# Service difficulty reports: Piper PA-23-250

A list on [Piper PA-23-250](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-23-250.md).

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Page 1 of 9 · 443 reports

- [SDR 2026FA0000584](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000584.md): Dimmer · abnormal · Jul 15, 2026 · N6875Y · Piper PA23250 · Instrument Panel
  > UPON ENTERING THE DOWNWIND FOR LANDING THE GREEN LIGHTS INDICATING GEAR DOWN WERE DARK. THE PILOT RECYCLED THE GEAR SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE RESULTS WERE THE SAME. LIGHTS WERE OFF, GEAR HANDLE RETURNED TO NEUTRAL, AND NOSE GEAR APPEARED DOWN IN THE MIRROR. I MADE
- [SDR 2024FA0000238](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000238.md): None · pilot error · Mar 20, 2024 · N66RC · Piper PA23250 · Standard Practices/Structures
  > ON DECEMBER 18, 2023, THE SUBJECT AIRCRAFT WAS ON AN AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY MISSION LASTING FIVE HOURS. THE PILOT CALCULATED THE AIRCRAFT FUEL ENDURANCE PREDICATED ON THE PANEL MOUNTED FUEL GAGES. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT'S CALCULATIONS, SUFFICIENT FUEL WAS ADDED
- [SDR 2022FA0000564](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000564.md): Brake Disc · cracked · Oct 5, 2022 · N62494 · Piper PA23250 · Landing Gear Brake System
  > DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION OF AN ADJACENT COMPONENT, THE LEFT BRAKE ROTOR WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED THROUGH 100% OF THE ROTOR THICKNESS. THE CRACK ORIGINATED ON THE OUTER DIAMETER OF THE BRAKING SURFACE AND CONTINUED TOWARD THE CENTER OF THE DISC IN A RADIAL DI
- [SDR 2022FA0000563](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000563.md): Brake Disc · cracked · Oct 5, 2022 · N54245 · Piper PA23250 · Landing Gear Brake System
  > THIS SINGLE EVENT MDR INCLUDES TWO INSTANCES OF THE SAME PART FAILURE. DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION OF AN ADJACENT COMPONENT, THE LEFT BRAKE ROTOR (SN: M0067916) WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED THROUGH ~ 40% - 50% OF THE ROTOR THICKNESS. THE CRACK ORIGINATED ON THE OU
- [SDR 2022FA0000403](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000403.md): Governor · inoperative · Jul 24, 2022 · N2345R · Piper PA23250 · Propeller Governor
  > LH PROPELLER GOVERNOR CAN NOT CONTROL PROPELLER RPM. SUSPECT PROP. GOVERNOR IS AT FAULT. REMOVED PROP. GOVERNOR AND SENT OUT FOR OVERHAUL.
- [SDR 2021FA0000222](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000222.md): Drag Link · corroded · Jul 26, 2021 · N464PD · Piper PA23250 · Main Landing Gear
  > SEVERE CORROSION FOUND ON THE NOSE LANDING GEAR DRAG LINK TUBES AND CRACKS IN THE SURROUNDING CLUSTER
- [SDR 2020FA0000181](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000181.md): Screw · loose · Feb 26, 2020 · N6867Y · Piper PA23250 · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > WHILE IN FLIGHT, SCREW P/N: 20-0096-4 CAME LOOSE FROM TURBO OIL PUMP P/N: 096-SCD-003-3, CAUSING HYDRAULIC POWER LOSS.
