# Service difficulty reports: Piper PA-24-250

A list on [Piper PA-24-250](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-24-250.md).

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- [SDR 2025FA0000191](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000191.md): Audio Panel · smoke · Mar 17, 2025 · N8051P · Piper PA24250 · Audio Integrating System
  > AUDIO PANEL EMITTED SMOKE, FILLING THE CABIN. PILOT WAS FORCED TO DEACTIVATE AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND MAKE AN EMERGENCY LANDING RESULTING IN MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT.
- [SDR 2023FA0000662](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000662.md): Hose · deteriorated · Oct 23, 2023 · Piper PA24250 · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > INFLIGHT HAD AN OIL COOLER HOSE FAILURE. RUBBER DETERIORATED. SHOULD HAVE A LIFE SPAN OF 10 YEARS.
- [SDR 2022FA0000312](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000312.md): Governor · inoperative · Jun 19, 2022 · N8298P · Piper PA24250 · Propeller Governor
  > PILOTS INVOLVED REPORTED THE FOLLOWING: DURING CRUISE FLIGHT BY KEET THE PILOTS NOTED A SUDDEN DECREASE IN POWER FOLLOWED BY AN INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM. ENGINE RPM INDICATIONS ROSE TO OVER 3100 RPM ON THE ENGINE MONITORING DISPLAY. PILOTS BROUGHT MANIFOLD PRE
- [SDR HLFR2020012900088](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HLFR2020012900088.md): Control Cable · bent · Jan 20, 2019 · N5755P · Piper PA24250 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > UPON TOUCH DOWN ON KMFE RUNWAY, RIGHT MAIN GEAR SLOWLY STARTED TO COLLAPSE. PILOT REACHED A FULL STOP SAFELY, ON FURTHER INVESTIGATION THE RIGHT SIDE MAIN GEAR CONTROL CABLE WAS FOUND BENT KEEPING THE GEAR FROM COMPLETELY EXTENDING TO THE DOWN AND LOCK POSITI
- [SDR W59R2018052513031](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/W59R2018052513031.md): Blade · cracked · May 23, 2018 · N8104P · Piper PA24250 · Propeller Blade Section
  > DURING INSPECTION FOR COMPLIANCE WITH AD 97-18-02 PARAGRAPH (B)(2) AND (3). EDDY CURRENT INDICATIONS WERE FOUND IN THE RETENTION RADIUS OF BOTH BLADES.
- [SDR 2018FA0000141](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000141.md): Strut · cracked · Apr 16, 2018 · N7232P · Piper PA24250 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle
  > A DEFECT WAS FOUND WHILE PERFORMING THE ANNUAL INSPECTION OF THE NOSE LANDING GEAR STRUT. VERIFIED BY NDI, DYE PENETRATE AFTER REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY. THE CRACK IS IN THE CASTED STRUT HOUSING SIDEWALL BEGINNING AT THE LOWER BEARING ON ON THE LT SIDE, APPROXIM
- [SDR 2016FA0000341](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000341.md): Fitting · cracked · Jul 27, 2016 · N7950P · Piper PA24250 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
  > NOTICED SLIGHT FLUCTUATING FUEL FLOW FROM FLIGHT. LANDED NORMALLY AND TAXI INTO TIE DOWN AREA. SHUTDOWN ENGINE AND EXITED THE ACFT AND REMOVED BAGGAGE. THE OTHER PILOT WITH ME WAS GOING TO TAKE AIRCRAFT BACK TO BASE. HE STARTED THE ENGINE AND I NOTICED FUE
- [SDR 2016FA0000262](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000262.md): Centering Mech · bent · Apr 29, 2016 · N7619P · Piper PA24250 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED ON ROLL-OUT. THE NOSE GEAR CENTERING MECHANISM CONSISTS OF A CHANNEL THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE STRUT AND A ROLLER BEARING THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE ACFT STRUCTURE. THE CHANNEL IS CRACKED AND DISPLACED. AS THE NOSE GEAR MADE ITS LAST RETRAC
