# Service difficulty reports: Piper PA-28-236

A list on [Piper PA-28-236](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-236.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR 2022FA0000622](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000622.md): Governor · damaged · Oct 9, 2022 · N4305N · Piper PA28236 · Propeller Governor
  > DURING APPROACH TO LANDING, ENGINE DECREASED RPM UNCOMMANDED, PILOT NOTICED OIL COMING OUT OF THE COWLING ONTO THE WINDSHIELD. PILOT MADE AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING, TAXIED TO THE RAMP, SHUT DOWN, AND OBSERVED MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL COMING OUT OF THE COWLING. DISCO
- [SDR 2020FA0000307](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000307.md): Drive Gear · cracked · Jun 16, 2020 · N6911Q · Piper PA28236 · Reciprocating Engine Rear Section
  > DURING ROUTINE 100 HOUR INSPECTION THE MAGNETO WAS REMOVED FOR 500 HOUR SERVICE AND INSPECTION. SINCE THE MAGNETO WAS OUT OF THE WAY AND INSPECTION OF THE MAGNETO DRIVE CUSHIONS WAS REQUIRED, THE GEAR WAS REMOVED FROM THE ENGINE. ONCE THE CUSHIONS WERE REMOVED
- [SDR 2020FA0000306](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000306.md): Isolation Mount · out of limits · Jun 16, 2020 · N6911Q · Piper PA28236 · Engine Mount Section
  > DURING ROUTINE 100 INSPECTION THE ENGINE RUBBER ISOLATION MOUNTS WERE NOTED TO HAVE SAGGING BEYOND THE MANUFACTURER LIMITS. HOIST ENGINE AND UNLOAD MOUNTS ONE AT A TIME AND INSTALL NEW OEM MOUNTS. CONCURRENTLY RETIRE ALL FOUR ENGINE MOUNT CENTER BOLTS AND REPL
- [SDR 2020FA0000305](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000305.md): Fitting · cracked · Jun 16, 2020 · N6911Q · Piper PA28236 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > A CRONIC HYDRAULIC LEAK AND LOSS OF BRAKES PRIOR TO INSPECTION WAS NOTED. REMOVAL OF INTERIOR CARPETING AND CLEANING OF AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE PRIOR TO APPLICATION OF SYSTEM PRESSURE LEAD TO FITTING. REMOVAL OF FITTING AND INSPECTION SHOWED IN THE LIFE OF THE AIRC
- [SDR 2015FA0000430](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000430.md): Control Cable · damaged · Mar 16, 2015 · N8117Z · Piper PA28236 · Stabilizer Control System
  > WHILE PERFORMING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND THE LOWER AFT STABILATOR CONTROL CABLE, PN 6270212 HAD A WIRE ROPE BOWED AWAY FROM THE CABLE AROUND THE PULLEY CLOSE TOT THE STABILATOR ATTACH POINT. THE AC.43.13 IS NOT CLEAR AS TO THE DEFINITION OF THE COMPONENTS
- [SDR 2015FA0000427](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000427.md): Control Cable · damaged · Mar 16, 2015 · N8117Z · Piper PA28236 · Stabilizer Control System
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND THE LOWER AFT STABILATOR CONTROL CABLE, HAD A WIRE ROPE BOWED AWAY FROM THE CABLE AROUND THE PULLEY CLOSE TOT THE STABILATOR ATTACH POINT. THE AC.43.13 IS NOT CLEAR AS TO THE DEFINITION OF THE COMPONENTS OF A CABLE. A 7 X 7 FL
- [SDR 2013FA0000748](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000748.md): Bracket · cracked · Dec 14, 2013 · N80392 · Piper PA28236 · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > FOUND THREE CRACKED BRACKETS.
- [SDR 2011FA0000656](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000656.md): Bearing · disintegrated · Oct 3, 2011 · N3372M · Piper PA28236 · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure
  > PILOT NOTED STABILATOR LOOSE DURING PREFLIGHT. MX FOUND BEARING HAD FAILED IN LT STABILATOR HINGE. ROLLERS HAD DISINTEGRATED IN THE BEARING. ALSO REPLACED RT STABILATOR HINGE BEARING AS PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE.
