# Service difficulty reports: Piper PA-28R-180

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

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- [SDR 2021FA0000335](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000335.md): Servo · failed · Oct 30, 2021 · N3225R · Piper PA28R180 · Fuselage Structure (General)
  > GARMIN GSA28 PITCH TRIM SERVO FAILED AFTER APPROXIMATELY EIGHTEEN MONTHS / 68 HOURS IN SERVICE. FLIGHT INSTRUMENTATION DISPLAYED "SERVO HARDWARE FAULT" AND RED "PTRIM" FLAG DURING FLIGHT, AND ELECTRIC PITCH TRIM BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE SERVO DISPLAYED A "RED"
- [SDR 2021FA0000338](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000338.md): Battery · failed · Oct 29, 2021 · N3225R · Piper PA28R180 · Fuselage Structure (General)
  > GARMIN G5 FLIGHT INSTRUMENT BACKUP BATTERY FAILED AFTER APPROXIMATELY FOUR MONTHS / 16 HOURS IN SERVICE. FLIGHT INSTRUMENTATION DISPLAYED "1%" BATTERY CHARGE STATUS AFTER NOT HAVING USED THE INSTRUMENT ON BACKUP POWER. BATTERY WOULD NOT CHARGE ABOVE 1%. "BATTE
- [SDR 2022FA0000581](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000581.md): None · none · Aug 21, 2021 · N7458J · Piper PA28R180 · Fuselage Structure (General)
  > A CRACK LIKE INDICATION WAS FOUND ON LEFT MAIN SWIVEL PIN. THE IDICATION WAS 1/2" LONG IN THE AREA OF INTEREST. CRACK WAS FOUND WITH FLUORESCENT MAGNETIC PARTICLE TESTING. INSPECTION WAS DONE PER ASTM E1444 AS REQUESTED BY CLIENT. AD 97-01-01 R1 PIPER
- [SDR 2021FA0000337](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000337.md): Battery · failed · Aug 9, 2021 · N3225R · Piper PA28R180 · Fuselage Structure (General)
  > GARMIN G5 FLIGHT INSTRUMENT BACKUP BATTERY FAILED AFTER APPROXIMATELY TWO MONTHS / 8 HOURS IN SERVICE. FLIGHT INSTRUMENTATION DISPLAYED "0%" BATTERY CHARGE STATUS AFTER NOT HAVING USED THE INSTRUMENT ON BACKUP POWER. BATTERY WOULD NOT CHARGE ABOVE 0%. NO "BATT
- [SDR 2021FA0000194](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000194.md): Battery · failed · Jun 8, 2021 · N3225R · Piper PA28R180 · Navigation System
  > GARMIN G5 FLIGHT INSTRUMENT BACKUP BATTERY FAILED AFTER APPROXIMATELY THIRTEEN MONTHS / 50 HOURS IN SERVICE. FLIGHT INSTRUMENTATION DISPLAYED A “BATTERY FAULT” ICON INDICATING THE FAILURE DURING A FUNCTIONAL CHECK.
- [SDR 2021FA0000192](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000192.md): Servo · failed · Apr 16, 2021 · N3225R · Piper PA28R180 · Autopilot System
  > GARMIN GSA28 PITCH TRIM SERVO FAILED AFTER APPROXIMATELY ELEVEN MONTHS / 45 HOURS IN SERVICE. FLIGHT INSTRUMENTATION DISPLAYED “AFCS PREFLIGHT TEST FAILED” AND “SERVO HARDWARE FAULT” MESSAGES AND THE AUTOPILOT BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE SERVO DISPLAYED A “RED” ST
- [SDR 2021FA0000191](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000191.md): Servo · failed · Aug 5, 2020 · N3225R · Piper PA28R180 · Autopilot System
  > GARMIN GSA28 ROLL SERVO FAILED AFTER APPROXIMATELY THREE MONTHS / 20 HOURS IN SERVICE. FLIGHT INSTRUMENTATION DISPLAYED A “SERVO HARDWARE FAULT” MESSAGE AND THE AUTOPILOT BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE SERVO DISPLAYED A “RED” STATUS LIGHT INDICATING FAILURE.