- [SDR CA160304006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160304006.md): Carburetor · contaminated · Mar 3, 2016 · Piper PA24250 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > (CAN) CARBURETOR WAS TESTED WITH NO FAULTS WERE FOUND. THE FUEL LEVEL IN THE FLOAT BOWL WAS NORMAL WITH NO LEAKS. SOME MATERIAL WAS FOUND IN THE INLET SCREEN BUT DOESNÏ¿½T APPEAR TO HAVE GOT INTO THE CARB. WHEN THE CARB WAS DISASSEMBLED AND INSPECTED A VERY SM
- [SDR CA160229007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160229007.md): Carburetor · failed · Feb 24, 2016 · Piper PA24250 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > (CAN) ON APPROACH, THE PILOT REDUCED POWER WHILE TURNING BASE AND NOTICED THE ENGINE STARTED TO RUN ROUGH, SHE CONTINUED THE APPROACH AND UPON LANDING NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE HAD ACTUALLY QUIT AFTER TOUCHDOWN. AFTER SOME TRYING, SHE MANAGED TO GET IT RESTARTED
- [SDR PAIR2015071701394](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PAIR2015071701394.md): Support Angle · cracked · Jul 17, 2015 · N5999 · Piper PA24250 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > WHILE PERFORMING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND SUPPORT ANGLE IN LT MAIN WHEEL WELL AT FRONT SPAR TO BE CRACKED. CRACK IS APPROXIMATELY 1.5 INCHES LONG AND RUNS IN THE RADIUS OF THE BEND. ACFT PREVIOUSLY HAD GEAR UP LANDINGS WITH SUBSEQUENT REPAIRS IN 1999 AND 201
- [SDR CA150204005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150204005.md): Motor · failed · Jan 31, 2015 · Piper PA24250 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > (CAN) AFTER TAKEOFF PILOT RETRACTED GEAR NOTICED THAT GEAR WAS TAKING LONGER THAN USUAL TO RETRACT. OAT AT TIME WAS -20C & ACFT HAD BEEN PARKED IN COLD HANGAR FOR NIGHT. PILOT ASSUMED THAT THE GEAR SYS WAS COLD & LUBRICANT WAS STIFF. PILOT LOOKED AT MANUAL
- [SDR 2014FA0000245](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000245.md): Switch · miswired · Apr 9, 2014 · N7865P · Piper PA24250 · Electrical Power System Wiring
  > WHILE TROUBLESHOOTING AN INTERAV ALTERNATOR, DISCOVERED THE ACFT REMAINED POWERED UP BY THE ALTERNATOR WITH THE MASTERSWITCH OFF. INTERAV STC SA 344 SWITCH, OVERVOLTAGE RELAY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TELL YOU TO SPLICE IN TO THE EXISTING GENERATOR FIELD SWIT
- [SDR 2014FA0000030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000030.md): Landing Gear · malfunctioned · Dec 16, 2013 · N6498P · Piper PA24250 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > PILOT DID NOT GET GREEN DOWN LIGHT AND TOWER REPORTED THAT GEAR LOOKED TO BE DOWN. WHEN PILOT LANDED, GEAR COLLAPSED. WHEN ACFT WAS PICKED UP, TRANSMISSION AND GEAR FELL DOWN AND LOCKED. AFTER PUTTING ACFT ON JACKS AND RUNNING GEAR, FOUND, DUE TO THE GEAR B
- [SDR YN8R201304080001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YN8R201304080001.md): Horn · cracked · Apr 8, 2013 · N8294P · Piper PA24250 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Attach Fittings
  > DURING INSPECTION IAW AD 2012-17-06, FOUND STABILATOR HORN ASSY CRACKED AT BOTH FWD THROUGH BOLT HOLES ON INNER BORE OF ASSY. BOTH CRACKS RADIATING INWARD FROM BOLT HOLES TOWARD THE CENTER BALANCE WEIGHT TUBE. REPLACED WITH NEW ASSY, PN 20399-005. CRACKS VE
- [SDR CA110802003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110802003.md): Cylinder Head · cracked · Jul 27, 2011 · Piper PA24250 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED- OBSERVED DURING REGULAR COMPRESSION CHECK THROUGH SOUND OF AIR ESCAPING AND THEN CONFIRMED WITH A BUBBLE CHECK.
