# Service difficulty reports: Piper PA-28-235

A list on [Piper PA-28-235](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-235.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR 2021FA0000062](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000062.md): Doubler · cracked · Feb 25, 2021 · N9131W · Piper PA28235 · Ailerons
  > TWO INCH CRACK IN BEND RADIUS OF DOUBLER.
- [SDR 9VNR20200929001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9VNR20200929001.md): Bolt · sheared · Sep 28, 2020 · N9394W · Piper PA28235 · Propeller Assembly
  > OWNER 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 AND
- [SDR 2020FA0000219](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000219.md): Bolt · broken · Apr 10, 2020 · N15537 · Piper PA28235 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > AFTER 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.
- [SDR 2015FA0000523](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000523.md): Impulse Coupling · broken · Nov 2, 2015 · N55049 · Piper PA28235 · Magneto/Distributor
  > LEFT 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 EVE
- [SDR 2015FA0000637](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000637.md): Cylinder · broken · Oct 14, 2015 · N15219 · Piper PA28235 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > DURING 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 TO
- [SDR 2015FA0000475](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000475.md): Turnbuckle · cracked · Sep 15, 2015 · N77077 · Piper PA28235 · Flight Control System
  > WHILE 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 TURNBUCK
- [SDR CA140717001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140717001.md): Vent · kinked · Jul 11, 2014 · Piper PA28235 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > (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. C
- [SDR SIMA20140121007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA20140121007.md): Light · inoperative · Jan 21, 2014 · N665 · Piper PA28235 · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING 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.
- [SDR 2013FA0000415](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000415.md): Fitting · broken · Jul 18, 2013 · N8606W · Piper PA28235 · Landing Gear Brake System
  > FITTING CONNECTING BRAKE ASSY TO THE ELBOW FOUND TO BE BROKEN, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND SUBSEQUENT BRAKE FAILURE.
- [SDR CA110926001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110926001.md): Hydromech Unit · malfunctioned · Mar 5, 2011 · Piper PA28235 · Fuel Controlling System
  > (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 MA
- [SDR 2010FA0001131](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001131.md): Antenna · failed · Oct 22, 2010 · N3UW · Piper PA28235 · Global Positioning System
  > THE 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 FO
- [SDR 2010FA0000206](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000206.md): Support · misinstalled · Feb 12, 2010 · N66LB · Piper PA28235 · Rudder Control System
  > SHOULD HAVE AN960 WASHERS UNDER THE (4) AN3-4L BOLTS TO SPREAD THE LOAD ON THE ASSY. THERE ARE NO WASHERS SHOWN IN PARTS LIST.
- [SDR 2009FA0000989](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000989.md): Spar · cracked · Nov 24, 2009 · N8996W · Piper PA28235 · Wing Spar
  > IN 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 SP
- [SDR 2004FA0000642](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000642.md): Impulse Coupling · broken · Jun 1, 2004 · N4355F · Piper PA28235 · Magneto/Distributor
  > IMPULSE 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)
- [SDR AUS20021249](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021249.md): Doubler · cracked · Oct 16, 2002 · Piper PA28235 · Wing Spar
  > (AUS) LT WING AFT SPAR OUTBOARD AILERON HINGE DOUBLER CRACKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 50 PERCENT OF ITS LENGTH.
- [SDR 2002FA0000873](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000873.md): Spar · cracked · Jul 26, 2002 · N8536N · Piper PA28235 · Wing Spar
  > DURING 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.
- [SDR 20010412CW008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010412CW008.md): Door Frame · corroded · Jan 11, 2001 · N32138 · Piper PA28235 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > AFT 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.
- [SDR 20010412CW007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010412CW007.md): Spar · corroded · Jan 11, 2001 · N32138 · Piper PA28235 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > AFT 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.
- [SDR 20010412CW005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010412CW005.md): Spar · corroded · Jan 11, 2001 · N32138 · Piper PA28235 · Wing Spar
  > INSPECTION REVEALED MISSING RIVET HEADS, RUST. CORROSSION ON REAR SPAR AT CENTER SECTION JUNCTION.