- [SDR 2017FA0000608](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000608.md): Solenoid · failed · Nov 22, 2017 · N3848T · Piper PA28R180 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > LANDING GEAR SOLENOID FAILED CAUSING A CIRCUIT BREAKER TO TRIP AND REQUIRED MANUAL EXTENSION OF GEAR.
- [SDR 2017FA0000534](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000534.md): Regulator · malfunctioned · Aug 11, 2017 · N7501J · Piper PA28R180 · Electrical Power System
  > THE PILOT REPORTED THE SMELL OF SOMETHING ELECTRICAL BURNING IN THE COCKPIT AND MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING WITHOUT INCIDENT.
- [SDR 2015FA0000069](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000069.md): Arm · binding · Feb 25, 2015 · N7578J · Piper PA28R180 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > LANDING GEAR EXTENDED FOR LANDING. PILOT REPORTED NO NLG LOCK INDICATION. AFTER LANDING, THE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED WHEN THE PILOT LOWERED THE NOSE. DURING THE LANDING PHASE THE NOSE GEAR WAS PUSHED BACK INTO WHEEL WELL, WHICH BUILT PRESSURE CAUSING MLG TO U
- [SDR P48S2014FA0000339](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P48S2014FA0000339.md): Spar · cracked · May 13, 2014 · N4998J · Piper PA28R180 · Wing Spar
  > ACFT CAME BACK FROM TRAINING FLIGHT WITH LEFT GEAR LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATED, AFTER A QUICK VISUAL INSPECTION FOUND THAT AFT WING SPAR WHERE LT LANDING GEAR MOUNTS HAD BEEN CRACKED, TEARING THE BOTTOM AFT SKIN AND SHEARING TOP SKIN MOUNTING RIVETS.
- [SDR CA120711004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120711004.md): Tube · cracked · Jul 9, 2012 · Piper PA28R180 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > (CAN) THE ACFT WAS IN CRUISE AT 3500 FT AND START TO HAVE AN OIL LEAK, POWER SETTING WAS 2300 RPM AT 24" OF BOOST. ENGINE POWER WAS REDUCE TO 1500 RPM AND DESCEND START. AFTER COUPLE MINUTE, PILOT COULD NOT SEE IN WINDSHIELD AND ENGINE QUIT. EMERGENCY LANDIN
- [SDR 2011FA0000650](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000650.md): Trunnion · cracked · Sep 28, 2011 · N3892T · Piper PA28R180 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > THIS ACFT HAS HAD 2 NOSE GEAR TRUNNION ASSY CRACKED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE TRUNNION. THE CRACKS ACCRUE AT THE PART THAT THE SHIMMY DAMPNER ATTACHES TO THE TRUNNION AND TUBE ASSY.
- [SDR 2011FA0000334](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000334.md): Spar · corroded · May 18, 2011 · N41WA · Piper PA28R180 · Wing Spar
  > DURING REPAIR OF LT WING THE AFT SPAR ATTACH FITTING WAS REMOVED. SEVERE CORROSION WAS FOUND UNDER THE FITTING. PROBABLE CAUSE IS TRAPPED MOISTURE, LACK OF PREVENTATIVE TREATMENT AND LACK OF PROPER INSPECTION OF AREA.
- [SDR 2009F00087](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009F00087.md): Piston · failed · Jul 31, 2009 · N4672J · Piper PA28R180 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > PISTON FAILED AT PISTON PIN POINT. STRESS MARKS FOUND ON INITIAL INSPECTION.