- [SDR 2020FA0000098](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000098.md): Torque Link · separated · Dec 26, 2019 · N5930Y · Piper PA23250 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > DURING INITIAL TAKEOFF ROLL OF THE DAY, THE UPPER NOSE GEAR TORQUE LINK SEPARATED FROM THE LOWER TORQUE LINK, ALLOWING THE NOSE WHEEL TO TURN SIDEWAYS. THE RESULTANT INDUCED STRESS RESULTED IN THE SEPARATION OF THE NOSE WHEEL FORK AND STRUT TUBE, AND THE SEPA
- [SDR 2019FA0000184](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000184.md): Actuator · cracked · Feb 24, 2019 · N1SY · Piper PA23250 · Landing Gear Actuator
  > DURING INSPECTION TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF LANDING GEAR TO FAIL TO FULLY RETRACT AND THEN FAIL TO FULLY EXTEND IN FLIGHT, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR ACTUATOR HAS A 5" CRACK ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE ACTUATOR HOUSING. IT WAS WITNESSED IN THE SHOP, WI
- [SDR 2018FA0000523](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000523.md): Control Cable · broken · May 25, 2018 · N333PB · Piper PA23250 · Propeller Controlling System
  > PILOT REPORTED UNABLE TO OBTAIN RATED TAKE OFF POWER ON DEPARTURE AND PROPELLER CONTROLLER LEVER STIFF. ENGINE PERFORMANCE RUN OBSERVATION WAS THE GOVERNOR STARTED TO ENGAGE AT 2000RPM AND LIMITED FULL POWER RATING TO 2300RPM. 1" OF PLAY WAS OBSERVED, ALMOST
- [SDR 2018FA0000524](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000524.md): Wheel · damaged · May 7, 2018 · N333PB · Piper PA23250 · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > PILOT REPORTED VIBRATION IN RIGHT BRAKE PEDAL WHILE APPLYING BRAKES BEFORE TURNING OFF OF RUNWAY. DURING TURN RT WING DROPPED AND WHOLE PLANE SHOOK. INITIAL INSPECTION OF THE ACFT REVEALED 4" SECTION OF THE BEAD AREA ON THE WHEEL HALF SEPARATED FROM THE AIRP
- [SDR PAIR20170731S3982](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PAIR20170731S3982.md): Wheel · cracked · Jul 31, 2017 · N700Y · Piper PA23250 · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > WHILE REMOVING THE WHEEL FROM THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR FOR ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE AXLE NUT WAS BINDING. REMOVED ALL AIR FROM THE TIRE AND THE BINDING WAS RELEASED. FOUND THE WHEEL CRACKED WITH THREE OF THE SIX THREADED INSERTS THAT HOLD THE WHEEL HALVES T
- [SDR PAIR20170404S3761](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PAIR20170404S3761.md): Actuator · cracked · Apr 4, 2017 · N700Y · Piper PA23250 · Landing Gear Actuator
  > PILOT REPORTED THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR RETRACT/EXTEND ACTUATOR LEAKING. UPON INSPECTION FOUND THE ACTUATOR HOUSING TO BE CRACKED APPROXIMATELY.875 INCH LONG. THE HOUSING HAD EVIDENCE OF CORROSION IN THE CRACKED AREA WHICH WAS LOCATED UNDER THE NACELLE DU
- [SDR 2017FA0000158](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000158.md): Actuator · damaged · Mar 30, 2017 · N229DS · Piper PA23250 · Landing Gear Actuator
  > ROLL PINS THAT HOLD OUTBOARD CAP IN PLACE SHEARED AND BARREL BROKE AT ROLL PIN LOCATION. NO OTHER DEFECTS NOTED IN SYSTEM.
- [SDR 2017FA0000183](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000183.md): Throttle Cable · broken · Mar 14, 2017 · N6943Y · Piper PA23250 · Power Lever
  > LEFT THROTLLE CABLE BROKE IN FLIGHT AT HIGH POWER SETTING. PILOT SHUTDOWN ENGINE ON FINAL APPROACH AS PRECAUTION.
- [SDR 2017FA0000182](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000182.md): Magneto · inoperative · Mar 8, 2017 · N105CH · Piper PA23250 · Magneto/Distributor
  > ENGINE SHUT OFF AND WOULD NOT RESTART. LOCAL MAINTENANCE REPLACED LT MAGNETO AND IT FIXED THE ISSUE.