- [SDR 20001013SH002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001013SH002.md): Fuel Tank · contaminated · Sep 14, 2000 · N15219 · Piper PA28235 · Fuel Storage
  > DURING 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 AN
- [SDR 20001013SH001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001013SH001.md): Fuel Tank · contaminated · Sep 14, 2000 · N15219 · Piper PA28235 · Fuel Storage
  > DURING 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 AN
- [SDR AU000291](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000291.md): Fuel Tank · contaminated · Mar 1, 2000 · Piper PA28235 · Aircraft Fuel System
  > (AUS) AIRCRAFT FUEL SYSTEM CONTAMINATED WITH ETHYLENE DIAMINE (EDA).
- [SDR 99ZZZX4211](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX4211.md): Belt · worn · Oct 21, 1999 · N9181D · Piper PA28235 · DC Generator-Alternator
  > BELT STARTED TO WEAR IN ONE SPOT ABOUT 6 INCHES LONG AND STARTED TO TURN IN FLYWHEEL GROOVE.
- [SDR 99ZZZX1432](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1432.md): Support · cracked · Feb 20, 1999 · N845BY · Piper PA28235 · Rudder Control System
  > CRACKS IN BOTH LOWER FRONT CORNERS OF RUDDER PEDAL SUPPORT. FOUND ON ANNUAL INSPECTION.
- [SDR 98ZZZX3028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3028.md): Impulse Coupling · worn · Aug 3, 1998 · Piper PA28235 · Magneto/Distributor
  > REMOVED 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 ABN
- [SDR 98ZZZX821](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX821.md): Line Assy · cracked · Feb 4, 1998 · N8525N · Piper PA28235 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
  > DURING 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.
- [SDR 98ZZZX1118](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1118.md): Fuel Tank · misinstalled · Feb 1, 1998 · N8777W · Piper PA28235 · Fuel Storage
  > FOUND 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 ALON
- [SDR AU971591](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU971591.md): Seat Track · corroded · Dec 30, 1997 · Piper PA28235 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > (AUS) RH OUTBOARD SEAT TRACK CONTAINED EXFOLIATION CORROSION.
- [SDR AU971465](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU971465.md): Trim Tab · cracked · Nov 24, 1997 · Piper PA28235 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Tab Structure
  > (AUS) STABILATOR TRIM TABS CRACKED AT INBOARD END ADJACENT TO THE ACTUATING ARM ATTACHMENT. CRACKING EVIDENT IN SKIN PANELS AND INBOARD RIB.
- [SDR CA970604007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970604007.md): Low Stop · wrong part · May 29, 1997 · Piper PA28235 · Propeller Hub Section
  > (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. INSPECTION FOUND AN INCORRECT STOP INSTALLED. LOW STOP NUT WOULD NOT LOCK. A LONGER STOP WAS INSTALLED.
- [SDR 96ZZZX5485](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5485.md): Pump · failed · Oct 15, 1996 · N4232T · Piper PA28235 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > DURING 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 HRS
- [SDR AU960472](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960472.md): Rib · corroded · Apr 11, 1996 · Piper PA28235 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > (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 INFORMATION
- [SDR AU960471](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960471.md): Rib · corroded · Apr 11, 1996 · Piper PA28235 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > (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 TH
- [SDR AU960228](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960228.md): Spar · corroded · Feb 29, 1996 · Piper PA28235 · Wing Spar
  > (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 MDR96/0
- [SDR AU960227](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960227.md): Channel · corroded · Feb 29, 1996 · Piper PA28235 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > (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 THECORR
- [SDR AU960226](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960226.md): Spar · corroded · Feb 29, 1996 · Piper PA28235 · Wing Spar
  > (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 96
- [SDR 96ZZZX2428](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2428.md): Mount · support failed · Feb 25, 1996 · N8831W · Piper PA28235 · Engine Mount Section
  > DURING 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 COW
- [SDR 95ZZZX3135](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3135.md): Cooler · ruptured · Jun 6, 1995 · N33LH · Piper PA28235 · Engine Oil Cooler
  > AFTER 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 B

## 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 = 'PA28235'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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