# Service difficulty reports: Piper PA-24-260

A list on [Piper PA-24-260](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-24-260.md).

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Page 1 of 2 · 54 reports

- [SDR 2026FA0000203](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000203.md): Control Cable · broken · Mar 20, 2026 · N9055P · Piper PA24260 · Propeller Controlling System
  > AIRCRAFT ABORTED TAKEOFF DUE TO LOW POWER. UPON INSPECTION FOUND PROPELLOR GOVERNOR CABLE BROKEN. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE PROP CONTROL CABLE AND PROP CONTROL CABLE ROD END.
- [SDR 2023FA0000413](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000413.md): Stabilator · unknown · Aug 14, 2023 · N503JA · Piper PA24260 · Elevator Control System
  > ON TUESDAY AUGUST 8TH AT APPROXIMATELY 2:45 PST N503JA TOOK OFF FROM KFUL ON RUNWAY 24. APPROX. 8 MIN INTO THE FLIGHT THE AIRCRAFT WAS LEVELED OFF AND TRAVELING AT APPROX. 150KTS. THE PILOT REPORTED THE AT THAT APPROX. 8 MIN MARK AFTER TAKING OFF THE AIRCRAFT
- [SDR 2021FA0000027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000027.md): Cable Assy · frozen · Jan 29, 2021 · N9144P · Piper PA24260 · Main Landing Gear
  > 01/11/2021 AT 0800 THE OPERATOR DEPARTED BRANDYWINE AIRPORT (OQN) ON A VFR FLIGHT. AFTER TAKEOFF WHEN OPERATOR ATTEMPTED TO RETRACT THE LANDING GEAR, IT TRAVELED ABOUT 3/4 THE WAY UP AND THE LANDING GEAR MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER POPPED. PILOT IN COMMAND (PIC) L
- [SDR CA140715013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140715013.md): Fuel Line · wrong part · Jul 13, 2014 · Piper PA24260 · Fuel Controlling System
  > (CAN) AD 2011-26-04 FUEL INJECTION LINES, AND CLAMPING VISUALLY INSPECTED I.A.W. TEXTRON LYCOMING MOB NO. 342G DATED JULY 16, 2013 AS REQUIRED. FOUND FUEL STAINING FORWARD OF #6 FUEL INJECTION NOZZLE ON THE COOLING FINS OF CYLINDER NR 4. DETAIL VISUAL OF NR 6
- [SDR 2014FA0000257](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000257.md): Pump · pressure loss · Mar 1, 2014 · N9081P · Piper PA24260 · Fuel Boost Pump
  > PILOT REPORTED DURING FLIGHT, THE ACFT ENGINE SHUTDOWN DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. SWITCHED TO ALTERNATE TANKS BUT COULD NOT GET THE ENGINE TO RESTART. DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND SAFELY LANDED WITH NO ISSUES. ATTEMPTED A RESTART AND FOUND THAT THE ELECTRIC BOO
- [SDR 2012FA0000353](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000353.md): Motor · burned out · Jun 6, 2012 · N9360P · Piper PA24260 · Fuel Boost Pump
  > ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP FAILED AND CAUSED SMOKE AND BURNING SMELL IN AIRCRAFT. FUEL PUMP IS LOCATED BELOW CO-PILOT FEET FLOOR PANELS. PUMP HAD 27.2 TOTAL AIRFRAME HOURS OF OPERATION SINCE O/H. CURRENT FLIGHT WAS PATTERN WORK, WHERE PUMP WAS LEFT ON FOR ABOUT 30
- [SDR CA120420009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120420009.md): Stringer · cracked · Apr 20, 2012 · Piper PA24260 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > (CAN) DURING INSPECTION FOUND FUSELAGE RT STR 23743-05 AND LT FUSELAGE STR 23743-04 CRACKED AT THE FORWARD ENDS BELOW THE FORWARD WING ATTACH FITTINGS.
