# Service difficulty reports: Piper PA-28-140

A list on [Piper PA-28-140](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-140.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

Page 1 of 8 · 364 reports

- [SDR 2026FA0000795](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000795.md): Magneto · faulted · Sep 7, 2026 · N1416T · Piper PA28140 · Magneto/Distributor
  > DURING FLIGHT, THE ENGINE EXPERIENCED A SMOOTH PARTIAL LOSS OF POWER WITH AN RPM DECREASE OF APPROX 200–400 RPM. DISCONTINUED THE FLIGHT & MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING AT AN AIRPORT OTHER THAN THE ACFT’S HOME AIRPORT. THE MAGNETO HAD APPROX 115 HRS OF SERVICE &
- [SDR 2026FA0000419](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000419.md): Magneto · out of adjust · May 20, 2026 · N556PA · Piper PA28140 · Magneto/Distributor
  > ENGINE WAS INSTALLED JULY 2025. TIME SINCE OVERHAUL IS 100 HOURS. FOUND ENGINE DAMAGE DUE TO LEFT MAG BEING ADVANCED 15 DEGREES. PULLED ENGINE AND SHIPPED BACK TO AVIAN AERONAUTICS FOR REPAIR.
- [SDR 2024FA0000746](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000746.md): Spar Cap · corroded · Oct 3, 2024 · N8806N · Piper PA28140 · Wing Spar
  > DEFECT WAS DISCOVERED WHILE CONDUCTING A 100HR/ANNUAL INSP. R/H WING INBOARD LOWER AFT SPAR CAP HAS INTERGRANULAR/ EXFOLIATION CORROSION. DEFECT IS APPROXIMATELY LOCATED AT RWS 30.0" AND MEASURES APPROX. 3.00" LONG, WHERE EXFOLIATION HAS OCCURRED. AIRCRAFT
- [SDR 2024FA0000484](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000484.md): Exhaust Valve · broken · Jun 6, 2024 · N9975W · Piper PA28140 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING CLIMB OUT FROM RIGBY, ID, AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED PARTIAL ENGINE POWER LOSS. POST INCIDENT INSPECTION REVEALED #3 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE WAS DAMAGED/MISSING.
- [SDR 2024FA0000182](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000182.md): Starter · broken · Feb 20, 2024 · N56090 · Piper PA28140 · Engine Starter
  > STARTER DRIVE MOTOR WAS FOUND LOOSE FROM BENDIX ASSEMBLY DURING 100 HOUR INSPECTION. MOTOR IS ATTACHED TO BENDIX WITH 2 BOLTS THREADED INTO BENDIX HOUSING. BOTH BOLTS HAD LOCKING TAB WASHERS STILL IN-PLACE AND UNDISTURBED. FEMALE THREADS WERE PULLED LOOSE F
- [SDR 2023FA0000611](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000611.md): Spar · corroded · Oct 19, 2023 · N8363R · Piper PA28140 · Wing Spar
  > WE REMOVED THE RH FUEL TANK TO REPLACE A FLEXIBLE FUEL LINE. UPON REMOVING THE FUEL TANK WE SAW EXTENSIVE EXFOLIATION CORROSION ON THE UPPER WING SPAR BEHIND THE FUEL TANK. THE AREA OF CORROSION EXTENDED 16 INCHES ALONG THE UPPER FORWARD SPAR I BEAM. AFTER REM
- [SDR 2023FA0000335](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000335.md): Cylinder · separated · Jun 22, 2023 · Piper PA28140 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > #2 CYLINDER SEPARATED FROM CASE. APPEARS CONNECTING ROD OR WRIST PIN SEPARATED FROM PISTON WHICH CAUSED CYLINDER TO SEPARATE. ENGINE HAD APPROXIMATELY 6 QUARTS OF OIL WHEN IT TOOK OFF. THERE APPEARED TO BE OIL INSIDE THE SUMP AFTER LANDING WAS MADE.