- [SDR CA080318008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080318008.md): Servo · malfunctioned · Mar 17, 2008 · Piper PA28R180 · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > (CAN) CHECKED IAW EMERGENCY AWD 2008-06-51. FOUND, DID NOT APPLY BY DATE BUT WHEN VISUALLY INSPECTED FOUND SAME PROBLEM AS REPORTED IN AWD. O/H DATE WAS JANUARY 28, 2005. AWD STATED AUGUST 22, 2006. ALL SERVOS MAY NEED TO BE CHECKED. (TC NR 20080318008)
- [SDR 2007FA0000482](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000482.md): Spar · corroded · May 23, 2007 · N3208R · Piper PA28R180 · Wing Spar
  > RT WING REMOVED DUE TO DAMAGE. WING WAS SCRAPPED AND DEALER WANTED STEEL FITTINGS REMOVED. UPON REMOVAL OF REAR SPAR ATTACH PLATE, SEVERE CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE SPAR UNDER THE PLATE. CONDITION WAS VERY SERIOUS AND COULD HAVE LEAD TO AN INFLIGHT FAILURE.
- [SDR 2006FA0000775](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000775.md): Spar · cracked · Aug 10, 2006 · N3894T · Piper PA28R180 · Wing Spar
  > DURING COMPLIANCE, A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE MAIN SPAR DIRECTLY BEHIND THE SWIVEL BOLT BRACKET AT THE IB MOUNTING NUTPLATE. THE CRACK IS 3 INCHES IN LENGTH AND CURVES UPWARD ON BOTH ENDS. THE CRACK WAS NOT VISIBLE UNTIL THE AREA WAS CLEANED. IT IS RECOMMENDED T
- [SDR 2006FA0000437](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000437.md): Rib · cracked · Apr 13, 2006 · N7536J · Piper PA28R180 · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
  > DURING MODIFICATION OF AFT RIB IAW SB, 2 CRACKS WERE FOUND PROPAGATING FROM THE OB BOLT HOLE FOR THE ATTACHMENT OF (PN 9564307) BRACKET. (K)
- [SDR 1120057261](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/1120057261.md): Pump · mismanufactured · Nov 20, 2005 · N3843T · Piper PA28R180 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > PILOT NOTED RAPID LOSS OF ENGINE OIL PRESSURE. INITIATED PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. VISUAL INSPECTION OF MODIFIED P/N 68761 DRAINBACK LINE CUTOFF FOR AIR-SIPHON PUMP ( AIR-OIL SEPARATOR STC NR SA3687WE INSTALLATION FOUND SHARP, UNDRESSED AND UNBEADED IAW ORIGINA
- [SDR A1Z2005F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/A1Z2005F00000.md): Magneto · failed · Aug 11, 2005 · N7565J · Piper PA28R180 · Magneto/Distributor
  > MAGNETO EXIBITED EXCESSIVE DROP AT RUN-UP. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE ROTATING MAGNET SHAFT HAD DISINTEGRATED BETWEEN THE FWD BEARING AND THE ROTATING MAGNET THE 2 WERE SEPARATED COMPLETELY. THE FAILURE DID NOT APPEAR TO BE CAUSED BY STRESS. IT EXIBITED E
- [SDR 2006FA0000396](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000396.md): Hydraulic System · contaminated · Aug 8, 2005 · N3872T · Piper PA28R180 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > ON TAKEOFF ROLL, EXPERIENCED A LT MAIN GEAR DOWN LOCK DISENGAGEMENT, RESULTING IN MINOR DAMAGE TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE LT WING SKIN, SHUTTLE VALVE IN THE POWER PACK WAS STICKY, CAUSED BY THE SEDIMENTS IN LWR PARTS OF FLUID RESERVOIR. HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS WERE
- [SDR CA041101004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA041101004.md): Crankcase · cracked · Oct 20, 2004 · Piper PA28R180 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > THE ENGINE HAD AN OIL LEAK AT THE LT FRONT OF THE CRANKCASE. IT WAS CLEANED. A CLOSE CHECK FOUND TWO CRACKS LEAVING OIL. THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND SENT OUT FOR REPAIRS.