- [SDR 2016FA0000292](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000292.md): Attach Bolt · sheared · Jun 14, 2016 · N170TA · Piper PA23250 · Main Landing Gear
  > UPON UNEVENTFUL LANDING ON ROLLOUT, RT GEAR COLLAPSED. UPON INSPECTION FOUND CENTER MAIN GEAR DRAG LINK BOLT, PN 691-327, ALTERNATE PN NAS6607D38, SHEARED ALLOWING GEAR TO FOLD BACKWARDS CAUSING DAMAGE TO REAR GEAR DOOR, LOWER NACELLE SKIN AND RIGHT FLAP. REC
- [SDR 2016FA0000166](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000166.md): Bearing · seized · Apr 7, 2016 · N6711Y · Piper PA23250 · Stabilizer Control System
  > WHILE COMPLYING WITH AD74-13-03, SB 1160, AND SAIB CE-04-88, BOTH STABILATOR BEARINGS, PN 452-363 WERE FOUND SEVERELY CORRODED AND SEIZED. THESE ARE SEALED BEARINGS AND ROUTINE LUBRICATION IS NOT FEASIBLE. IT IS BELIEVED THESE WERE ORIGINAL BEARINGS WITH OVE
- [SDR 2016FA0000165](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000165.md): Bolt · corroded · Apr 7, 2016 · N6711Y · Piper PA23250 · Stabilizer Control System
  > WHILE COMPLYING WITH AD74-13-03, SB 1160, AND SAIB CE-04-88, SEVERE CORROSION WAS DISCOVERED ON THE STABILATOR HORN AND BALANCE WEIGHT TUBE FITTING ATTACHMENT BOLTS, NO PART NUMBER CALLOUT. THE STABILATOR TO TORQUE TUBE ATTACHMENT BOLT HOLES WERE FOUND ELONGA
- [SDR CA160114002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160114002.md): Contact · deformed · Nov 30, 2015 · Piper PA23250 · Magneto/Distributor
  > (CAN) LEFT ENGINE WOULD NOT START. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED WEAK OCCASIONAL SPARK TO SPARK PLUGS FROM LT MAGNETO. INSPECTION OF MAGNETO REVEALED RETARD CONTACT ASSEMBLY FAULTY. 1 OF THE 2 CONTACTS HAS SEPARATED FROM ITS ARM AND WAS LODGED AGAINST THE OTHER C
- [SDR 2015FA0000277](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000277.md): Fitting · fractured · Jun 11, 2015 · N14284 · Piper PA23250 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > UPON LANDING ROLLOUT, STUDENT PILOT REPORTED DIFFICULTY WITH NOSE WHEEL STEERING. AFTER TURNING OFF RUNWAY USING DIFFERENTIAL BRAKING, THE INSTRUCTOR PRESSED ON RUDDER PEDALS TO TEST STEERING. AT THIS TIME THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED FOLDING FORWARD AND PROPELLE
- [SDR CA141202034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141202034.md): Support Tube · cracked · Nov 27, 2014 · Piper PA23250 · Main Landing Gear Attach Section
  > (CAN) DURING A 100 HR INSPECTION THE DRAG LINK FITTING SUPPORT TUBE ASSEMBLY (P/N 1742002) WAS FOUND CRACKED AT THE AFT LOWER ATTACH BOLT HOLE.
- [SDR CA141202033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141202033.md): Drag Link · cracked · Nov 27, 2014 · Piper PA23250 · Main Landing Gear Attach Section
  > (CAN) DURING A 100 HR INSPECTION THE DRAG LINK FITTING SUPPORT TUBE ASSY WAS FOUND CRACKED AT THE AFT LOWER ATTACH BOLT HOLE.