- [SDR 2022FA0000639](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000639.md): Tire · defective · Oct 21, 2022 · N15422 · Piper PA28140 · Tire Tube
  > MAIN TIRE WAS FOUND FLAT PARKED IN THE HANGAR. REMOVED TIRE AND TUBE INSPECTED TUBE AND FOUND HOLE IN SIDEWALL LOCATION ON THE TUBE CAUSED BY THE COARSENESS OF INSIDE OF THE TIRE WEAVING
- [SDR 2022FA0000236](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000236.md): Altimeter · inaccurate · Apr 26, 2022 · N6515W · Piper PA28140 · Altimeter, Barometric/Encoder
  > ALTIMETER BARO SCALE ADJUSTMENT DISCONNECTED FROM ALTIMETER MECHANISM. ROTATING THE BARO ADJUST KNOB RESULTS IN THE ALTIMETER BARO SCALE MOVING BUT DOES NOT CHANGE THE POSITION OF THE THOUSANDS OR HUNDREDS HANDS. THE ALTIMETER CALIBRATION SCREW DOES NOT APPE
- [SDR 2022FA0000010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000010.md): Elt · false activation · Dec 26, 2021 · N7224 · Piper PA28140 · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > ACK E-04 STARTED TRANSMITTING WHEN A/C WAS STATIONARY WITH BATTERY SWITCH OFF. COCKPIT INDICATIONS: RED LIGHT ON REMOTE PANEL AND AUDIO ALERT SOUNDED. RESET ELT, OPERATIONS NORMAL THEREAFTER. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THE ACK E-04 STARTED TRANSMITTING UNDER T
- [SDR 2021FA0000316](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000316.md): None · failed · Nov 8, 2021 · Piper PA28140 · Engine Exhaust System
  > FOUND BAFFLE LIBERATED FROM ENGINE MUFFLER BLOCKING EXHAUST GAS PATH CAUSING ENGINE POWER LOSS. RECORDS INDICATE INSTALLED MUFFLER ASSEMBLY WAS PN 99482-00 WHICH IS EXEMPT FROM AD 70-16-05 "EXHAUST MUFFLER CRACKS". INQUIRES TO REPAIR STATIONS THAT SERVICE/SELL
- [SDR 2021FA0000199](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000199.md): Exhaust Pipe · cracked · Apr 30, 2021 · N5679U · Piper PA28140 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > EXHAUST COLLECTOR TUBES WERE CRACKED AND NEARLY UNDETECTABLE WITHOUT REMOVAL OF EXHAUST AND INSPECTION WITH A BRIGHT LIGHT SOURCE. IT APPEARS THE CRACKS WENT UNDETECTED THROUGH MULTIPLE PREVIOUS INSPECTIONS FROM A REPUTABLE SHOP. THE EXHAUST IS AN AFTERMARKE
- [SDR 2020FA0000395](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000395.md): Nut Plate · corroded · Sep 4, 2020 · N5944U · Piper PA28140 · Wing, Attach Fittings
  > DEFECT DISCOVERED UPON REMOVAL OF RT FUEL TANK. ALL 4 INDEPENDENT FLOATING NUT PLATES MS2106L08 FOUND SEVERELY CORRODED WITH RUST. THE NUT PLATE HOUSING AND THREADED ANCHOR PORTION WERE RUSTED. THE AREA WHERE THE NUT PLATE CONTACTS THE SPAR CREATED PITTING.
- [SDR 2018FA0000516](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000516.md): Skin · damaged · Dec 11, 2018 · N32361 · Piper PA28140 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > ON ANNUAL INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE TRAILING EDGE CAP ON THE BOTTOM RIGHT INBOARD LONGITUDINAL EXTERIOR RUNNER HAD TWO POPPED RIVET HEADS AND SURFACE CORROSION. THIS WAS CAUSED BY AN INSUFFICIENT PROTRUSION OF THE BATTERY VENT LINE INTO THE AIRSTREAM W
- [SDR 2018FA0000515](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000515.md): Skin · cracked · Dec 11, 2018 · N32361 · Piper PA28140 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > ON ANNUAL INSPECTION TWO SMALL CRACKS WERE FOUND ON THE TOP OF THE RIGHT WING AND ONE SMALL CRACK ON THE TOP OF THE LEFT WING. THE FIRST CRACK WAS FOUND AT THE AFT EDGE OF A FLUSH HEAD RIVET THAT ATTACHED THE STRINGER TO THE SKIN ON THE INBOARD SIDE OF THE RI
- [SDR 2020FA0000051](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000051.md): Carburetor · separated · Aug 25, 2018 · N4121J · Piper PA28140 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > REPORTED PROBLEM WAS PARTIAL ENGINE POWER LOSS DURING CLIMB OUT. UPON INSPECTION OF ENGINE AND ACCESSORIES THE CARBURETOR WAS FOUND TO HAVE THE PARTING FLANGE SEPARATING. THE ORIGINAL SCREWS AND LOCKING TAB WASHERS WERE ALL INSTALLED BUT LOOSE. SLIGHT FUEL