- [SDR 2010FA0000790](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000790.md): Oil Cooler · leaking · Aug 6, 2010 · N2129Z · Piper PA28236 · Engine Oil Cooler
  > THE FIRST UNIT THAT FAILED WAS AN O/H COOLER, PN 8000074, SN 1041411 MFG. 04/05, INSTALLED 12/01/09 AND FAILED ON 3/19/10. THE REPLACEMENT COOLER WAS NEW WITH SAME PN 8000074 AND SN 1041905, MFG. 10/09, INSTALLED ON 3/25/10. THE FIRST WAS INSTALLED ON A FACT
- [SDR 2010FA0001181](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001181.md): Wire · chafed · Jul 3, 2010 · N6913S · Piper PA28236 · Flight Control System Wiring
  > IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE STANDBY VACUUM SAFETY SWITCH AND ASSOCIATED WIRING CAUSING THEM TO FOUL. THE PILOT SIDE CONTROL CHAINS, BEHIND THE PANEL, WHILE IN MANEUVERING FLIGHT. THE SWITCH WAS INSTALLED APPROX 3 HOURS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT FLIGHT. ON THE
- [SDR 2010FA0000526](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000526.md): Oil Cooler · failed · Jun 7, 2010 · N2129Z · Piper PA28236 · Engine Oil Cooler
  > NEW OIL COOLER INSTALLED FAILED WITH ONLY A TOTAL OF 29 CUMMLATIVE HOURS AT THE BRAZE WELD OF THE CASING.
- [SDR 2007FA0000371](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000371.md): Battery · leaking · Apr 27, 2007 · Piper PA28236 · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > BATTERIES LEAKED ACID/ALKALII, CORRODING CONTACTS SERVERLY AND RENDERING ELT INOPERABLE.BATTERIES WERE INSTALLED IN 2006. SHELF DATE ON BATTERIES WERE MAR 2011. ELT WAS NOT FOUND ACTIVATED. THIS IS THE THIRD CASE OF THIS I HAVE SEEN IN 2006/2007 AND THERE HAVE
- [SDR 2007FA0000370](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000370.md): Battery · leaking · Apr 27, 2007 · Piper PA28236 · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > BATTERIES LEAKED ACID/ALKALII, CORRODING CONTACTS SERVERLY AND RENDERING ELT INOPERABLE. BATTERIES WERE INSTALLED IN 2006. SHELF DATE ON BATTERIES WERE MAR 2011. ELT WAS NOT FOUND ACTIVATED. THIS IS THE THIRD CASE OF THIS I HAVE SEEN IN 2006/2007 AND THERE HA
- [SDR 2007FA0000259](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000259.md): Starter · worn · Mar 1, 2007 · N2177Z · Piper PA28236 · Engine Starting System
  > THIS AIRCRAFT HAS HAD (5) PM1201 STARTERS INSTALLED SINCE 03-08-2004. THE STARTERS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT THE FOLLOWING INTERVAL: 58 HOURS TIME IN SERVICE, 18 HOURS TIME IN SERVICE, 11 HOURS TIME IN SERVICE, 5 HOURS TIME IN SERVICE, 28 HOURS TIME IN SERVICE. A
- [SDR ZB0R20060001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZB0R20060001.md): Brake Disc · broken · Jul 25, 2006 · N270SW · Piper PA28236 · Brake
  > ON LANDING ROLLOUT, PILOT LOST RIGHT BRAKING. MAINT DISCOVERED RIGHT BRAKE DISK BROKEN AT WELD COMPLETELY AROUND CIRCUMFERENCE. SUSPECT CORROSION ATTRIBUTED TO WELD FAILURE. PART REPLACED BY MAINT.