- [SDR AP1718879](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AP1718879.md): Antenna · broken · Aug 12, 2004 · N7579J · Piper PA28R180 · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > ELT ANTENNA SHAFT IS BREAKING OFF AT BASE AND ANTENNA BEING LOST IN FLIGHT. BASE THAT CONNECTS TO COAX IS STILL ON PLANE. CENTER SHAFT IS ACTUAL ANTENNA IS HELD IN PLACE WITH A JAM TYPE-LOCKING FEATURE. ANTENNA ROD IS CRIMPED TO A PIN THAT MAKES CONTACT WIT
- [SDR 2004FA0000059](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000059.md): Flow Divider · bypassing · Jan 12, 2004 · N4658J · Piper PA28R180 · Fuel Divider
  > FUEL FLOW DIVIDER, TEARDOWN AND TEST OF DIVIDER SHOWED UNIT WAS BY-PASSING FUEL, WHICH INTERRUPTED FLOW OF FUEL TO ENG UNDER HIGH POWER SETTINGS, LEADING TO INTERRUPTION OF ENG POWER AND/OR TOTAL LOSS OF ENG POWER. FURTHER TEAR DOWN, REVEALED DIAPHRAGM WAS S
- [SDR 2003FA0000997](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000997.md): Control Cable · malfunctioned · Sep 2, 2003 · N7527J · Piper PA28R180 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > ALTERNATE AIR CABLE WRAPPED AROUND NOSE GEAR WHEN RETRACTED AFTER TAKE-OFF. ROUTING OF CABLE BOTTOM RIGHT OF FIREWALL UP AND AROUND GEAR INDENTATION ON FIREWALL. IF CABLE COMES LOOSE IT WILL WRAP AROUND NOSEWHEEL TIRE. REROUTING OF CABLE ABOVE NOSE GEAR TO
- [SDR 2003FA0000413](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000413.md): Spring · worn · Apr 21, 2003 · N3811T · Piper PA28R180 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT BOTH MAIN LANDING GEAR DOWNLOCK SPRINGS WERE WORN 80 PERCENT OF THE WAY THROUGH WHERE THEY CONNECT TO THE LANDING GEAR.
- [SDR 2003FA0000403](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000403.md): Trunnion · cracked · Apr 17, 2003 · N3811T · Piper PA28R180 · Wing, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > WHILE REBUSHING THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR, A VERY VISIBLE CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE SUPPORT WEB OF THE AFT TRUNNION FITTING ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR 2003FA0000402](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000402.md): Trunnion · cracked · Apr 17, 2003 · N3811T · Piper PA28R180 · Wing, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > WHILE REBUSHING THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR, A VERY VISIBLE CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE SUPPORT WEB OF THE AFT TRUNNION FITTING ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR AUS20021372](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021372.md): Hub · damaged · Nov 30, 2002 · Piper PA28R180 · Propeller Hub Section
  > (AUS) PROPELLER HUB PRELOAD SHELF MACHINED OR ALTERED. SUSPECT PROPELLER HAD SUFFERED A STRIKE IN THE PAST. UNAPPROVED REPAIR / MODIFICATION. PERSONNEL / MAINTENANCE ERROR.
- [SDR AUS20021047](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021047.md): Fitting · broken · Sep 5, 2002 · Piper PA28R180 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > (AUS) LH MAIN LANDING GEAR FITTING BROKE INTO FOUR PIECES DURING FLIGHT AND LANDING GEAR FELL FREE BUT DID NOT LOCK. DURING INVESTIGATION THE SAME PART WAS REMOVED FROM THE RH MAIN LANDINGGEAR (PNO 67031-03) AND WAS ALSO FOUND TO BE BADLY CRACKED.
- [SDR AUS20020908](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020908.md): Actuator · cracked · Jul 20, 2002 · Piper PA28R180 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > (AUS) LH MAIN LANDING GEAR DOWNLOCK ACTUATOR DEFORMED AND CRACKED.INVESTIGATION FOUND WASHERS HAD BEEN ADDED BETWEEN THE FRONT ANDREAR HOOK ON THE LINK ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR 2002FA0000512](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000512.md): Switch · broken · Apr 15, 2002 · N3788T · Piper PA28R180 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > NOSE AND RIGHT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED ON LANDING. GEAR SWING AFTER INCIDENT APPEARED NORMAL WITH FAA OBSERVER. FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND RIGHT MAIN SWITCH DAMAGED AND COMING ON EARLY. NOSE SWITCH INTERMITTENTLY EARLY.