- [SDR 2014FA0000659](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000659.md): Fuel Line · broken · Nov 15, 2014 · N6174Y · Piper PA23250 · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, RT ENGINE NR 6 CYLINDER EGT AND CHT DROPPED TO ZERO DEGREES AT THE SAME TIME AN ENGINE VIBRATION STARTED. RT ENGINE WAS THEN SHUTDOWN AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE. LANDED AT AIRPORT WITHOUT INCIDENT. INSPECTED RT ENGINE AND FOUND NR 6 CY
- [SDR 2014FA0000474](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000474.md): Handle · damaged · Aug 11, 2014 · N63983 · Piper PA23250 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > MAIN CABIN DOOR OPENED DURING TAKEOFF ROLL, RESULTING IN AN ABORTED TAKEOFF. ON INSPECTION, THE CABIN DOOR HANDLE SPLINES WERE FOUND TO BE PARTIALLY STRIPPED. THIS DIRECTLY AFFECTED THE PROPER ROTATION OF THE HANDLE LATCHING ASSY OF THE DOOR THUS THE UPPER
- [SDR 6CWA20140709001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/6CWA20140709001.md): Engine · making metal · Jun 17, 2014 · N14028 · Piper PA23250 · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > WHILE CONDUCTING CHECK RIDE AND FINISHED INSTRUMENT APPROACHES TO PSM AS PART OF PART 135 CHECK RIDE. AIRPLANE BEGAN TO SHAKE. OBSERVED RT ENGINE MANIFOLD PRESSURE DROPPED. RT PROPELLER HAD FEATHERED ITSELF. INITIATED PROCEDURES TO SECURE THE ENGINE AND CUT O
- [SDR 2014FA0000029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000029.md): Tube · ruptured · Dec 26, 2013 · N4515P · Piper PA23250 · Tire Tube
  > NOSE TIRE WENT FLAT AFTER A LANDING AT THE START OF TAXI. WHEEL, TIRE AND INNER TUBE REMOVED AND FOUND TO HAVE A SMALL RUPTURE ALONG A CENTER SEAM. TUBE DETERMINED TO BE A TYPE 6.00 X 6 INSTALLED. DURING INSPECTION, RUPTURE FOUND ON THE TUBE APPEARED TO BE
- [SDR 2013FA0000767](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000767.md): Spar · cracked · Oct 20, 2013 · N6715A · Piper PA23250 · Wing Spar
  > WHILE INSTALLING NEW BLADDER TANKS, INSPECTED UNDER THE TANK TRAY TO FIND A CRACK IN THE AFT SPAR OF THE LT WING. UPON INVESTIGATION THE CRACK WAS FOUND TO HAVE FORMED ALONG THE LOWER EDGE OF THE OTBD AILERON HINGE BRACKET. THE CRACK ABOUT.5" FROM THE END
- [SDR CA131002008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131002008.md): O-Ring · leaking · Sep 23, 2013 · Piper PA23250 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > (CAN) HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PUMP, FLAPS & GEARS, IN CLIMB, GEARS DOWN WITH EMERGENCY HANDLE. POWER PACK FOUND EMPTY, LEAK BY LT EMERGENCY VALVE, REPLACED O-RING M97E775-112, SYSTEM SERVICED AND TESTED, LEAK CHECKED. OK, RETRACTION CARRIED OUT AND OK.
- [SDR SIMA20130303001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA20130303001.md): Controller · faulty · Mar 3, 2013 · N6760A · Piper PA23250 · Flight Controller
  > ON FLIGHT 2830 THE CREW REPORTED AN UNIDENTIFIABLE ODOR IN THE COCKPIT- POSSIBLY ELECTRICAL. THE AIRCRAFT WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE. FOUND ODOR TO BE ORIGINATING FROM THE FLIGHT GUIDANCE CONTROLLER. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE FLIGHT GUIDANCE CONTROLLER IAW EMB-
- [SDR 2012FA0000797](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000797.md): Spar · cracked · Dec 7, 2012 · N43PT · Piper PA23250 · Wing Spar
  > FOUND ONE CRACK IN THE SPAR ADJACENT TO THE HINGE PLATE. REMOVED THE THREE HINGES, FOUND FIVE MORE CRACKS UNDER THE HINGE PLATES. A TOTAL OF SIX CRACKS WERE FOUND IN THE SPAR. FLAP HINGES NEED TO BE REMOVED FROM THE SPAR TO PROPERLY INSPECT THE SPAR FOR C
- [SDR CA121102001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121102001.md): Skin · cracked · Nov 1, 2012 · Piper PA23250 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > (CAN) DURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION, CRACKS WERE FOUND ON THE INBOARD LEADING EDGE SKIN THAT DOVE TAILS ONTO THE TOP OF THE MAIN SPAR INSIDE THE CABIN. CRACKS WERE AT FS 91.50 AND WS 23.16. THE CRACK ON THE RIGHT WING IS RUNNING FROM THE AFT EDGE FORWARD ABOUT 3
- [SDR CA120518007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120518007.md): Bolt · missing · May 17, 2012 · Piper PA23250 · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > (CAN) OIL SUMP BOLTS FOR THE TURBO EXHAUST STAYS ON BOTH ENGINES, LT SNAPPED, RT MISSING. CAUSED THE EXHAUST STAY TO WEAR INTO THE OIL SUMPS, PAINT WEAR ON LT ENGINE, HOLE IN OIL SUMP FOR THE RT ENGINE. WHICH RESULTED IN AN OIL LEAK ON THE RT ENGINE.
