# Service difficulty reports: Piper PA-31-325

A list on [Piper PA-31-325](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-325.md).

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- [SDR 2024FA0000200](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000200.md): Magneto · worn · Mar 5, 2024 · N4116K · Piper PA31325 · Magneto/Distributor
  > THE RT ENGINE WOULD NOT START OR EVEN FIRE. A STARTER VIBRATOR SYSTEM IS USED AND WAS FOUND TO BE FUNCTIONAL THROUGH TROUBLESHOOTING. THE LT MAGNETO WAS REMOVED, DISASSEMBLED. INSPECTION FOUND THAT THE PLASTIC COM LOBE HAD SIGNIFICANT WEAR CAUSED BY PRIMARY BR
- [SDR 2020FA0000411](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000411.md): Cylinder Head · failed · Jun 7, 2020 · N423AC · Piper PA31325 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > PILOT REPORTED ENGINE NOT MAKING POWER. FOUND EXHAUST ROCKER SHAFT HOLDER BROKEN AND NO LONGER ATTACHED TO CYLINDER ASSEMBLY. CAUSING EXHAUST VALVE TO NOT OPEN WHEN REQUIRED.
- [SDR CA190404004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190404004.md): Skin · deformed · Apr 1, 2019 · Piper PA31325 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > (CAN) SKIN DEFORMATION BOTH SIDES AT STA. 237 FOUND AFTER REMOVING WINGTIPS, P/NS 45412-10 40585-13 (TC# 20190404004)
- [SDR 2017FA0000036](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000036.md): Points · closed · Dec 22, 2016 · N33TL · Piper PA31325 · Magneto/Distributor
  > EXPERIENCED ENGINE ROUGHNESS ON LEFT ENGINE, 5-10 MINUTES AFTER DEPARTURE, AT CRUISE ALTITUDE OF APPROXIMATELY 2,500 FEET MSL. ISOLATED THE PROBLEM TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF LEFT ENGINE DUAL MAGNETO AND CONTINUED THE FLIGHT ON THE LEFT SIDE OF DUAL MAGNETO(RIGHT SI
- [SDR CA151105007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151105007.md): Spring · worn · Nov 4, 2015 · Piper PA31325 · Propeller Hub Section
  > (CAN) AT THE PREVIOUS OVERHAUL THE LATCH SPRINGS WERE NOT REPLACED. REPLACEMENT IS MANDATORY IAW MANUAL #117D.
- [SDR CA150107003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150107003.md): Latch · detached · Dec 18, 2014 · Piper PA31325 · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > (CAN) THE ALTERNATE AIR BOX MAGNETIC DOOR LATCH CAME OFF AND WENT THROUGH THE TURBOCHARGER. IT APPEARS THAT THERE WAS A CRACK EAR THE LATCH THAT STARTED THE FAULT.
- [SDR 2014FA0000464](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000464.md): Pump · erratic · Jul 11, 2014 · N4116K · Piper PA31325 · Fuel Boost Pump
  > FUEL FLOW WAS ERRATIC. SLIGHT FUEL LEAK FROM PUMP DRAINS. FOUND DEBRIS IN SERVO SCREENS. TEAR DOWN REPORT SHOWED DRIVE COUPLINGS PITTED, BLADES AND LINERS SCORED, ROTORS WORN. DEBRIS IN SERVO FILTER APPEARED TO BE PIECES OF THE LINER. REPLACED BOTH PUMPS.
- [SDR 2014FA0000463](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000463.md): Pump · damaged · Jul 11, 2014 · N4116K · Piper PA31325 · Fuel Boost Pump
  > FUEL FLOW WAS ERRATIC. SLIGHT FUEL LEAK FROM PUMP DRAINS. FOUND DEBRIS IN SERVO SCREENS. TEAR DOWN REPORT SHOWED DRIVE COUPLINGS PITTED, BLADES AND LINERS SCORED, ROTORS WORN. DEBRIS IN SERVO FILTER APPEARED TO BE PIECES OF THE LINER. REPLACED BOTH PUMPS.
