# Service difficulty reports: Piper PA-28RT-201

A list on [Piper PA-28RT-201](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28rt-201.md).

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- [SDR 2020FA0000446](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000446.md): Impulse Coupling · jammed · Sep 14, 2020 · N8288L · Piper PA28RT201 · Magneto/Distributor
  > DURING AN ENGINE RUN UP THE LEFT MAGNETO WAS OBSERVED TO BE NOT FIRING. UPON REMOVAL OF THE MAGNETO THE IMPULSE COUPLING WAS FOUND FAILED. ONE OF THE PAWLS WAS WEDGED BETWEEN THE PLATE OF THE COUPLING AND THE HOUSING OF THE MAGNETO. IT APPEARS THE RIVET ATT
- [SDR 2019FA0000300](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000300.md): Pin · loose · Sep 10, 2019 · N3033K · Piper PA28RT201 · Magneto/Distributor
  > OWNER EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE IN FLIGHT. EXPEDITED NORMAL LANDING. UPON INVESTIGATION, FOUND RIGHT MAG RUNNING ERRATICALLY. MECHANIC INVESTIGATED MAGNETO AND FOUND DISTRIBUTION PIN IN DISTRIBUTOR CAP LOOSE. REPLACED DISTRIBUTOR AND WO
- [SDR PK0S2016FA0000414](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PK0S2016FA0000414.md): Ball Joint · disconnected · Aug 26, 2016 · N210SP · Piper PA28RT201 · Propeller Controlling System
  > DURING TAKEOFF, ENGINE RPM DECREASED TO 2200 RPM. THE PILOT MADE A SUCCESSFUL LANDING. UPON REMOVING THE TOP COWLING THE PROPELLER CONTROL CABLE BALL JOINT RECEIVER WAS FOUND DISCONNECTED FROM THE RECEPTACLE. THE RETENTION CLIP WAS IN PLACE AND WAS NOT FOUN
- [SDR 2015FA0000502](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000502.md): Injector · stripped · Sep 8, 2015 · N8162S · Piper PA28RT201 · Fuel Injector Nozzle
  > DURING THE INSPECTION A BRASS PLUG ON THE FUEL INJECTOR SERVO, MODEL RSA-5AD1, PN 2524297-10, SN 55603 WITH A REPAIR FACILITY O/H STAMP. THE BRASS PLUG WAS FOUND POPPED OUT OF THE FUEL INJECTOR SERVO WITH SAFETY WIRE STILL ATTACHED. THIS SERVO WAS PART OF AN
- [SDR 2015FA0000220](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000220.md): Bracket · broken · May 21, 2015 · N8279W · Piper PA28RT201 · Alternator-Generator Drive
  > IN CRUISE FLIGHT, CREW HAD A TOTAL LOST OF POWER INCLUDING BATTERY. AFTER LANDING, FOUND THE ALTERNATOR BRACKET BROKEN AT ENGINE ATTACH POINT AND ALTERNATOR DISLODGED FROM POSITION WITH BELT OFF.
- [SDR CA140124002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140124002.md): Cable · frayed · Jan 17, 2014 · Piper PA28RT201 · Elevator Tab Control System
  > (CAN) DURING AN AVIONICS INSTALLATION, WHILE A TECH WAS IN THE TAIL, THEY DISCOVERED THE FORWARD LT STABILATOR TRIM CABLE WAS FRAYED. THIS CABLE WAS FRAYED WHERE THE CABLE RUNS AROUND THE ELECTRIC TRIM SERVO. ALL TRIM CABLES WERE REPLACED. SYSTEM RIGGED.
