# Service difficulty reports: Piper PA-28-151

A list on [Piper PA-28-151](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-151.md).

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- [SDR 2026FA0000420](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000420.md): Bolt · worn · May 21, 2026 · N1433X · Piper PA28151 · Control Column Section
  > WHILE COMPLYING WITH AD 13-02-13 BY REPLACING CABLE P/N 62701-113. BOLT (PIPER P/N 400-056) AN3-11 AT THE LOWER END OF CONTROL COLUMN TEE BAR WAS FOUND TO BE WORN BADLY. WEAR RINGS WERE MEASURED TO BE 20% OF THE BOLT DIAMETER. BOLT WAS REPLACED WITH NEW HARD
- [SDR 2025FA0000741](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000741.md): Control Cable · broken · Oct 29, 2025 · N9281K · Piper PA28151 · Elevator Control System
  > ELEVATOR CONTROL CABLE SEPARATED AT THE TURNBUCKLE DURING TAKEOFF ROLL; THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED WHEN A (NOISE) BANG WAS HEARD AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSE DROPPED. THE CABLE ATTACHMENT BROKE AS IT ENTERED THE TURNBUCKLE AND WAS ONLY HELD TOGETHER BY THE SAFETY WIRE.
- [SDR 2025FA0000663](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000663.md): Valve · failed insp · Sep 25, 2025 · N3939X · Piper PA28151 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING ROUTINE 100 HR INSPECTION FOUND COMPRESSION TO BE 40/80 ON CYLINDER #4 AND INSPECTED FURTHER. FOUND THAT VALVE WAS NOT SEATING PROPERLY. VALVE SEAT WAS BELL MOUTHED, VALVE PUSHES IN AN OUT ON A CURVE RATHER THAN STRAIGHT, WORN ONLY ON ONE SIDE. IMPROP
- [SDR 2022FA0000649](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000649.md): Propeller · damaged · Oct 5, 2022 · N120BJ · Piper PA28151 · Propeller System
  > DURING THE CLIMB OUT FROM TAKEOFF, THE PILOT REPORTED THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND THE THROTTLE AND MIXTURE RETARDED ON THEIR OWN. THE PILOT APPLIED FULL POWER AND MIXTURE AND THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO SHAKE BUT STILL MADE ENOUGH POWER TO TURN BA
- [SDR 2021FA0000413](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000413.md): Carburetor · jammed · Dec 17, 2021 · N4491F · Piper PA28151 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > ACCELLERATOR PUMP INJECTION NOZZLE WAS DISLODGED FROM CASTED CARBURATOR CAVITY. NOZZLE BECAME LODGED BETWEEN CARBURATOR VENTURI AND THROTTLE VALVE CAUSEING THROTTLE CONTROL VALVE TO BIND.
- [SDR Q532018F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Q532018F00000.md): Tube · failed · Sep 5, 2018 · N7164C · Piper PA28151 · Tire Tube
  > NOSE TIRE WENT FLAT ON STUDENT SOLO LANDING NO DAMAGE. DISASSEMBLE FOUND ONE SPOT ON TUBE SIDEWALL HAD FAILED OR WORN THROUGH. TUBE LEAK GUARD BUTY L INNER TUBE. FROM STOCK ? DATE OF PURCHASE. TIRE INSTALLED 08/11/2017 WITH LEAK GUARD TUBE FROM DRESSER TIR
- [SDR 2019FA0000199](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000199.md): Bracket · cracked · May 22, 2018 · N404DS · Piper PA28151 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > FOUND AFT ZEE ASSEMBLY BRACKET CRACKED AND ATTACHING RIVETS LOOSE. THIS BRACKET IS STRESSED DURING RUDDER PEDAL INPUTS AND DURING APPLICATION OF BRAKES. HAVE FOUND SIMILAR DEFECTS WITH OTHER PA28 151/161 AIRCRAFT OF SIMILAR AIRFRAME HOURS.