- [SDR CA120709008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120709008.md): Hsi · faulty · Jul 6, 2012 · Piper PA31325 · Attitude and Direction Data System
  > (CAN) ON A ROUTINE FLIGHT, THE PILOT NOTICED ON THE CLIMBOUT THAT THE CO-PILOT ATTITUDE INDICATOR (ADI) WAS SLOW TO ERRECT AND LAZEY. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE HSI, HORIZ SITUATION INDICATOR, AND GROUND FUNCTION CHECKED THE SYS SERVICABLE.
- [SDR CA120301009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120301009.md): Magneto · leaking · Jan 18, 2012 · Piper PA31325 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > (CAN) AME NOTED OIL LEAK DURING AIRCRAFT INSPECTION. MAGNETO REPLACED.
- [SDR CA100909004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100909004.md): Case · collapsed · Sep 7, 2010 · Piper PA31325 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > WHILE CONDUCTING A 50 HR INSP, THE LT ENGINE OIL FILTER WAS SPLIT TO VERIFY NO METAL COMTAMINATION WAS PRESENT. THE FILTER ASSY WAS FOUND COLLAPSED. THERE WAS NO VISIBLE DAMAGED NOTED TO THE OUTER METAL CASING. NO DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE OR ABNORMAL INDICATIONS
- [SDR CA100529003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100529003.md): Turbocharger · leaking · May 25, 2010 · Piper PA31325 · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > (CAN) TOWER NOTED SMOKE RIGHT AFTER LANDING. INSP FOUND OIL FILTER HOUSING GASKET TO BE LEAKING. GASKET, N06B23072, WAS REPLACED AND A GROUND RUN WAS CARRIED OUT, NO MORE LEAKS WERE FOUND. ACFT WAS FLOWN & THEN FLOWN BACK TO BASE (5MIN AWAY). THE NEXT DAY I
- [SDR CA091102007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA091102007.md): Starter · intermittent · Oct 22, 2009 · Piper PA31325 · Engine Starter
  > (CAN) STARTER, INTERMITTENT CRANKING.
- [SDR CA090730003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090730003.md): Starter · intermittent · Jul 24, 2009 · Piper PA31325 · Engine Starter
  > STARTER INTERMITTENT, REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE STARTER.
- [SDR CA090319010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090319010.md): Screw · overtorqued · Mar 16, 2009 · Piper PA31325 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > (CAN) DURING A TEST FLIGHT FOR THE POWER PAK CHANGE, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE LANDING GEAR SELECTOR LEVER WAS VERY WEAK AND SLUGGISH IN RETURNING TO NEUTRAL. THE HANDLE WOULD STOP APPROX.2500 BEFORE IT CONTACTED THE NEUTRAL STOP. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION IT
- [SDR CA090319008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090319008.md): Powerpack · mismanufactured · Mar 16, 2009 · Piper PA31325 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > (CAN) THE DEFECT WAS NOTICED WHEN RIGGING WAS BEING CONDUCTED OF THE POWER PAK. THE RIGGING HOLE WAS MISSING IN THE LOWER PART OF THE BODY TO ENSURE NEUTRAL IS BEING SET FOR THE SELECTOR ARM. COULD NOT RIG SELECTOR HANDLE CONTROL IAW PA31 MM SEC 6, PARA 6-105
- [SDR CA090317004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090317004.md): Servo Control · damaged · Mar 9, 2009 · Piper PA31325 · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > (CAN) DURING FLIGHT THE ENGINE SURGED. MIXTURES COULD NOT BE ADJUSTED. FUEL SERVO WAS REPLACED AND NO FURTHER ISSUES WERE NOTED.