- [SDR FFFR201304240001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FFFR201304240001.md): Bolt · corroded · Apr 18, 2013 · N8229Y · Piper PA28RT201 · Wing Spar
  > WHILE REMOVING RT WING FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE WING WALK SKIN FOR CRACKING OF A PREVIOUS REPAIR THE OTBD MAIN SPAR UPPER ATTACH BOLTS WERE FOUND TO BE CORRODED. ALL BOLTS WERE REPLACED USING NEW PN BOLTS LISTED IN THE CURRENT IPC. THE MM DID NOT INDICATE THE P
- [SDR CA130423009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130423009.md): Trunnion · cracked · Mar 20, 2013 · Piper PA28RT201 · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > (CAN) WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE COWLING, AME LOOKED UP THRU THE NOSE GEAR DOORS AND NOTICED CRACKED NOSE GEAR TRUNNION WHERE DRAG BRACE ATTACHES. DRAG BRACE AND DOWNLOCK AND NO OTHER CRACKS FOUND. NO REPORTED EXCESSIVE SHIMMY, ALTHOUGH SHIMMY DAPENER HA
- [SDR 2012FA0000553](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000553.md): Downlock Switch · corroded · Aug 9, 2012 · N8308Y · Piper PA28RT201 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > DURING LANDING GEAR EXTENSION, PILOT NOTED A FLICKERING RT MLG LIGHT. RECEIVED VISUAL REPORT OF HIS LANDING GEAR CONDITION FROM PILOTS ABOARD GROUND AND AIRBORNE AIRCRAFT, WHO INDICATED HIS LANDING GEAR WAS DOWN. DURING THE LANDING ROLLOUT, THE RT MLG COLLAP
- [SDR 2011FA0000661](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000661.md): Bolt · failed · Sep 17, 2011 · N82821 · Piper PA28RT201 · Main Landing Gear
  > AFTER LANDING, WHILE TURNING, LT WING SAGGED. CONTINUED TAXI, LT MLG COLLAPSED. BOLT HOLDING REAR TRUNNION FRACTURED AT THE HEAD DUE TO CORROSION. ALL THE LOAD WAS TRANSFERRED TO THE FRONT TRUNNION WHICH FRACTURED AT THE END OF THE MACHINED MAIN TRUNNION ST
- [SDR 2011FA0000354](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000354.md): Brushes · broken · Jun 10, 2011 · N697LB · Piper PA28RT201 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > AIRCRAFT MADE A SUCCESSFUL GEAR UP LANDING AFTER ATTEMPTING TO PERFORM EMERGENCY MLG EXTENSIONS SEVERAL TIMES WITH NO SUCCESS DUE TO A HYDRAULIC GEAR POWERPACK MOTOR FAILURE DURING THE INITIAL RETRACTION AFTER TAKEOFF. INVESTIGATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING DETER
- [SDR 2011FA0000075](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000075.md): Tube · blew out · Dec 23, 2010 · N3025K · Piper PA28RT201 · Tire Tube
  > THE ACFT LISTED IN THIS REPORT IS 1 OF SEVERAL LIGHT GENERAL AVIATION ACFT OPERATED BY A FLIGHT SCHOOL. WE HAVE EXPERIENCED 5 FAILURES OF TIRE TUBES, PN 302-246-40, WITHIN THE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS. THESE FAILURES HAVE OCCURED DURING LANDING AND POSE A SAFETY
- [SDR 2010FA0001176](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001176.md): Gascolator · worn · Oct 29, 2010 · N98UA · Piper PA28RT201 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > EXPERIENCED A SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER & ROUGHNESS DURING CLIMBOUT WHEN POWER WAS REDUCED AT 1500 FEET MSL. POWER WAS RESTORED AT FULL THROTTLE AND FULL RICH. A SECOND ATTEMPT TO REDUCE POWER AT 3000 FEET RESULTED IN THE SAME LOSS OF POWER. AFTER L
