# Service difficulty reports: Piper PA-28R-201T

A list on [Piper PA-28R-201T](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28r-201t.md).

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- [SDR 2024FA0000960](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000960.md): Skin · cracked · Dec 13, 2024 · N9022K · Piper PA28R201T · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > RH WING WALK BUCKLES AND IS CRACKED.
- [SDR JZRR2015011200002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JZRR2015011200002.md): Firewall · cracked · Jul 31, 2015 · N47418 · Piper PA28R201T · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND CORROSION AND A CRACK BEHIND TURBOCHARGER ON FIREWALL. THE CORRODED AREA MEASURES 8" X 4" WITH A 1.5" HOLE AND 3" PLUS CRACK. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT OF FIREWALL WITH THE ADDITION OF A FABRICATED STAINLESS STEEL HEAT SHIELD ATTA
- [SDR JZRR20150112001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JZRR20150112001.md): Firewall · corroded · Jul 31, 2015 · N47418 · Piper PA28R201T · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND CORROSION, HOLE AND CRACK BEHIND TURBO-CHARGER ON FIREWALL. THE CORRODED AREA MEASURES 8" X 4" WITH A 1.5" HOLE AND 3" PLUS CRACK. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT OF FIREWALL WITH THE ADDITION OF A FABRICATED STAINLESS STEEL HEAT SHIELD
- [SDR 2015FA0000190](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000190.md): Housing · worn · May 11, 2015 · N679X · Piper PA28R201T · Engine Cowl Flaps
  > REPLACED COWL FLAP CABLE, PN LSM-SCD-032-1 DUE TO WORN SPOT NEAR CONNECTION TO COWL. COWL HAS BEEN REPLACE IAW STC SA03470AT. ACFT HAD TO MAKE AN UNSCHEDULED STOP DO TO SMOKE IN THE CABIN. INSPECTION FOUND CABLE COVERING MELTED DO TO BEING TO CLOSE TO THE EX
- [SDR 2015FA0000189](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000189.md): Cable · worn · May 11, 2015 · N679X · Piper PA28R201T · Engine Cowl Flaps
  > COWL FLAP CABLE RUBBING ON EXHAUST ON LT SIDE OF ENGINE. RUBBED THROUGH THE OUTER COVER AND HALF THROUGH THE INNER CORE. THIS ACFT HAS HAD A REPLACEMENT COWL INSTALLED UNDER STC SA03470AT.
- [SDR 2013FA0000438](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000438.md): Switch · shorted · Jul 19, 2013 · N31698 · Piper PA28R201T · Fuel Boost Pump
  > ACFT DEPARTED, DURING INITIAL CLIMB, EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER AT APPROX 1000 FT AGL. PILOT SWITCHED FUEL TANKS, CYCLED FUEL PUMP, AND MAGNETOS IN AN ATTEMPT TO REGAIN TAKEOFF POWER. ACFT CRASHED IN A RURAL AREA. DAMAGED RT WING ASSY AND LANDING GEAR.
- [SDR 2013FA0000249](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000249.md): Filter · failed · Apr 16, 2013 · N38776 · Piper PA28R201T · Standard Practices/Structures
  > FOUND SEAM IN FILTER ELEMENT SEPARATED. NO TEARING OF THE MATERIAL WAS EVIDENT.
