Piper PA-28-235

Service difficulty reports · 38

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SDR 2021FA0000062Doubler · crackedTWO INCH CRACK IN BEND RADIUS OF DOUBLER.Feb 25, 2021 · N9131W · Piper PA28235 · AileronsSDR 9VNR20200929001Bolt · shearedOWNER REPORTED OIL LEAK IN FRONT END OF ENGINE. UPON INVESTIGATION IT APPEARED TO BE SHAFT SEAL LEAK. REMOVED PROPELLER SPINNER AND FOUND TWO (2) BOLTS SHEARED IN PROPELLER FLANGE. REMOVED PROPELLER AND DISCOVERED PROPELLER SEAL BETWEEN PROPELLER FLANGE ANDSep 28, 2020 · N9394W · Piper PA28235 · Propeller AssemblySDR 2020FA0000219Bolt · brokenAFTER LANDING, THE AIRCRAFT WAS ON ROLLOUT AND SLOWING WHEN THE AIRCRAFT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DUE TO THE RH MLG TURNING AFTER TORQUE LINK BOLT HAD BROKEN.Apr 10, 2020 · N15537 · Piper PA28235 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR 2015FA0000523Impulse Coupling · brokenLEFT MAG IMPULSE COUPLING BROKE, JAMMING THE MAGNETOS DRIVE SHAFT KEEPING IT FROM TURNING. THE MAG FAILURE ALSO CAUSED THE CRANKSHAFT ALIGNMENT PIN TO BREAK OFF AND BACK OUT HE CRANKSHAFT BOLT. THIS MAGNETO HAD AN AD 99-04-04 THAT WAS NEVER COMPLIED WITH EVENov 2, 2015 · N55049 · Piper PA28235 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2015FA0000637Cylinder · brokenDURING LANDING, THE RT MLG LOWER OLEO PISTON ASSY CAME OUT OF THE UPPER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY. DURING SUBSEQUENT INCIDENT INVESTIGATION IT WAS NOTED THAT THE TORQUE LINK ATTACH LUGS APPEAR TO HAVE FAILED ON THE UPPER STRUT CYLINDER ASSY ALLOWING THE LOWER ASSY TOOct 14, 2015 · N15219 · Piper PA28235 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR 2015FA0000475Turnbuckle · crackedWHILE ACCOMPLISHING AD 3013-02-13 FOR STABILATOR CABLE TURNBUCKLE AND SWAGED FITTING CORROSION, DISCOVERED THAT THE BRASS TURNBUCKLE WAS BADLY CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WHILE INSPECTING THE STAINLESS STEEL SWAGED FITTINGS ATTACHED TO THIS TURNBUCKSep 15, 2015 · N77077 · Piper PA28235 · Flight Control SystemSDR CA140717001Vent · kinked(CAN) DURING ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING, NOTED ENGINE CRANKCASE BREATHER RUBBER COUPLING KINKED AND RESTRICTING VENTING ALONG WITH BREATHER ALTERNATE AIR OUTLET COVERED BY NO APPROVED SCREEN. ENGINE CRANKCASE BREATHER TUBE COUPLING REPLACED AND FREEDOM VERIFIED. CJul 11, 2014 · Piper PA28235 · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR SIMA20140121007Light · inoperativeDURING MX INSPECTION ON FLIGHT 2948 FROM DFW TO CMI FOUND MAIN CABIN DOOR EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. ACFT WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE. R & R EMERGENCY LIGHT LAMP ON MAIN CABIN DOOR IAW AMM 33-50-06-000-801-A. OPERATIONS CHECKED GOOD AT THIS TIME.Jan 21, 2014 · N665 · Piper PA28235 · Emergency LightingSDR 2013FA0000415Fitting · brokenFITTING CONNECTING BRAKE ASSY TO THE ELBOW FOUND TO BE BROKEN, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND SUBSEQUENT BRAKE FAILURE.Jul 18, 2013 · N8606W · Piper PA28235 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR CA110926001Hydromech Unit · malfunctioned(CAN) WHILE ENROUTE AT CRUISE, TORQUE SETTING 60 PERCENT, THE NR 1 ENGINE SUDDENLY DROPPED TO 20 PERCENT TORQUE AND HAD CAPTION "MANUAL MODE" APPEAR IN CDS. RESET FUNCTION HAD NO EFFECT. PILOT REGAINED CONTROL OF ENGINE WITH "TWIST GRIP", RESET POWER AND MAMar 5, 2011 · Piper PA28235 · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR 2010FA0001131Antenna · failedTHE GNS 430W INDICATED NO SATELLITE COVERAGE WHILE IN FLIGHT. AN ADDITIONAL PORTABLE GPS ALSO INDICATED A LOSS OF SATELLITE COVERAGE. ATC INDICATED THAT THERE WERE NO OTHER REPORTS OF GPS PROBLEMS. LANDED AND TURNED OFF ALL OTHER ELECTRICAL DEVICES EXCEPT FOOct 22, 2010 · N3UW · Piper PA28235 · Global Positioning SystemSDR 2010FA0000206Support · misinstalledSHOULD HAVE AN960 WASHERS UNDER THE (4) AN3-4L BOLTS TO SPREAD THE LOAD ON THE ASSY. THERE ARE NO WASHERS SHOWN IN PARTS LIST.Feb 12, 2010 · N66LB · Piper PA28235 · Rudder Control SystemSDR 2009FA0000989Spar · crackedIN THE PROCESS OF PERFORMING AN ANNUAL INSP, A FATIGUE CRACK INDICATION WAS DETECTED ON LT WING IN THE UPPER MAIN SPAR WEB JUST BELOW THE SPAR CAP RUNNING SPANWISE THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE EXTRUDED SPAR. REMOVAL OF LT MAIN TANK EASED INSP OF FULL LENGTH OF SPNov 24, 2009 · N8996W · Piper PA28235 · Wing SparSDR 2004FA0000642Impulse Coupling · brokenIMPULSE COUPLING FAILED LOCKING MAGNETO, RESULTING IN FAILURE OF GEARS IN ACCESSORY CASE, PN 13S18647, 71652 AND LW-19096 GEARS. FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE FLYING IN PATTERN. (EA23200400620)Jun 1, 2004 · N4355F · Piper PA28235 · Magneto/DistributorSDR AUS20021249Doubler · cracked(AUS) LT WING AFT SPAR OUTBOARD AILERON HINGE DOUBLER CRACKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 50 PERCENT OF ITS LENGTH.Oct 16, 2002 · Piper PA28235 · Wing SparSDR 2002FA0000873Spar · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION SB1006 PERFORMED. FOUND CRACKS AND CORROSION IN AFT REAR SPAR FLANGE-APPROX 3 INCHES OUTBOARD OF LANDING GEAR ATTACH. CAUSE DUE TO STANDING WATER IN WING. FIX BY ADDING DRAIN HOLE IN THIS AREA.Jul 26, 2002 · N8536N · Piper PA28235 · Wing SparSDR 20010412CW008Door Frame · corrodedAFT CARRY THROUGH SPAR AND BAGGAGE DOOR FRAME AND OPPOSITE SIDE ARE RUSTING AND CORRODING AND STEEL FITTINGS UNDER BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR. PN 62488-00 PN 62448-01 PN 62618-00 PN 62619-00 PN 62529-00 PN 65383-00.Jan 11, 2001 · N32138 · Piper PA28235 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR 20010412CW007Spar · corrodedAFT CARRY THROUGH SPAR AND BAGGAGE DOOR FRAME AND OPPOSITE SIDE ARE RUSTING AND CORRODING AND STEEL FITTINGS UNDER BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR. PN 62448-00 PN 62448-01 PN 62618-00 PN 62619-00 PN 62529-00 65383-00 .Jan 11, 2001 · N32138 · Piper PA28235 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR 20010412CW005Spar · corrodedINSPECTION REVEALED MISSING RIVET