- [SDR 2011FA0000491](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000491.md): Valve Seat · damaged · Jul 21, 2011 · N7984P · Piper PA24250 · Propeller Governor
  > ACFT OWNER STATED; PROP DOES NOT WORK CORRECTLY AND WITH ENGINE OVERSPEED, PROP AND GOVERNOR INSTALLED NEW 1-15-98. BENCH CHECK GOVERNOR, FOUND ONLY 80 LBS PRESSURE, NEEDS 290. REMOVE RELIEF VALVE AND FOUND THE VALVE SEAT PN A-20572 SMASHED AND IN 3 PIECES.
- [SDR 2010FA0001249](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001249.md): Spring · broken · Dec 16, 2010 · N8176P · Piper PA24250 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > TRACING AN ENGINE OIL LEAK, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE PUSHROD SHROUD TUBE RETAINING SPRINGS (SL14995)HAD FAILED ON ALL 6 CYLINDERS. THE PART FAILED BY BREAKING INTO 2 OR MORE FRAGMENTS; THIS ALLOWED THE SHROUD TO UNSEAT FROM THE HEAD AND LEAK OIL. ALL 6 SPRIN
- [SDR CA100525022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100525022.md): Spar · cracked · May 19, 2010 · Piper PA24250 · Rudder, Spar/Rib
  > FOUND 1 IN CRACK IN SPAR BEHIND TOP RUDDER HINGE, AT THE EDGE OF THE HINGE, RUNNING VERTICALLY. RUDDER HAD BEEN REMOVED, AND HINGES REMOVED TO LOOK FOR THIS CONDITION. SPAR HAS SUBSEQUENTLY BEEN REPLACED.
- [SDR CA091109003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA091109003.md): Structure · cracked · Nov 9, 2009 · Piper PA24250 · Stabilizer Control System
  > (CAN) AN INSP WAS CARRIED OUT ON THE STABILATOR HORN DUE TO REPORTS OF CRACKING ON OTHER ACFT. NO CRACKS WERE VISIBLE FROM THE OUTSIDE, AND IT WAS NECESSARY TO REMOVE STABILATOR TORQUE TUBE PN20203-02 FROM HORN IN ORDER TO CHECK FOR CRACKS INSIDE HORN. THIS
- [SDR CA091117001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA091117001.md): Conduit · worn · Nov 8, 2009 · Piper PA24250 · Main Landing Gear
  > (CAN) RT MAIN RETACTION PUSH PULL CONDUIT AT LANDING GEAR END WAS WORN BETWEEN INNER AND OUTER SLEEVES. SEPARATION OF THE SLEEVES DID NOT ALLOW THE GEAR TO EXTEND FULLY DOWN AND CAUSED ACFT TO VEER ONE WAY UPON LANDING.
- [SDR 2007FA0000982](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000982.md): Bearing · broken · Oct 28, 2007 · N108SG · Piper PA24250 · Landing Gear Actuator
  > RT OB HEIM BEARING BROKE AT THREADS NEXT TO JAM NUT ON ACTUATOR ROD DURING TAKEOFF ROLL W/RESULTANT GEAR COLLAPSE. INCREASE SIZE AND STRENGTH OF PART. (K)
- [SDR CA071010007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA071010007.md): Rheostat · malfunctioned · Sep 6, 2007 · Piper PA24250 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > (CAN) PILOT SELECTED GEAR DOWN AND DID NOT SEE THE GREEN LIGHT, FOR THE GEAR DOWN POSITION. PILOT THEN STARTED EMERGENCY GEAR DOWN PROCEDURES. IT JAMMED WITH THE GREAR IN NEUTRAL POSITION, BECAUSE THE ELECTRIC SWITCH WAS NOT IN NEUTRAL. THE PILOT LANDED WITH T
- [SDR 2007FA0000627](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000627.md): Conduit · separated · Jun 6, 2007 · N7178P · Piper PA24250 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > RT MLG EXTEND/RETRACT CONDUIT PUSH-PULL TUBING SEPARATED AT THE SWEDGE CONNECTION JUST OB OF THE LANDING GEAR CONTROL SUPPORT BRACKET. THERE WERE NO INDICATIONS OF IMPROPER INSTALLATION. (K)
- [SDR 2007FA0000383](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000383.md): Horn · cracked · Apr 30, 2007 · N5977P · Piper PA24250 · Elevator Structure
  > FOUND STABILATOR HORN P/N 20397-00 SEVERELY CRACKED FROM THE INSIDE WHERE THE ATTACH BOLTS CONNECT THE BALANCE WEIGHT TUBE P/N 20398-02 AND STABILATOR TORQUE TUBE ASSEMBLY P/N 20203-03.