- [SDR 2008FA0000579](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000579.md): Reservoir · low · Jun 10, 2008 · N727HB · Piper PA31325 · Hydraulic Reservoir, Main
  > ON FINAL APPROACH THE LANDING GEAR HANDLE WAS PLACED IN THE DOWN POSITION. THE GEAR WAS VIEWED IN THE MIRROR AT 45 DEGREE ANGLE. THERE WERE NO GREEN LIGHTS INDICATING GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED. THE PILOT TRIED TO RAISE AND LOWER THE GEAR AGAIN WITH NO MOVEMENT EI
- [SDR 2008FA0000246](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000246.md): Cylinder · damaged · Apr 11, 2008 · N476EB · Piper PA31325 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > NR 5 CYL EXHAUST VALVE BROKEN, SENDING THE HEAD OF THE VALVE THROUGH THE EXHAUST AND LODGING ITSELF INTO THE TURBOCHARGER, EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE CYLINDER, PISTON, AND TURBO.
- [SDR CA080304008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080304008.md): Intake Valve · failed · Mar 22, 2007 · Piper PA31325 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) WHILE IN CRUISE, THE PILOT HEARD A BANG AND EXPERIENCED A LOSS IN POWER ON THE LT ENGINE. AS THE ENGINE REMAINED RUNNING AND THERE WAS NO IMMEDIATE CONCERN FOR SAFETY THE PILOT CHOSE TO LEAVE THE ENGINE RUNNING AND SET DOWN AT THE NEAREST AIRPORT. UPON E
- [SDR CA070327005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070327005.md): Proximity Switch · failed · Mar 22, 2007 · Piper PA31325 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > (CAN) MAINTENANCE COULD NOT DUPLICATE FAULT ON GROUND WITH AIRCRAFT ON JACKS. CYCLED GEAR 20 TIMES FAULT FREE. WIRING CHECKED,OK, RIGGING CHECKED OK, HYDRAULIC POWER PACK CHECKED, OK. CORRECTIVE ACTION TO REPLACE ALL 6 LANDING GEAR PROXIMITY SWITCHES. (TC NR
- [SDR CA070216003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070216003.md): Bolt · corroded · Feb 16, 2007 · Piper PA31325 · Elevator Control System
  > (CAN) AT INSPECTION FOUND BOLTS (AN174-22A (6EA)) IN ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE ASSEMBLY (40070-05) CORRODED. (TC NR 20070216003)
- [SDR CA070127002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070127002.md): Control Cable · failed · Jan 23, 2007 · Piper PA31325 · Propeller Controlling System
  > (CAN) LT PROPELLER CONTROL CABLE FAILURE. THE PILOT NOTED THAT THE LT PROPELLER CONTROL WAS STIFF ON APPROACH. THE LT ENGINE AND PROPELLER CONTROLS WERE INSPECTED, MAINTENANCE DETERMINED THE LT PROPELLER CONTROL CABLE IN THE CABIN PEDESTAL HAD FAILED. THE PROP
- [SDR CA061114007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA061114007.md): Throttle Cable · failed · Nov 10, 2006 · Piper PA31325 · Power Lever
  > (CAN) RT ENGINE THROTTLE CABLE FAILURE: DURING A ROUTINE FLIGHT, THE PILOT, ENROUTE, NOTED THAT THE RT ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROL WAS STIFF ON APPROACH. THE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A NORMAL LANDING, ONCE ON THE GROUND THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE RT ENGINE WAS RUN
- [SDR 2006FA0001018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0001018.md): Pump · failed · Oct 20, 2006 · N22GE · Piper PA31325 · Fuel Boost Pump
  > LT FUEL BOOST PUMP FAILED ON RUNUP, DEBRIS CONTAMINATED FUEL SYSTEM, DAMAGED ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP, FUEL FLOW TRANSDUCER, CONTAMINATION FOUND IN FUEL SERVO FUEL INLET SCREEN. SERVO REMOVED AND SENT TO REPAIR FACILITY FOR INSPECTION AND OR REPAIRS.