- [SDR 2018FA0000522](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000522.md): Shaft · fractured · Mar 30, 2018 · N54410 · Piper PA28151 · Magneto/Distributor
  > PILOT REPORTED A SMOOTH 200 RPM DROP ON RIGHT MAGNETO WHEN PERFORMING HIS PRE DEPARTURE ENG CHECK. REPLACING THE POINTS, CAPACITOR, CAM AND CAM GEAR DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. AFTER CLOSER INVESTIGATION IT WAS FOUND THAT BY HOLDING THE MAGNETO DRIVE GEAR T
- [SDR 2016FA0000538](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000538.md): Duct · collapsed · Oct 26, 2016 · N33575 · Piper PA28151 · Engine Air Intake System
  > DURING CLIMB, ENGINE SPUTTERED CAUSING THE PILOT TO MAKE EMERGENCY LANDING IN A COW PASTURE. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE ENGINE AIR INLET HOSE HAD COLLAPSED CAUSING A DECREASE IN AIR FLOW TO THE ENGINE. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE INTERNAL WIRE SUPPO
- [SDR 2013FA0000238](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000238.md): Magneto · faulty · Apr 6, 2013 · N8939F · Piper PA28151 · Magneto/Distributor
  > ENGINE BECAME HARD TO START. ON INVESTIGATION, FOUND TIMING HAD SLIPPED ON THE IMPULSE MAG. CHECKING INTERNAL TIMING, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE POINTS HAD CLOSED TO THE POINT THE SPARK OUTPUT WAS DEGRADED EVEN THOUGH THE PREFLIGHT MAG CHECK WAS WITHIN LIMIT
- [SDR CA121122008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121122008.md): Spark Plug · damaged · Nov 22, 2012 · Piper PA28151 · Spark Plug/Igniter
  > (CAN) ACFT CAME IN FOR ROUTINE INSPECTION AND IT WAS OBSERVED THAT 1 SPARK PLUG APPEARED TO HAVE A LEAK FROM THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SPARK PLUG ITSELF WAS DEFECTIVE. THE END THAT THREADS INTO THE CYLINDER HAS
- [SDR 2013FA0000237](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000237.md): Magneto · faulty · Sep 28, 2012 · N8939F · Piper PA28151 · Magneto/Distributor
  > ENGINE BECAME HARD TO START. ON INVESTIGATION, FOUND TIMING HAD SLIPPED ON THE IMPULSE MAG. CHECKING INTERNAL TIMING, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE POINTS HAD CLOSED TO THE POINT THE SPARK OUTPUT WAS DEGRADED EVEN THOUGH THE PREFLIGHT MAG CHECK WAS WITHIN LIMIT
- [SDR 2012FA0000109](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000109.md): Distributor Gear · damaged · Feb 6, 2012 · N4166 · Piper PA28151 · Magneto/Distributor
  > PILOT REPORTED A NORMAL RUN-UP BEFORE TAKEOFF. DURING CLIMB-OUT POWER LOSS WAS EXPERIENCED. ON LANDING ANOTHER RUN UP SHOWED THE RT MAGNETO WAS INOPERATIVE. REMOVED THE RT MAGNETO AND FOUND THE PLASTIC DISTRIBUTOR GEAR WAS MISSING TEETH.2500 OF THE WAY ARO
- [SDR 2012FA0000001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000001.md): Key · broken · Dec 9, 2011 · N276BC · Piper PA28151 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > WHILE TROUBLESHOOTING A ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE, DISCOVERED A DEFORMED ROCKER COVER. WHEN THE COVER WAS REMOVED THE SPRING SEAT LOOSE ON FLANGE PIECES AND THE VALVE KEYS WERE FOUND IN THE ROCKER COVER.
- [SDR CA110919002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110919002.md): Cable · shorted · Sep 6, 2011 · Piper PA28151 · Equipment/Furnishings Wiring
  > (CAN) THE CABLE THAT RUNS FROM THE ELT REMOTE SWITCH TO THE ELT HAD A SHORT IN IT. THIS WAS CAUSING THE ELT TO ACTIVATE IN FLIGHT AND OR ON THE GROUND.