- [SDR IBI2006F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IBI2006F00000.md): Alternator · failed · Mar 21, 2006 · N8264G · Piper PA28236 · DC Generator-Alternator
  > ALTERNATOR FAILED AT 18.51 HOURS SINCE OVERHAUL. WITH FAILURE, AMMETER WAS STUCK AT 35 AMPS INDICATED. VOLTAGE REGULATOR WAS ALSO DISABLED FROM ALTERNATOR FAILURE. INSPECTION OF ALTERNATOR REVEALED AN ASSY TYPE SCREW LODGED IN BETWEEN STATOR AND HOUSING SHO
- [SDR 2005FA0001605](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001605.md): Gear · broken · Nov 29, 2005 · N451X · Piper PA28236 · Magneto/Distributor
  > ONE MAGNETO DIST. GEAR HAD 1 TOOTH BROKEN OFF THE OTHER DIST YEAR HAD A 13 TOOTH SECTION BROKEN OFF. SUSPECT THE ONE TOOTH BROKE AND TOOK OUT SECOND GEAR TEETH, LT MAG STOPPED WORKING ON TAKEOFF AND PILOT RETURNED TO AIRPORT. RT MAG WORKED WITH 1 TOOTH MISSIN
- [SDR 2003FA0000445](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000445.md): Eyebolt · incorrect · May 1, 2003 · N4335M · Piper PA28236 · Elevator Structure
  > PART ON A/C DID NOT FIT BUSHING ASSY. HOLE IN EYEBOLT IS TOO BIG. ORDERED NEW PART AND HOLE WAS THE SAME. API TECH SAID MFG MUST HAVE MADE BAD BATCH OF PARTS W/HOLE ID OF.315 INSTEAD OF CORRECT.286. OUR SUPPLIER (KRN) MEASURED THEIR INVENTORY AND FOUND AN
- [SDR 2003FA0000300](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000300.md): Light · burned out · Feb 22, 2003 · N2332U · Piper PA28236 · Flight Compartment Lighting
  > SPT GLOW STRIPS, INSTALLED CUSTOMER SUPPLIED ELECTROLUMINESCENT LAMPS UNDER INSTRUMENT PANEL GLARE SHIELD, WITHIN 25 HOURS OF AIRCRAFT OPERATION, BOTH LIGHT FAILED. DURING INSPECTION OF THE LAMPS, TURNED POWER ON AND BOTH LAMPS SPARKED AND SMOKE CAME FROM ARE
- [SDR DDER146D](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DDER146D.md): Gasket · damaged · Nov 25, 2002 · N8122Z · Piper PA28236 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > FOUND OIL FILTER CONVERTER GASKET LEAKING. UPON REPLACEMENT IT WAS NOTICED TO BE DAMAGED.
- [SDR 2002FA0001356](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001356.md): Distributor Blk · contaminated · Nov 18, 2002 · N4295R · Piper PA28236 · Magneto/Distributor
  > AIRCRAFT MADE OFF-AIRPORT LANDING JUST AFTER TAKE-OFF, DUE TO LOSS OF POWER. DURING INVESTIGATION, MAGNETO WAS DISASSEMBLED AND INSPECTED. LEFT DIDTRIBUTOR TOWER HAD NR 5 TOWER SPRING MISSING AND CORROSION AT CONTACT, GREASE CONTAMINATION WAS NOTED INSIDE DI
- [SDR AUS20020356](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020356.md): Hub · misrepaired · Apr 12, 2002 · Piper PA28236 · Propeller Hub Section
  > (AUS) PROPELLER HUB HAD BEEN MACHINED IN THE AREA OF THE PRELOAD PLATE SHELF TO REMOVE DAMAGE CAUSED BY A GROUND STRIKE. MACHINING INTHIS AREA IS NOT APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER. UNAPPROVED REPAIR. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.
- [SDR 2002FA0000401](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000401.md): Arm · broken · Feb 6, 2002 · N2147D · Piper PA28236 · Rudder Control System
  > RUDDER TRIM ARM BROKEN OFF WHERE PILOTS TRIM CONTROL ASSY IS CONNECTED. PEDAL TORQUE TUBE ASSY. HAS EXCESSIVE WEAR AND SCORING AT PIVOT BEARING POINTS DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION. BROKEN ARM ASSY. SUGGESTED DUE TO OPERATING TRIM CONTROL ON GROUND PREVENTING N
- [SDR 2002FA0000086](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000086.md): Lifter · broken · Jan 14, 2002 · N4351D · Piper PA28236 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING OIL CHANGE FOUND METAL IN OIL FILTER. REMOVED SUCTION SCREEN FOUND.5000 INCH DIAMETER PIECES OF METAL. DISASSEMBLED ENGINE AND FOUND LIFTER FACES BROKEN OFF 3 LIFTERS.
