# Service difficulty reports: Piper PA-31-310

A list on [Piper PA-31-310](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-310.md).

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- [SDR FMAA2020012900000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FMAA2020012900000.md): Arm · cracked · May 22, 2019 · N87TS · Piper PA31310 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > PILOT REPORTED THAT HE WAS NOT GETTING A DOWN AND LOCK INDICATION ON LEFT MAIN. AFTER HE WAS ON GROUND, INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE LEFT RETRACT ARM PN 42042-000 WAS CRACKED AND SEPARATED SUFFICIENTLY ENOUGH TO PREVENT THE DOWN LOCK SWITCH FROM CLOSING. REP
- [SDR 5JGA2018072310001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/5JGA2018072310001.md): Fuel Line · failed · Jul 23, 2018 · N9287Y · Piper PA31310 · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > NR 2 CYLINDER FUEL INJECTOR LINE FAILED.
- [SDR 2015FA0000162](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000162.md): Landing Gear · lack of lube · Apr 27, 2015 · N27987 · Piper PA31310 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > NOSE GEAR NOT EXTENDING IN FLIGHT DUE TO LACK OF LUBE AIRPLANE OPERATED AND PARKED ON GRAVEL NEXT TO SALT WATER PAST 300 HR 2 YEARS OLD LUBE INTERVALS 100 HR NEW LUBE INTERVALS 25 HR R & R MOST BOLTS AND BUSHINGS ON NOSE GEAR DUE TO RUST
- [SDR CA140909010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140909010.md): Bearing · corroded · Aug 28, 2014 · Piper PA31310 · Landing Gear Actuator
  > (CAN) THE NLG ACTUATOR ROD END BEARING FAILED AT THE THREADED SHAFT. THIS CAUSED THE NLG TO COLLAPSE WHILE THE ACFT WAS BEING TOWED. THE ROD END BEARING THREADED SHAFT SHEARED OFF AT THE END OF THE NLG ACTUATOR. NO HARD LANDINGS AND 3 GREEN LIGHT ON THE LAND
- [SDR 2013F00012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013F00012.md): Potentiometer · malfunctioned · Dec 11, 2012 · N42CF · Piper PA31310 · Flight Controller
  > SMOKE COMING FROM AUTOPILOT CONTROLLER.
- [SDR CA120306004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120306004.md): Linkage · broken · Feb 25, 2012 · Piper PA31310 · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > (CAN) THE LINKAGE BETWEEN THE WASTE GATE AND THE WASTE GATE CONTROLLER BROKE AT THE CONTROLLER END, ON TAKEOFF, CAUSING AN OVERBOOST IN MANIFOLD PREASURE.
- [SDR CTYA2011FA0000686](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CTYA2011FA0000686.md): Line · loose · Oct 16, 2011 · N42CF · Piper PA31310 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
  > ON DECENT PILOT NOTED LOW FUEL PRESSURE, SELECTED BOOST PUMP ON, FUEL QUANTITY INDICATOR LOW ENGINE CEASED TO RUN, FEATHERED AND SECURED ENGINE.
- [SDR 2009FA0001066](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0001066.md): Shaft · sheared · Nov 23, 2009 · N131PJ · Piper PA31310 · Engine Fuel Pump
  > ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP FAILURE. PUMP FAILED WITH 39.7 HRS ON IT. (K)
- [SDR 2009FA0001065](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0001065.md): Shaft · sheared · Nov 23, 2009 · N131PJ · Piper PA31310 · Engine Fuel Pump
  > ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP FAILURE. PUMP FAILED WITH 106.7 HRS ON IT. (K)
- [SDR 2009FA0001064](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0001064.md): Shaft · sheared · Nov 23, 2009 · N131PJ · Piper PA31310 · Engine Fuel Pump
  > ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP FAILURE. PUMP FAILED WITH 77.7 HRS ON IT.