- [SDR 2018FA0000521](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000521.md): Hose · collapsed · Jul 3, 2018 · N6580W · Piper PA28140 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > INVESTIGATING HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT APPROXIMATELY 4 INCHES OF THE INSIDE LAYER OF THE OIL SUPPLY HOSE TO THE OIL COOLER AT THE ENG END BEGINNING APPROX 2 INCHES FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE HOSE HAD COMPLETELY COLLAPSED INWARD BLOCKING ALMOS
- [SDR 2018FA0000462](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000462.md): Cylinder · cracked · Apr 6, 2018 · N6655W · Piper PA28140 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CYLINDER HEAD IS CRACKED. THIS IS THE THIRD CYLINDER ON THIS ENGINE THAT THE HEAD HAS DEVELOPED HOLES IN THEM. THE FIRST WENT AT ABOUT 800 HOURS. WE OPERATE THIS ENGINE IN A FLIGHT SCHOOL. HAPPENED UNDER NORMAL FLIGHT OPERATIONS. PROBABLE CAUSE UNKNOWN.
- [SDR 2018FA0000110](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000110.md): Cylinder · broken · Feb 28, 2018 · N15297 · Piper PA28140 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > FAILURE OF THE UPPER PART OF THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR, THE CYLINDER. THIS FAILURE APPEAR TO BE A MECHANICAL FAILURE OF BOTH THE UPPER ATTACHMENT EARS FOR THE TORQUE LINK ASSEMBLY, BOTH SECTIONS WERE SHEARED OFF. THE SEPARATED SECTIONS SHOWS WHAT APPEARS TO BE E
- [SDR 2018FA0000350](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000350.md): Muffler · eroded · Feb 18, 2018 · N56821 · Piper PA28140 · Engine Noise Suppressor
  > DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION OF AN AIRCRAFT THAT HAD ACCUMULATED 300 HOURS SINCE THE INSTALLATION OF SUPPLEMENTAL TYPE CERTIFICATE (STC) SA02168AT THE FOLLOWING CONDITION WAS OBSERVED. THE MUFFLER OF THE POWERFLOW EXHAUST USES 4 SCREWS AND NUTS AROUND THE LIP O
- [SDR 2017FA0000578](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000578.md): Spar · corroded · Nov 11, 2017 · N9527W · Piper PA28140 · Wing Spar
  > RIGHT WING SPAR INSPECTED IAW SB 1006. FOUND TO BE CORRODED WITH INTERGRANULAR CORROSION ON FORWARD FACE OF SPAR WEB, UPPER SPAR CAP IN FRONT OF LANDING GEAR STRUT HOUSING. RIGHT WING REMOVED AND REPLACED.
- [SDR 2017FA0000164](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000164.md): Crankcase · cracked · Apr 22, 2017 · N4437X · Piper PA28140 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > PILOT MADE AN EMERGENCY OFF AIRPORT LANDING AFTER EXPERIENCING A LOUD BANG FOLLOWED BY A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND SMOKE. INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED A CRACK OF APPROXIMATELY 4 INCHES ON THE CRANKCASE STARTING FROM UNDER THE NR 3 CYLINDER FLANGE AT ABOUT
- [SDR 2017FA0000095](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000095.md): Throttle Cable · broken · Feb 10, 2017 · N5096T · Piper PA28140 · Power Lever
  > DURING FLIGHT THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO REDUCE ENGINE POWER AND THE THROTTLE CABLE BROKE WITH THE ENGINE STUCK AT CRUISE POWER. MIXTURE CONTROL WAS USED OVERHEAD THE AIRPORT TO REDUCE POWER AND LAND WITHOUT INCIDENT.
- [SDR 2017FA0000415](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000415.md): Seat Track · corroded · Oct 25, 2016 · N6034W · Piper PA28140 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > SEAT TRACK WAS CORRODED UNDER THE CARPET TO THE POINT THAT THE RIVETS HOLDING IT TO THE ACFT WERE FALLING OUT. THE ACFT HAS BEEN STORED OUTSIDE FOR SOME TIME AND THINK THAT THE DOOR SEAL HAD LEAKED IN THE PAST, CAUSING WATER TO SIT ON THE SEAT TRACK.
