# Service difficulty reports: Piper PA-28-180

A list on [Piper PA-28-180](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-180.md).

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- [SDR 2024FA0000435](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000435.md): Case · cracked · Jun 7, 2024 · N15871 · Piper PA28180 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > ON CLIMB TO CRUISING ALTITUDE PIC FELT AN ENGINE VIBRATION AND DECIDED TO TURN BACK TO KARG. ON TURN BACK TO DEPARTURE AIRPORT OIL PRESSURE DROPPED TO "0" AND ENGINE SEIZED. POST EMERGENCY LANDING, ENGINE COWLING WAS REMOVED, HOLE IN CRANKCASE FOUND ON FORWARD
- [SDR 2024FA0000421](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000421.md): Screw · loose · Jun 3, 2024 · N7842N · Piper PA28180 · Magneto/Distributor
  > OWNER COMPLAINED OF A ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE. DIAGNOSIS FOUND THE BEARING CAP ASSEMBLY MOUNTING SCREWS HAS COME LOOSE ON THE RH MAGNETO.ONE SCREW AND RETAINER HAS FALLEN COMPLETELY OUT. THE BEARING CAP ASSEMBLY WAS FREELY ROTATING 5-10 DEGREES ALLOWING THE MAGNE
- [SDR 2024FA0000065](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000065.md): Piston · failed · Jan 11, 2024 · N5120S · Piper PA28180 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > FOLLOWING A FLT TEST, IN PATTERN WITH ACFT & NEW ENG, DEPARTED KLUD FOR THE 2ND BREAK-IN FLT IAW SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS. MADE A FULL-STATIC POWER RUNUP & INITIATED TAKEOFF IN KLUD. CLIMBOUT NORMAL, ENTERED LT PATTERN & DEPARTED NORTH FROM LT DOWNWIND VFR AT APPR
- [SDR 2023FA0000841](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000841.md): Cowling · failed · Dec 4, 2023 · N9166J · Piper PA28180 · Powerplant System
  > UPPER COWLING BROKE AWAY FROM AIRCRAFT DURING FLIGHT. AFTER INSPECTING THE AIRCRAFT, IT SEEMS THE FRONT PIN BROKE OFF THE COWLING POSSIBLY THE ADESSIVE FAILED AND CAUSED THE PIN TO BREAK AWAY AND THE UPPER COWLING TO ALLOW AIRFLOW TO ENTER THE COWL AND PUT TOO
- [SDR 2023FA0000235](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000235.md): Tube · unknown · Apr 20, 2023 · N7100 · Piper PA28180 · Engine Oil System (Airframe Furnished)
  > PILOT NOTED SMALL WISPS OF SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT AND CO PILOT NOTICED OIL ON THE LEADING EDGE OF THE RH WING. PILOT RETUNED TO AIRPORT AND BROUGHT THE AIRPLANE TO THE MX HANGAR. I NOTICED OIL ON THE RH SIDE OF THE ENGINE COWLING. UPON REMOVING THE UPPER COW
- [SDR 2023FA0000234](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000234.md): Line · unknown · Apr 20, 2023 · N7100 · Piper PA28180 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > THE B NUT ON THE OIL RETURN LINE FROM THE #1 CYLINDER WAS FOUND TO BE LOOSE. OIL WAS LEAKING FORM THIS LOCATION AND SOME WAS NOTED ON THE LEADING EDGE OF THE RH WING FROM THE AIR FLOW. REMOVED THE UPPER COWLING AND TIGHTEN BUT B NUT. RAN THE ENGINE ON THE
- [SDR 2023FA0000023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000023.md): None · none · Jan 10, 2023 · N6303J · Piper PA28180 · Standard Practices/Structures
  > UNDERSTANDING OF THE 1ST GENERATION FUEL SELECTOR FOR PIPER AIRCRAFT. SEE SB 840A, SAIB CE-14-22, SB 1309A, PIPER SB 355, SA-075. PILOTS ARE INADVERTENTLY SELECTING THE OFF POSITION DUE TO CONFUSION / MISUNDERSTANDING OF THE FUEL SELECTOR POINTER.