- [SDR 2002FA0000323](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000323.md): Structure · corroded · Feb 27, 2002 · N953CA · Piper PA28R180 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > CORROSION INSIDE FLAPS. CORROSION SEEMS TO BE AGGRAVATED WHERE THE ALUMINUM RIBS BUTT UP AND ARE RIVETED TO THE FLAP STEEL MATERIAL HINGES.
- [SDR AUS20020379](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020379.md): Brushes · worn · Feb 5, 2002 · Piper PA28R180 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
  > (AUS) MLG HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR FAILED TO OPERATE DUE TO WORN BRUSHES.
- [SDR 20000803SH013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000803SH013.md): Trunnion · cracked · Jul 17, 2000 · N3293R · Piper PA28R180 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND LEFT MAIN GEAR TRUNNION, P/N 67735-00V, CRACKED THROUGH WEB AREA AND INTO CASTING APPROX.75 INCH. PIPER SL 616 ALLOWS FOR THE EXISTING.191 INCH HOLE TO BE ENLARGED TO.500 INCH IN DIAMETER TO REMOVE CRACKED AREA, BUT THIS CRA
- [SDR 20000407SH025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000407SH025.md): Stud · worn · Apr 7, 2000 · N4669J · Piper PA28R180 · Main Landing Gear
  > ON ANNUAL INSPECTION (AD 97-01-01R1), FOUND BOTH MAIN LANDING GEARS SIDEBRACE STUDS WORN, RT 0.624 INCH AND THE LT, 0.524 INCH AND SIDEBRACE BUSHING WORN. REPLACED BOTH SIDE BRACE STUDS WITH.6250 INCH, P/N 78717-002, AND REAMED EXISTING BUSHING TO 0.624 INCH
- [SDR 20000404SH020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000404SH020.md): Mount · cracked · Dec 8, 1999 · N251DB · Piper PA28R180 · Engine Mount Section
  > DURING A 100-HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND THE ENGINE MOUNT CRACKED, LOWER CROSS MEMBER, LEFT SIDE. REMOVED ENGINE AND FOUND THE TUBE CRACKED ALMOST ALL THE WAY AROUND. WELDED. (X)
- [SDR 20000404SH019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000404SH019.md): Mount · cracked · Dec 8, 1999 · N7625J · Piper PA28R180 · Engine Mount Section
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, NOTICED A RUST COLORED AREA ON THE ENG MOUNT, LOWER CROSSTUBE, ON LT SECTION. CLOSER INSPECTION REVEALED TUBE WAS CRACKED ALMOST ALL THE WAY AROUND. THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND THE CRACKED AREA WELDED. NOTE: SUBMITTER STATED IN THE
- [SDR AU990542](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990542.md): Bracket · corroded · Jun 11, 1999 · Piper PA28R180 · Wing, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > (AUS) MAIN LANDING GEAR SIDE BRACE BRACKET CORRODED.
- [SDR AU990543](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990543.md): Nut · cracked · Jun 10, 1999 · Piper PA28R180 · Wing, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > (AUS) LT AND RT MAIN LANDING GEAR SIDE BRACKET SUPPORT NUTS CRACKED. FOUND DURING MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION.