- [SDR 2012FA0000228](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000228.md): Spark Plug · damaged · Mar 2, 2012 · N151JF · Piper PA28R201T · Spark Plug/Igniter
  > PILOT REPORTED ENGINE BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH AT 11,000 FT. DESCENDED TO 5,000 FT AND ENGINE OPERATED CORRECTLY. RETURNED TO AIRPORT, LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. REMOVED TOP COWLING AND ALL 12 SPARK PLUGS, PN RMH38E. ALL SPART PLUGS RUSTED ON OUTSIDE AND
- [SDR CA110215006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110215006.md): Tube · loose · Feb 10, 2011 · Piper PA28R201T · Fuselage, Stabilizer Attach Fittings
  > DURING THE ANNUAL INSP OF THE ACFT, THE STABILATOR BALANCE WEIGHT TUBE WAS FOUND TO BE LOOSE. THERE ARE 2 ATTACH BOLTS. THE FWD ATTACH BOLT WAS LOOSE AND WAS RE-TORQUED. THE AFT ATTACH BOLT WAS LOOSE WITH SOME PLAY, THE BOLT WAS REMOVED AND INSPECTED, WEAR WAS
- [SDR 2010FA0001015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001015.md): Cover · bent · Jun 14, 2010 · N47629 · Piper PA28R201T · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > DURING THE CLIMB OUT PHASE OF THE FLIGHT, AT APPROX 4200 AGL, 1 SIDE OF THE WIRE BAIL ON THE FIREWALL MOUNTED GASCOLATOR CAME OUT OF THE FUEL STRAINER COVER. THIS ALLOWED THE ENGINE DRIVE PUMP TO SUCK AIR INTO THE SYS THROUGH THE UNSEATED STRAINER BOLW WHICH
- [SDR 2010FA0000993](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000993.md): Cover · bent · Jun 14, 2010 · N47629 · Piper PA28R201T · Aircraft Fuel Filter/Strainer
  > DURING THE CLIMB OUT, AT APPROX 4200 AGL, ONE SIDE OF THE WIRE BAIL ON THE FIREWALL MOUNTED GASCOLATOR CAME OUT OF THE FUEL STRAINER COVER. THIS ALLOWED ENGINE DRIVEN PUMP TO SUCK AIR INTO THE SYS WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE TO THE POINT THE ENG
- [SDR 2009FA0000807](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000807.md): Shaft · sheared · Aug 29, 2009 · N2443M · Piper PA28R201T · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > INFLIGHT FAILURE OF ENGINE, DUE TO OIL PUMP DRIVE GEAR SHAFT SHEARING. PILOT WAS IN CRUISE. ALTITUDE APPROXIMATELY 4000 FT MSL, UNSCHEDULED LANDING AT AIRPORT.
- [SDR CA090520002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090520002.md): Packing · mismanufactured · May 1, 2009 · Piper PA28R201T · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > (CAN) ENGINE WAS REMOVED DUE TO LOW OIL PRESSURE IN FLIGHT. UPON INSP IT WAS FOUND THAT THE NYLON PACKING INSIDE THE FRONT MAIN BEARING SHELLS WERE TOO SHORT. THEY DID NOT REACH THE FULL LENGTH OF THE GROOVE THAT THEY ARE SET IN. IT IS SUSPECTED THAT THIS MA
- [SDR CA090303006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090303006.md): Main Bearing · failed · Mar 2, 2009 · Piper PA28R201T · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (CAN) LARGE PIECE OF FERROUS MATERIAL FOUND IN OIL PICKUP SCREEN DURING ROUTINE INSP, PIECE IDENTIFIED AS PORTION OF CTR MAIN BRG. ENGINE REMOVED FROM ACFT, DISASSEMBLED, INSP CONFIRMS COMPLETE FAILURE OF NR 2 CTR MAIN BRG. IN CONJUNCTION, CRANKCASE BRG SADDL
- [SDR CA090220005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090220005.md): Plug · missing · Feb 13, 2009 · Piper PA28R201T · Accessory Gearboxes
  > ON APPROACH TO YBL, THE PILOT DETECTED BURNING OIL AND SAW SMOKE, THE PILOT LANDED THE AIRCRAFT AND NOTICED A LARGE AMOUNT OF OIL ON THE BELLY OF THE AIRCRAFT AND DRIPPING FROM THE COWLS, AFTER THE TECHNICIAN INVESTIGATED THE OIL LEAK HE FOUND A HOLE WHERE A P