- [SDR 2009FA0000758](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000758.md): Hose · cracked · Aug 6, 2009 · N780GC · Piper PA31310 · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > WHILE IN FLIGHT, PILOT OBSERVED FLAMES EMITTING FROM LOUVER OF LT INBD UPPER COWLING. PILOT SHUTOFF FUEL TO LT ENG AND SHUTDOWN SAME, WHICH EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. PILOT LANDED AT THE NEXT AVAILABLE AIRPORT. UPON INSP BY MX THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE (PN 156F0038D
- [SDR CA090427001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090427001.md): Pulley · broken · Apr 20, 2009 · Piper PA31310 · Alternator-Generator Drive
  > (CAN) DURING INSP RUN-UP, ALTERNATOR FAIL LIGHT CAME ON, INVESTIGATION REVEAL THAT THE ALTERNATOR BELT WAS BROKEN DUE TO PULLEY FAILURE ON THE ALTERNATOR. THE MISSING PIECE OF PULLEY WAS NOT RECOVERED. NO OTHER DAMAGE.
- [SDR 2008FA0000886](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000886.md): Cylinder · separated · Nov 11, 2008 · N801JK · Piper PA31310 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > PILOT NOTED REDUCTION OF PWR, THEN VIBRATION IN CRUISE FLIGHT. VISUAL INSP REVEALED NR1 CYL INTAKE TUBE SEPARATED FROM SUMP INLET AND WEDGED APPROX 1 INCH AFT OF INLET. FUEL INJECTOR LINE BROKE AT INJECTOR. BOTTOM (2) CYL HOLD DOWN STUDS BROKE AND (1) BOTTOM,
- [SDR CA080304007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080304007.md): Engine · making metal · Feb 5, 2008 · Piper PA31310 · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > (CAN) DURING A SCHEDULED INSP, LARGE QUANTITIES OF FERROUS PARTICLES WERE DISCOVERED IN THE PAPER ELEMENT OF THE ENGINE OIL FILTER. LARGER PIECES WERE ALSO DISCOVERED IN THE OIL SUCTION SCREEN FINGER. THE AC IS GROUNDED PENDING REPLACEMENT OF THE AFFECTED ENGI
- [SDR CA071203001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA071203001.md): Vane · broken · Dec 2, 2007 · Piper PA31310 · Vacuum Distribution System
  > (CAN) DURING A PRE-MAINTENANCE GROUND RUN, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE RT AIR PUMP WAS INDICATING INOPERATIVE DURING INSPECTION. THE DRIVESHAFT WAS FOUND TO BE SHEARED DUE TO THE CARBON VANES BREAKING AND JAMMING THE PUMP. (TC NR 20071203001)
- [SDR 2004FA0000171](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000171.md): Rib · corroded · Jan 22, 2004 · N131PJ · Piper PA31310 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > REPORTED OCCASIONAL GEAR CYCLING PROBLEM. INSPECTED LANDING GEAR AND FOUND RIBS (WHICH ARE IN THE LT AND RT MAIN GEAR WHEEL WELLS) TO BE SEVERELY CORRODED. MOUNTED ON THIS RIBS IS THE BRACKET FOR THE UPLOCK LATCH SWITCH. THERE WAS ENOUGH MOVEMENT IN THE RI
- [SDR CA030206003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030206003.md): Field Wire · chafed · Jan 29, 2003 · Piper PA31310 · DC Generator-Alternator
  > (CAN) ON TAKEOFF THE TWO ALTERNATOR LIGHTS CAME ON, THE PILOT RETURNED TO THE AIRPORT. THE LIGHTS EXTINGUISHED AND THEN HE CARRIED OUT A GROUND RUN, EVERYTHING WAS BACK TO NORMAL. A SECOND TAKEOFF WAS CARRIED OUT, THE PROBLEM RETURNED. THE AUXILIARY CONTROL BO
- [SDR 20010205CW011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010205CW011.md): Trim Switch · shorted · Jan 4, 2001 · N9007Y · Piper PA31310 · Autopilot System
  > AFTER TAKEOFF AUTOPILOT TRIM PITCHED UP. PILOT RETURNED TO AIRPORT AND HAD SAFE LANDING. FOUND TRIM SWITCH IN PILOTS YOLK SHORTED OUT. FOUND TWO WIRES TOUCHING, CAUSING PITCH UP. RESOLDERED CONNECTOR AND INSULATED FROM OTHER TERMINALS.