- [SDR 2010FA0000934](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000934.md): Spar · cracked · Sep 1, 2010 · N123PC · Piper PA24260 · Rudder, Spar/Rib
  > RUDDER SPAR CRACKED AT UPPER HINGE FITTING.
- [SDR 2010FA0000933](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000933.md): Spar · cracked · Sep 1, 2010 · N9353P · Piper PA24260 · Rudder, Spar/Rib
  > RUDDER SPAR CRACKED AT UPPER HINGE FITTING.
- [SDR CA091119006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA091119006.md): Housing · broken · Nov 19, 2009 · Piper PA24260 · Magneto/Distributor
  > (CAN) ENG WAS RECEIVED FOR PROP STRIKE INSP. MAG WAS INSPECTED AND 4 OUT OF THE 5 HSG SCREWS WERE MISSING. MAG WAS DISASSEMBLED AND ONE OF 3 ALIGNMENT TABS IN THE DISTRIBUTOR HSG WAS BROKEN OFF. THIS CAUSED HSGS TO SHUFFLE AND LOOSEN SCREWS. SPOT WHERE THE
- [SDR 2009FA0000871](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000871.md): Hinge · cracked · Oct 22, 2009 · N9338P · Piper PA24260 · Rudder Structure
  > TOP RUDDER HINGE CASTING CRACK AT ROLLER BRG LOCATION. (K)
- [SDR 2009FA0000763](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000763.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Aug 17, 2009 · N9364P · Piper PA24260 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > FOUND AFT VERTICAL FIN SPAR TO BULKHEAD BRACKET CRACKED. STA 258.75. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ADDRESSED BY AD 74-16-08 AND MFG SL 679 ON OTHER SERIES ACFT BUT NOT ON THIS ONE. (K)
- [SDR 2008FA0000309](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000309.md): Torque Tube · broken · May 7, 2008 · N9506P · Piper PA24260 · Rudder Control System
  > DURING MAINTENANCE RUNUP AND TAXI CHECK AFTER MAINTENANCE THE LEFT RUDDER TORQUE TUBE BROKE OFF. IT APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN CRACKED FOR SOME TIME PRIOR TO FAILING DURING TAXI. IT IS SUGGESTED THAT THE AREA BE CLEANED AND INSPECTED WITH A 10X MAGNIFYING GLASS. A
- [SDR 2005FA0001223](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001223.md): Placard · misinstalled · Aug 5, 2005 · N8955P · Piper PA24260 · Placards and Markings
  > WHEN DOING OPERATIONAL CHECK AFTER INSTALLATION OF SVS VI UPGRADE KIT ON SVA IA SYSTEM, (AD 2005-11-05). THE ON/OFF PLACARD ON ON/OFF LEVER WAS CONFUSING. WHEN LEVER VALVE WAS ON OR OPEN, IT LOOKED AS IF IT WERE (OFF) OR CLOSED ON THE PLACARD. (K)
- [SDR 2005FA0001247](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001247.md): Filter · contaminated · Jul 29, 2005 · N8788P · Piper PA24260 · Aircraft Fuel Filter/Strainer
  > THIS STATION RECEIVED REQUEST FROM REGULAR CUSTOMER, THAT WAS FERRYING AIRCRAFT. AIRCRAFT ENGINE FAILED TO MAKE FULL POWER THEN QUIT ON GROUND. CREW WAS SENT TO REMOTE AIRFIELD TO TROUBLESHOOT. AFTER EXTENSIVE TROUBLESHOOTING, FOUND FUEL INJECTORS CLOGGED B
- [SDR NEFSDO03](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NEFSDO03.md): Roll Pin · missing · Jul 11, 2005 · N9167P · Piper PA24260 · Main Landing Gear
  > APPROXIMATELY 2149 Z PILOT ADVISED HE BELIEVED THE AIRCRAFT LT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED. THE SAFETY DEVICE (ROLL PIN) WAS NOT INSTALLED. THIS ALLOWED THE NUT TO ROTATE ALLOWING THE STUD TO BACK OUT OF THE CASTING. THIS CAUSED THE LT MAIN LANDING GEAR TO COLLAPSE.