- [SDR C2XA2016FA0000390](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C2XA2016FA0000390.md): Carburetor · loose · Aug 26, 2016 · N15726 · Piper PA28140 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > COMPLAINT RECEIVED OF ENGINE, DEISELING, ON SHUTDOWN. FOUND CARBURETOR UPPER HALF AND LOWER SEPARATING AT MATING SURFACE. REMOVED CARBURETOR RETIGHTENED SCREWS AND RELOCKED LOCK TABS. ADJUSTED IDLE AND MIXTURE THIS IS THE SECOND CARB WITH THE SAME PROBLEM IN
- [SDR 2016FA0000253](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000253.md): Elt · inoperative · May 23, 2016 · N7404R · Piper PA28140 · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > WHEN PURCHASED NEW IN 2013 CASE EXTERIOR APPEARED TO BE USED OR RE-MANUFACTURED. ELT UNIT FUNCTIONAL CHECKED OK & INSTALLED IN ACFT. WITH APPROX 2 YEARS LEFT ON BATTERY LIFE, BATTERIES FOUND DEAD DURING FUNCTIONAL CHECK. AFTER INSTALLING NEW BATTERIES FOUND
- [SDR 2016FA0000229](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000229.md): Exhaust Duct · leaking · May 10, 2016 · N9765W · Piper PA28140 · APU Exhaust System
  > WATER ON TOP ENGINE COWLING LEAKING THROUGH COWLING HINGE. DOWN NR 1 EXHAUST RISER OF POWERFLOW EXHAUST AND COLLECTING IN SCAT DUCTING FOR CARB HEAT. QUANITY REMOVED 1 PINT OF WATER. WHEN CARB HEAT WAS APPLIED ENGINE SHUTDOWN.
- [SDR CA160307002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160307002.md): Bar · cracked · Mar 2, 2016 · Piper PA28140 · Control Column Section
  > (CAN) THE CONTROL COLUMN TEE BAR ASSEMBLY WAS REMOVED FROM AIRCRAFT C-GQPV MODEL PA-28-140 SERIAL NUMBER 28-7725161 AT 18602.5 HOURS TTAF TO SERVICE C-GQPN MODEL PA-28-140 SERIAL NUMBER 28-7725157 DUE TO CONTROL COLUMN TEE BAR FAILURE IN FLIGHT. (REFERENCE SDR
- [SDR 2016FA0000117](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000117.md): Wire Harness · chafed · Feb 28, 2016 · N7168R · Piper PA28140 · Instrument System Wiring
  > AS THE AIRCRAFT WAS CLIMBING THROUGH 400 FEET AGL, THE PILOT DETECTED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE LT HALF OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE PILOT DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND RETURNED FOR LANDING ON RUNWAY 22R. AFTER LANDING, THE PILOT STATED THAT MELTED WIRIN
- [SDR CA160213001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160213001.md): Bar · failed · Feb 13, 2016 · Piper PA28140 · Aileron Control System
  > (CAN) TRAINING FLIGHT, STUDENT IN LH SEAT, INSTRUCTOR IN RH SEAT. THE INSTRUCTOR WAS VERBALLY COACHING THE STUDENT ON APPROACH TO RUNWAY 13 WIND 140/12KTS, 10 DEGREES FLAP. ALTITUDE WAS MAINTAINED AT 300` AGL CLOSE TO THRESHOLD. ENGINE POWER WAS THEN RETARDED
- [SDR 9LIS2016FA0000006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9LIS2016FA0000006.md): Cylinder Head · cracked · Dec 22, 2015 · N6655W · Piper PA28140 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > THE CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED AT THE NINETH COOLING FIN. CRACK RUNS ALONG THE FIN. THE CRACK IS ABOUT.5" LONG. THE CYLINDER HAD LOW COMPRESSION. THE CRACK OCCURRED UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS OF A FLIGHT SCHOOL. PROBABLE CAUSE: METAL FATIGUE. THE FOLL
- [SDR CA151215007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151215007.md): Unknown · odor · Nov 30, 2015 · Piper PA28140 · Air Distribution System
  > (CAN) THE OPERATOR INVESTIGATED FOR AN OIL ODOR IN CABIN ISSUE SINCE OCTOBER 26TH. EXTENSIVE TROUBLESHOOTING WAS PERFORMED TO IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. THE FSR RECOMMENDED TO REMOVE THE ENGINE FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION.