- [SDR CA100820006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100820006.md): Strut · damaged · Jul 20, 2010 · Piper PA28151 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle
  > (CAN) AIRCRAFT WAS IN FOR ANNUAL INSPECTION AND THE MLG ASSYS WERE FOUND CRACKED DURING THE SPECIAL INSPECTION CAST MAIN LANDING GEAR STRUT CYLINDER 100 HR INSPECTION (SB 1131). UPON REMOVAL OF THE LT MLG ASSY, THE LOWER MLG TO MAIN SPAR ATTACH HOLES WERE DIS
- [SDR CA090811005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090811005.md): Bolt · broken · Aug 11, 2009 · Piper PA28151 · Main Landing Gear
  > DURING ROUTINE 100 HOUR INSP, (2 EA) AN 4-11A BOLTS FOUND BROKEN IN LWR GEAR ATTACHMENT. REPLACED (4 EA) AN 4-11A BOLTS IN LT AND RT GEAR ATTACHMENT.
- [SDR 2009FA0000319](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000319.md): Handle · inoperative · Apr 7, 2009 · N455DP · Piper PA28151 · Landing Gear Selector
  > ACFT WAS ENROUTE TO PICK UP PASSENGERS FOR A ROUTINE ACFT DEMONSTRATION. DURING PREPARATION FOR LANDING, AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR, HOWEVER THE LANDING CONTROL HANDLE COULD NOT BE MOVED FROM THE "UP" POSITION. THE AIR CREW WAS SUCCESSFUL
- [SDR CA090401007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090401007.md): Rocker · broken · Mar 24, 2009 · Piper PA28151 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) AFTER TAKEOFF AND JUST AS THE PILOT WAS SETTING THE ACFT UP FOR CRUISE THE ENGINE STARTED TO RUN ROUGH AND THERE WAS A POPPING SOUND. PILOT DIVERTED TO A NEARBY AIRPORT AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. AME RAN ENGINE FOR A MINUTE OR SO AND FOUND THAT NR 3 EX
- [SDR CA080805013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080805013.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Aug 5, 2008 · Piper PA28151 · Propeller Spinner Section
  > (CAN) DURING ANNUAL INSP FWD SPINNER BULKHEAD WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED AT SCREW ATTACHMENT HOLE. NEW PART WAS ORDERED FROM MFG IAW APPLICABLE PARTS CATALOGUE. NEW PART RECEIVED WAS STAMPED WITH CORRECT PN AS ORDERED, BUT WAS PHYSICALLY DIFFERENT IN DEPTH AND
- [SDR 2008FA0000073](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000073.md): Attach Fitting · corroded · Jan 14, 2008 · N44542 · Piper PA28151 · Fuselage, Wing Attach Fittings
  > THIS FUSELAGE REAR WING ATTACH FITTING WAS BEING REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION PITTS ON FRONT SURFACE. UPON REMOVAL SOME SEVERE PITTING WAS NOTED JUST IB OF THE.3125 INCH WING ATTACH BOLT HOLE ON THE REAR SIDE OF THE FITTING. THIS AREA IS EXPOSED TO OUTSIDE AIR
- [SDR 2007FA0000953](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000953.md): Battery · damaged · Oct 11, 2007 · N32276 · Piper PA28151 · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > FOUND ELT BATTERY CASE BULGED ON BOTTOM. FOUND ALL CONTACTS WITHIN BATTERY COMPARTMENT LOOSE DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE (COULD SEE WHERE PLASTIC HAD MELTED) COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE SHORT. REPLACED ELT. (K)
- [SDR CA060523003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060523003.md): Pump · failed · Apr 18, 2006 · Piper PA28151 · Engine Fuel Pump
  > THIS MECHANICAL FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN INSTALLED NEW. ENGINE RUN-UP DONE WITHIN PARAMETER WITH FUEL PRESSURE NORMAL AT ALL RPM ON GROUND STATIC RUN-UP. OWNER RUN-UP BEFORE FLIGHT FOUND FUEL PRESSURE NORMAL. INFLIGHT IN CRUISE DURING CIRCUIT AT THE AIRPORT ENGIN
- [SDR AU510002063](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002063.md): Exhaust Valve · seized · Dec 12, 2005 · Piper PA28151 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (AUS) NR 3 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE SEIZED IN VALVE GUIDE.