- [SDR 20000907SH018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000907SH018.md): Compressor · failed · Aug 8, 2000 · N9007Y · Piper PA31310 · Air Conditioning System
  > PILOT DEPARTED RUNWAY AND DURING CLIMB-OUT HAD SMOKE ENTERING CABIN. HE RETURNED TO AIRPORT AND MADE A SAFE LANDING. AFTER INVESTIGATION, FOUND AIR CONDITIONER BELT BURNED AND WAS A CAUSE OF THE COMPRESSOR LOCKING UP. SERVICED WITH FREON, OPS CHECKED, TEST
- [SDR EY2R56628](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R56628.md): Fork · cracked · May 11, 2000 · Piper PA31310 · Propeller Hub Section
  > FORWARD EAR OF PITCH CHANGE FORK CRACKED IN INBOARD RADIUS OF PITCH PIN ENGAGEMENT SLOTS. 1 EACH CRACK.
- [SDR 20000620SH018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000620SH018.md): Cooler · failed · May 8, 2000 · N7436L · Piper PA31310 · Engine Oil Cooler
  > AS AIRCRAFT ROTATED DURING TAKEOFF, MANIFOLD PRESSURE DROPPED, PILOT FOUND LOW OIL RPESSURE, AND RETURNED TO AIRPORT AND SECURED ENGINE AFTER LANDING. ON INSPECTION, FOUND OIL COOLER BOWED OUTWARD AND INNER COILS BULGED WITH 2.5 INCH SPLIT. OIL COOLER WAS OV
- [SDR AU000263](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000263.md): Structure · damaged · Feb 17, 2000 · Piper PA31310 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > (AUS) FUSELAGE SKIN CRACKED IN AREA OF LEFT WING FORWARD ATTACHMENT FITTING. INTERNAL STRUCTURE ALSO DAMAGED IN THE SAME AREA. CENTER SECTION LOWER FUSELAGE FRAMES BUCKLED AND LOWER SKIN DAMAGED.
- [SDR 2000ZZZX616](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZX616.md): Piston · corroded · Feb 4, 2000 · N2336V · Piper PA31310 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > ENGINE WAS 438 HOURS FROM FACTORY REMANUFACTURE. REMOVED LONER PLUG FROM NR 3 CYLINDER AND FOUND CYLINDER HAD EXCESSIVE OIL IN PLUG. REMOVED CYLINDER AND FOUND THE OIL CONTROL RING LAND AND PISTON PIN HOLE WERE EXCESSIVELY PITTED AND CORRODED. ENGINE WAS RE
- [SDR 99ZZZX4057](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX4057.md): Fork Assy · cracked · Oct 12, 1999 · N405PA · Piper PA31310 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > AIRCRAFT PARKED. NOTICED LT WHEEL TILTED INBOARD AT TOP. BRAKE DISC HAD CONTACTED FORK. REMOVED WHEEL TO INVESTIGATE, FOUND AXLE HAD CRACKED HALF WAY AROUND. AIRCRAFT HAD FLOWN DAY BEFORE. CRACK SEEMED TO HAVE STARTED AT VERY BOTTOM. NOT BELIEVED TO BE CA
- [SDR 99ZZZX4097](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX4097.md): Contact · failed · Oct 8, 1999 · N879F · Piper PA31310 · Magneto/Distributor
  > NYLON CAM FOLLOWER MELTED WHERE IT CONTACTED THE CONTACT POINT LEAF SPRING. THE CAM FOLLOWER WOULD NO LONGER OPEN THE CONTACT POINTS, AND THE LEFT MAGNETO FAILED. SUBMITTER STATED POSSIBLE CAUSE, POOR CONDENSER GROUND. REF: TCM IGNITION BULLETIN SB 651. CO
- [SDR 99ZZZX3167](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3167.md): Spar · cracked · Aug 11, 1999 · N8RU · Piper PA31310 · Elevator, Spar/Rib
  > C/W PIPER SB 998A. FOUND LEFT ELEVATOR SPAR CRACKED. BOTTOM, OUTBOARD LOCATION IN BEND ABOUT 1.25 INCHES LONG. SUBMITTER STATED THEY HAVE FOUND CRACKS EVERY TIME THEY C/W SB 998A, AND HAVE FOUND MORE CRACKS IN RIBS AND STIFFENERS AT REPLACEMENT OF SPAR.
- [SDR CA990308013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990308013.md): Center Plate · cracked · Mar 1, 1999 · Piper PA31310 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
  > (CAN) AFTER PREMATURE FAILURE OF HYDRAULIC PUMP, INSPECTION FOUND THE CENTER PLATE CRACKED.
