSED A NOSE GEAR UP LANDING INCIDENT. IT APPEARS THAT THE PART WAS BROKEN PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT FLIGHT.
- [SDR 2011FA0000812](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000812.md): Link Assy · failed · Dec 9, 2011 · N4233P · Piper PA23160 · Main Landing Gear
  > DURING ROLLOUT, AFTER LANDING, ACFT STARTED TO LEAN TO THE LEFT. PILOTS USED RT RUDDER AND BRAKES TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE ACFT ON THE RUNWAY. ACFT CAME TO COMPLETE STOP ON RUNWAY. FURTHER INVESTIGATION, NOTED THAT THE LT MLG TO PASS CENTER AND FALL AFT.
- [SDR CA090826008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090826008.md): Hinge Bracket · cracked · Aug 19, 2009 · Piper PA23160 · Vertical Stabilizer
  > BRACKET REMOVED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH AD 78-08-03 (HINGE BRACKET ASSY). CRACKS FOUND IN BRACKET OFF OF ANCHOR NUT RIVET HOLES. UPON FURTHER INSP, CRACKS FOUND ALSO IN SIMILAR LOCATION ON REAR VERTICAL FIN SPA (PN 17067-02). SERVICEABLE VERTICAL FIN ASSY INSTAL
- [SDR 2006FA0000726](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000726.md): Drag Link · failed · Jul 20, 2006 · N4233P · Piper PA23160 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > DURING THE INVESTIGATION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE RT MLG UPPER DRAG LINK ASSY HAD FAILED AT THE ATTACHMENT POINT FOR THE MLG DOWNLOCK LATCH ASSY. A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE BROKEN DRAG LINK SHOWED THAT THE ASSY HAD A METAL FATIGUE CRACK ALONG THE CIRCUMFER
- [SDR 2006FA0000641](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000641.md): Starter · misoverhauled · Jun 23, 2006 · N3341P · Piper PA23160 · Engine Starter
  > UPON RECEIPT OF STARTER, INITIAL INSPECTION REVEALED LOOSE HARDWARE ATTACHING FRONT HOUSING TO STATOR HOUSING. DISASSEMBLED UNIT AND FOUND TWO PIECES OF SOLDER IN ARMATURE AREA; ONE APPROX.2500 X.7500 X.0625 INCH, THE SECOND APPROX.2500 INCH X 2 INCHES X.
- [SDR 2006FA0000414](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000414.md): Drive Assy · failed · Apr 27, 2006 · N3326P · Piper PA23160 · Engine Starter
  > STARTER DRIVE FAILED
- [SDR 2006FA0000413](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000413.md): Drive Assy · failed · Apr 27, 2006 · N3326P · Piper PA23160 · Engine Starter
  > STARTER DRIVE FAILED.
- [SDR 2005FA0000942](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000942.md): Landing Gear · no indication · Jul 8, 2005 · Piper PA23160 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > PILOT DID NOT HAVE A GREEN LIGHT FOR THE NOSE GEAR ON HIS FINAL APPROACH. ATC WAS NOTIFIED AND A VISUAL WAS CONFIRMED THAT HIS NOSE GEAR WAS IN A DOWN ATTITUDE. NO INFORMATION WAS GIVEN UPON HOW MANY TIMES THE GEAR WAS CYCLED IF AT ALL. PILOT LANDED UNEVENTFUL
- [SDR 2005FA0001606](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001606.md): Drag Link · cracked · Apr 29, 2005 · N4001P · Piper PA23160 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > DUE TO PREVIOUS FAILURE OF RT DRAG LINK, LT MAIN LANDING GEAR DRAG LINK WAS REMOVED, PAINT STRIPED AND INSPECTED WITH ZYGLOW. A SMALL CRACK WAS NOTED EXTENDING INTO A WELD IN THE SAME AREA THAT THE OTHER (RT MLG LINK) HAD BROKEN. DRAG LINK WAS REPLACED WITH
- [SDR AUS20031045](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20031045.md): Torque Tube · worn · Sep 30, 2003 · Piper PA23160 · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > (AUS) FLAP TORQUE TUBE WORN BEYOND LIMITS. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAWAD/PA23/89.
- [SDR AUS20031044](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20031044.md): Bellcrank · corroded · Sep 30, 2003 · Piper PA23160 · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > (AUS) FLAP BELLCRANK CORRODED. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/PA23/50.