- [SDR CA060809002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060809002.md): Exhaust Duct · cracked · May 28, 2006 · Piper PA31325 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > (CAN) EXHAUST TRANSITION BETWEEN TURBO AND EXHAUST STACKS FROM CYLINDERS HAD CRACKED AND STARTED TO BLOW A HOLE BELOW THE EGT PROBE HOLE. THE DEFECT WAS NOTICED BY AN EXHAUST STAIN ON THE INSIDE OF THE COWL ON A MAINTENANCE DAILY INSPECTION. THE AIRCRAFT WAS 3
- [SDR CA060530003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060530003.md): O-Ring · failed · May 20, 2006 · Piper PA31325 · Hydraulic Filter, Main
  > (CAN) O-RING IN HYDRAULIC FILTER BOWL BLEW OUT SIDE BETWEEN THE BOWL SEATS. THERE ARE 2 DIFFERENT TYPES SIZES OF O-RING FOR THIS SET UP AS THERE ARE 2 SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT BOWL TYPES. THE O-RINGS ARE THE SAME COLOR AND VERY CLOSE IN SIZE MAKING IT REAL EASY TO P
- [SDR 2006FA0000267](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000267.md): Switch · failed · Feb 28, 2006 · N59815 · Piper PA31325 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > AFTER SELECTING (GEAR DOWN), PILOT WAS UNABLE TO GET A GREEN LIGHT FOR RT MLG, IN EITHER NORMAL OR EMERGENCY EXTENSIONS. GROUND OBSERVERS ADVISED RMLG WAS DOWN AND IB GEAR DOORS WERE OPEN. UNEVENTFUL LANDING FOLLOWED. INVESTIGATION REVEALED RMLG DOWNLOCK SW
- [SDR CA050913006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050913006.md): Hose · ruptured · Aug 31, 2005 · Piper PA31325 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > (CAN) PILOT NOTICE HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKING FROM RT LOWER FUSELAGE TO WING FAIRING AFT MAIN SPAR. AP ON INSPECTION, FOUND LANDING GEAR HOSE RUPTURED. REPAIRED HOSE ASSY P/N 17766-02 BY REPLACING HOSE.
- [SDR 2005F00092](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005F00092.md): Stud · broken · Aug 9, 2005 · N4503L · Piper PA31325 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > AFTER DEPARTURE, @ APPROX 500'AGL, ENGINE LOST POWER. THROTTLE REDUCTION TO 31"MP, RAN SMOOTHLY. RETURN FOR LANDING, DISCOVER 7 OF #2 CYLINDER HOLD DOWN STUDS BROKEN
- [SDR CA050817006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050817006.md): Skin · damaged · Jul 14, 2005 · Piper PA31325 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > (CAN) WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT THE NR 2 COMM ANTENNA DEPARTED THE AIRCRAFT. THE PILOT HEARD THE ANTENNA DEPART AND LANDED AT THE NEAREST AIRPORT. A FERRY PERMIT WAS OBTAINED AND FOLLOWING INSPECTION THE AIRCRAFT WAS FERRIED TO FLY WERE IT WAS RECENTLY REPAIRED.
- [SDR CA050511003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050511003.md): Wire · shorted · May 6, 2005 · Piper PA31325 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > (CAN) AFTER TAKE OFF GEAR SELECTOR HANDLE STUCK IN UP POSITION. PILOT MADE AN UNSHEDULED LANDING. FOUND LEFT GEAR SQUAT SWITCH WIRE SHORTING ON SCISSOR BOLT CETTER PIN.REPAIRED WIRING AND COMPLETED FIVE FAULT FREE GEAR CYCLES.
- [SDR 2005FA0000767](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000767.md): Camshaft · broken · May 5, 2005 · N325YH · Piper PA31325 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > THE LT ENGINE STOPPED IN CRUISE FLIGHT. AFTER INVESTIGATION IT WAS FOUND THE CAM HAD FAILED JUST FORWARD OF THE NR 5 AND NR 6 CYLINDERS AND CRACKED THE LT CASE HALF. TBO IS 1800HRS, COMPONENT TIME IS 1413.3 TSMOH.