- [SDR AU510001983](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001983.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Dec 12, 2005 · Piper PA28151 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > REAR FUSELAGE BULKHEAD CRACKED. FOUND FOLLOWING REMOVAL OF STEEL FORWARD FIN ATTACHMENT FITTING.
- [SDR CA050624003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050624003.md): Piston Pin · failed · Jun 5, 2005 · Piper PA28151 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (CAN) 4 CYLINDER PISTON PIN PLUG FAILED (BROKEN OFF) CAUSING HIGH AMOUNT OF ALUMINUM IN OIL FILTER, CAUSING LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE DURING CRUISE.
- [SDR 2005FA0000425](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000425.md): Piston Ring · failed · Feb 14, 2005 · N4238F · Piper PA28151 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > OUT OF CONCERN FROM HAVING 2 PREVIOUS OIL RING FAILURES THAT COULD HAVE BROUGHT ME DOWN. PULLED CYLINDER NR 1 AND NR 2 TO REPLACE RING WITH SAME PRODUCTION DATE AS ONE THAT FAILED. PULLING AND INSPECTING NR 1, FOUND THE RING GAP TO BE EXCESSIVE, MFG CALLS FO
- [SDR 2005FA0000412](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000412.md): Piston Ring · broken · Dec 26, 2004 · N4238F · Piper PA28151 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > CROSS COUNTRY FLT, HEADED TO 2ND FUEL STOP, HEARD A SLIGHT RPM CHANGE IN ENGINE THAT WAS INTERMITTENT. UPON LANDING, PERFORMED MAG CHECK AND ONE MAG WAS A LITTLE ROUGH, HAD THE PLUGS PULLED AND FOUND THAT THE PLUG ON NR 4 CYLINDER WAS FOULED WITH TRACES OF OI
- [SDR 2005FA0000411](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000411.md): Piston Ring · broken · Oct 31, 2004 · N4238F · Piper PA28151 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > ON NIGHT IFR FLIGHT, DEPARTED WITH 7.5 QTS OF OIL IN THE ENGINE. WHEN ARRIVED AT DESTINATION 1.4 HOURS LATER AND PERFORMED A POST FLIGHT INSPECTION, FOUND THAT THE CRANKCASE WAS DOWN 4 QUARTS OF OIL AND THERE WAS NO SIGN OF AN OIL LEAK. UPON INSPECTION, FOUN
- [SDR 2004FA0000814](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000814.md): Cylinder Head · detached · Oct 16, 2004 · N4544X · Piper PA28151 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > WHILE ON CLIMB-OUT, AT A POINT ABOUT 3 MILES NORTH OF THE AIRPORT AND AT AN ALTITUDE OF ABOUT 2800 FT (1300 FT AGL), HEARD AND FELT LOUD BANG WITH RESULTING POWER LOSS. INITIATED 180 DEGREE TURN BACK TO AIRPORT WHILE ALERTING TOWER OF EMERGENCY. LANDED WITHO
- [SDR 2004FA0000813](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000813.md): Cylinder Head · detached · Oct 16, 2004 · N4544X · Piper PA28151 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > WHILE ON CLIMB-OUT, AT A POINT ABOUT 3 MILES NORTH OF THE AIRPORT AND AT AN ALTITUDE OF ABOUT 2800 FT (1300 FT AGL), HEARD AND FELT LOUD BANG WITH RESULTING POWER LOSS. INITIATED 180 DEGREE TURN BACK TO AIRPORT WHILE ALERTING TOWER OF EMERGENCY. LANDED WITHO