- [SDR 2009FA0001039](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0001039.md): Drag Link · broken · Dec 13, 2009 · N8279W · Piper PA28RT201 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > UPON DESCENT, HAD NO NOSE GEAR DOWN INDICATION. APPARENTLY CYCLED GEAR SEVERAL TIMES AND USED THE EMERGENCY DROP PROCEDURES. ASKED TOWER FOR A VISUAL OF ALL 3 GEARS. LANDED WITH NO GEAR COLLAPSE. UPON INSP OF NOSE GEAR, FOUND DRAG LINK ASSY REAR RT LEG BROKE
- [SDR 2009FA0000913](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000913.md): Camshaft · sheared · Sep 1, 2009 · N2241N · Piper PA28RT201 · Magneto/Distributor
  > MAGNETO FAILURE DUE TO ROTATING MAGNETO CAM SHAFT SHEARING OFF JUST BELOW THE CAM, AT THE FORK. THE PROBABLE CAUSE OF THE BREAK IS METAL FATIGUE AT THE FORKED GROOVE WHICH CAUSES CRACKS AND THEN LEADS TO FAILURE. THIS IS THE SECOND MAGNETO THIS SHOP HAS SEEN
- [SDR AU510001451](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001451.md): Screw · broken · Dec 12, 2005 · Piper PA28RT201 · Engine Cowling System
  > (AUS) ENGINE COWL SUPPORT BRACKET ATTACHMENT SCREW BROKEN ALLOWING SUPPORT BRACKET TO INTERFERE WITH THE NOSE LANDING GEAR DOWN MICROSWITCH STRIKER PLATE.(OTHER CAUSE: MATERIAL) (CASA# 510001451)
- [SDR BNG0002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BNG0002.md): Circuit Breaker · failed · Nov 6, 2005 · N3023K · Piper PA28RT201 · DC Power Distribution System
  > CIRCUIT BREAKER FAILED.
- [SDR 2004FA0000315](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000315.md): Piston · melted · Mar 13, 2004 · N8364N · Piper PA28RT201 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > NR 3 PISTON/ CYLINDER MELTED.
- [SDR 2004FA0000132](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000132.md): Indicator · failed · Jan 16, 2004 · N8227V · Piper PA28RT201 · Turn and Bank/Rate of Turn Indicator
  > TURN COORDINATOR UNIT FAILED DURING IFR CONDITIONS. PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE INTERMITTENT BECAUSE AFTER LANDING, UNIT WORKED AND CONTINUED FOR DURATION OF FLIGHT (VFR) FROM FCH TO FYI (FAT). (WP17200402720)
- [SDR 2003FA0000683](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000683.md): Mount · cracked · Jun 19, 2003 · N8364N · Piper PA28RT201 · Engine Mount Section
  > ENGINE MOUNT TUBE CRACKED AT TOP RIGHT ENGINE ATTACH BELOW MOUNT CUSHION. FOUND CRACK ON 100 HOUR INSPECTION.
- [SDR 2003FA0000428](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000428.md): Alternator · overheated · Apr 27, 2003 · N2218Z · Piper PA28RT201 · DC Generator-Alternator
  > A POOR CONNECTION BETWEEN THE OUTPUT STUD AND THE POSITIVE DIODE MOUNTING ASSEMBLY RESULTED IN EXTREME HEATING OF THE STUD AND MOUNTING ASSEMBLY. THIS HEAT ALSO MELTED THE TEFLON OUTPUT STUD INSULATOR AND VAPORIZED THE DIODE LEADS. THE DIODE MOUNTING ASSEMBL
- [SDR B2E2003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B2E2003F00000.md): Brush Block · damaged · Feb 24, 2003 · N2218Z · Piper PA28RT201 · Magneto/Distributor
  > REMOVED SLICK MAGNETO IAW INSPECTION. FOUND DISTRIBUTOR GEAR MISSING CARBON BRUSH AND SPRING IN VERY POOR CONDITION. ALSO DISTRIBUTOR BEARING BAR WAS BURNED AND MELTED.
- [SDR AUS20020934](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020934.md): Fitting · corroded · Aug 13, 2002 · Piper PA28RT201 · Wing Spar
  > (AUS) LT AND RT REAR SPAR ATTACHMENT PLATES CORRODED. ATTACHMENT ANGLEFLOOR PLATE ATTACHMENT RIVETS CORRODED AND RIVET HEADS MISSING.