- [SDR BIER0056](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BIER0056.md): Thrust Plate · broken · May 10, 2001 · N43595 · Piper PA28236 · Powerplant System
  > AT 400 HR VALVE INSPECTION FOUND ROCKER ARM SHAFT THRUST BUTTONS BRITTLE AND CRACKED. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDATION: STRESS THE IMPORTANCE OF THE 400 HR VALVE INSPECTION.
- [SDR 20001127SH011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001127SH011.md): Ignition Switch · failed · Nov 8, 2000 · N2234Z · Piper PA28236 · Ignition Switching
  > AD 76-07-12 DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS IGNITION SWITCH BY MANUFACTURE CODE DATE (8408), HOWEVER, SWITCH FAILED THE ''OFF CHECK'' SPECIFIED IN THE AD. INSTALLATION OF CONTACT KIT P/N 10-357510, WAS REQUIRED. (X)
- [SDR 98ZZZX4261](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4261.md): Starter · failed · Sep 11, 1998 · N2889D · Piper PA28236 · Starter-Generator
  > NEW TEXTRON LYCOMING STARTER MOTOR FAILED 45 HOURS SINCE NEW. SUBMITTER STATED POSSIBLE CAUSE, INTERNAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE.
- [SDR 98ZZZX3252](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3252.md): Starter · failed · Jul 27, 1998 · N2889D · Piper PA28236 · Starter-Generator
  > STARTER MOTOR OVERHAULED. STARTER INSTALLED ON 6-16-98. AFTER 43 HRS, BENDIX DRIVE STUCK IN ENGAGED POSITION AND DESTROYED STARTER MOTOR AND STARTER RING GEAR P/N 72566. PILOT UNAWARE OF PROBLEM UNTIL NEXT RESTART. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED CATASTROPHIC ENGIN
- [SDR 98ZZZX3168](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3168.md): Magneto · failed · Jun 24, 1998 · N8106P · Piper PA28236 · Magneto/Distributor
  > RECEIVD BENDIX MAGNETO AS A FACTORY OVERHAULED UNIT FROM TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL. INSTALLED MAG, RAMP TEST GROUND RUN OK. AIRCRAFT FLEW FOR 45 MINUTES AND HAD COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO MAG FAILURE. FOUND BOTH BREAKER POINTS NOT GROUNDING TO MAG CASE. REC
- [SDR 98ZZZX2460](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2460.md): Magneto · failed · Jun 24, 1998 · N8106P · Piper PA28236 · Magneto/Distributor
  > RECEIVED BENDIX MAG AS A FACTORY OVERHAULED UNIT FROM TELELDYNE CONTINENTAL. INSTALLED MAG, RAMP TEST GROUND RUN OK. AIRCRAFT FLEW FOR 45 MINUTES AND HAD COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO MAG FAILURE. FOUND BOTH BREAKER POINTS NOT GROUNDING TO MAG CASE. SUBMI
- [SDR 98ZZZX1452](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1452.md): Retain Spring · broken · Apr 1, 1998 · N2204A · Piper PA28236 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > FOUND OIL LEAKING FROM COWL. REMOVED COWL. FOUND NR 6 CYLINDER EXHAUST PUSH ROD MOVED INTO UPPER CYLINDER. REMOVED ROCKER COVER. FOUND SHROUD TUBE RETAINING SPRING BROKEN. EXAMINED OTHER 5 CYLINDERS. FOUND ONE MORE BROKEN SPRING AND 2 CRACKED SPRINGS. R
- [SDR 99ZZZX501](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX501.md): Trim Tab · cracked · Jan 7, 1998 · N236WH · Piper PA28236 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Tab Structure