- [SDR 9LIS2015082100394](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9LIS2015082100394.md): Support · cracked · Aug 11, 2015 · N9869W · Piper PA28140 · Rudder Structure
  > HIGH TIME PA23: STRESS CRACKS AT FORWARD RADIUS X2 NEAR FORWARD HOLD DOWN BOLTS DELTA SHAPE RUDDER PEDAL INSTALLATION SUPPORT ASSY.
- [SDR 2015FA0000360](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000360.md): Seat Frame · broken · Aug 2, 2015 · N1205T · Piper PA28140 · Flight Compartment Equipment
  > PILOTS SEAT FRAME BROKE COMPLETELY THROUGH APPROXIMATELY 2" FORWARD OF SEAT BACK ATTACHMENT CAUSING PILOT TO FALL BACKWARDS TOWARD THE REAR SEATS. EVENT HAPPENED WITH A STUDENT PILOT IN THE PILOT SEAT WITH AN INSTRUCTOR IN THE RT SEAT JUST PRIOR TO TAKING THE
- [SDR CA150608011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150608011.md): Gear · failed · Jun 7, 2015 · Piper PA28140 · Magneto/Distributor
  > (CAN) PILOTS REPORTED ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE. THE RT MAGNETO HAD AN INTERNAL FAULT ON THE ROTOR GEAR WHICH WAS NEW FROM THE FACTORY 385 HRS AGO. THE METAL TAB ON THE GEAR HAD SEPARATED.
- [SDR 2015FA0000239](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000239.md): Gasket · leaking · May 28, 2015 · N6985W · Piper PA28140 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > DURING LANDING ROLLOUT ENGINE STOPPED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED ACFT AND FOUND THAT CARBURETOR FUEL BOWL GASKET WAS LEAKING FUEL.
- [SDR CA140908026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140908026.md): Outlet · eroded · Sep 5, 2014 · Piper PA28140 · Engine Noise Suppressor
  > (CAN) DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE MUFFLER OUTLET PIPE HAD AN EXTENSION PIECE THAT APPEARS TO BE OF UNAPPROVED, SUBSTANDARD MATERIAL WELDED ON TO THE ORIGINAL. IT APPEARS THAT THE EXTENSION WAS USED TO DIVERT EXHAUST RESIDUE FURTHER AW
- [SDR 2014FA0000631](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000631.md): Exhaust Valve · failed · Jul 2, 2014 · N9898W · Piper PA28140 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING CLIMBOUT, AT APPROXIMATELY 500FT AGL, THE ACFT BEGAN TO LOOSE ENGINE POWER, STUDENT ON CONTROLS TRANSFERED TO INSTRUCTOR. INSTRUCTOR ATTEMPTED TO RETURN TO AIRPORT, DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH ENGINE POWER TO CONTINUE. LANDED IN SMALL CLEARING ADJACENT TO HIG
- [SDR CA140429007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140429007.md): Baffle · collapsed · Apr 28, 2014 · Piper PA28140 · Engine Noise Suppressor
  > (CAN) DURING A TRAINING FLIGHT, THE PILOT NOTICED SIGNIFICANT ENGINE POWER LOSS AND RETURNED TO BASE. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE INTERNAL BAFFLE INSIDE THE MUFFLER ASSY HAD COLLAPSED. MUFFLER ASSY WAS R & R WITH NEW UNIT, THE SQUIRREL CAGE WAS INT
- [SDR CA131118026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131118026.md): Hose · deteriorated · Nov 15, 2013 · Piper PA28140 · Fuel Storage
  > (CAN) DURING A 100 HR INSPECTION OF THE ACFT, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE RT FUEL TANK FLEX HOSE LINKING THE TANK TO THE ACFT FUEL SYS WAS IN POOR CONDITION. REMOVAL OF THE HOSE REVEALED THAT IT WAS INDEED DRIED OUT AND DETERIORATED. THE STEEL MFG TAG SECURED TO T
- [SDR 2013FA0000611](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000611.md): Turnbuckle · cracked · Sep 6, 2013 · N6278W · Piper PA28140 · Fuselage Structure (General)
  > ONE CABLE HAS FRAYED STRANDS, THE OTHER CABLE HAS STRESS CRACKS IN TURNBUCKLE END. CABLES WERE FOUND ON ANNUAL INSPECTION AND AD COMPLIANCE. REPLACED CABLES.