- [SDR 2022FA0000422](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000422.md): Carburetor · inaccurate · Jul 18, 2022 · N7933N · Piper PA28180 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > FACTORY OVERHAULED ENGINE INSTALLED IN AIRFRAME. PERFORMANCE WAS NORMAL, BUT NOTED THAT CARBURETOR WAS DIFFICULT TO SET AND MAINTAIN LEAN CUTOFF RISE IN RPM DURING SHUTDOWN. SINCE IT DIDN'T AFFECT FLIGHT PERFORMANCE, AIRCRAFT RELEASED TO SEE IF CONDITION WOULD
- [SDR 2021FA0000144](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000144.md): Gyro · faulted · Jan 13, 2021 · N7073W · Piper PA28180 · Directional Gyro and Indicating System
  > AIRCRAFT WAS OPERATING UNDER 14 CFR 141 RULES IN IMC CONDITIONS WHEN THE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED AN INSTRUMENTATION FAILURE OF THE HORIZONTAL SITUATION INDICATOR. INSTRUMENT WAS OPERATING NORMALLY FOR THE FIRST 30 MINUTES OF IFR FLIGHT AND BECAME DEGRADED AFTER E
- [SDR 2020FA0000286](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000286.md): Spinner · separated · Jun 8, 2020 · N7914N · Piper PA28180 · Propeller Spinner Section
  > IN VFR CRUSE FLIGHT WITH ATC, THE PILOT REPORTED HEARING A LOUD BANG AND A SLIGHT ENGINE VIBRATION. A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WAS MADE, INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT REVEALED THE PROPELLER SPINNER HAD FAILED AND HAD DEPARTED THE AIRCRAFT, AND PORTIONS OF THE FIBE
- [SDR 2019FA0000316](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000316.md): Selector Valve · stiff · Sep 24, 2019 · Piper PA28180 · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off Valve
  > FUEL SELECTOR VALVE WAS STIFF AND WOULD JUMP PASS DETENT CAUSING LOSS OF FUEL FLOW FROM RIGHT TANK.
- [SDR 2019FA0000308](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000308.md): Volt Regulator · intermittent · Aug 30, 2019 · N16EC · Piper PA28180 · DC Regulator
  > CUSTOMER COMPLAINED THAT ALTERNATOR WOULD QUIT CHARGING AFTER APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTE FLIGHT. CONDUCTED TEST FLIGHT OF AIRCRAFT, MONITORED CHARGING VOLTAGE WITH CALIBRATED VOLTMETER, CHARGING VOLTAGE 13.8- 13.9 CONSISTENTLY DURING FLIGHT. CHARGING SYSTEM BEH
- [SDR 2019FA0000227](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000227.md): Cable Guard · chafed · Jul 19, 2019 · N5163S · Piper PA28180 · Rudder Control System
  > CABLE PULLEY GUARD CHAFFED IN 3 PIECES BY RUDDER CABLES AT BASE OF CONTROL YOKE. GUARD PLACED IN WRONG HOLE IN CONSOLE. CORRECT HOLE COVERED BY HEAT DUCT MOUNT BRACKETS. TRIMMED BRACKETS AND INSTALLED NEW GUARD. CLEARANCE NORMAL. NO CABLE DAMAGE. NO MAJO
- [SDR 2019FA0000210](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000210.md): Turnbuckle · cracked · Jun 21, 2019 · N181WM · Piper PA28180 · Flight Control System
  > WHILE RETENSIONING THE LOWER STABILATOR TURN BUCKLE AFTER STABILATOR REPLACEMENT THE AFT CABLE END APPEARED BENT. CLOSE INSPECTION SHOWED A CRACK AND PARTIAL PARTING OF THE SWAGED CABLE END. THE CRACK WAS BETWEEN THE THREADS AND SAFETY WIRE HOLE IN THE AREA
- [SDR 2017FA0000516](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000516.md): Wing Root · cracked · Oct 17, 2017 · N8082W · Piper PA28180 · Fuselage, Wing Attach Fittings
  > AT INSPECTION, FOUND BOTH R/H WING ROOT SKIN DOUBLER CRACKED. CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM.
