# Service difficulty reports: Piper PA-24-180 A list on [Piper PA-24-180](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-24-180.md). Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary. - [SDR 2025FA0000794](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000794.md): Carburetor · faulted · Nov 12, 2025 · N5937P · Piper PA24180 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines > UPON LANDING, ENGINE RPM ROLLED BACK. UNRESPONSIVE TO ANY ENGINE CONTROL INPUTS. ENGINE QUIT ON THE RUNWAY. TOWER HAD THE FBO COME AND TOW ME OFF THE RUNWAY AND BACK TO MY HANGAR. FOUND CARBURETOR LEAKING FUEL MASSIVELY OUT THE BOTTOM OF THE CARB HEAT AIRB - [SDR 2018FA0000176](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000176.md): Exhaust Stack · blocked · Jun 13, 2018 · N5832P · Piper PA24180 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle > A COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM REPAIR AND OVERHAUL. REINSTALLED ON AIRCRAFT. PERFORMED A RUN-UP OF ENGINE AND EXPERIENCED INCREASED VIBRATION LEVELS AND LOW EGT READINGS ON THE NR 3 CYLINDER. AN AUDIBLE, METALLIC-SOUNDING PING COULD BE HEARD IN THE CABIN AND FROM - [SDR 2017FA0000079](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000079.md): Arm · broken · Sep 11, 2016 · N5652P · Piper PA24180 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > PILOT REPORTED IT WAS ON, OR JUST AFTER TOUCHING DOWN, HE FELT THE RT MLG COLLAPSE CAUSING THE RT WING TIP TO DRAG ON THE RWY. THE SIDE-LOADING ON THE LT MLG CAUSED IT AND THE NLG TO COLLAPSE AS WELL. PILOT INITIALLY REPORTED A GREEN LIGHT PRIOR TO LANDING I - [SDR 2010FA0000269](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000269.md): Spinner · destroyed · Mar 25, 2010 · N7455P · Piper PA24180 · Propeller Spinner Section > AFTER TAKE OFF, AT ABOUT 500 AGL, MAJOR VIBRATION, THEN MINOR VIBRATION UNTILL LANDING, ABOUT 3 MINUTES. MINOR DAMAGE TO PAINT AND ENGINE BAFFLING, PROPELLER REMOVED AND SENT OUT FOR 100 HOUR CHECK. NO APPARENT DAMAGE TO PROPELLER OR ENGINE. - [SDR 2004FA0000218](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000218.md): Piston · seized · Feb 1, 2004 · Piper PA24180 · Propeller Assembly > PISTON SEIZED IN HIGH PITCH POSITION TO PISTON ROD TUBE (HAD TO BE REMOVED AND PRESSED OUT OF PISTON PROP) WOULD NOT CYCLE ON AIRCRAFT. PISTON TUBE AND PISTON SENT TO MFG TECH REP. SUSPECT THAT PROP GOV WORN PARTS ALLOWED METAL INTO PROP AND SEIZED PISTON TU - [SDR CA030729011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030729011.md): Screw · loose · Jul 14, 2003 · Piper PA24180 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines > (CAN) SCREWS HOLDING FLOAT BOWL TO CARBURETOR HOUSING. ALL SCREWS LOCKED BUT ALL LOOSE IN HOUSING CAUSING CHAFING BETWEEN BOWL, GASKET HOUSING WITH A 1/16 INCHES GAP AND ALL AROUND. DISCOVERED ON ANNUAL INSPECTION. - [SDR 2004FA0000618](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000618.md): Bolt · corroded · Oct 25, 2002 · N487NM · Piper PA24180 · Fasteners > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION THE STABILATOR WAS REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THIS IS DUE TO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS ON OTHER PA24 AND PA30/39 AIRCRAFT WITH STABILATOR TORQUE TUBE AND ATTACHMENT BOLTS WITH EXCESSIVE CORROSION. BOTH BOLTS