- [SDR 99ZZZX1017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1017.md): Vacuum Pump · failed · Feb 15, 1999 · N59984 · Piper PA31310 · Vacuum Distribution System
  > AIR INTAKE FOR LEFT PUMP IS ON BOTTOM OF NACELLE, AFT OF FIREWALL, OUTBOARD OF NACELLE CENTERING. THIS LOCATION IS DIRECTLY AFT OF THE ENGINE CRANKCASE BREATHER. OIL VAPOR IS PRONE TO ACCUMULATE ON B3-5-1 GARTER FILTER. COMBINED WITH ANY ENGINE OIL LEAK, EN
- [SDR 99ZZZX982](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX982.md): Cylinder · damaged · Jan 28, 1999 · N4081F · Piper PA31310 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > EXHAUST VALVE SEAT LOOSENED FROM CYLINDER HEAD CAUSING EXHAUST VALVE TO MISALIGN, AND DAMAGE CYLINDER HEAD. SUBMITTER STATED LOOSE INTERFERENCE FIT BETWEEN VALVE SEAT AND CYLINDER HEAD, AND HIGH CHT DUE TO PROBLEM IN TURBO SYSTEM MAY HAVE CAUSED PROBLEM TO DE
- [SDR 98ZZZX4793](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4793.md): Wheel · cracked · Nov 20, 1998 · N9007Y · Piper PA31310 · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > AIRCRAFT INSPECTED DUE TO FLAT TIRE AND FOUND INBOARD RIM CRACKED ALONG BEAD ABOUT 10 INCHES. INSPECTION REVEALED THE CRACK TO BE A FRESH CRACK. CHECKED FOR ANY CORROSION, NONE WAS FOUND. SUBMITTER STATED CAUSE COULD BE FROM HARD LANDINGS OR MISHANDLING DUR
- [SDR CA980915022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980915022.md): Pin · loose · Sep 8, 1998 · Piper PA31310 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > (CAN) PASSENGER DOOR HINGE FOUND LOOSE. NEW HINGE HARDWARE OBTAINED FROM PIPER DEALER RECENTLY INSTALLED. THE HINGE PIN WAS FOUND TO HAVE A DIAMETER OF.089 INCH. A HINGE PIN WITH A DIAMETER OF.091 INCH WAS INSTALLED WHICH ELIMINATED ANY LOOSENESS OR PLAY.
- [SDR 98ZZZX3417](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3417.md): Drain Valve · mismanufactured · Sep 1, 1998 · N107FC · Piper PA31310 · Fuel Storage
  > PILOT NOTICED ON PRE-FLIGHT THAT DRAIN WAS LOCKED IN DIFFERENT POSITION THAN OTHER DRAINS. MECHANIC CHANGED DRAIN. PART LOOKS AS IF MANUFACTURED WITH PROBLEM. PART THAT LOCKS NOT MADE SAME AS NEW PARTS.
- [SDR 98ZZZX2458](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2458.md): Dimmer · burned · May 28, 1998 · N65TT · Piper PA31310 · Flight Compartment Lighting
  > IN-FLIGHT, PILOT SELECTED PANEL LIGHTS ON, SMOKE BLEW OUT OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTANTLY. PILOT SHUT OFF ALL POWER. SAFE LANDING WAS MADE. FOUND PANEL LIGHT DIMMER ASSY BURNT AND SHOWS SIGNS OF HIGH HEAT. INSPECTED ALL ASSOCIATED WIRING, NO DEFECTS NOTE
- [SDR 98ZZZX2052](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2052.md): Connector · dirty · May 13, 1998 · N9287Y · Piper PA31310 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > DURING PREFLIGHT INSPECTION, RIGHT DOWN/LOCKED (LANDING GEAR) LIGHT WAS NOT ILLUMINATED. FOUND INTERMITTENT CONNECTION IN CANNON PLUG AT RIGHT WING ROOT (LEADING EDGE). REMOVED CONNECTORS FROM PLUG, CLEANED AND REINSTALLED. SYSTEM OPERATES NORMALLY. AIRCRA
- [SDR CA980504004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980504004.md): Piston Pin Plug · worn · Apr 27, 1998 · Piper PA31310 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) DURING INSPECTION, EXCESSIVE NON-FERROUS METAL (SLIVERS) WAS FOUND IN THE OIL SCREEN. FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND THE NR 2 CYLINDER PISTON PIN PLUG BADLY WORN.