- [SDR 2005FA0000618](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000618.md): Seal · failed · Apr 25, 2005 · N9241P · Piper PA24260 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > UPON TRYING TO INSTALL THE SOLID OIL SEAL OVER THE CRANKSHAFT FLANGE, THE SEAL FAILED AND TOTALLY SEPERATED IN A STRAIGHT LINE 90 DEGREES TO THE FACE OF THE SEAL. VERY LITTLE FORCE WAS BEING APPLIED TO THE INSTALLING TOOL WHEN THE SEAL FAILED. THIS WAS SECON
- [SDR 2005FA0000172](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000172.md): Strut · corroded · Oct 26, 2004 · N9014P · Piper PA24260 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > PERFORMING ROUTINE SERVICE, THE RT MLG STRUT WAS FOUND LEAKING 5606 HYDRAULIC FLUID. DISCOVERED THAT THE STEEL (4130) ATTACHMENT FOR THE GEAR DOOR HAD CREATED DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION AND CREATED A PIN HOLE LEAK. THIS PART NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND CHECKED T
- [SDR 2005FA0001126](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001126.md): Rib · cracked · Oct 15, 2004 · N9180P · Piper PA24260 · Rudder, Spar/Rib
  > CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE RIB THAT ATTACHES THE RUDDER COUNTER WEIGHTS. THIS HAS BEEN NOTICED IN THE PAST, THE FIX IS TO REPLACE RIB. PARTS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. NOTICED THIS ON AIRFRAMES WITH MORE THAN 4000 HOURS. (K)
- [SDR 2005FA0000375](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000375.md): Spar · cracked · Oct 15, 2004 · N9180P · Piper PA24260 · Rudder, Spar/Rib
  > DURING SERVICE OF THE AIRCRAFT THE RUDDER WAS REMOVED. NOTHING WAS FOUND ABNORMAL. REMOVAL OF THE UPPER RUDDER HINGE (PN 2018300). CRACKS WERE FOUND AT THE HINGE ATTACH POINT OF THE RUDDER SPAR (2072910). (K)
- [SDR 2005FA0000374](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000374.md): Spar · cracked · Oct 15, 2004 · N8544P · Piper PA24260 · Rudder, Spar/Rib
  > DURING SERVICE OF AIRCRAFT THE RUDDER WAS REMOVED. NOTHING WAS FOUND ABNORMAL. REMOVAL OF THE UPPER RUDDER HINGE (PN 2018300. CRACKS WERE FOUND AT THE HINGE ATTACH POINT OF THE RUDDER SPAR (2072910). (WP07200505589) (K)
- [SDR 2005FA0000373](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000373.md): Rib · corroded · Oct 15, 2004 · N8544P · Piper PA24260 · Rudder, Spar/Rib
  > DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, MORE THAN NORMAL SURFACE CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE RUDDER TAIL POST. UPON DISASSEMBLY OF THE RUDDER, DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION WAS PRESENT WHERE THE STEEL STIFFENER ATTACHES TO THE LOWER RIB (PN 2072904). (WP07200505592) (K)
- [SDR 2004FA0000711](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000711.md): Antenna · failed · Jul 21, 2004 · N8900P · Piper PA24260 · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE ELT ANTENNA ON AIRCRAFT WAS DISCOVERED TO HAVE FAILED. THE ANTENNA FAILED AT THE BULKHEAD FITTING. IT APPEARS TO BE SIMPLY GLUED INTO THE FITTING. THIS ANTENNA P/N 450017 HAS BEEN RECENTLY UP GRADED INDICATING THE MANUFACTUR
- [SDR CA040426008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040426008.md): Release Pin · worn · Apr 26, 2004 · Piper PA24260 · Landing Gear Door Retract Section
  > (CAN) ON ANNUAL INSPECTION, WAS UNABLE TO RELEASE DOOR FOR EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION. PIN WAS FOUND WORN, AND RETURNED TO MFG FOR REPAIR. PIN REINSTALLED AND PROBLEM REPEATED, INVESTIGATION REVEALED NOSE DOOR SYSTEM WAS RIGGED TOO TIGHT. REPEATED CALLS TO MANUF
- [SDR 2004FA0000017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000017.md): Bracket · cracked · Dec 19, 2003 · N801PC · Piper PA24260 · Vertical Stabilizer