- [SDR 2007FA0000397](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000397.md): Bearing · broken · Mar 31, 2007 · N7178P · Piper PA24250 · Main Landing Gear
  > BEARING ROD END BROKEN AT THREAD EXP BEARING (452377) CONDUIT BENT. CONTROL ASSY (455180).
- [SDR 2007FA0000096](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000096.md): Conduit · separated · Jan 3, 2007 · N6632P · Piper PA24250 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > THE LT MAIN LANDING GEAR PUSH PULL CONDUIT SEPARATED AT THE BALL END WHERE IT IS ATTACHED TO THE SUPPORT STRUCTURE IN THE WHEEL WELL. BELIEVE THIS FAILURE OCCURRED AT THE PREVIOUS LANDING GEAR RETRACTION. (K)
- [SDR 2006FA0001199](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0001199.md): Screw · failed · Oct 3, 2006 · N5097P · Piper PA24250 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > A POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION IDENTIFIED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT IDLER GEAR WAS MISSING SEVERAL TEETH. FURTHER EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT THE SCREWS HOLDING THE CRANKSHAFT IDLER GEAR SHAFT HAD FAILED. (K)
- [SDR 2006FA0000201](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000201.md): Window · inflt separation · Feb 20, 2006 · N456P · Piper PA24250 · Flight Compartment Windows
  > PILOTS SIDE WINDOW PARTIALLY POPPED OUT AT 19,000 FEET. PRESSURIZATION ISSUES RESULTED IN EMERGECY DECENT. OPERATOR NOTIFIED KIT MANUFACTURER.
- [SDR AU510002132](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002132.md): Rivet · missing · Dec 12, 2005 · Piper PA24250 · Wing Spar
  > WING REAR SPAR ATTACHMENT PLATE RIVETS (7OFF) MISSING. INVESTIGATION CONTINUING.
- [SDR CA050506005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050506005.md): Push-Pull Cable · broken · Apr 22, 2005 · Piper PA24250 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > (CAN) AFTER EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION IN FLIGHT AND UNEVENTFUL LANDINGS. UNDER CARRIAGE COLLAPSED ON SUBSEQUENT TAXI. GEAR WAS EXTENDED, PUT ON JACKS LT MAIN UNDER CARRIAGE WAS INOPERATIVE. UPON INVESTIGATION GEAR PUSH PULL CABLE WAS FOUND BROKEN.
- [SDR 2004FA0000013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000013.md): Rod · broken · Jan 1, 2004 · N8242P · Piper PA24250 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > APPEARS THAT ROD (PN A8268) BROKE JUST ABOVE A921-1 ROD FORK. SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATION BY PROP REPAIR STATION DID NOT FIND ANY MISALIGNMENT OF GUIDE COLLAR RODS DO NOT APPEAR TO BE BENT OR DAMAGED. COULD NOT FIND ANY REASON FOR ROD TO FAIL.