- [SDR 2004FA0000812](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000812.md): Cylinder Head · detached · Oct 16, 2004 · N4544X · Piper PA28151 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > WHILE ON CLIMB-OUT, AT A POINT ABOUT 3 MILE NORTH OF THE AIRPORT AND AT AN ALTITUDE OF ABOUT 2800 FT (1300 FT AGL), HEARD AND FELT LOUD BANG WITH RESULTING POWER LOSS. INITIATED 180 DEGREE TURN BACK TO AIRPORT WHILE ALERTING TOWER OF EMERGENCY. LANDED WITHOU
- [SDR 2004FA0000811](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000811.md): Cylinder Head · detached · Oct 16, 2004 · N4544X · Piper PA28151 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > WHILE ON CLIMB-OUT, AT A POINT ABOUT 3 MILES NORTH OF THE AIRPORT AND AT AN ALTITUDE OF ABOUT 2800 FT (1300 FT AGL), HEARD AND FELT LOUD BANG WITH RESULTING POWER LOSS. INITIATED 180 DEGREE TURN BACK TO AIRPORT WHILE ALERTING TOWER OF EMERGENCY. LANDED WITHO
- [SDR 2004FA0000810](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000810.md): Cylinder Head · detached · Oct 16, 2004 · N4544X · Piper PA28151 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > WHILE ON CLIMB-OUT (0715 LOCAL TIME), AT A POINT ABOUT 3 MILE NORTH OF THE AIRPORT AND AT AN ALTITUDE OF ABOUT 2800' (1300' AGL), HEARD AND FELT LOUD BANG WITH RESULTING POWER LOSS. INITIATED 180 DEGREE TURN BACK TO AIRPORT WHILE ALERTING TOWER OF EMERGENCY.
- [SDR 2004FA0000809](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000809.md): Cylinder Head · detached · Oct 16, 2004 · N4544X · Piper PA28151 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > WHILE ON CLIMB-OUT, AT A POINT ABOUT 3 MILES NORTH OF THE AIRPORT AND AT AN ALTITUDE OF ABOUT 2800 FT (1300 FT AGL), HEARD AND FELT LOUD BANG WITH RESULTING POWER LOSS. INITIATED 180 DEGREE TURN BACK TO AIRPORT WHILE ALERTING TOWER OF EMERGENCY. LANDED WITHO
- [SDR 2004FA0000808](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000808.md): Cylinder Head · detached · Oct 16, 2004 · N4544X · Piper PA28151 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > WHILE ON CLIMB-OUT, AT A POINT ABOUT 3 MILES NORTH OF THE AIRPORT AND AT AN ALTITUDE OF ABOUT 2800 FT (1300 FT AGL), HEARD AND FELT LOUD BANG WITH RESULTING POWER LOSS. INITIATED 180 DEGREE TURN BACK TO AIRPORT WHILE ALERTING TOWER OF EMERGENCY. LANDED WITHO
- [SDR AUS20040081](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040081.md): Carburetor · iced · Feb 10, 2004 · Piper PA28151 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > (AUS) ENGINE FAILED DURING LANDING. SUSPECT CAUSED BY CARBURETOR ICING.
- [SDR AUS20040021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040021.md): Mount · loose · Jan 15, 2004 · Piper PA28151 · Engine Mount Section
  > (AUS) RT LOWER ENGINE MOUNT LOOSE.
- [SDR AUS20040020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040020.md): Hinge · corroded · Jan 15, 2004 · Piper PA28151 · Rudder Structure
  > (AUS) UPPER RUDDER HINGE BRACKET CONTAINED SEVERE CORROSION EXTENDING TO APPROXIMATELY 50 PERCENT OF THE DEPTH OF THE BRACKET.
- [SDR AUS20031112](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20031112.md): Cylinder · cracked · Oct 28, 2003 · Piper PA28151 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > (AUS) LT AND RT MAIN LANDING GEAR STRUT CYLINDERS CRACKED IN AREA OF TORQUE LINK ATTACHMENT LUGS AS INDICATED IN MFG SB 1131.