  > DURING RUDDER REMOVAL FOR REQUIRED MAINTENANCE, A CRACK WAS FOUND IN MIDDLE RUDDER HINGE BRACKET MOUNTED ON THE VERTICAL FIN. THE CRACK IS AT THE HINGE BEARING HOLE. DUE TO THE LOCATION, THIS CRACK WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN VISIBLE WITHOUT REMOVING THE RUDDER FIRS
- [SDR 2004FA0000016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000016.md): Bellcrank · cracked · Dec 19, 2003 · N801PC · Piper PA24260 · Rudder Actuator
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE BELLCRANK BOLT HOLE. ON CLOSER INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT ALL FOUR BOLT HOLES HAD CRACKS IN VARIOUS STAGES OF PROGRESSION. THE CRACKS BEGIN AT THE END OF THE PART AND PROCEED TOWARDS THE BOLT HOLE, ONLY ON
- [SDR 2004FA0000623](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000623.md): Bolt · corroded · Oct 25, 2003 · N8843P · Piper PA24260 · 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 2004FA0000617](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000617.md): Bolt · corroded · Sep 22, 2003 · N8921P · Piper PA24260 · 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 2004FA0000612](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000612.md): Bolt · corroded · May 28, 2003 · N8660P · Piper PA24260 · 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 2004FA0000620](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000620.md): Bolt · corroded · Oct 10, 2002 · N9073P · Piper PA24260 · 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 AUS20020745](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020745.md): Muffler · cracked · Jul 25, 2002 · Piper PA24260 · Engine Noise Suppressor
  > (AUS) LH MUFFLER OUTLET PIPE CRACKED AT REAR SUPPORT CLAMP.
- [SDR 2004FA0000622](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000622.md): Bolt · corroded · Jul 7, 2002 · N8700P · Piper PA24260 · 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 20001129SH018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001129SH018.md): Strut · cracked · Nov 14, 2000 · N4960 · Piper PA24260 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > INSPECTION OF LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR FOUND STRUT JAMMED. HOUSING CRACKED AND LEAKING FLUID. AIRCRAFT TT, 6,763.2 HOURS. (X)
- [SDR 20001103SH006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001103SH006.md): Solenoid · faulty · Oct 17, 2000 · N8766P · Piper PA24260 · Landing Gear Selector
  > LANDING GEAR INOPERABLE. TROUBLESHOT SYSTEM AND FOUND GEAR SOLENOID TO HAVE INTERNAL GROUND. REPLACED UNIT. P/N PIPER 487-152, MFG P/N W-R/RBM, 70-112222-3 COIL 12V DC INT. PERFORMED GEAR SWING (12 TIMES) AND SYSTEM CHECKED GOOD AT THIS TIME, 10-19-00, HOB
- [SDR 20001127SH018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001127SH018.md): Engine · failed · Oct 14, 2000 · N9005P · Piper PA24260 · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > ENGINE FAILED CATASTROPHICALLY IN-FLIGHT AND SUBSEQUENTLY AIRCRAFT LANDED GEAR UP NEXT TO CANAL. INITIAL INSPECTION INDICATED ROD BEARING OR ROD CAP FAILURES. MANUFACTURER''S INSPECTION RESULTS ARE PENDING. (X)
- [SDR 20000724SH016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000724SH016.md): Handle · worn · Jun 5, 2000 · N9070P · Piper PA24260 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > WHILE PERFORMING EMERG LANDING GEAR EXTENSION CHK DURING ANNUAL INSP, FOUND EMERG RELEASE MECH WOULD NOT DISENGAGE L/G FROM TRANSMISSION ASSY WHEN FLOORBOARDS AND RUGS WERE INSTALLED. THIS PREVENTED LANDING GEAR FROM BEING EXTENDED USING MANUAL/EMERG MODE.