- [SDR 98ZZZX1177](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1177.md): Bracket · failed · Feb 12, 1998 · N112AG · Piper PA31310 · Propeller Controlling System
  > UPON TRYING TO REDUCE TO CLIMB POWER, THE RIGHT PROP CONTROL WAS STIFF WHEN MORE PRESSURE APPLIED. THE CONTROL BROKE FREE, BUT THE RPM DID NOT CHANGE. FOUND PROP CABLE HOLD-DOWN BRACKET BROKEN AND CABLE STIFF. FREED UP CABLE AND REPLACED BRACKET. OPERATIO
- [SDR 97ZZZX5100](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX5100.md): Hinge · seized · Nov 25, 1997 · N272HJ · Piper PA31310 · Vertical Stabilizer
  > FOUND THE RUDDER TOP HINGE BOLT SEIZED IN THE HINGE BEARING AND COULD NOT BE FREED. BOTH HINGE ASSEMBLIES (THE RUDDER AND VERTICAL STABILIZER) HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CORROSION WAS SEVERE AND THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF LUBRICATION.
- [SDR 97ZZZX5099](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX5099.md): Hinge · seized · Nov 25, 1997 · N272HJ · Piper PA31310 · Rudder Structure
  > FOUND THE RUDDER TOP HINGE BOLT SEIZED IN THE HINGE BEARING AND COULD NOT BE FREED. BOTH HINGE ASSEMBLIES (THE RUDDER AND VERTICAL STABILIZER) HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CORROSION WAS SEVERE AND THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF LUBRICATION.
- [SDR 98ZZZX635](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX635.md): Rib · corroded · Nov 1, 1997 · N272HJ · Piper PA31310 · Rudder, Spar/Rib
  > FOUND THE RUDDER TORQUE TUBE AND WELDED ON ASSEMBLIES VERY CORRODED. THE WELDED ON PLATE IS ABOVE THE BOTTOM RIB ON THE RUDDER AND CAN ONLY BE SEEN THROUGH A SMALL CUT-OUT IN THE RIB WHERE THE TORQUE TUBE PASSES THROUGH. THE BOTTOM RIB (PN 40039-00) WAS ALSO
- [SDR 98ZZZX634](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX634.md): Torque Tube · corroded · Nov 1, 1997 · N272HJ · Piper PA31310 · Rudder Control System
  > FOUND THE RUDDER TORQUE TUBE AND WELDED ON ASSEMBLIES VERY CORRODED. THE WELDED ON PLATE IS ABOVE THE BOTTOM RIB ON THE RUDDER AND CAN ONLY BE SEEN THROUGH A SMALL CUT-OUT IN THE RIB WHERE THE TORQUE TUBE PASSES THROUGH. THE BOTTOM RIB (PN 40039-00) WAS ALSO
- [SDR 98ZZZX633](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX633.md): Trunnion · corroded · Nov 1, 1997 · N272HJ · Piper PA31310 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > INSPECTION FOUND THE CYLINDER SIDEWALL (ON THE OUTSIDE) WITH DEEP INTERGRANULAR GALVANIC CORROSION. THIS CORROSION IS HARD TO SPOT DUE TO ITS BEING IN THE GEARWELL AND BEHIND A LARGE HOSE CLAMP BRACKET.
- [SDR 98ZZZX632](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX632.md): Rollers · seized · Nov 1, 1997 · N272HJ · Piper PA31310 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > FOUND THE FLAP ROLLERS NOT TURNING DUE TO PAINT BEING ON THE ROLLERS AND TRACKS. ALSO, FOUND FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACE HARDWARE COVERED WITH PAINT (WHERE THE CONTROLS EVEN OFF) AND THE CONTROL SURFACE LEADING EDGES HAD NO PAINT ON THEM. AIRCRAFT WAS PAINTED 1/9
- [SDR 98ZZZX631](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX631.md): Boot · missing · Nov 1, 1997 · N272HJ · Piper PA31310 · Elevator Structure
  > FOUND ONE ELEVATOR COUNTER BALANCE LEADING EDGE BOOT MISSING AND THE FIBERGLASS SUB-SURFACE WAS ERODED. THE OTHER BOOT WAS TORN WHICH ALLOWS WATER TO GET INISDE THE BOOT WHICH WILL CHANGE THE BALANCE OF THE CONTROL SURFACE.