- [SDR 2004FA0000065](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000065.md): Control Cable · misrouted · Dec 4, 2003 · N7369P · Piper PA24250 · Mixture Control
  > MIXTURE CONTROL CABLE SECURED AND/OR ROUTED INCORRECTLY WHEN MIXTURE CONTROL CABLE WAS REPLACED AND/OR LUBED. WHEN THE CABLE CAME IN CONTACT WITH NOSE GEAR EXTENSION DURING FINAL APPROACH TO RUNWAY. THE NOSE GEAR ASSEMBLY CAUGHT THE MIXTURE CONTROL CABLE SOM
- [SDR 2004FA0000621](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000621.md): Bolt · corroded · Nov 11, 2003 · N727DS · Piper PA24250 · 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 2003FA0001114](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001114.md): Tube · cracked · Oct 8, 2003 · N7621E · Piper PA24250 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > LANDING GEAR RETRACTION TUBE INBOARD ARM FRACTURED ABOVE THE ATTACHMENT POINTS FOR THE NOSE AND RIGHT MAIN AND NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED ON LANDING. VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE PART INDICATED A PORTION OF THE FRACTURE COULD HAVE OCCURRED AT AN EARLIER DATE. CAUSE OF
- [SDR 2003FA0000488](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000488.md): Yoke · cracked · Apr 22, 2003 · N8151P · Piper PA24250 · Control Column Section
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, OWNER REQUESTED YOKES BE CHANGED. BOTH YOKES WERE FOUND TO BE CRACKED ON THE LOWER SIDE, THROUGH THE HOLE FOR THE ROLL PIN. THE CONDITION WAS NOT VISIBLE WIGHOUT REMOVING EMBLEM AND YOKE, AS PLASTIC COATING ON YOKE EXTERIOR HAD NOT
- [SDR ZKG2003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZKG2003F00000.md): Points · damaged · Nov 26, 2002 · N8028P · Piper PA24250 · Magneto/Distributor
  > ROUGH MAGNETO ON RUN UP, FOUND MAGNETO TIMING ON RT MAGNETO OFF. INSPECTED CONTACT POINTS AND FOUND FOLLOWER THAT RIDES ON CAM IN MAGNETO TO HAVE LOOSE RIVETS. REPLACED POINTS. REINSTALLED MAG AND RUNUP CHECKS WERE OK.
- [SDR 2002FA0001300](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001300.md): Bolt · misinstalled · Nov 6, 2002 · N6292H · Piper PA24250 · Shimmy Damper
  > BOLT WAS INSTALLED BACKWARDS ON SHIMMY DAMPNER. GEAR WAS LOWERED IN FLIGHT AND HUNG UP ON COWL LT V CHANNEL. SUBSEQUENT DAMAGE WAS CAUSE TO CHANNEL AND REAR SUPPORT. TIME SINCE LAST WORK TO SHIMMY DAMPENER MOUNT CLAMP UNKNOWN.
- [SDR 2002FA0001324](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001324.md): Coupling · broken · Oct 23, 2002 · N7141P · Piper PA24250 · Landing Gear Actuator
  > COUPLING FAILED ON GEAR RETRACTION. COUPLING FROM MOTOR TO GEAR BOX CAUSING COUPLING TAB TO SLIDE OUT OF SLOTS CAUSING GEAR TO LOCK HALF-WAY UP, WOULD NOT EXTEND OR RETRACT. USED EMERGENCY PROCEDURE TO EXTEND GEAR. GEAR CIRCUIT BREAKER POPPED. EMERGENCY SP
- [SDR 2002FA0000849](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000849.md): Stringer · cracked · Jul 18, 2002 · N6174P · Piper PA24250 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > DURNING ANNUAL INSPECTION FOUND RIVETS SHEARED AND MISSING FROM HOLES ON RIGHT REAR WING SPAR ATTACH FITTING ASSY. THIS ASSEMBLY IS ATTACHED TO CENTER SECTION. CARRY THRU UNDER BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR. ALSO ON THIS AC THE STRINGER WAS CRACKED AND BUCKLED.