HEADS, RUST. CORROSSION ON REAR SPAR AT CENTER SECTION JUNCTION.Jan 11, 2001 · N32138 · Piper PA28235 · Wing SparSDR 20001013SH002Fuel Tank · contaminatedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE MAIN FUEL SUMP SCREEN WAS FOUND ALMOST COMPLETELY BLOCKED WITH A REDDISH/BROWN MATTER. THE FUEL TANKS'' INTERIOR WAS INSPECTED AND FOUND TO HAVE BEEN SLUSHED AT UNKNOWN DATE AND TIME. THE SLUSHING COMPOUND WAS DISINTEGRATING ANSep 14, 2000 · N15219 · Piper PA28235 · Fuel StorageSDR 20001013SH001Fuel Tank · contaminatedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE MAIN FUEL SUMP SCREEN WAS FOUND ALMOST COMPLETELY BLOCKED WITH A REDDISH/BROWN MATTER. THE FUEL TANKS'' INTERIOR WAS INSPECTED AND FOUND TO HAVE BEEN SLUSHED AT UNKNOWN DATE AND TIME. THE SLUSHING COMPOUND WAS DISINTEGRATING ANSep 14, 2000 · N15219 · Piper PA28235 · Fuel StorageSDR AU000291Fuel Tank · contaminated(AUS) AIRCRAFT FUEL SYSTEM CONTAMINATED WITH ETHYLENE DIAMINE (EDA).Mar 1, 2000 · Piper PA28235 · Aircraft Fuel SystemSDR 99ZZZX4211Belt · wornBELT STARTED TO WEAR IN ONE SPOT ABOUT 6 INCHES LONG AND STARTED TO TURN IN FLYWHEEL GROOVE.Oct 21, 1999 · N9181D · Piper PA28235 · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 99ZZZX1432Support · crackedCRACKS IN BOTH LOWER FRONT CORNERS OF RUDDER PEDAL SUPPORT. FOUND ON ANNUAL INSPECTION.Feb 20, 1999 · N845BY · Piper PA28235 · Rudder Control SystemSDR 98ZZZX3028Impulse Coupling · wornREMOVED LEFT MAGNETO FOR INSPECTION. DURING PROCESS OF INSPECTING COUPLING ASSY, NOTICED THE COILED SPRING SHOWING SIGNS OF ABNORMAL WEAR NEAR THE CONNECTING PORTION OF SPRING TO THE POST OF HOUSING. SPRING IS WEARING ON CENTER POST OF PAWL ASSEMBLY. NO ABNAug 3, 1998 · Piper PA28235 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 98ZZZX821Line Assy · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND MAIN LT FUEL SUPPLY LINE TO FUEL CONTROL VALVE WITH ONE OLD WET FUEL STAIN AND ONE NEW FUEL WET STAIN. INSPECTED AND FOUND HARD FUEL LINE CRACKED IN TWO LOCATIONS.Feb 4, 1998 · N8525N · Piper PA28235 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 98ZZZX1118Fuel Tank · misinstalledFOUND LT AND RT MAIN FUEL TANKS INSTALLED WITH AN 526-C NON-STRUCTURAL SCREWS OF ASSORTED WRONG LENGTHS. THIS INSTALLATION CALLS FOR 60 EACH MS 27039C-8-12 (OR EQUIVALENT) STRUCTURAL SCREWS ALONG THE SPAR, TOP AND BOTTOM, AND 80 EACH MS 27039C-8-9 SCREWS ALONFeb 1, 1998 · N8777W · Piper PA28235 · Fuel StorageSDR AU971591Seat Track · corroded(AUS) RH OUTBOARD SEAT TRACK CONTAINED EXFOLIATION CORROSION.Dec 30, 1997 · Piper PA28235 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR AU971465Trim Tab · cracked(AUS) STABILATOR TRIM TABS CRACKED AT INBOARD END ADJACENT TO THE ACTUATING ARM ATTACHMENT. CRACKING EVIDENT IN SKIN PANELS AND INBOARD RIB.Nov 24, 1997 · Piper PA28235 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Tab StructureSDR CA970604007Low Stop · wrong part(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. INSPECTION FOUND AN INCORRECT STOP INSTALLED. LOW STOP NUT WOULD NOT LOCK. A LONGER