- [SDR 2017FA0000398](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000398.md): Skin · cracked · Aug 9, 2017 · N4770L · Piper PA28180 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, A 4.5 INCH CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE SKIN AT THE AFT EDGE OF THE BOTTOM CHANNEL STIFFENER, REAR SPAR LOCATION. STOP DRILLED THE CRACK AND INSTALLED A DOUBLER. AIRFRAME HAS 6261 HRS AND WAS USED FOR FLIGHT TRAINING. REPETITIVE STR
- [SDR 2015FA0000216](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000216.md): Pin · sheared · May 14, 2015 · N2062R · Piper PA28180 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > FLAP HANDLE WILL NOT CLICK INTO DE-TENT ON LANDING. INSPECTION SHOWED DETENT PIN SHEARED IN HALF THROUGH RETENTION ROLL PIN HOLE. CAUSING FLAP TO RETRACT ON LANDING. ORIGINAL PART IS.1875 DIA, CURRENT PRODUCTION PART IS NOW.2500 DIA.
- [SDR 2015FA0000163](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000163.md): Structure · corroded · Apr 28, 2015 · N454MD · Piper PA28180 · Standard Practices/Structures
  > EXTENSIVE CORROSION IN FUSELAGE AND WINGS, ESPECIALLY THE LEFT WING. THE PLANE WAS SO BADLY CORRODED IT LOOKED AS IF THE PLANE HAD BEEN IMMERSED IN SALT WATER AND THE COST OF THE REQUIRED REPAIRS WOULD EXCEED THE VALUE OF THE PLANE. IN ADDITION, THE LEFT WING
- [SDR CA141224003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141224003.md): G Switch · failed · Dec 23, 2014 · Piper PA28180 · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > (CAN) WHILE TESTING THE ELT ON ITS ANNUAL CERTIFICATION AS PER CAR 571 APPENDIX G FOUND G SWITCH IN UNIT WOULD NOT ACTIVATE & OUTPUT POWER LOW. UNIT REMOVED FROM SERVICE.
- [SDR KC2R1010201449428](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KC2R1010201449428.md): Impulse Coupling · cracked · Oct 15, 2014 · N5171L · Piper PA28180 · Magneto/Distributor
  > DURING ROUTINE 500 HOUR INSPECTION, DISCOVERED IMPULSE COUPLING CRACKED AT FULL ADVANCE STOP ON FLYWEIGHT BASE PLATE. CRACKS DETECTED USING MAGNETIC PARTICLE NDT METHOD. HAVE SEEN THIS SAME ISSUE WITH MANY OTHER MAGNETOS. CRACKS APPEAR TO BE ORIGINATING FROM A
- [SDR 2014FA0000559](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000559.md): Control Cable · frayed · Sep 25, 2014 · N5114L · Piper PA28180 · Flight Control System
  > TRIM CABLE FRAY AND BROKEN, STRANS AT TRIM BARREL AT STABILIZER.
- [SDR 2014FA0000452](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000452.md): Muffler · blocked · Jul 28, 2014 · N4931L · Piper PA28180 · Engine Noise Suppressor
  > THE FORWARD MUFFLER WAS REMOVED FROM THE NR 1 AND NR 2 CYLINDERS. THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE LT AND RT RISERS REVEALED WHITE AND GRAY DEPOSITS CONSISTENT WITH NORMAL OPERATION. A VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALED THE MUFFLER BAFFLING HAD SEPARATED FROM ITS LT SID
- [SDR 2014FA0000048](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000048.md): Spar · corroded · Jan 29, 2014 · N9798J · Piper PA28180 · Wing Spar
  > CORROSION FOUND DURING A ANNUAL INSPECTION, ON INBOARD LOWER RT WING SPAR WS 44.2.
- [SDR 2014FA0000028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000028.md): Skin · cracked · Dec 13, 2013 · N6626J · Piper PA28180 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > CRACK NEAR AFT WING SPAR SPLICE, LOWER WING SKIN, FWD INBD END, LT AND RT.
- [SDR 2013FA0000301](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000301.md): Shaft · mismanufactured · May 30, 2013 · N7095W · Piper PA28180 · Standard Practices/Structures
  > NEW SHAFT FROM MFG IS.010 UNDER DIAMETER. PART IS USED TO COMPLY AD10-15-10.