- [SDR CA120321010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120321010.md): Nut · loose · Mar 13, 2012 · Piper PA23250 · Engine Fuel Pump
  > (CAN) DIAPHRAM LEAKING AT PLUNGER NUT. NUT FOUND LOOSE.
- [SDR CA120307009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120307009.md): Wheel Half · cracked · Mar 6, 2012 · Piper PA23250 · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > (CAN) 4" CRACK ON BEAD OF INNER WHEEL HALF OF THE MAIN WHEEL ASSY.
- [SDR CA120307008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120307008.md): Wheel Half · cracked · Mar 6, 2012 · Piper PA23250 · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > (CAN) MULTIPLE RADIAL CRACKS EMINATING FROM THE CENTER OF THE WHEEL WHERE THE BEARING CUP SITS.
- [SDR 9RVA2012FA0000062](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9RVA2012FA0000062.md): Cylinder Head · failed · Jan 21, 2012 · N6540Y · Piper PA23250 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > ACFT HAD JUST DEPARTED ON PART 91 REPOSITIONING FLIGHT BACK HOME. APPROX 10 OR SO MINUTES AFTER DEPARTURE, WHILE LEVEL IN CRUISE FLIGHT AT 7000', RT ENGINE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN POWER LOSS. ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN, PROP FEATHERED, AND ACFT RETURNED FOR LANDING. FO
- [SDR CA111115009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA111115009.md): Pump · leaking · Nov 4, 2011 · Piper PA23250 · Engine Fuel Pump
  > (CAN) DURING PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION AN OIL LEAK WAS OBSERVED ON THE RT SIDE BY THE PILOT. AFTER INVESTIGATION THE MECHANICAL GAS PUMP WAS REPLACED. RUN UP WAS PERFORMED, NO LEAKAGE.
- [SDR CA111115008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA111115008.md): Pump · leaking · Nov 4, 2011 · Piper PA23250 · Engine Fuel Pump
  > (CAN) RT ENG POWER LOSS. FOUND OIL LEAK FROM THE DRAIN ON CROSS FEED LT PUMP. PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED. 2 ENGS RUNNING & RETURNED TO SERVICE. NO PROBLEMS TO REPORT.
- [SDR CA110822006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110822006.md): Link · broken · Aug 18, 2011 · Piper PA23250 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle
  > (CAN) DURING GEAR RETRACTION AFTER TAKEOFF, THE GEAR IN-TRANSIT LIGHT DID NOT EXTINGUISH AND THE NOSE GEAR WAS VISUALLY VERIFIED AS PARTIALLY IN THE UP POSITION. THE GEAR WAS EXTENDED NORMALLY IN THE DOWN AND LOCKED POSITION AS INDICATED BY THE GEAR LIGHTS AN
- [SDR CA110808007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110808007.md): Trim System · binding · Aug 1, 2011 · Piper PA23250 · Elevator Control System
  > DURING SLOW CRUISE OPERATION AT ALTITUDE, THE STABILATOR TRIM WAS MOVED NOSE UP. WHEN THE PILOT APPLIED POWER TO RESUME NORMAL FLIGHT OPERATIONS, THE ACFT DID NOT RESPOND TO TRIM INPUTS. THE ELECTRIC TRIM DID NOT MOVE THE MANUAL TRIM HANDLE AS IT DOES IN NORM
- [SDR CA111117007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA111117007.md): Governor · leaking · May 19, 2011 · Piper PA23250 · Propeller Controlling System
  > (CAN) OIL LEAK FOUND AT PROPELLER GOVERNOR HEAD GASKET AT INSPECTION.