STOP WAS INSTALLED.May 29, 1997 · Piper PA28235 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 96ZZZX5485Pump · failedDURING OVERHAUL DISASSEMBLY OF OIL PUMP, DISCOVERED WOODRUFF KEY DRIVE SHAFT AND SINTERED IRON GEARS. AD 75-08-09 REQUIRES REMOVAL OF THIS STYLE, BUT THIS SERIAL NUMBER IS OUTSIDE OF THOSE SPECIFIED BY LYCOMING. AD 81-18-04 CALLS FOR REPLACEMENT AT 2,000 HRSOct 15, 1996 · N4232T · Piper PA28235 · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR AU960472Rib · corroded(AUS) LH WING FLAP HAS EXTENSIVE CORROSION MAINLY BETWEEN THE STEEL ATTACHMENT BRACKETS AND INTERNAL NOSE RIBS - ALL OF WHICH HADDEPARTED FROM THEIR ATTACHING SURFACES DUE TO THE CORROSION - SEEMDR 96/0471 FOR FURTHER INFORMATIONApr 11, 1996 · Piper PA28235 · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR AU960471Rib · corroded(AUS) RH WING FLAP HAS EXTENSIVE CORROSION BETWEEN THE STEEL ATTACHMENT BRACKETS AND THE INTERNAL NOSE RIBS - ALL RIBS HAD PARTED FROM THE ATTACHMENT BRACKETS - THE TRAILING SKIN RIB SITUATED UNDER AND ON THE OUTER END OF THE STRENGTHENED WALKWAY PORTION OF THApr 11, 1996 · Piper PA28235 · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR AU960228Spar · corroded(AUS) RH WING AFT SPAR TO STEEL PLATE PN 66762-00 SEPARATED DUE TO CORROSION OF JOINING RIVETS - WHEN THE PLATE WAS REMOVED SEVERECORROSION WAS ALSO FOUND ON THE REAR SPAR - CAUSED BY CORROSION ACTION BETWEEN SPAR AND STEEL PLATE - SEE MDR 96/0226 AND MDR96/0Feb 29, 1996 · Piper PA28235 · Wing SparSDR AU960227Channel · corroded(AUS) LH SIDE FUSELAGE CHANNEL SEVERELY CORRODED IN AREA ADJACENT TO THE STEEL REAR WING SPAR ATTACHMENT POINT - CHANNEL METAL HADCOMPLETELY OXIDISED - SUSPECT CORROSION HAD BEEN KNOWN ABOUT FOR SOME TIME AS AN AMATEURISH ATTEMPT HAD BEEN MADE TO TREAT THECORRFeb 29, 1996 · Piper PA28235 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR AU960226Spar · corroded(AUS) LH WING MAIN SPAR CONTAINED EXFOLIATION CORROSION IN AREA OF REAROUTBOARD ATTACHMENT BOLT HOLE - FOUND WHEN WING REMOVED FROM FUSELAGE - AIRCRAFT WAS MANUFACTURED IN 1963 AND HAD BEEN PARKED IN THE OPEN FOR THE LAST 12 MONTHS - SEE MDR 96/0227 AND MDR 96Feb 29, 1996 · Piper PA28235 · Wing SparSDR 96ZZZX2428Mount · support failedDURING LANDING AT AIRPORT, NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. PILOT SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE, AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST ABOUT 210 FEET FROM THE INCIDENT. THE PILOT AND THE OCCUPANTS SUFFERED NO INJURIES. THE AIRCRAFT WAS TAKEN TO THE HANGAR. BLADE TIPS AND THE BOTTOM ENGINE COWFeb 25, 1996 · N8831W · Piper PA28235 · Engine Mount SectionSDR 95ZZZX3135Cooler · rupturedAFTER 35 MINUTES OF A 45-MINUTE FLIGHT, THE OIL TEMPERATURE STARTED TO RISE, BUT NEVER HIT RED LINE. A SAFE LANDING WAS MADE. OIL WAS DRIPPING OFF RT SIDE OF COWL AND FIREWALL ENGINE WAS WASHED DOWN AND LEAK CHECKED REVEALED THE OIL COOLER HAD SPLIT AT THE BJun 6, 1995 · N33LH · Piper PA28235 · Engine Oil Cooler
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