- [SDR 2014FA0000123](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000123.md): Cylinder Head · fractured · Apr 29, 2013 · N15248 · Piper PA28180 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEAD FRACTURED CIRCUMFERENTIALLY ADJACENT TO UPPER EDGE OF STEEL CYLINDER BARREL ON 4/28/13 DESPITE A SATISFACTORY COMPRESSION CHECK (79/80) 4 DAYS PRIOR 4/25/13, WITH NO USE IN THE INTERIM. HEAD SEPARATION OCCURRED AT HIGH POWER SETTING, TA
- [SDR 2013FA0000113](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000113.md): Distributor Blk · inoperative · Feb 10, 2013 · N5269T · Piper PA28180 · Magneto/Distributor
  > PILOT COMPLAINED OF ROUGH ENGINE & LOSS OF POWER. GROUND RUN DETERMINED THAT THE RT MAGNETO WAS CAUSING PROBLEM. ENSURED RT WAS CORRECT POSITION ON SWITCH. PULLED AND CLEANED ALL SPARK PLUGS FOR RT MAGNETO. PULLED RT MAGNETO, TESTED CONDENSER, AND COIL BOT
- [SDR CA120625002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120625002.md): Leg Assy · cracked · Jun 7, 2012 · Piper PA28180 · Main Landing Gear Attach Section
  > (CAN) DURING INSPECTION IAW SB 1131, RT MLG LEG WAS FOUND CRACKED AT THE UPPER INBD TORQUE LINK ATTACH LUG. THIS LG STRUT CYLINDER WAS CAST TYPE.
- [SDR 2012FA0000338](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000338.md): Line · leaking · May 10, 2012 · N7188W · Piper PA28180 · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)
  > OIL LEAK ON BACK SIDE OF FIREWALL, UNDER THE PANEL ON THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE HARD LINE AFTER COMPLETING ENGINE CHANGE DURING FIRST ENGINE RUN-UP, FOUND EXCESSIVE CORROSION ON THE LINE WHERE IT PASSES THRU THE FIREWALL INSIDE THE FIREWALL GROMMENT - SUSPECT LI
- [SDR REXA201200065](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/REXA201200065.md): Light · unknown · Apr 27, 2012 · N15190 · Piper PA28180 · Emergency Lighting
  > FLOOR TRACK LIGHTING ASSEMBLIES IN FRONT OF LT FORWARD GALLEY NEEDS REPLACEMENT. REMOVED AND REPLACED FLOOR TRACK LIGHTING IN FRONT OF LT FORWARD GALLEY IAW CRJ900 AMM 33-51-01. ALL CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR 2012FA0000224](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000224.md): Transmitter · erratic · Apr 20, 2012 · N4795L · Piper PA28180 · Fuel Quantity Sensor
  > DURING ALL OPERATIONS, NOTICED VERY ERRATIC FUEL QUANTITY INDICATIONS FROM BOTH TANKS. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE BOTH FUEL QUANTITY SENDERS RESISTANCE WAS VERY ERRATIC AND DID NOT APPEAR TO BE WITHIN TOLERANCE. FUEL QUANTITY SEND
- [SDR 2012FA0000135](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000135.md): Cylinder · cracked · Feb 25, 2012 · N4815T · Piper PA28180 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING ANNUAL COMPRESSION TEST, CYLINDER WAS FOUND TO HAVE NO COMPRESSION. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION AIR WAS FOUND LEAKING FROM THE BACK OF CYLINDER ASSY AT THE POINT WHERE THE FINS STEP UP TO THE NEXT SIZE. WITH AN INSPECTION MIRROR HELD BETWEEN THE BAFFLI
- [SDR 2012FA0000115](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000115.md): Selector Valve · worn · Feb 16, 2012 · N994NC · Piper PA28180 · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off Valve
  > THE FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE, WHEN THE VALVE WAS ROTATED, IT WAS STIFF TO MOVE AND COULD NOT FEEL THE DETENT AT EACH POSITION. A TEARDOWN OF THE VALVE SHOWED THAT THE VALVE WAS VERY DIRTY INSIDE AND THE DETENT RING WAS WORN. DEFECT LED TO IMPROPER FUEL SELEC
- [SDR 2011FA0000524](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000524.md): Skin · buckled · Aug 16, 2011 · N9617J · Piper PA28180 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > RT WING HAS BUCKLING ON BOTTOM INBD PANELS. INSP OF INSIDE OF WING ROOT REVEALED MISSING AND INCOMPLETE BUCKED RIVETS.