- [SDR AUS20020933](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020933.md): Fitting · corroded · Aug 13, 2002 · Piper PA28RT201 · Vertical Stabilizer, Attach Fittings
  > (AUS) VERTICAL FIN ATTACHMENT FITTING HEAVILY CORRODED. FIN SPAR ALSO CORRODED WITH RIVETS MISSING. PART NUMBERS OF AFFECTED ITEMS:-PNO 86548-02, PNO 78935-27, PNO 35697-02 & PNO 38622-02.
- [SDR 2002FA0000520](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000520.md): Impeller · worn · Apr 16, 2002 · N8288L · Piper PA28RT201 · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY CONTAINED ALUMINUM DRIVEN IMPELLER AND INTERNAL IRON DRIVEN IMPELLER. AD REQUIRES REPLACEMENT OF THESE IMPELLERS. TBO, HAD MISTAKENLY BEEN CARRIED FORWARD. REPLACEMENT PAST DUE BY 690 HOURS AND 18 MONTHS. MODE
- [SDR 2002FA0000519](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000519.md): Muffler · damaged · Apr 16, 2002 · N8288L · Piper PA28RT201 · Engine Noise Suppressor
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, CRACK AROUND REAR MUFFLER LEFT HAND STEEL TUBE FOUND. STEEL TUBE AND MUFFLER INTERNAL FLAME TUBE COULD BE PULLED OUT OF MUFFLER END. BOTH MUFFLER INTERNAL FLAME TUBES FOUND DISTORTED, WHEN VIEWED FROM TAIL PIPE. REAR MUFFLER TT IN
- [SDR 2002FA0000518](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000518.md): Trunnion · broken · Apr 16, 2002 · N8288L · Piper PA28RT201 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND NOSE STRUT HOUSING BOSS WHERE LOWER DRAG LINK ATTACHES, BROKEN. HALF OF BOSS WAS MISSING, THE ASSEMBLY WAS SO COVERED WITH GREASE, MISSING PORTION OF BOSS WASNT VISABLE UNTIL CLEANED OFF. UNKNOWN HOW LONG HAD BEEN WHEN, SPECUL
- [SDR 2002FA0000517](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000517.md): Nut · misinstalled · Apr 16, 2002 · N8288L · Piper PA28RT201 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, MAIN AXLE NUTS WERE INSTALLED BACKWARDS. ONLY WAY COTTER KEY HOLES WOULD ALIGN, WAS TO BACK OFF NUT TO WHERE MAIN WHEEL WAS NOT TIGHT ON AXLE. ONLY THING RETAINING WHEEL ONTO AXLE WAS BRAKE ASSEMBLY. MAIN AXLE TABS WERE DEEPLY GROO
- [SDR AU000634](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000634.md): Brush Block · worn · Sep 1, 2000 · Piper PA28RT201 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
  > (AUS) HYDRAULIC POWER PACK MOTOR BRUSHES WORN. (X)
- [SDR 20001023SH001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001023SH001.md): Motor · failed · Aug 28, 2000 · N366LC · Piper PA28RT201 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
  > MOTOR QUIT.
- [SDR 20000522SH007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000522SH007.md): Trunnion · broken · May 22, 2000 · N2895D · Piper PA28RT201 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, NOSE GEAR HAD TO BE TURNED. WHEN IT WAS TURNED TO THE STOP ON THE TRUNNION, A PORTION OF THE CASTING BROKE OFF. THIS PORTION OF THE TRUNNION ANCHORS THE SHIMMY DAMPER. UPON CLOSER INSP, FOUND CASTING HAD THREE AREAS THAT HAD OPEN PO
- [SDR 20000531SH001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000531SH001.md): Elt · failed · Mar 27, 2000 · N2241N · Piper PA28RT201 · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > ELT FAILED TEST PER FAR 91.207. NO SWEEPS COULD BE HEARD ON 121.5. UNIT WAS NEW 12 MONTHS EARLIER. (X)
- [SDR AU000202](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000202.md): Wire · faulty · Mar 14, 2000 · Piper PA28RT201 · Electrical Power System Wiring
  > (AUS) ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL IN COCKPIT. NO EVIDENCE OF FIRE DAMAGE. TEST FLIGHT OK. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR 99ZZZX4624](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX4624.md): Stud · broken · Oct 13, 1999 · N8265S · Piper PA28RT201 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > NR 2 CYLINDER HAD TWO BROKEN STUDS PREVIOUS TO THIS INCIDENT. SUBMITTER STATED SHOULD HAVE REMOVED THROUGH-STUDS ALSO AND HAD MAGNAFLUXED AND CHECKED BEFORE RE-INSTALLING CYLINDER AT THAT TIME.