- [SDR CA090112008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090112008.md): Gasket · leaking · Oct 31, 2008 · Piper PA28R201T · Magneto/Distributor
  > (CAN) ENGINE INSPECTED FOR OIL LEAK AT REAR ACCESSORY SECTION, FOUND OIL COMING FROM RIGHT MAGNETO ATTACH GASKET. MAGNETO REMOVED, GASKET AND ENGINE MATING SURFACE INSPECTED OK. MOUNTING FLANGE ON MAGNETO INSPECTED AND FOUND CRACKED IN AREA WHERE BOTH HOLD D
- [SDR NTB2008F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NTB2008F00001.md): Spring · broken · Aug 8, 2008 · N5880V · Piper PA28R201T · Magneto/Distributor
  > IMPULSE COUPLING SPRING BROKEN. EVIDENCE OF PRE-EXISTING CRACK AND CORROSION. VERY LOW TIME IS SERVICE. MAG TO ENGINE TIMING LOST. BOTH MAGS EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE ALMOST SIMULTANEOUSLY. (K)
- [SDR NTB2008F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NTB2008F00000.md): Impulse Coupling · broken · Aug 8, 2008 · N5880V · Piper PA28R201T · Magneto/Distributor
  > IMPULSE COUPLING SPRING BROKEN. EVIDENCE OF PRE-EXISTING CRACK AND CORROSION. VERY LOW TIME IN SERVICE. MAG TO ENGINE TIMING LOST. BOTH MAGS EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE ALMOST SIMULTANEOUSLY. (K)
- [SDR 2008FA0000453](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000453.md): Bungee · broken · May 10, 2008 · N9581C · Piper PA28R201T · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > THE PILOT SLOWED FOR LANDING AND DEPLOYED THE GEAR. A SAFE CONDITION WAS INDICATED FOR THE MAINS, BUT NOT FOR THE NOSE. THE GEAR WAS CYCLED; HOWEVER AGAIN, NO SAFE NOSE INDICATION. AN EMERGENCY GEAR DEPLOYMENT WAS ATTEMPTED BUT STILL, NO GREEN NOSE LIGHT. TH
- [SDR 2008FA0000243](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000243.md): Turbocharger · fod · Apr 10, 2008 · N47550 · Piper PA28R201T · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSOR DAMAGED BY FOD INGESTED THROUGH THE ALTERNATE AIR DOOR. THIS DOOR IS ON TOP OF THE AIR FILTER BOX ALLOWING ANY OBJECT THROWN UP BY THE NOSE WHEEL TO ENTER THE INDUCTION SYSTEM WHEN THE DOOR IS ACTIVATED DURING PREFLIGHT CHECKS.
- [SDR CA070919001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070919001.md): Tube · broken · Sep 17, 2007 · Piper PA28R201T · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
  > (CAN) FUEL DISCHARGE TUBE BROKE, ENGINE LOST POWER. SUSPECT MID-TUBE CLIP P/N: 626477-2 MAY HAVE FAILED FIRST. (TC NR 20070919001)
- [SDR CA070502008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070502008.md): Control Cable · damaged · Apr 27, 2007 · Piper PA28R201T · Mixture Control
  > (CAN) MIXTURE CONTROL WAS FOUND TO BE STIFF BY MAINT ON AN ENGINE START FOR TAXI TO HANGER. CABLE WAS REMOVED. THE CABLE ROUTING POSITIONS THE CABLE LESS THAN (6) INCHES FROM THE TURBOCHARGER. AN ASBESTOS COVER HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN PLACED OVER THE CABLE AND STI
- [SDR CA070118003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070118003.md): Pump · faulty · Jan 10, 2007 · Piper PA28R201T · Engine Fuel Pump
  > (CAN) ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP OUTPUT IS LOW AT RATED RPM 2600. (TC NR 20070118003)
- [SDR CA060421017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060421017.md): Alternator · failed · Apr 13, 2006 · Piper PA28R201T · Alternator-Generator Drive
  > THE ALTERNATOR HAS BEEN OVERHAULED AND FAILED.