- [SDR 2011FA0000190](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000190.md): Cylinder · broken · Mar 11, 2011 · N4517T · Piper PA28180 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > RT MLG LOWER STRUT FELL OFF WHEN ACFT LIFTED OFF THE RUNWAY AT 2H2. STUDENT PILOT FLEW AND LANDED RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE UPPER LANDING GEAR STRUT HSG. WHEN LOWER STRUT DEPARTED UPPER HSG, IT STRUCK THE FLAP, DAMAGING FLAP SKIN. RT MLG UPPER TORQUE LINK
- [SDR CA100813008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100813008.md): Hub · corroded · Aug 13, 2010 · Piper PA28180 · Propeller Hub Section
  > (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH CARS, PART 6, STANDARD 625, APPENDIX C. 6. FIRST THING NOTICED WAS WHITE CORROSION POWDER IN THE 6 BOLT HOLE COUNTERBORES. GLASS CLEANED THE AREA AND FOUND PITTING. PROPELLER TAGGED UNSERVICEABLE. REQUESTED TO CO
- [SDR 2010FA0000529](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000529.md): Torque Link · broken · Jun 8, 2010 · N3470R · Piper PA28180 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > LT MLG TORQUE LINK BROKE ABOUT 1" BELOW UPPER MOUNT AFTER LANDING. TORQUE LINK WAS SENT TO NTSB FOR TESTING WITH THE FOLLOWING REPORT. THE FATIGUE ORIGIN AREAS CONTAINED NO EVIDENCE OF GOUGE DAMAGE OR CORROSION DAMAGE. ON ONE SIDE OF THE LINK THE FATIGUE CRACK
- [SDR C2XA10IA142](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C2XA10IA142.md): Relay · inoperative · May 9, 2010 · N2400 · Piper PA28180 · DC Generating System
  > IAH, FLIGHT 2170, THE CREW REPORTED EICAS MESSAGES ON ROTATION FOR ELECTRIC ABNORMAL, AND EMERGENCY LIGHTS NOT ARMED, AND ELECTRICAL SURGING ON THE FLIGHT DECK AND CABIN FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE SECONDS. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO IAH WHERE IT LANDED WITHOUT INCI
- [SDR CA081106005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA081106005.md): Baffle · failed · Oct 31, 2008 · Piper PA28180 · Engine Noise Suppressor
  > (CAN) POWER LOSS ON TAKEOFF DUE TO BAFFLE FAILURE INSIDE MUFFLER WHICH RESTRICTED EXHAUST OF ENGINE CAUSING PARTIAL POWER LOSS.
- [SDR 2008FA0000725](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000725.md): Rib · corroded · Oct 29, 2008 · Piper PA28180 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION FOUND ALL FLAPS, LEADING EDGE RIBS WERE SEVERELY CORRODED. DETECTION METHOD WAS TO TAKE THE FOREFINGER AND THUMB AND SQUEEZE LEADING EDGE AT THE RIB, GOT A CRUNCHING FEEL AND SOUND.
- [SDR CA080919001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080919001.md): Mount Bracket · cracked · Sep 17, 2008 · Piper PA28180 · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > (CAN) THE EXISTING ELT MOUNTING BRACKET WAS INSPECTED PRIOR TO REPLACEMENT OF THE VHF ELT WITH A 406 MHZ ELT. UPON REMOVING THE NARCO ELT10 MOUNTING TRAY, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ACFT ELT MOUNTING BRACKET WAS CRACKED AT EACH MOUNTING TRAY SCREW HOLE LOCATION.
- [SDR 2007FA0000820](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000820.md): Bearing · destroyed · Sep 24, 2007 · N5147L · Piper PA28180 · Reciprocating Engine Rear Section
  > BEARING LW14227 CAGE DESTROYED AND APPROXIMATELY 50 PERCENT MISSING. THIS IS THE ENGINE SIDE BEARING OF THE LW15416 MAGNETO DRIVE ADAPTER (MAGNETO ISOLATION DRIVE FOR RIGHT HAND MAGNETO). ENGINE HAS 857 HOURS SINCE FACTORY OVERHAUL IN 2000.