- [SDR 99ZZZX2318](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2318.md): Transponder · failed · May 25, 1999 · N81897 · Piper PA28RT201 · ATC Transponder System
  > KT76A TRANSPONDER FAILED IN-FLIGHT. TRACED PROBLEM TO FAILED RESISTOR MODULE RM402 ON MAIN CIRCUIT BOARD. ACCOMPLISHMENT OF AD 98-14-03 (BENDIX/KING SB K7-76A-7). REPLACED RM401 AND RM402 AND REPAIRED UNIT. RE-INSTALLED UNIT AFTER REPAIR/AD COMPLIANCE AND
- [SDR 20000713SH017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000713SH017.md): Bolt · worn · Apr 8, 1999 · N3059Z · Piper PA28RT201 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > THE AN5-51 BOLT THAT ATTACHES THE SPRING ARM AND DRAG LINK TO THE TRUNNION WAS REMOVED FOR INSPECTION AFTER NOSE GEAR FAILED TO EXTEND. THE WEAR PATTERN APPEARED NORMAL, BUT WAS DEEP ENOUGH TO REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED INSPECTION OF THIS BOL
- [SDR 98ZZZX4589](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4589.md): Air Pump · failed · Oct 21, 1998 · N2824Y · Piper PA28RT201 · Vacuum Distribution System
  > FAILED 52 HOURS - OLD DRIVE SHAFT. PUMP STILL TURNS. FOUR OF LAST FOUR AIR PUMPS HAVE FAILED. HOURS TO FAILURE: NR 1, ZERO HOURS. NR 2, 10 MINUTES. NR 3, 10 HOURS. NR 4, 52 HOURS. REF: PARKER AIRBORNE SL.
- [SDR AU981245](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981245.md): Switch · inoperative · Sep 30, 1998 · Piper PA28RT201 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > (AUS) LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOWNLOCK MICROSWITCH INOPERATIVE. PART TC: 5,864.
- [SDR 98ZZZX2448](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2448.md): Casting Rivets · loose · Jun 11, 1998 · N2142X · Piper PA28RT201 · Vertical Stabilizer, Attach Fittings
  > LOOSE HI-SHEAR RIVETS, PN 522-995, ON VERTICAL FIN CASTING SUPPORT ASSEMBLY, P/N 35697-02, AND FITTING ASSY, PN 78927-02. THSE RIVETS COULD BE TURNED BY HAND. RECOMMEND CHANGING TO HI-LOC BOLTS.
- [SDR 98ZZZX2353](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2353.md): Doubler · cracked · Jun 11, 1998 · N2142X · Piper PA28RT201 · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > RIGHT FORWARD WING WALK HAS BROKEN/CORRODED DOUBLER PLATE. THIS SECTION CRACKED FULL LENGTH ON BOTH INNER AND OUTER OF DOUBLER PLATE. SUBMITTER STATED THIS WAS THE SECOND ARROW THAT WAS FOUND IN THIS CONDITION.