- [SDR 2011FA0000292](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000292.md): Wire · shorted · May 6, 2011 · N817JB · Piper PA23250 · Electrical Power System Wiring
  > WHILE IN FLIGHT THE RT ALTERNATOR FIELD HOT WIRE SHORTED TO GROUND IN THE ALTERNATOR. MAIN VOLTAGE REGUALTOR BREAKER TRIPED. A RESET ALSO RESULTED IN A TRIP. SWITCHING TO THE AUX VOLTAGE REGULATOR GAVE THE SAME RESULTS. A COMPLETE LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER
- [SDR CA110429002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110429002.md): Rod · cracked · Apr 28, 2011 · Piper PA23250 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > (CAN) DURING AN EVENT 3 INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FOUND CRACKS ON BOTH LT AND RT MLG HYDRAULIC CYLINDER ACTUATOR ROD, PN 35033-00, AT ROD END ATTACHMENT. CYLINDERS WERE R & R PARTS ORDERED. CYLINDERS ARE AN ON CONDITION PART.
- [SDR 2011FA0000129](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000129.md): Trim Tab · corroded · Feb 7, 2011 · N561CA · Piper PA23250 · Elevator, Tab Structure
  > (PN 15618-05) ELEVATOR TRIM ARM ASSY CORRODED TO THE POINT OF HAVING A.1875 HOLE THRU BOTH SIDES OF THE TUBE ON AFT END OF TUBE.
- [SDR CA110112004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110112004.md): Bracket · cracked · Dec 7, 2010 · Piper PA23250 · Rudder Structure
  > ON REMOVAL OF RUDDER ASSY, FOUND TOP RUDDER HINGE P/N 16103-03 AND MIDDLE RUDDER HINGE BRACKET P/N 16103-02 CRACKED. THE CRACKS ARE LOCATED ON THE OUTSIDE DIAMETER OF BEARING HOUSING.
- [SDR 2011FA0000055](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000055.md): Bolt · broken · Nov 14, 2010 · N54004 · Piper PA23250 · Main Landing Gear Attach Section
  > THE BOLT ATTACHING THE LT MAIN GEAR UPPER DRAG LINK TO THE LOWER LINK ASSY BROKE AND THE LT MAIN GEAR STRUT ASSY FOLDED BACKWARDS IN THE LWR NACELLE STRUCTURE. THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED AFTER LANDING, DURING A ROLL-OUT AND TURN IN OFF RUNWAY.
- [SDR CA101018011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA101018011.md): Bracket · broken · Sep 27, 2010 · Piper PA23250 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > RT INBD BRACKET, 31003-07, BRACKET REMPLACED, 4-57 DOUBLE INSP C/OUT. SYS TESTED OK. IN DESCENT, RT FLAP DIDN`T GO DOWN, THE PILOT THUS KEPT THE FLAPS UP FOR LANDING. RT INBD BRACKET WAS FOUND BROKEN. BRACKET REPLACED, RIVETING ACCORDING TO AC 4313-1B, PAR
- [SDR CA100813004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100813004.md): Warning Light · failed · Jul 15, 2010 · Piper PA23250 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > ENGLISH VERSION AFTER THE MLG RETRACTION, THE "GEAR UP" LIGHT DID NOT LIGHT. THE ACFT RETURN TO LAND. DURING INSP, THE "DOWN LOCK" HOOK REMAINED WEDGED. THE GEAR CYLINDER WAS VERIFIED AND THE SETTING ADJUSTMENT WAS NOT ACCORDING TO THE MFG. THE SYS WAS REG
- [SDR 2010FA0000476](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000476.md): Mount · broken · Apr 29, 2010 · N6180Y · Piper PA23250 · Engine Starter
  > PILOT REPORTED STARTER MAKING A GRINDING NOISE. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED THE STARTER DRIVE GEAR NOT FULLY MESHING IN RING GEAR. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED MOVEMENT OF START DRIVE CASE WHILE MOVING PROP WITH DRIVE ENGAGED. CRACK WAS FOUND ON FWD LT CORNE

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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 = 'PA23250'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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