- [SDR UQM2005F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UQM2005F00000.md): Crankshaft · broken · Dec 8, 2004 · N38567 · Piper PA28R201T · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > AFTER INSTALLING REBUILT MAGS, TEST RAN AND WAS KNOCKING. REMOVED NR 1 CYLINDER AND FOUND CRANKSHAFT BROKEN AT THE JOURNAL. I FEEL THE CRANK MAY BE BROKEN IN ANOTHER SPOT. MFG IS AWARE OF THIS AND A REPLACEMENT ENGINE HAS BEEN SENT. PILOT WAS FLYING AT 700
- [SDR UQM2005F00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UQM2005F00002.md): Magneto · failed · Nov 18, 2004 · N38567 · Piper PA28R201T · Magneto/Distributor
  > PILOT WAS FLYING AT 7000 FT AND LOST POWER. HE SAID ENGINE WENT TO IDLE. HE MADE A SAFE LANDING. AFTER COMING TO A STOP THE ENGINE WAS NOT RUNNING. FOUND THE MAGS BOTH LT AND RT HAVE NO SPARK. REMOVED P LEADS AND STILL NO SPARK. REPLACED CONDENSERS AND S
- [SDR UQM2005F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UQM2005F00001.md): Magneto · failed · Nov 18, 2004 · N38567 · Piper PA28R201T · Magneto/Distributor
  > PILOT WAS FLYING AT 7000 FT AND LOST POWER. ENGINE WENT TO IDLE. MADE A SAFE LANDING. AFTER COMING TO A STOP THE ENGINE WS NOT RUNNING. FOUND THE MAGS BOTH LT AND RT HAVE NO SPARK. REMOVED P LEADS AND STILL NO SPARK. REPLACED CONDENSORS AND STILL NO SPAR
- [SDR 2004FA0000846](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000846.md): Shaft · mismanufactured · Oct 18, 2004 · N43761 · Piper PA28R201T · Control Column Section
  > DURING 100 HR INSP AT 1V5, LT CONTOL COLUMN UNIVERSAL,P/N 62834-02, WAS REMOVED FOR REPLACEMENT DUE TO EXCESS PLAY. CONTROL COLUMN SHAFT, P/N 62716-02, WAS FOUND TO BE DRILLED (FOR THE AN-386-1-6A TAPER PIN) LESS THAN 0.025 INCH FROM AFT END OF SHAFT. HOLE I
- [SDR 2004FA0000845](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000845.md): Shaft · mismanufactured · Oct 18, 2004 · N43761 · Piper PA28R201T · Control Column Section
  > DURING 100 HOUR INSP AT 1V5, LT CONTROL COLUMN, P/N 62834-02, WAS REMOVED FOR REPLACEMENT DUE TO EXCESS PLAY. UPON REMOVAL, CONTROL COLUMN SHAFT, P/N 62716-02, WAS FOUND TO BE DRILLED (FOR AN-386-1-6A TAPER PIN) LESS THAN 0.025 INCH FROM AFT END OF SHAFT. HOL
- [SDR 2004FA0000511](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000511.md): Drag Brace · cracked · May 28, 2004 · N2919Q · Piper PA28R201T · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > PILOT REPORTED A LOUD SOUND SIMILAR TO A RIFLE SHOT WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT AT 7500 FEET MSL. IMMEDIATELY, THE LANDING GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. PRIOR TO LANDING, HE LOWERED THE GEAR NORMALLY AND GOT DOWN AND LOCKED INDICATIONS FOR ALL THREE LANDING GEAR
- [SDR BNG2004F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BNG2004F00000.md): Link · cracked · Apr 20, 2004 · N47681 · Piper PA28R201T · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > NOSE GEAR LINK PN 76426-03, CRACKED TOP RT SIDE.
- [SDR 2003FA0000939](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000939.md): Attach Fitting · cracked · Sep 17, 2003 · N1996 · Piper PA28R201T · DC Generator-Alternator
  > COMPONENT WAS CRACKED IN THREE PLACES, THIS IS IN THE DRIVE ATTACHMENT BASE. (JUST FORWARD OF THE ATTACHMENT PLATE), ON THE WEB THAT SECURES THE ALTERNATOR. OWNER SAID THAT HE HAD REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR 7 MONTHS AGO FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, CRACKED JUST AFT OF
- [SDR AUS20030626](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030626.md): Stud · cracked · Jun 20, 2003 · Piper PA28R201T · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > (AUS) MAIN LANDING GEAR SIDE BRACE STUD CONTAINED LONGITUDINAL MPI INDICATIONS. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/PA28/91 AMDT1.