- [SDR 98ZZZX2169](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2169.md): Power Pack · malfunctioned · Apr 5, 1998 · N2853N · Piper PA28RT201 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
  > PILOT REPORTED THAT GEAR FAILED TO RETRACT AFTER TAKEOFF. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO AIRPORT AND WAS INSPECTED. FOUND HYDRAULIC FLUID TO BE CONGEALED AND CONTAMINATED IN PUMP RESERVOIR. SENT PUMP OUT FOR OVERHAUL. FLUSHED ENTIRE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM TO REMOVE CONTAM
- [SDR 98ZZZX8](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX8.md): Spar · corroded · Dec 12, 1997 · N8368H · Piper PA28RT201 · Wing Spar
  > COMPLIED WITH MANDATORY SB 1006 DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION. FOUND AND REPAIRED MINOR FUEL LEAKS AND SURFACE CORROSION IN WING SPAR AND WHEELWELL AREAS. REPAIRED LEAK, CLEANED AND TREATED CORROSION AND PAINTED AREA WITH CHEMICAL RESISTANT EPOXY ZINC CHROMATE PR
- [SDR 97ZZZX5198](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX5198.md): Relay · burnt · Dec 9, 1997 · N81897 · Piper PA28RT201 · VHF Communications System
  > WHILE TROUBLESHOOTING, INTERMITTENT RADIO OPERATION FOUND AVIONIC POWER RELAY TERMINAL NR 2 IN VERY DETERIORATED CONDITION DUE TO OVER HEATING. ADJACENT WIRING WAS ALSO DAMAGED. SUSPECT CORROSION ON TERMINAL. SUBMITTER STATED DUE TO LOCATION IN AN AREA PRON
- [SDR 98ZZZX41](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX41.md): Impeller · wrong part · Nov 18, 1997 · N2083G · Piper PA28RT201 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > ENGINE DISASSEMBLED FOR MAJOR OVERHAUL AND DISCOVERED OIL PUMP HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH A LW18110 DRIVEN IMPELLER WHICH IS CARBURIZED, AND A NR 60746 DRIVE IMPELLER WHICH IS NOT NITRIDE HARDENED. THIS IS CONTRARY TO THE INSTRUCTIONS IN LYC SB 524.
- [SDR 97ZZZX3630](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3630.md): Rib · cracked · Jul 27, 1997 · N8098R · Piper PA28RT201 · Ailerons
  > WHILE REPLACING THE SKIN ON THE OUTBOARD SIDE OF THE LEFT AILERON, THE CENTER RIB WAS FOUND CRACKED IN THE FORWARD ATTACH FLANGE. THIS AREA IS RIGHT BEHIND THE ACTUATING PUSH ROD. BOLTS WERE TIGHT. TOTALLY INACCESSIBLE TO VIEW.
- [SDR AU970601](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970601.md): Wire · broken · Apr 28, 1997 · Piper PA28RT201 · Landing Gear System Wiring
  > (AUS) LH MAIN LANDING GEAR DOWNLOCK MICROSWITCH WIRE BROKEN AT TERMINAL
- [SDR AU970446](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970446.md): Suppressor · separated · Feb 19, 1997 · Piper PA28RT201 · DC Generator-Alternator
  > (AUS) ALTERNATOR SUPPRESSOR SEPARATED FROM ALTERNATOR - SUPPRESSOR CONNECTING WIRE SHORT CIRCUITING ON EXHAUST SYSTEM CAUSING FAILURE OF VOLTAGE REGULATOR
- [SDR 97ZZZX978](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX978.md): Trunnion · cracked · Feb 11, 1997 · N8109D · Piper PA28RT201 · Main Landing Gear Attach Section
  > NOSE GEAR TRUNNION ASSY HAS SEVERE CRACK WHERE DOWNLOCK LINK ATTACHES WITH BOLT. REPLACED TRUNNION WITH NEW ASSY.
- [SDR 97ZZZX278](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX278.md): Alternator · defective · Sep 11, 1996 · N8108M · Piper PA28RT201 · DC Generator-Alternator
  > ALTERNATOR FALLING APART AFTER 95 HRS IN SERVICE. PART OVERHAULED BY ELECTROSYSTEMS. CERTIFICATE NR UT2R226L.
- [SDR 96ZZZX4808](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4808.md): Cylinder · worn · May 28, 1996 · N377LC · Piper PA28RT201 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > COMPRESSION CHECK INDICATES ALL 4 CYLINDERS NOT SERVICEABLE DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION. TSO: 689 HOURS. TT: 4,544 HOURS.

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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 = 'PA28RT201'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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