- [SDR 2007FA0000819](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000819.md): Bearing · destroyed · Sep 24, 2007 · N5147L · Piper PA28180 · Magneto/Distributor
  > BEARING LW14227 CAGE DESTROYED AND APPROXIMATELY 50 PERCENT MISSING. THIS IS THE ENGINE SIDE BEARING OF THE LW15416 MAGNETO DRIVE ADAPTER (MAGNETO ISOLATION DRIVE FOR RT MAGNETO)ENGINE HAS 857 HOURS SINCE FACTORY OVERHAUL IN 2000.
- [SDR 2007FA0000526](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000526.md): Terminal · loose · Jun 15, 2007 · Piper PA28180 · AC Generation System
  > 217 HOURS AFTER OVERHAUL, THE OUTPUT TERMINAL BECAME LOOSE IN THE BUSS STRAP INSIDE THE ALTERNATOR, CAUSING COMPLETE FAILURE. LIKELY THIS FIT (NORMALLY A PRESS FIT) WAS NOT AS TIGHT AS IT NEEDED TO BE WHEN THIS UNIT LEFT KELLY.
- [SDR 2007FA0000075](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000075.md): Bulkhead · corroded · Jan 23, 2007 · N7095W · Piper PA28180 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > THE BULKHEAD, BRACKETS, AND DOUBLERS AT STA. 228.3 WERE SEVERELY CORRODED. THIS BULKHEAD IS THE FRONT SUPPORT FOR THE VERTICAL STABILIZER/RUDDER ASSEMBLY. THE CORROSION COVERED AN AREA APPROXIMATE THE SIZE OF THE FRONT RUDDER ATTACHMENT BRACKET THAT IS PART OF
- [SDR 2007FA0000074](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000074.md): Bulkhead · corroded · Jan 23, 2007 · N7095W · Piper PA28180 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > THE BULKHEAD, BRACKETS, AND DOUBLERS AT STA. 228.3 WERE SEVERELY CORRODED. THIS BULKHEAD IS THE FRONT SUPPORT FOR THE VERTICAL STABILIZER/RUDDER ASSEMBLY. THE CORROSION COVERED AN AREA APPROXIMATE THE SIZE OF THE FRONT RUDDER ATTACHMENT BRACKET THAT IS PART OF
- [SDR 2006FA0000904](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000904.md): Pump · leaking · Sep 14, 2006 · N7103W · Piper PA28180 · Fuel Injector Nozzle
  > UPON RETURNING FROM A TRAINING FLIGHT, A FAINT SMELL OF GAS WAS NOTED. SINCE THE ELECTRIC PUMP WAS ON, IT WAS TURNED OFF. NO ENGINE PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS WERE NOTED AND LANDING WAS NORMAL. UPON LANDING IT WAS NOTICED THAT FLUID WAS DRAINING FROM THE FUEL PUMP
- [SDR 2006FA0000905](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000905.md): Diaphragm · ruptured · Sep 14, 2006 · N7103W · Piper PA28180 · Engine Fuel Pump
  > UPON RETURNING FROM A TRAINING FLIGHT, A FAINT SMELL OF GAS WAS NOTED. SINCE THE ELECTRIC PUMP WAS ON, IT WAS TURNED OFF. NO ENGINE PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS WERE NOTED AND LANDING WAS NORMAL. UPON LANDING IT WAS NOTICED THAT FLUID WAS DRAINING FROM THE FUEL PUMP
- [SDR CA061011002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA061011002.md): Connector · broken · Aug 30, 2006 · Piper PA28180 · Rudder, Tab Structure
  > (CAN) WHEN MANUAL RUDDER TRIM WAS APPLIED IN CLIMB THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION FOUND THAT THE ARM THAT CONNECTS THE TRIM ACTUATOR TO THE RUDDER CONTROL ASSEMBLY HAD BROKEN OFF THE ASSEMBLY AT THE EDGE OF THE WELD. THE COMPLETE RUDDER TRIM ARM
- [SDR CA060925003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060925003.md): Connector · broken · Aug 30, 2006 · Piper PA28180 · Flight Control System Wiring
  > (CAN) WHEN MANUAL RUDDER TRIM WAS APPLIED THE RUDDER FAILED TO RESPOND. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION FOUND THAT THE ARM THAT CONNECTS THE TRIM ACTUATOR TO THE RUDDER CONTROL ASSEMBLY HAD BROKEN OFF THE ASSEMBLY AT THE EDGE OF THE WELD. THE COMPLETE RUDDER TRIM ARM AS

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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 = 'PA28180'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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