- [SDR 20000517SH018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000517SH018.md): Shaft · failed · Apr 24, 2000 · N9051P · Piper PA24260 · Propeller Governor
  > RELEVANT INDICATION ON CONTROL SHAFT AT THE SPEED ADJUSTMENT SHAFT. (X)
- [SDR 99ZZZX3848](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3848.md): Fitting · damaged · Sep 1, 1999 · N260NC · Piper PA24260 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > DURING GEAR INSPECTION, EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT WAS NOTICED. REMOVED THE SIDE BRACE STUD ASSEMBLY AND DISCOVERED THE SIDE BRACE STUD HAD BEEN FORCED IN THE SIDE BRACE ASSY. THE SIDE BRACE ASSY WAS SEVERELY FRITTERED AWAY.
- [SDR 99ZZZX3095](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3095.md): Hose · mismanufactured · Aug 9, 1999 · N9306P · Piper PA24260 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
  > FULE HOSE CHANGED 3-14-97, CURE DATE/LOT NR 290 1 Q96. HOSE MANUFACTURE DATE 3-13-97. HOSE GOES FROM FUEL PUMP TO FUEL CONTROL. HOSE REMOVED TO SHORTEN LENGTH. HOSE MANDREL WOULD NOT FIT INSIDE HOSE DUE TO COLLAPSED INNER WALL OF HOSE. TT ON HOSE, 312 HOURS
- [SDR 99ZZZX2131](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2131.md): Angle · loose · May 6, 1999 · N9219P · Piper PA24260 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > WHILE PERFORMING RECURRENT INSPECTION FOR AD 94-13-10, A CREAKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE ANGLES SUPPORTING THE STABILATOR TORQUE TUBE BEARING SUPPORT FITTINGS. THE SOURCE OF THE NOISE WAS NOT SPECIFIED IN THE AD. LOOSE RIVETS WERE DISCOVERED AFTER
- [SDR 98ZZZX4829](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4829.md): Flyweight · failed · Nov 20, 1998 · N79RG · Piper PA24260 · Propeller Governor
  > FLYWEIGHT BASE SEPARATED INTO 2 PIECES CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF GOVERNOR AND PROPELLER.
- [SDR 97ZZZX3794](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3794.md): Seal · leak · May 26, 1997 · N991K · Piper PA24260 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > SERVO WAS OVERHAULED ON APPROXIMATELY 1-28-97. COMPONENT OPERATED WITHOUT PROBLEM UNTIL 5-11-97 WHEN IT HAD ACCUMULATED 30 HOURS IN SERVICE. ON 5-11-97, EXPERIENCED IN-FLIGHT ENGINE ROUGHNESS WHICH ABATED SOMEWHAT WITH EXCESSIVELY LEANING OF THE MIXTURE. UP
- [SDR 97ZZZX2662](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2662.md): Servo · seal leak · May 26, 1997 · N991K · Piper PA24260 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > ENGINE ROUGHNESS DUE TO EXCESS RIGH MIXTURE. FOUND RECENT OVERHAULED SERVO TO BE AT FAULT DUE TO SEAL LEAKING FUEL INTO AIR CHAMBER. SERVO TSO SERVICE 30 HOURS. SEAL, S/N 2539561.