- [SDR 2003FA0001048](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001048.md): Spar · cracked · Sep 15, 2003 · N4159P · Piper PA23160 · Vertical Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
  > DURING COMPLIANCE WITH AD 78-08-03, FOUND CRACKS IN THE UPPER HINGE REINFORCEMENT BRACKET (PN 17067-18) OF THE VERTICAL STABILIZER. REMOVAL OF THE BRACKET WAS PERFORMED AND A CLOSE INSPECTION OF THE BOLT HOLES IN THE REAR SPAR FOR THE UPPER RUDDER HINGE CASTI
- [SDR 2003FA0000078](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000078.md): Link · broken · Dec 27, 2002 · N4188P · Piper PA23160 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > PILOT REPORTED HEARING A BANG WHEN GEAR RETRACTED. NO NOSE GEAR INDICATION ON GEAR EXTENSION. UPON LANDING, NOSE GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED WITH GREEN LIGHT. LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. ON INSPECTION, FOUND HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR CONNECTOR LINKS BROKEN IN HALF WHICH AL
- [SDR 2002FA0000402](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000402.md): Actuator · broken · Mar 11, 2002 · N3285P · Piper PA23160 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle
  > PILOT WAS TAXIING OFF OF RUNWAY ON AN UNIMPROVED AREA. THE NOSE GEAR DOWN LOCK WAS RELEASED DUE TO ROUGH TERRAIN AND THE NOSE GEAR ACTUATOR ROD WAS BENT APPROXIMATELY 60 DEGREES.
- [SDR 2002FA0000376](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000376.md): Tube · damaged · Mar 1, 2002 · N3326P · Piper PA23160 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > ENGINE WILL NOT START, FOUND ACCELERATING PUMP DISCHARGE TUBE IN AIR BOX. REMOVE CARBURETOR FOR OVERHAUL.
- [SDR SW15200112234](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SW15200112234.md): Fork · cracked · Apr 27, 2001 · N76HK · Piper PA23160 · Propeller Controlling System
  > AT OVERHAUL THE PITCH CHANGE FORK NR B2457-3 WAS FOUND TO HAVE A CRACK APPROX..1875 INCHES IN LENGTH LOCATED AT THE LOWER INSIDE RADIUS OF THE NR 2 BLADE PITCH CHANGE SLOT.
- [SDR 20010501CW007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010501CW007.md): Latch · inoperative · Apr 6, 2001 · N333PE · Piper PA23160 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > DOOR CAME OPEN IN FLIGHT CAUSING AIRCRAFT TO LOOSE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. GROUND INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT LATCH MECHANISM WAS NOT LOCKING PROPERLY AT THE JAMS.
- [SDR 20010207CW003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010207CW003.md): Stud · broken · Dec 12, 2000 · N4048P · Piper PA23160 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > DURING REPAIR OF MAJOR OIL LEAK ON LT ENGINE, FOUND NR1 CYLINDER HAD 3 BROKEN STUDS AND ALL BUT 2 OF THE REMAINING HOLD DOWN NUTS HAD BACKED OFF. CYLINDER ASSEMBLY WOULD HAVE SOON LEFT THE CRANKCASE. 3 STUDS WERE REPLACED AND ALL CLYINDER HOLD DOWNS RE-TORQU
- [SDR 20010206CW001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010206CW001.md): Primer Line · broken · Dec 12, 2000 · N4048P · Piper PA23160 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
  > WHILE REPAIRING MASSIVE EXHAUST LEAK ON LEFT ENGINE THE CYLINDER PRIMER LINE WAS FOUND BROKEN IN HALF AND ANOTHER FUEL PRIMER LINE FOUND CHAFED. RAW FUEL AND MASSIVE EXHAUST LEAK COULD CAUSE ENGINE FIRE. NEW LINES INSTALLED. AC HAD RECENT ANNUAL.
- [SDR 20010205CW021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010205CW021.md): Tube · misinstalled · Dec 12, 2000 · N4048P · Piper PA23160 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > AC RETURNED TO AIRPORT DUE TO NOTICEABLE OIL LEAKAGE APPEARING ON LEFT WING AND COWLING. 4 QUARTS OF OIL MISSING WHEN MAINTENANCE CK ENGINE. FOUND OIL DIPSTICK TUBE HAD BEEN IMPROPERLY SAFETIED AND LOOSENED, ALLOWING OIL TO ESCAPE. OTHER ENGINE TUBE WAS AL
- [SDR 20010205CW020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010205CW020.md): Truss · broken · Dec 12, 2000 · N4048P · Piper PA23160 · Engine Mount Section
  > WHILE PERFORMING OTHER MAINTENANCE ON RT ENGINE, TECH NOTICED BROKEN ENGINE TRUSS. TRUSS MEMBER COMPLETELY BROKEN IN HALF. CAUSE OF FAILURE BELIEVED TO BE SEVERE CORROSION ON THE INSIDE OF THE STEEL TUBE CONSTRUCTED TRUSS MEMBERS. SUGGEST REPLACING WHOLE LA
- [SDR 20010205CW017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010205CW017.md): Exhaust Stack · broken · Dec 12, 2000 · N4048P · Piper PA23160 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > DURING REPAIR OF MASSIVE OIL LEAK ON LEFT ENGINE, FOUND EXHAUST STACK MISSING ON NR3 CYLINDER. STACK BROKEN AT FLANGE AND WAS LYING IN COWL. AIRCRAFT HAD BEEN FLYING THIS WAY FOR SEVERAL HOURS. STACK ON NR2 CYLINDER WAS CRACK MORE THAN 50 PERCENT AT FLANGE.
- [SDR CA991028013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA991028013.md): Crank Case · cracked · Sep 27, 1999 · Piper PA23160 · Reciprocating Engine Rear Section
  > (CAN) CRACK FOUND IN VICINITY OF STARTER PAD.