AN175C33A THAT ATTACHES THE - [SDR 20010222CW008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010222CW008.md): Housing · worn · Dec 20, 2000 · N8040P · Piper PA24180 · Magneto/Distributor > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, MAGNETS WERE FOUND TO BE OUT OF TIME TO THE ENGINE. EXAM OF CAM / CONTACT POINT AREA, DISCLOSED OIL AND LG AMTS OF DUST AND ALUMINUM SHAVINGS. DISASSEMBLY OF MAGNETS DISCLOSED BEARING, OUTER RACE / CUP / LOOSE IN THE HOUSING. WE - [SDR 20001108SH029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001108SH029.md): Propeller · vibration · Oct 16, 2000 · N5785P · Piper PA24180 · Propeller Assembly > NEW MCAULY STC PROPELLER KIT INSTALLED, ACFT FLOWN FOR BRIEF FLIGHT. AIRCRAFT HAD SUCH VIOLENT VIBRATION, PILOT NO LONGER WILLING TO FLY IT. INSPECTION OF BLADE ANGLES WITH PROP ON ACFT, SHOWED ANGLES WERE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH MFG SPECS BETWEEN BLADES AND - [SDR 20001108SH028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001108SH028.md): Propeller · vibration · Oct 16, 2000 · N5785P · Piper PA24180 · Propeller Assembly > NEW MCAULEY STC PROPELLER KIT INSTALLED, ACFT FLOWN FOR BRIEF FLIGHT. AIRCRAFT HAD SUCH VIOLENT VIBRATION, PILOT NO LONGER WILLING TO FLY IT. INSPECTION OF BLADE ANGLES WITH PROP ON ACFT, SHOWED ANGLES WERE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH MFG SPECS BETWEEN BLADES AND - [SDR 20001108SH037](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001108SH037.md): Stud · cracked · Oct 8, 2000 · N8170P · Piper PA24180 · Main Landing Gear Attach Section > LANDING GEAR STUD IS TO BE INSPECTED EVERY 1,000 HOURS PER AD 97-01-01. CRACKED STUD IN QUESTION HAD ONLY 453 HOURS SINCE LAST MAGNAFLUX INSPECTION. (X) - [SDR CA000519010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000519010.md): Hinge · cracked · May 23, 2000 · Piper PA24180 · Rudder Structure > (CAN) UPON STRIPING OF THE VERTICAL STABILIZER, A CRACK WAS NOTED IN THE UPPER HINGE. THIS AIRCRAFT HAS THE RUDDER BALANCE WEIGHT INSTALLATION. PIPER KIT NR 760705 INSTALLED MARCH 15, 1973. THIS AIRCRAFT WAS VANDALIZED BUT NO VISIBLE DAMAGE TO CONTROL WAS NO - [SDR 99ZZZX3185](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3185.md): Torque Tube · corroded · Aug 13, 1999 · N6747P · Piper PA24180 · Stabilizer Control System > REMOVED BOTH STABILATORS TO REPLACE BEARINGS. FOUND TORQUE TUBE CORRODED. THIS SECTION CANNOT BE SEEN WITHOUT REMOVING STABILATORS. IT IS AN UNPAINTED STEEL TUBE. REMOVED CORROSION, ALODINED, PRIMED AND PAINTED. - [SDR 99ZZZX4105](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX4105.md): Mount · loose · May 23, 1999 · N6017P · Piper PA24180 · DC Generator-Alternator > INBOARD MOUNT BEGAN WORKING AND EVENTUALLY CAUSED LOSS OF ALTERNATOR BELT TENSION. ALTERNATOR WAS PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED UNDER STC SA 334SW. - [SDR 99ZZZX2185](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2185.md): Clamp · cracked · May 4, 1999 · N6073P · Piper PA24180 · Propeller Blade Section > INDICATION EXTENDED AROUND CORNER AT OUTBOARD BOLT HOLE. - [SDR 97ZZZX4263](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4263.md): Mount · displaced · Aug 1, 1997 · N7667P · Piper PA24180 · Landing Gear Position and Warning > AIRCRAFT WAS LANDED GEAR-UP ON GRASS RUNWAY. PILOT