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND TRIM TAB CRACKED APPROXIMATELY 60 PERCENT AROUND BASE OF ATTACH ARM, P/N 65248-000. DAMAGE EXTENDED THROUGH INBOARD RIB, P/N 63887-01. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED CLOSER PRE-FLIGHT AND MAINTENANCE INSPECTION OF THIS AREA AS IT CAN O
- [SDR 99ZZZX500](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX500.md): Trim Tab · cracked · Jan 7, 1998 · N236WH · Piper PA28236 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Tab Structure
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND TRIM TAB CRACKED APPROXIMATELY 60 PERCENT AROUND BASE OF ATTACH ARM, P/N 65248-000. DAMAGE EXTENDED THROUGH INBOARD RIB, P/N 63887-01. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED CLOSER PRE-FLIGHT AND MAINTENANCE INSPECTION OF THIS AREA AS IT CAN O
- [SDR AU970769](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970769.md): Valve · worn · Jun 30, 1997 · Piper PA28236 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > (AUS) ENGINE OIL FILTER VALVE STUCK - FILTER COLLAPSED AND FILTER HOUSING BASE GASKET BLEW OUT - SUSPECT CAUSED BY COLD MORNING STARTS (VISCOUS OIL) AND POOR STARTING TECHNIQUES
- [SDR 97ZZZX2801](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2801.md): Fitting · corroded · May 27, 1997 · N43595 · Piper PA28236 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Attach Fittings
  > WHILE COMPLETING ANNUAL/100 HR INSPECTION, STABILATOR ATTACH BRACKETS WERE INSPECTED PER PIPER SB 856. CORROSION FOUND UNDER TWO ATTACHMENTS. BRACKETS ARE STEEL AND ATTACHED TO ALUMINUM SKIN. REMOVED, CLEANED, AND PAINTED. EPOXY PRIMER INSTALLED ON SKIN.
- [SDR 97ZZZX681](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX681.md): Magneto · base worn · Jan 14, 1997 · N419CC · Piper PA28236 · Magneto/Distributor
  > HOLD DOWN BASE FOR MAGNETO WAS WORN. CAUSED HOLD DOWN CLAMP TO BE INEFFECTIVE.
- [SDR 96ZZZX5305](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5305.md): Cooler · weld split · Sep 20, 1996 · N8181H · Piper PA28236 · Engine Oil Cooler
  > AIRCRAFT LOST OIL PRESSURE IN-FLIGHT. RETURNED TO AIRPORT FOR A SAFE LANDING. INVESTIGATION FOUND OLD WELD REPAIR ON OIL COOLER LET GO. METAL FOUND IN OIL FILTER. ENGINE BEING DISASSEMBLED FOR INSPECTION.
- [SDR 96ZZZX4054](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4054.md): Bracket · cracked · Jul 29, 1996 · N611AJ · Piper PA28236 · Alternator-Generator Drive
  > ALTERNATOR FAILED ON TAXI AFTER FUELING. MAINTENANCE FOUND ALTERNATOR BELT LOOSE. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED ENGINE TO ALTERNATOR MOUNT BRACKET BROKEN. EVIDENCE SHOWED BRACKET HAD BEEN CRACKED FOR SOME TIME. ALTERNATOR CHANGED 20 HOURS PREVIOUSLY. SUBMIT
- [SDR AU961017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU961017.md): Switch · burnt · Jul 2, 1996 · Piper PA28236 · Air Distribution System
  > (AUS) CABIN FRESH AIR BLOWER SWITCH FAULTY - SWITCH WIRES BURNT
- [SDR 96ZZZX1113](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1113.md): Magneto · flange failed · Jan 19, 1996 · N2476Y · Piper PA28236 · Magneto/Distributor
  > BOTH MOUNTING FLANGES OF THE SINGLE DRIVE DUAL MAGNETO WERE BROKEN. MAGNETO BACKED OUT OF ENGINE GEAR DRIVE CAUSING ENGINE TO STOP. AIRCRAFT LANDED IN OCEAN.