- [SDR 98ZZZX3456](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3456.md): Truss · cracked · Aug 27, 1998 · N4620J · Piper PA28R180 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > DURING MAINTENANCE TO RT GEAR SIDE BRACE TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FREE PLAY, A CRACK WAS FOUND IN FORKED END AT ATTACHMENT TO PN 6697-05 LINK. CRACK WAS AT THE BASE OF MACHINED SURFACE TO FORM FORK, AND APPEARED TO BE A DEEPER MACHINE MARK. DYE PENETRANT INSPECTI
- [SDR 98ZZZX3563](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3563.md): Torque Link · seized · Aug 19, 1998 · N3299R · Piper PA28R180 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > A POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION REVEALED NUMEROUS RIVETS PULLED THROUGH THE SKIN ABOVE THE RT MLG, AND A CRACK IN THE WING SKIN. UPON REMOVAL OF THE SKIN, THE WING RIB OTBD OF THE LANDING GEAR WAS ALSO FOUND CRACKED. WHEN THE LANDING GEAR WAS REMOVED TO FACILITATE
- [SDR 99ZZZX167](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX167.md): Pin · fractured · Aug 15, 1998 · N7624J · Piper PA28R180 · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > WHILE ON BASE LEG FOR LANDING WITH 2ND NOTCH OF FLAPS APPLIED THERE WAS A LOUD BANG AND ACFT PITCHED DOWN SUDDENLY. FLAP HANDLE HAD RETRACTED TO ZERO DEGREE FLAP POSITION. A SAFE ZERO DEGREE FLAP LANDING WAS MADE. DISASSY OF FLAP HANDLE AREA REVEALED THE LA
- [SDR 98ZZZX361](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX361.md): Drive Gear · defective · Jan 6, 1998 · N3878T · Piper PA28R180 · Propeller Governor
  > GOVERNOR DRIVE GEAR HAS SHARP INDICATION AT BASE OF TOOTH EXTENDING AROUND CORNER.
- [SDR 98ZZZX191](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX191.md): Housing · cracked · Dec 3, 1997 · N4957J · Piper PA28R180 · Magneto/Distributor
  > INSP FOUND BOTH MAGNETO HOUSINGS ARE CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES. SUSPECT THAT WHEN NEW COILS WERE INSTALLED, THE WEDGES WERE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY OR OVERDRIVEN INTO POSITION.
- [SDR 98ZZZX190](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX190.md): Housing · cracked · Dec 3, 1997 · N4957J · Piper PA28R180 · Magneto/Distributor
  > INSPECTION FOUND BOTH MAGNETO HOUSINGS ARE CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES. SUSPECT THAT WHEN NEW COILS WERE INSTALLED, THE WEDGES WERE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY OR OVERDRIVEN INTO POSITION.
- [SDR 97ZZZX4511](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4511.md): Pan · cracked · Sep 30, 1997 · N4620J · Piper PA28R180 · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING REPLACEMENT OF PAN UNDER WING WALK IN THE GEAR WELL, RIB WAS FOUND CRACKED. THE WING WAS REMOVED AND FOUND SEVERAL WING ATTACHMENT BOLTS CORRODED. BOLTS AND SPECIAL WASHERS NOT IN PROPER LOCATIONS PER PA28 MM. (WING ATTACH). NO SHIMS AT EITHER WING S
- [SDR 97ZZZX4510](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4510.md): Bolts · corroded · Sep 30, 1997 · N4620J · Piper PA28R180 · Wing, Fuselage Attach Fittings
  > DURING REPLACEMENT OF PAN UNDER WING WALK IN THE GEAR WELL, RIB WAS FOUND CRACKED. THE WING WAS REMOVED AND FOUND SEVERAL WING ATTACHMENT BOLTS CORRODED. BOLTS AND SPECIAL WASHERS NOT IN PROPER LOCATIONS PER PA28 MM. (WING ATTACH). NO SHIMS AT EITHER WING S
- [SDR 97ZZZX4509](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4509.md): Bolts · wrong placement · Sep 30, 1997 · N4620J · Piper PA28R180 · Wing, Fuselage Attach Fittings
  > DURING REPLACEMENT OF PAN UNDER WING WALK IN THE GEAR WELL, RIB WAS FOUND CRACKED. THE WING WAS REMOVED AND FOUND SEVERAL WING ATTACHMENT BOLTS CORRODED. BOLTS AND SPECIAL WASHERS NOT IN PROPER LOCATIONS PER PA28 MM. (WING ATTACH). NO SHIMS AT EITHER WING S

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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 = 'PA28R180'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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