- [SDR CA050531002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050531002.md): Turbocharger · leaking · Apr 6, 2005 · Piper PA31325 · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > (CAN) ENGINE WAS SEEN TO BE SMOKING AT STARTUP AND LOW POWER. AN INSPECTION OF THE TURBO CHARGER REVEALED THAT OIL WAS GETTING BY THE SEALS INTO THE TURBINE SECTION. THE TURBO CHARGER WAS REPLACED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. THIS ENGINE IS ON CON
- [SDR CA050222009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050222009.md): Magneto · failed · Feb 21, 2005 · Piper PA31325 · Magneto/Distributor
  > (CAN) ENGINE WOULD NOT START. THE PROBLEM WAS TRACED TO THE MAG. THIS OVERHAULED MAGNETO HAD BEEN IN SERVICE FOR 34 HRS.
- [SDR 2005FA0000310](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000310.md): Engine · failed · Feb 4, 2005 · N27447 · Piper PA31325 · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO START THE RT ENGINE, WHILE DOING SO, HE HEARD A LOUD BANG THE ENGINE STARTED, AFTERWARDS, SHUTDOWN THE ENGINE AND EXITED THE AIRCRAFT. UPON INVESTIGATION, OBSERVED SKIN DAMAGE BETWEEN THE INSIDE NACELLE AND FUSELAGE, THE WING LOCKER SUF
- [SDR CA050124008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050124008.md): Hsi · stuck · Jan 18, 2005 · Piper PA31325 · Directional Gyro and Indicating System
  > (CAN) NR1 HSI NEEDLE STUCK ON NORTHERN HEADING. NR1 ENGINE STARTED TO SURGE. ENGINE DROPPED TO 20 INCHES OF MANIFOLD PRESSURE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE SAFELY.
- [SDR CA041001002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA041001002.md): Downlock Arm · stuck · Sep 21, 2004 · Piper PA31325 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > (CAN) LT GEAR DOWN LOCK ROD FOUND STUCK IN RETACT POSITION. REMOVED ROD, CLEANED LUBRICATED AND CYCLED LANDING GEAR.
- [SDR AUS20040425](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040425.md): Rod End · failed · May 23, 2004 · Piper PA31325 · Landing Gear Actuator
  > (AUS) LT MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR ROD END FAILED. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITH LT MAIN LANDING GEAR FULLY RETRACTED.
- [SDR CA031201005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA031201005.md): Bearing · failed · Nov 27, 2003 · Piper PA31325 · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > (CAN) AFTER TAKEOFF ENGINE MANIFOLD PRESS DROPPED TO 23 INCHES, THE PILOT TURNED AND LANDED BACK AT AIRPORT. MANTENANCE FOUND THE TURBO BEARINGS FAILED. ENGINE WAS FLUSHED AND NEW FILTER AND OIL INSTALLED WITH THE TURBO BEING REPLACED. A/C WAS GROUND RUN AND T
- [SDR 2003FA0001112](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001112.md): Torque Tube · corroded · Sep 23, 2003 · N59752 · Piper PA31325 · Rudder Control System
  > SB 1105, RUDDER TORQUE TUBE INSPECTION RUST AND CORROSION.
- [SDR CA030724007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030724007.md): Shaft · sheared · Jul 22, 2003 · Piper PA31325 · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > (CAN) AFTER TAKEOFF, PILOT NOTICED A LOSS OF MANIFOLD PRESS ON RT ENG. RETURNED TO AIRPORT. SAW FLAMES, SHUTDOWN & FEATHERED PROP. LANDING UNEVENTFUL. DURING TAXI & AFTER STOP, ENG CONTINUED TO SMOKE. DURING INSPECT, OIL COVERED EXHAUST & TURBOCHARGER. COMPRES
- [SDR 2003FA0000714](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000714.md): Governor · inoperative · Jul 15, 2003 · N3539S · Piper PA31325 · Propeller Governor
  > PILOT REPORTED, WENT THRU SEVERE TURBULANCE AND LOST GOVERNOR CONTROL. ENGINE WENT TO 2575 RPM. TROUBLESHOT UNIT, COULD NOT DUPLICATE, OPERATED AND CHECKED WITH PROP TACH. OPENED ON GROUND.