- [SDR AUS20030367](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030367.md): Link · failed · Mar 25, 2003 · Piper PA28R201T · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > (AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY SHEARED IN AREA LOCATEDFORWARD OF THE RH ATTACHMENT POINT.
- [SDR 920DM](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/920DM.md): Valve Guide · broken · Aug 12, 2002 · N920DM · Piper PA28R201T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CYLINDER WAS REMOVED FOR LEAKING EXHAUST VALVE BY CUSTOMER. UPON DISASSEMBLY AND REMOVAL OF LOWER VALVE SPRING RETAINER, THE GUIDE WAS FOUND TO BE IN TWO PIECES. THE LOWER HALF WAS STILL IN THE CYLINDER HEAD AND ID WAS EXTREMELY WORN AND OVAL SHAPED. THE FR
- [SDR VDN2002F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VDN2002F00000.md): Housing · cracked · May 22, 2002 · N3485M · Piper PA28R201T · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE TURBOCHARGER HOUSING PART NUMBER COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE TURBO HOUSING WAS REMOVED TO CHECK APPLICABILITY WITH AD. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THIS TURBO HOUSING DOES NOT HAVE TO BE INSPECTED PER PARAGRAPH (J) OF AD DUE TO PART
- [SDR AUS20020155](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020155.md): Capacitor · faulty · Mar 1, 2002 · Piper PA28R201T · Magneto/Distributor
  > (AUS) LH MAGNETO CAPACITOR WIRE INTERMITTENT CONTACT.
- [SDR 2002FA0000217](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000217.md): Line · worn · Feb 15, 2002 · N113VK · Piper PA28R201T · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > ENGINE LOST OIL PRESSURE IN CRUISE FLIGHT. THE PILOT MADE AN UNSCHEDULED LANDING. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE OIL FILLER CAP HAD COME OFF AND THE ENGINE LOST OIL. THE INTERNAL AREA OF THE OIL FILLER TUBE HAD WORN AND WOULD NO LONGER PUT SUFFICIENT PRESS
- [SDR AUS20020156](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020156.md): Capacitor · faulty · Feb 5, 2002 · Piper PA28R201T · Magneto/Distributor
  > (AUS) RH MAGNETO CAPACITOR WIRE INTERMITTENT CONTACT.
- [SDR 2001FA0000376](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000376.md): Isolator · burned out · Oct 2, 2001 · N3543M · Piper PA28R201T · Electrical Power System
  > IN CRUISE FLIGHT NOTICED THE AMP GAUGE WAS SHOWING THE ALTERNATOR PUTTING OUT OVER 45 TO 50 AMPS. DME DROPPED OF LINE, LOST THE TRANSPONDER SIGNAL. VFR CONDITIONS AND CANCLED FLIGHT. LANDED AT THE CLOSEST AIRPORT. STARTED AIRCRAFT. RADIOS WORKING. 30 TO
- [SDR 20001031SH029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001031SH029.md): Bolt · misinstalled · Oct 12, 2000 · N5907V · Piper PA28R201T · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > BOLTS ON UPPER NOSE GEAR DRAG BRACE ASSY, SECURING TO ENGINE MOUNT, ARE INSTALLED BACKWARDS. THE PN 62833-43 LARGE DIAMETER STEEL WASHER, TEFLON WASHERS, ARE ALSO INSTALLED INCORRECTLY PER PAC DRAWING, FAC AND SM. (X)
- [SDR AU000534](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000534.md): Stud · cracked · Jul 10, 2000 · Piper PA28R201T · Wing, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > (AUS) LEFT AND RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR SIDE BRACE STUDS CRACKED. FOUND DURING MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION IAW AD/PA28/91. (X)
- [SDR AU000342](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000342.md): Fuel Tank · leaking · Apr 7, 2000 · Piper PA28R201T · Fuel Storage
  > (AUS) FUEL TANK LEAKING. INSPECTION FOUND FAULTY SEALANT. FOUND FOLLOWING COMPLIANCE WITH AD/GEN/80.