- [SDR 98ZZZX4051](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4051.md): Washer · mismanufactured · Oct 16, 1998 · N6918 · Piper PA23160 · Master Cylinder/Brake Valve
  > UNABLE TO BLEED MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER AFTER INSTALLING NEW O-RINGS AND WASHER P/N 494-083 (NR 24 IN ILLUSTRATED PARTS). NEW WASHER HAD TOO LARGE ON OUTSIDE DIAMETER PRESENTING SLEEVE (NR 22 IN ILLUSTRATION) FROM SLIDING DOWN OVER IT. INSTEAD, THE SLEEVE RESTE
- [SDR 98ZZZX3674](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3674.md): Blanket · loose · Jun 1, 1998 · N4395P · Piper PA23160 · Flight Compartment Equipment
  > PIPER BLANKET, P/N 18343-00, DETERIORATED, FELL INTO NOSE GEAR OLEO AND DOWNLOCK MECHANISM CAUSING LIGHT SWITCH, P/N 487-805, TO BLINK AND 2 LINKS, P/N 16667-00, ALSO TO BLINK. SUBMITTER STATED THIS BLANKET SHOULD BE INSPECTED AT 100-HOUR INTERVALS FOR DETERI
- [SDR 97ZZZX4877](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4877.md): Hub Arm · cracked · Nov 6, 1997 · Piper PA23160 · Propeller Hub Section
  > INSPECTION FOUND CRACK ON OUTSIDE RADIUS OF NR 1 HUB ARM APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH LONG.
- [SDR 98ZZZX1021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1021.md): Power Pak · ruptured · Aug 11, 1997 · N6918 · Piper PA23160 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
  > UPON LANDING ROLL-OUT, RT MAIN AND NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. DROP CHECK IN HANGAR WITH HAND PUMP SHOWED NO ABNORMALITIES DURING OPERATION. POWER PAK REMOVED AND SENT FOR TEAR DOWN INSPECTION. THEY FOUND BLOW HOLE IN MAIN HOUSING CASTING AT POPPET HOLE. EITHER F
- [SDR 97ZZZX1473](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1473.md): Blade · cracked · Mar 14, 1997 · N3403P · Piper PA23160 · Propeller Blade Section
  > INSPECTION FOUND PROPELLER BLADE CRACKED IN RETENTION V-GROOVE OF BLADE.
- [SDR EY2R9601346](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601346.md): Clamp · corroded · Dec 1, 1996 · Piper PA23160 · Propeller Assembly
  > CLAMP CORRODED.
- [SDR EY2R9601345](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601345.md): Bearing · corroded · Dec 1, 1996 · Piper PA23160 · Propeller Assembly
  > BEARING CORRODED.
- [SDR CA961105004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA961105004.md): Discs · defective · Oct 30, 1996 · Piper PA23160 · Brake
  > (CAN) AFTER DISC REPLACEMENT, AND WHILE TAXIING A PULSATING WAS FELT IN THE RUDDER PEDALS. BRAKE DISC THICKNESS MEASURED AND FOUND TO HAVE.006 TO.007 INCH DIFFERENCE FROM ONE SIDE TO THE OTHER. DISCS REPLACED AGAIN.
- [SDR 96ZZZX1935](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1935.md): Mushroom · cracked · Mar 12, 1996 · N76HK · Piper PA23160 · Propeller Feathering/Reversing
  > BOTH PROPELLERS HAVE APPROXIMATELY 11,863 TOTAL HOURS SINCE NEW AND 5,920.1 HOURS SINCE OVERHAUL. HOWEVER, BOTH PROPELLERS HAVE HAD ROUTINE INTERNAL CORROSION INSPECTIONS OR IRAN INSPECTIONS (INSPECT, REPAIR AS NECESSARY) APPROXIMATELY EVERY 2 YEARS AND/OR 2,
- [SDR 96ZZZX1934](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1934.md): Mushroom · cracked · Mar 12, 1996 · N76HK · Piper PA23160 · Propeller Feathering/Reversing
  > THE PART THAT IS DEFECTIVE INSIDE OF THE PROPELLER IS CALLED THE MUSHROOM, PN A856. WHILE DISASSEMBLING THE FEATHER SPRING KIT DURING IRAN (INSPECT, REPAIR AS NECESSARY) INSPECTION, THE MUSHROOM WAS FOUND BROKEN. WHILE PERFORMING A DYE-PENETRANT INSPECTION O
- [SDR 96ZZZX1111](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1111.md): Collector · wrap failed · Feb 14, 1996 · N4062P · Piper PA23160 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > LEFT EXHAUST COLLECTOR INSULATION WRAP DETERIORATED ALLOWING EXHAUST TO MELT EXTERNAL SHROUD AND DAMAGE NACELLE SKIN INTO WHEELWELL AND TIRE. SUBMITTER STATED PROPER INSPECTION OF COLLECTOR WOULD HAVE PREVENTED FAILURE.

## 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 = 'PA23160'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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