- [SDR 2002FA0001097](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001097.md): Bolt · corroded · Mar 25, 2002 · N7425P · Piper PA24250 · Fasteners
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION STABILATOR WAS REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THIS IS DUE TO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS ON OTHER PA24 AND PA30 AIRCRAFT WITH STABILATOR TORQUE TUBE AND ATTACHMENT BOLTS WITH EXCESSIVE CORROSION. BOTH BOLTS (PN AN175C33A) THAT ATTACHES THE ST
- [SDR 2004FA0000625](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000625.md): Torque Tube · corroded · Feb 20, 2002 · N5947P · Piper PA24250 · Stabilizer Control System
  > PRIOR TO ANNUAL INSPECTION. THE RT STABILATOR TIP WAS OBSERVED TO OSCILLATE SEVERAL INCHES. DURING THE ANNUAL INSPECTING THE RT STABILATOR BEARING, PN 4250383 WAS FOUND TO BE LOOSE. THIS PROCESS TOOK THREE PEOPLE SEVERAL HOURS TO COMPLETE. TO ASSIST IN THE
- [SDR AUS20010851](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010851.md): Switch · misinstalled · Jul 23, 2001 · Piper PA24250 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > (AUS) RT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOWN LIMIT MICROSWITCH INCORRECTLY WIRED.WHEN THE NLG MICROSWITCH WIRES WERE DISCONNECTED THE DOWN LIGHT WAS STILL ON. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE RT LANDING GEAR MICROSWITCH WIRING WAS INCORRECT. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.
- [SDR AUS20010579](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010579.md): Distributor · faulty · Jun 4, 2001 · Piper PA24250 · Magneto/Distributor
  > (AUS) MAGNETO DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK CENTRAL BUSH LOOSE ALLOWING THE DISTRIBUTOR GEAR TO PARTIALLY DISENGAGE AND SHEAR THE TEETH.
- [SDR 20001127SH015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001127SH015.md): Rivet · sheared · Nov 27, 2000 · N7456P · Piper PA24250 · Fuselage, Wing Attach Fittings
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND SHEARED RIVETS AT BOTH REAR WING ATTACH FITTINGS AS FOLLOWS: BS 136 RT SIDE, ALL RIVETS SHEARED THRU PLATE PN 23662-00, FITTING ASSY P/N 23663-00, DOUBLER P/N 23664-02. EXTENSIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN PLATE AND FITTING ASSY CAUSED
- [SDR CA001020012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA001020012.md): Switch · broken · Aug 30, 2000 · Piper PA24250 · Magneto/Distributor
  > (CAN) PILOT PHONE A.M.E., SAYS HE HAS NO MAG DROP ON ONE MAG. ASKED IF HE DID A LIVE/DEAD MAGS CHECK AT LAST SHUTDOWN, HE SAID HE FORGOT EVEN AFTER HE WAS REMINDED TO DO SO ON PREVIOUS OCCASION. BROKEN WIRE AT TERMINAL ON MAGNETO RIGHT. REPLACED TERMINAL.
- [SDR EY2R56151B](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R56151B.md): Piston · corroded · May 25, 2000 · Piper PA24250 · Propeller Blade Section
  > PISTON CORROSION ON OUTSIDE DIAMETER BEYOND LIMITS.
- [SDR EY2R56151](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R56151.md): Clamp · corroded · May 25, 2000 · Piper PA24250 · Propeller Blade Section
  > CLAMP ASSY'S CORRODED ON BOTH INNER AND OUTER SURFACE.
- [SDR 20000413SH061](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000413SH061.md): Landing Gear · collapsed · Mar 24, 2000 · N6404P · Piper PA24250 · Landing Gear System
  > GEAR COLLAPSED ON ROLL-OUT. PILOT AND PASSENGER OBSERVED GREEN LIGHT ON FINAL. PIPER SL 782B DESCRIBES SIMILAR SCENERIO. (X)
- [SDR 2000ZZZX570](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZX570.md): Fitting · loose · Mar 7, 2000 · N5457P · Piper PA24250 · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > RIGHT WING ATTACHMENT FITTING STA 136 UNDER AFT BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR. PLATE, P/N 23662-00, AND FITTING, P/N 23663-00, RIVETS GONE.

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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 = 'PA24250'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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