- [SDR 20000425SH039](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000425SH039.md): Drive Gear · broken · Apr 3, 2000 · N47445 · Piper PA28R201T · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > PILOT WAS IN-FLIGHT WHEN ENGINE FAILED. PILOT PERFORMED EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND RETURNED TO AIRPORT. INSPECTION REVEALED THE GOVERNOR DRIVE GEAR HAD FAILED. GOVERNOR DRIVE GEAR ALSO DRIVES THE ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP WHICH, WHEN GEAR FAILED, TOOK THE ENGIN
- [SDR 2000ZZZX365](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZX365.md): Mount · misoverhauled · Dec 17, 1999 · N9874K · Piper PA28R201T · Engine Mount Section
  > AN EXHANGE ENGINE MOUNT HAD A TUBE MISALIGNED ON THE LOWER INBOARD, RIGHT SIDE, WHICH CAUSED THE NOSE GEAR DOWNLOCK MECHANISM TO BIND AND FALL IN THE GEAR DOWN POSITION. THE ENGINE MOUNT HAD BEEN IMPROPERLY ALIGNED AND/OR SECURED DURING THE ENGINE MOUNT OVER
- [SDR 99ZZZX1076](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1076.md): Bypass Pipe · not installed · Mar 5, 1999 · N6140H · Piper PA28R201T · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > A TURBO HEAT BLANKET WAS INSTALLED ON 1-28-99. SUBMITTER STATED DURING THE INSTALLATION OF THE TURBO HEAT BLANKET, THE MECHANIC FAILED TO REINSTALL THE EXHAUST BYPASS VALVE PIPE (STC SA4731 NM/STC 4731 NM) THAT DIRECTED EXHAUST GAS OUTBOARD OF THE ENGINE. TH
- [SDR 99ZZZX956](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX956.md): Retainer · cracked · Feb 3, 1999 · N2610M · Piper PA28R201T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > UPON COMPLETION OF CSB 98-1A, FOUND THAT NR 2 CYLINDER EXHAUST ROCKER SHAFT RETAINER WAS CRACKED. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED A POSSIBLE CAUSE IS OVERTORQUING OF ROCKER SHAFT RETAINER NUT OR MANUFACTURER DEFECT.
- [SDR 99ZZZX1117](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1117.md): Wire · damaged · Jan 30, 1999 · N6140H · Piper PA28R201T · Landing Gear System Wiring
  > A FIRE STARTED ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH BELOW, A SMALL BUNDLE OF WIRES FOR THE NOSE GEAR SWITCHES. THE INSTALLATION COVERING EACH WIRE WAS EXTREMELY BRITTLE AND CRACKING EXPOSING THE BARE WIRES. IT APPEARS A W
- [SDR 99ZZZX499](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX499.md): Rod End · broken · Jan 14, 1999 · N38793 · Piper PA28R201T · Landing Gear Actuator
  > PILOT NOTICED NOSE GEAR EXTENDED IN-FLIGHT AND COULD NOT GET IT TO COME UP. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT NOSE GEAR ACTUATOR ROD END BEARING HAD PULLED APART ALLOWING NOSE GEAR TO FALL. NEW PART WAS INSTALLED AND GEAR RIGGING CHECK PERFORMED.
- [SDR 99ZZZX1973](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1973.md): Drive Gear · failed · Nov 30, 1998 · N6558C · Piper PA28R201T · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
  > DURING LEVEL FLIGHT AT 8,500 FEET, PROPELLER SURGE OCCURRED. OBSERVED ZERO RPM, ZERO OIL PRESSURE. SHUT DOWN ENGINE. STOPPED PROPELLER. GLIDE TO NEAREST AIRPORT 9.8 MILES. LANDED ON RUNWAY, ROLL OUT TO RAMP AREA. TEST, NO OIL PRESSURE, NO TACHOMETER. SUB

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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 = 'PA28R201T'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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