STATED HE HEARD NO WARNING HORN. WHEN LIFTED AIRCRAFT TO LOWER GEAR, HORN CHECKED INOPERABLE. CLOSER LOOK SHOWED THE SWITCH MOUNT ON THROTTLE HAD BEEN PUSHED AWAY FROM A SHAFT NOT ALLOWING SWITCH TO OPERATE - [SDR 97ZZZX2353](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2353.md): Transmission · cover failed · May 23, 1997 · N7678P · Piper PA24180 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > TRANSMISSION COVER (AS REFERENCED IN PIPER PA-24-180 SM SECTION 6, FIG 6-13, ITEM 7), FAILED BY CRACKING AROUND ATTACHMENT LUG. LUG BECAME LIBERATED FROM REMAINING PORTION OF COVER. FAILURE CAUSED LANDING GEAR TO NOT LOCK IN DOWN POSITION. SUBMITTER RECOMME - [SDR 96ZZZX4012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4012.md): Bolt · cracked · Jul 25, 1996 · N7214P · Piper PA24180 · Main Landing Gear > ONE BOLT REJECTED. INSPECTED IAW AD 95-20-07. MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION REVEALED LINEAR CRACK-LIKE INDICATION (CIRCUMFERENCIAL) NEAR SHANK TO HEAD RADIUS. - [SDR 96ZZZX4011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4011.md): Bolt · cracked · Jul 25, 1996 · Piper PA24180 · Main Landing Gear > SURPLUS PARTS INSPECTED IAW AD 95-20-07, 1 OF 3 REJECTED DUE TO CRACK NEAR SHANK TO HEAD. APPROXIMATELY.25 INCH CIRCUMFERENCE. - [SDR 96ZZZX3340](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3340.md): P-Lead · deteriorated · Jun 5, 1996 · N5984P · Piper PA24180 · Magneto/Distributor > ENGINE INTERMITTENT, ROUGHNESS, WAS BELIEVED CAUSED BY LEFT MAGNETO P-LEAD SHORTING OUT AGAINST OUTSIDE SHIELDING. BOTH LT AND RT P-LEADS INTERNAL INSULATION HAD DETERIORATED TO POWDER. THIS CONTRIBUTED TO ACCIDENT. P-LEADS APPEARED TO BE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT - [SDR 96ZZZX2979](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2979.md): Bungee Arm · cracked · May 21, 1996 · N7114P · Piper PA24180 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > FOUND BOTH LANDING GEAR BUNGEE ARMS CRACKED AT PIN SLOTS AND WELDED ATTACHMENT AREA. CRACKS APPEARED TO HAVE EXISTED FOR SOME TIME, JUDGING BY APPEARANCE. REPLACED BOTH BUNGEE ARMS WITH NEW PARTS, LT W20846-006, RT W20846-007. SUSPECT CAUSE OF CRACKS APPEAR - [SDR 96ZZZX2978](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2978.md): Bungee Arm · cracked · May 21, 1996 · N7114P · Piper PA24180 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > FOUND BOTH LANDING GEAR BUNGEE ARMS CRACKED AT PIN SLOTS AND WELDED ATTACHMENT AREA. CRACKS APPEARED TO HAVE EXISTED FOR SOME TIME, JUDGING BY APPEARANCE. REPLACED BOTH BUNGEE ARMS WITH NEW PARTS, LT W20846-006, RT W20846-007. SUSPECT CAUSE OF CRACKS APPEAR - [SDR 95ZZZX6770](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6770.md): Hub · cracked · Nov 10, 1995 · N81LL · Piper PA24180 · Propeller Hub Section > PROPELLER SUBMITTED FOR OVERHAUL DUE TO PROPELLER STRIKE WHICH RESULTED IN NR 1 BLADE BENT WELL WITHIN REPAIRABLE LIMITS, I.E., VERY SLIGHTLY. DURING OVERHAUL, NR 2 BLADE SOCKET FOUND CRACKED BY EDDY CURRENT AND CONFIRMED WITH LIQUID PENETRANT TESTING. SUBMI ## 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 = 'PA24180' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-24-180/reports --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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