- [SDR AUS20030435](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030435.md): Spar · cracked · Apr 24, 2003 · Piper PA31325 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
  > (AUS) LT TAILPLANE OUTBOARD SPAR CRACKED AT HINGE POINT. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD.
- [SDR C852003F00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C852003F00002.md): Transmitter · corroded · Apr 1, 2003 · N4039L · Piper PA31325 · Fuel Quantity Sensor
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FUEL LEAK WAS NOTED FROM LT WING. EXTENSIVE CHECKING SHOWED LEAKS FROM BOTH INBOARD AND OUTBOARD FUEL SENDERS. SENDERS WERE FOUND TO BE BADLY ROTTED AND CORRODED, BUT WERE STILL OPERATING AND INDICATING PROPERLY. REPLACING SENDER U
- [SDR C852003F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C852003F00001.md): Transmitter · corroded · Apr 1, 2003 · N4039L · Piper PA31325 · Fuel Indicating System
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION. FUEL LEAK WAS NOTED FROM LEFT WING. EXTENSIVE CHECKING SHOWED LEAKS FROM BOTH INBOARD AND OUTBOARD FUEL SENDERS. SENDERS WERE FOUND TO BE BADLY ROTTED AND CORRODED, BUT WERE STILL OPERATING AND INDICATING PROPERLY. REPLACING SENDE
- [SDR 2003F00101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003F00101.md): Line · leaking · Jan 17, 2003 · N59815 · Piper PA31325 · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > DEVELOPED OIL LEAK FROM LT ENGINE DURING RETURN FLIGHT. OIL TEMP WAS HOLDING, BUT OIL PRESSURE HAD STARTED TO DECAY. PILOT SHUT ENGINE DOWN AND FEATHERED AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE. FOUND PIN HOLE IN TURBOCHARGER OIL SUPPLY LINE AND REPLACED WITH NEW ON 1/2
- [SDR CA021219002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA021219002.md): Uplock Hook · lack of lube · Dec 18, 2002 · Piper PA31325 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > (CAN) LT MLG DOWNLOCK INDICATION FAILED TO COME ON AFTER GEAR SELECTION. MLG HANDLE DID NOT NEUTRALIZE AND RED MLG UNSAFE LIGHT WAS ON. AFTER UNEVENTFUL LANDING, THE MLG DOWNLOCK HOOK WAS FOUND TO BE NOT ENGAGED. MLG HOOK DID NOT FREELY ROTATE ON THE MOUNTI
- [SDR P8L2003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P8L2003F00000.md): Torque Tube · corroded · Dec 3, 2002 · N4503L · Piper PA31325 · Rudder Control System
  > WHILE COMPLYING WITH SB (RUDDER TORQUE TUBE INSPECTION), RUST WAS FOUND ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE TORQUE TO BE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE RUDDER. THIS PROBLEM MAY HAVE BEEN PREVENTED WITH BETTER INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL PAINT AND RUST CONTROL. DRAIN HOLES
- [SDR P8L2003F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P8L2003F00001.md): Torque Tube · corroded · Dec 2, 2002 · N407TJ · Piper PA31325 · Rudder Control System
  > WHILE COMPLYING WITH SB 1105 (RUDDER TORQUE TUBE INSPECTION), RUST WAS FOUND ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THAT PORTION OF THE TUBE LOCATED INSIDE THE RUDDER. THIS MAY HAVE BEEN PREVENTED BY BETTER VENTILATION OF THE RUDDER IN THAT AREA. (DRAIN HOLES), AND

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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 = 'PA31325'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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