- [SDR 98ZZZX630](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX630.md): Control Cable · defective · Nov 1, 1997 · N272HJ · Piper PA31310 · Elevator Tab Control System
  > FOUND THE ELEVATOR TRIM CABLE SPLICED IN TWO PLACES BOTH OF WHICH PASSED AROUND THE SERVO CAPSTAN. THERE IS NO RECORD OF THE SPLICES BEING DONE IN THE LOG BOOKS. THE TRIM SERVO MOTOR HAD BEEN REPLACED 30 HOURS PREVIOUSLY DUE TO IT BEING BURNED OUT (DID THE S
- [SDR 98ZZZX629](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX629.md): Spring · missing · Nov 1, 1997 · N272HJ · Piper PA31310 · Hydraulic Filter, Main
  > BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT HYDRAULIC FILTER HOUSINGS WERE MISSING THEIR SPRINGS. THE SPRINGS HOLD THE FILTER IN PLACE AND WILL COMPRESS SHOULD THE FILTER PLUG UP. IT IS POSSIBLE THE FILTER COULD FALL OFF ITS INSTALLED POSITION WITHOUT THE SPRING IN PLACE.
- [SDR 97ZZZX4319](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4319.md): Tube · punctured · Sep 2, 1997 · N7235L · Piper PA31310 · Tire Tube
  > NOSE TIRE WENT FLAT UPON ROLL-OUT AFTER LANDING. PILOT APPLIED BACK PRESSURE ON YOKE AND SLOWED AIRCRAFT TO A STOP ON THE RUNWAY. AIRCRAFT WAS TOWED TO A MAINTENANCE FACILITY. FOUND.1250 INCH HOLE IN SIDE OF THE TUBE. NOSE WHEEL REPLACEMENT AD HAD BEEN C/
- [SDR 97ZZZX2899](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2899.md): Seal · leak · May 17, 1997 · N666AW · Piper PA31310 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > AFTER TAKEOFF DURING CLIMB-OUT, PILOT NOTICED FINE SPRAY OF OIL MIST FROM RT ENGINE OUTBOARD SIDE AND TRACE OF OIL LEAK BEGIN TO FORM. PILOT MADE AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING AND ENGINEERING INVESTIGATION WAS CARRIED OUT. NR 3 CYLINDER EXHAUST PUSHROD LOCKING CLIP
- [SDR 97ZZZX2613](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2613.md): Cylinder · studs failed · Mar 7, 1997 · N44RL · Piper PA31310 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > POSSIBLE 'BOGUS' PARTS. ON 3-7-97, LT ENGINE WENT ROUGH WITH OIL LEAKING OUT OF COWLING. AFTER A ROUTINE LANDING, INSPECTION FOUND CYL NR 6 HAD SEVERAL HOLD-DOWN STUDS BROKEN. THE BROKEN UNITS WERE SENT TO LYC TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF FAILURE. REPORT LH10, 99
- [SDR 97ZZZX1149](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1149.md): Drag Brace · broken · Feb 28, 1997 · N100RT · Piper PA31310 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > AD 96-10-14 APPLIES TO THIS SUBJECT DRAG BRACE. AIRCRAFT TOOK OFF ON GUSTY/WINDY DAY, GEAR WAS SEEN TO BEGIN TO RETRACT, RT MAIN DROPPED BACK OUT. FWD SIDE BRACE IN AREA SUBJECT TO PENETRANT INSP. PART WAS INSPECTED 84.0 HOURS EARLIER. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED
- [SDR 97ZZZX1109](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1109.md): Hose · leak · Feb 28, 1997 · N272HJ · Piper PA31310 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
  > PILOT REPORTED FUEL SMELL IN THE CABIN. FOUND AEROQUIP TYPE 601 HOSE INSTALLED IN THE LT WING ROOT DRIPPING FUEL. THESE HOSES ARE AFFECTED BY AEROQUIP BULLETIN NR AA135 WHICH LIMITED THEIR LIFE TO TWO YEARS.

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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 = 'PA31310'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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