- [SDR 97ZZZX885](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX885.md): Camshaft · broken · Feb 2, 1997 · N1424N · Piper PA24260 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > ENGINE OVERSPED IN CRUISE FLIGHT AT 6,500 FEET. MAXIMUM OVERSPEED WITNESSED WAS 3,500 RPM. AIRCRAFT LANDED AT FIRST SUITABLE AIRFIELD. ON INSPECTION, CAMSHAFT WAS FOUND BROKEN IN TWO BETWEEN FORWARD BEARING AND GOVERNOR DRIVE GEAR CAUSING PROPELLER TO DECRE
- [SDR 96ZZZX5562](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5562.md): Yoke Mount · fouls yoke · Oct 1, 1996 · N9137P · Piper PA24260 · Global Positioning System
  > YOKE MOUNT CLAMP INSTALLED BY OWNER GOT FOULED IN THE POWER WIRE TO PORTABLE GPS. RESTRICTED YOKE MOVEMENT. PILOT MAKE HARD LANDING. WIRE FINALLY BROKE IN TWO ALLOWING A/C TO BE 'FLARED'. PILOTS SHOULD BE MADE AWARE TO CHECK YOKE MOVEMENT ON PRE-FLIGHT. Y
- [SDR 96ZZZX2866](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2866.md): Drain Valve · faulty · May 15, 1996 · N8632P · Piper PA24260 · Fuel Storage
  > THE FUEL DRAIN VALVE WOULD NOT OPERATE, THE PROBLEM WAS THE VALVE ITSELF, BUT WAS NOT EVIDENT UNTIL THE OVERBOARD HOSE BECAME STIFF FROM AGE AND TEMPERATURE. WHILE INVESTIGATING, FOUND IF THE VALVE WAS OPENED BY A GREAT DEAL OF FORCE, THE VALVE COULD STICK OP
- [SDR 96ZZZX2039](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2039.md): Ball Joint · cracked · Mar 25, 1996 · N8967P · Piper PA24260 · Power Lever
  > COMPLAINTS OF STIFF THROTTLE OPERATON LED TO LUBING THROTTLE CABLE, HOWEVER, AFTER SHORT TIME, CABLE BECAME STIFF AGAIN. WHILE REPLACING CABLE, DISCOVERED THE BALL JOINT WHICH CONNECTS THE CABLE TO THROTTLE METERING ARM BENT AND CRACKED APPROXIMATELY TWO-THIR
- [SDR 96ZZZX785](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX785.md): Switch · failed · Jan 25, 1996 · N8665P · Piper PA24260 · Landing Gear Door Retract Section
  > PILOT REPORTED SELECTING GEAR UP AND HAVING GEAR SOLENOID AND LIGHTS' CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIP. AIRCRAFT HAS A WHOLLY COWL CONVERSION FROM LOPRESTI. PILOT EXPERIENCED REDUCED RUDDER CONTROL, BUT WAS ABLE TO MAKE AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. AIRCRAFT WAS FOUND TO HAVE
- [SDR 96ZZZX710](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX710.md): Cell · fuel weep · Jan 16, 1996 · N8632P · Piper PA24260 · Fuel Storage
  > PILOT REPORTED FUEL SMELL. INSPECTION FOUND RT INBOARD TANK WEEPING THROUGH FABRIC OF FUEL CELL ENOUGH TO GENERATE SMELL, BUT NOT ENOUGH TO LEAK OR CAUSE EXCESSIVE FUEL STAINS.
- [SDR 95ZZZX6931](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6931.md): Trunnion · cracked · Nov 22, 1995 · N8803P · Piper PA24260 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > FOUND SECOND TRUNNION THAT HAS BEEN CRACKED. THIS ONE WAS THE RIGHT MLG. OTHER CRACK ON MODEL PA30, LEFT GEAR. REPLACED WITH 27053-001, WITH SPRING CLAMP DIFFERENT.

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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 = 'PA24260'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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