- [SDR 2003FA0000518](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000518.md): Float · failed · May 16, 2003 · N43266 · Piper PA28151 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > UPON TAKEOFF ENGINE QUIT. UNSCHEDULED LANDING, AIRCRAFT DAMAGE WAS HEAVY. INPSECTION OF CARBURETOR MA4SP, PART NUMBER 10-5217, SERIAL NUMBER 75-10-6625-CFA02043, FLOAT PART NUMBER CF-30-766, FLOAT SERIAL DATE 11-01. FLOAT SANK IN BOWL DO TO FLOATS SPLITTING
- [SDR AUS20030593](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030593.md): Brace · cracked · May 13, 2003 · Piper PA28151 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Tab Structure
  > (AUS) HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TRIM DIAGONAL BRACE CRACKED. SUSPECT BRACE WAS BENT OUT OF THE WAY FOR ACCESS. STABILIZER HINGE BOLTS HAD MISSING SPACER WASHERS. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.
- [SDR 2002FA0001130](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001130.md): Carburetor · inoperative · Sep 9, 2002 · N43473 · Piper PA28151 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > (CARBURETOR) AN ALUMINUM SLIVER,.188 LONG,.018 THICK,.023 WIDE WAS FOUND BETWEEN THE NEEDLE VALVE AND SEAT. PREVENTING OPERATION OF NEEDLE VALVE. THE SLIVER APPEARS OF THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY, WHERE THE FUEL INLET AND STRAINER ASSEMBLY IS INSTALLED.
- [SDR 2002FA0000843](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000843.md): Engine · fire · Jul 1, 2002 · N33439 · Piper PA28151 · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > FIRE OCCURED IN ACCESSORY AREA OF ENGINE DURING START RESULTING IN MINOR DAMAGE. UPON POST FIRE INSPECTION, ONLY DEFECT FOUND WAS BROKEN AND SEVERLY BURNED RUBBER PRIMER HOSE ADJACENT TO EGT PROBE.
- [SDR AUS20020623](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020623.md): Rib · corroded · Jun 20, 2002 · Piper PA28151 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > (AUS) TRAILING EDGE FLAP NOSE RIBS SEVERELY CORRODED.
- [SDR AUS20020447](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020447.md): Rib · cracked · May 3, 2002 · Piper PA28151 · Ailerons
  > (AUS) LT AND RT AILERON RIBS PN 35392-00 (LT) AND PN 35392-01 (RT) CRACKED ALONG RADIUS OF FRONT FLANGE.
- [SDR 2002FA0000681](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000681.md): Exhaust Valve · damaged · Apr 17, 2002 · N32246 · Piper PA28151 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > NR 2 EXHAUST VALVE HEAD MISSING A SECTION (OVERHEATED AND TORCHED AWAY). TRACED TO EXCESSIVE VALVE STEM/GUIDE CLEARANCE. ALL OTHER CYLINDERS WERE REMOVED AND REPORTED TO HAVE EXCESSIVE WEAR, REQUIRING VALVE AND GUIDE REPLACEMENT. 655 HOURS SHORT OF TBO. PL
- [SDR 2002FA0000111](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000111.md): Bolt · failed · Dec 21, 2001 · N43125 · Piper PA28151 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > JUST AFTER TAKEOFF, THE GREASE BOLT (P/N 79543-02) FAILED AND ALLOWED THE UPPER AND LOWER TORQUE LINKS TO SEPARATE. THIS ALLOWED THE STUB AXLE, OLEO TUBE, AND RIGHT WHEEL AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY TO FALL OFF THE AIRCRAFT. THE BRAKE LINE BROKE ALLOWING EVERYTHING T
- [SDR RMM2001F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RMM2001F00000.md): Strut · cracked · Oct 23, 2001 · N1195X · Piper PA28151 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION A CRACK WAS FOUND IN ONE LEFT GEAR LOWER TORQUE LINK ATTACHMENT EAR. THIS CONDITION HAS BEEN FOUND PREVIOUSLY OVERHAULED MID TO HIGH TIME AIRCRAFT USED IN TRAINING. TIME ON PART COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. AIRCRAFT TOTAL HOURS 11
- [SDR 20001031SH007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001031SH007.md): Bolt · missing · Sep 13, 2000 · N41558 · Piper PA28151 · Main Landing Gear Attach Section
  > AIRCRAFT CONTROL LOST ON LANDING. AIRCRAFT BOUNCED AND STRUT FELL OUT. SCISSOR BOLT WAS MISSING. (X)

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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 = 'PA28151'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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