- [SDR 2013FA0000610](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000610.md): Cable · frayed · Sep 6, 2013 · N6278W · Piper PA28140 · Fuselage Structure (General)
  > ONE CABLE HAS FRAYED STRANDS, THE OTHER CABLE HAS STRESS CRACKS IN TURNBUCKLE END. CABLES WERE FOUND ON ANNUAL INSPECTION AND AD COMPLIANCE. REPLACED CABLES.
- [SDR GQRR201306289952](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GQRR201306289952.md): Manifold · malfunctioned · Apr 24, 2013 · N139S · Piper PA28140 · Landing Gear Steering System
  > ON LANDING ROLL OUT, THE ACFT SUSTAINED AN UN-COMMANDED STEERING INPUT AND SUBSEQUENTLY EXITED THE RUNWAY, DAMAGE WAS MINOR. TESTING CONCLUDED THE FAILURE TO BE CAUSED BY THE RECENTLY O/H STEERING MANIFOLD.
- [SDR 2013FA0000055](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000055.md): Rib · corroded · Jan 25, 2013 · N6323W · Piper PA28140 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, VISUAL INSPECTION UNVEILED THE OTBD RIB ON THE RT FLAP HAD EXCESSIVE CORROSION. AFTER UNRIVETING THE L/E SKIN, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ALL THE RIBS WERE CORRODED BEYOND REPAIR AND THE FLAP WAS SCRAPPED FOR A SERVICEABLE UNIT.
- [SDR CA130819018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130819018.md): Clamp · separated · Oct 11, 2012 · Piper PA28140 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > (CAN) THE EXHAUST CLAMP ON THE LT OF THE EXHAUST HAS A PIN WHICH LOCATES THE CLAMP ON BOTH THE MUFFLER AND THE PIPE IT ATTACHES TO. THE PIN HAD ERODED TO THE POINT WHERE IT ALLOWED THE PIPE TO SEPARATE FROM THE MUFFLER CAUSING SMOKE AND HEAT TO ESCAPE. THIS C
- [SDR 2012FA0000549](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000549.md): Hose · failed · Aug 6, 2012 · N506FL · Piper PA28140 · Engine Oil Cooler
  > PILOT REPORTED AFTER LANDING, DURING FUEL TOP OFF FOR NEXT FLIGHT, A POOL OF OIL UNDER THE ENGINE COWL, INVESTIGATION SHOWED ONE OF THE OIL COOLER HOSES HAD SPLIT AND DUMPED APPROX 6 QTS OF OIL, THESE 2 HOSES WHERE CHANGED 7.58 HOURS PRIOR TO THIS EVENT, BOTH
- [SDR 2012FA0000508](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000508.md): Exhaust Valve · failed · May 26, 2012 · N6405R · Piper PA28140 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > NR 1 EXHAUST VALVE FAILED IN CRUISE.
- [SDR 2012FA0000312](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000312.md): Casting · cracked · May 11, 2012 · N8409R · Piper PA28140 · Main Landing Gear
  > TWO INCH CRACK WAS DISCOVERED DURING A ANNUAL INSPECTION ON THE RT MLG CASTING, LOCATED AT THE UPPER OUTER ATTACHMENT EAR FOR THE LANDING GEAR TORQUE LINK.
- [SDR 2012FA0000202](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000202.md): Air Filter · failed · Apr 22, 2012 · N32458 · Piper PA28140 · Engine Air Intake System
  > AIR FILTER ELEMENT CAME APART AT THE SEAM. SECOND ONE FOUND.
- [SDR CA120202006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120202006.md): Spar · cracked · Feb 2, 2012 · Piper PA28140 · Wing Spar
  > (CAN) VISUAL INSPECTION WITH LIGHT AND MIRROR THRU END, RIB BS 24 INDICATED LINES. CLOSER INSPECTION WITH VIDEO CAMARA FOUND THE CRACKS.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-140/reports.md?page=2

## 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 = 'PA28140'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-140/reports

---
OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.