- [SDR 95ZZZX6682](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6682.md): Oil Cooler · cracked · Oct 27, 1995 · N2204A · Piper PA28236 · Engine Oil Cooler
  > OIL COOLER SENT FOR REPAIR ON MOUNTING FLANGE. RECEIVED AND REINSTALLED ON 10-12-95. ON 10-22-95, ON A TRIP, THE COOLER SPLIT AND DEVELOPED A LEAK. REPAIR STATION FOUND THAT INSTALLER OVERTORQUED THE BOTTOM FITTING. SUBMITTER DISAGREES WITH THAT FINDING, B
- [SDR 95ZZZX5885](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5885.md): Ring · broken · Aug 15, 1995 · N8107B · Piper PA28236 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND NR 4 CYLINDER LOW COMP. (170 HR SMOH). INVESTIGATION FOUND TOP COMP RING BROKEN AND UNUSUAL WEAR ON RINGS. RINGS WORN TO A BEVEL EDGE DOWN OVER RING LANDS. CHECKED ALL CYLS AND FOUND SAME WEAR AND SOME BROKEN RINGS. ENG HAD
- [SDR 95ZZZX4301](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX4301.md): Seat Belt · part missing · Aug 7, 1995 · N2897A · Piper PA28236 · Flight Compartment Equipment
  > THE PLASTIC SLEEVE/COLLAR IS MISSING FROM THE LAP BELT LUG/PIN WHERE SHOULDER HARNESS CONNECTS TO BELT. WITH THIS MISSING, POSITIVE ENGAGEMENT OF HARNESS TO BELT IS COMPROMISED.
- [SDR BIER950016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BIER950016.md): Main Wheel · cracked · Aug 1, 1995 · N43595 · Piper PA28236 · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > FOUND THREE INCH CRACK ON MAIN WHEEL IN DISHED OUT AREA OPPOSITE THE WHEEL BEAD AREA.
- [SDR 95ZZZX3133](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3133.md): Brush · worn · Jun 8, 1995 · N8174X · Piper PA28236 · DC Generator-Alternator
  > PILOT EXPERIENCED ALTERNATOR FAILURE WHILE ON IFR FLIGHT PLAN. LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MECHANIC REPLACED BRUSHES IN ALTERNATOR AND RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE.
- [SDR 95ZZZX1295](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1295.md): Disc Pointer · chafe screw · Feb 28, 1995 · N422DJ · Piper PA28236 · Altimeter, Barometric/Encoder
  > THIS IS A FACTORY SEALED INSTRUMENT MFG IN 4-79. DISC POINTER HAD CIRCULAR SCRATCH WERE IT CONTACTED ONE OF THE DIAL SCREWS. IN SIMILAR ALTIMETERS, PILOTS HAVE REPORTED HANG-UPS OF UP TO 1,000 FEET, IN DESCENT, DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. ONE CRITICAL MECHANISM SH
- [SDR 95ZZZX1294](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1294.md): Casting · creep · Feb 28, 1995 · N422DJ · Piper PA28236 · Altimeter, Barometric/Encoder
  > THIS IS A FACTORY SEALED INSTRUMENT MFG IN 4-79. DISC POINTER HAD CIRCULAR SCRATCH WERE IT CONTACTED ONE OF THE DIAL SCREWS. IN SIMILAR ALTIMETERS, PILOTS HAVE REPORTED HANG-UPS OF UP TO 1,000 FEET, IN DESCENT, DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. ONE CRITICAL MECHANISM SH
- [SDR BIER950006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BIER950006.md): Bolt · worn · Feb 27, 1995 · N43595 · Piper PA28236 · DC Generator-Alternator
  > DURING MAINTENANCE FOR UNRELATED ALTERNATOR PROBLEM, FOUND TOP ALTERNATOR BOLT (PN 401 424) WORN APPROX 20 PERCENT THROUGH. HAVE SEEN THIS NUMEROUS TIMES BEFORE AND BELIEVE THIS TO BE CAUSED BY THE FRONT AND/OR REAR BUSHING(S) (PN 753 380) BECOMING LOOSE AND
- [SDR 95ZZZX1152](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1152.md): Valve · crimp nut loose · Feb 7, 1995 · N8384Y · Piper PA28236 · Engine Oil Temperature Regulator
  > INSPECTION PER LYCOMING SB 518. PHYSICAL INSPECTION OF CRIMP NUT FOUND LOOSE ON THE THERMOSTATIC BYPASS VALVE, PN 75944, PART REPLACED.

## 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 = 'PA28236'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-236/reports

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