# Service difficulty reports: Piper PA-31P

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

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- [SDR 2017FA0000627](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000627.md): Line · loose · Dec 1, 2017 · N9245Y · Piper PA31P · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
  > FUEL PRESSURE GUAGE SHOWED LEFT HIGH INDICATION, OTHER FUEL INDICATERS SHOWED NORMAL INCLUDING CHT AND EGT'S AND FLOWS. FUEL GUAGE INDICATED ABNORMAL USAGE SO PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WAS MADE. INSPECTION INDICATED FUEL LINE HAD COME LOOSE.
- [SDR CA150331008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150331008.md): Blade · damaged · Mar 30, 2015 · Piper PA31P · Propeller Blade Section
  > (CAN) PROPELLER HAD MECHANICAL DAMAGE FROM A PREVIOUS O/H BELOW SERVICEABLE LIMITS.
- [SDR CA130801007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130801007.md): Mount · broken · Jul 29, 2013 · Piper PA31P · Instrument Panel
  > (CAN) WHILE TROUBLESHOOTING A SNAG ON THE #1 HSI IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE FLIGHT CONTROLS WERE NOT COMPLETELY FREE AND CLEAR. THE ROLLER ATTACHMENT FITTING (P/N:41852-00), SPECIFICALLY THE ROLLER BUSHINGS (P/N:20956-00) ON THE CONTROL COLUMN WERE CONTACTING AND
- [SDR CA091210009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA091210009.md): Drum · misrigged · Nov 27, 2009 · Piper PA31P · Elevator Tab Control System
  > (CAN) ACFT DEPARTED FOR A POSITIONING FLIGHT, AFTER A MX EVENT. DURING TAKEOFF, PILOT NOTED EXCESSIVE FORCE REQUIRED TO OPERATE ELEVATOR TRIM SYS, AND POOR RESPONSE TO PILOT INPUT. PILOT WAS PAST REJECT POINT AND TOOK OFF, DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND LANDED WIT
- [SDR EKI2007F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EKI2007F00000.md): Elbow · worn · Oct 10, 2007 · N647SC · Piper PA31P · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > RT ENGINE OIL SUPPLY FITTING TO TURBOCHARGER AND WASTEGATE PULLED OUT OF CASE ALLOWING OIL TO SPRAY ONTO TURBO AND WASTEGATE. THIS CAUSED AN OIL FIRE AFT OF THE EXHAUST PIPE WHICH DAMAGED THE RT FLAP AND RT OB GEAR DOOR. SUSPECT THAT O-RING UNDER FITTING RET
- [SDR 2007FA0001038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0001038.md): Gasket · wrong part · Aug 28, 2007 · N7325L · Piper PA31P · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > VISUALLY INSPECTED RT ENG AFTER RECOVERING THE A/C FROM A FIELD. FOUND MELTED WIRING AT NR 6 CYLINDER AND BEHIND IT. THE P-LEAD FOR THE RT MAG WAS MELTED AND WHEN TESTED FOUND TO BE SHORTED OUT. THIS SHUT-OFF RT MAG. THE NR 6 BOTTOM PLUG WIRE WAS HANGING L
- [SDR CA061024002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA061024002.md): Engine · malfunctioned · Oct 20, 2006 · Piper PA31P · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > (CAN) AFTER TAKEOFF, RT ENGINE STARTED MAKING POWER FLUCTUATIONS WITH A RAPID EGT RISE. RT ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN IN DESCENT AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED SAFELY. A MAINTENANCE INVESTIGATION IS UNDER WAY TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. REPORT TO FOLLOW WHEN CAUSE IS IDENTIFIED.
- [SDR CA061002007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA061002007.md): Fuel Control · failed · Sep 28, 2006 · Piper PA31P · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > (CAN) UNCONTROLLABLE POWER FLUCTUATIONS AT HIGH POWER SETTINGS ON LT ENGINE. FOUND FUEL CONTROL UNIT P/N 2524501-9 S/N 70084801 TO BE UNSERVICEABLE. REPLACED WITH REBUILT UNIT P/N 2524501-9 S/N 70157810. SYSTEM GROUND RUN SERVICEABLE. (TC NR 20061002007)
- [SDR CA061002006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA061002006.md): Landing Gear · failed · Sep 28, 2006 · Piper PA31P · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > (CAN) DEFECT: UNABLE TO PUT DOWN GEAR AND GET 3 GREEN LIGHTS. UPON 4TH TRY WHILE IN A HARD RT TURN, FINALLY GOT RT MAIN GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE WITH LANDING GEAR IN DOWN/LOCKED POSITION UNDER FERRY FLIGHT PERMIT. RECTIFICATION: LANDING
- [SDR CA060811001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060811001.md): Panel · smoke · Aug 7, 2006 · Piper PA31P · Electrical Power System
  > (CAN) CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL STARTED TO SMOKE AND SPARK DURING CRUISE AT 14000 FT. ELECTRICAL FIRE CHECKLIST WAS INITIATED AND DESCENDED TO 7500 FT. UPON COMPLETION OF ELECTRICAL FIRE CHECKLIST SMOKE AND SPARK NO LONGER PRESENT. (TC NR 20060811001)
- [SDR CA051219005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051219005.md): Gps · malfunctioned · Dec 4, 2005 · Piper PA31P · Global Positioning System
  > THE GPS SYSTEM WENT THROUGH NORMAL SELF-TEST AND DID NOT FLAG AS INOP. HOWEVER, THE TRACKS DISPLAYED BETWEEN WAYPOINTS WERE INCORRECT. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION THE SYSTEM DATE WAS DISPLAYED AS APR 20, 1986 AND COULD NOT BE CORRECTED ON ANY SYSTEM OR START-
- [SDR CA060119001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060119001.md): Gear · failed · Sep 9, 2005 · Piper PA31P · Propeller System
  > (CAN) ON SHUTDOWN, PILOT HEARD A REPETITIVE SOUND, FROM THE LT ENGINE. INVESTIGATION SHOWED THE PROP GEAR HAD TEETH MISSING. EVIDENCE, METAL TEETH PIECES IN OIL SCREEN. NO RESISTANCE IN PROP ROTATION FOR ABOUT 10 DEGREES. ENGINE REPLACED, AIRCRAFT RETURNED
- [SDR 2005FA0001281](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001281.md): Switch · open · Aug 23, 2005 · N527CB · Piper PA31P · Door Warning System
  > CONFIRMED REPORT OF CABIN DOOR UNSAFE ANNUNCIATOR REMAINING ILLUMINATED W/DOOR CLOSED. FOUND UPPER CENTER BAYONET RECEPTACLE SWITCH TO HAVE OPEN CONTINUITY IN ANY POSITION. FOUND WIRE L11T PREVIOUSLY JUMPERED TO DOOR SEAL PRESSURE SWITCH GROUND AND DOOR WARN
- [SDR AUS20031060](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20031060.md): Clamp · wrong part · Oct 16, 2003 · Piper PA31P · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > (AUS) ENGINE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER INTERCOOLER DUCT HOSE CLAMP INCORRECTLY TORQUED FOLLOWING MAINTENANCE. HOSE PARTED DURING FLIGHT.
- [SDR CA030709009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030709009.md): Clutch · unserviceable · Jun 16, 2003 · Piper PA31P · Cabin Cooling System
  > (CAN) THE RIVETS ON THE AIR CONDITIONING CLUTCH ASSEMBLY FAILED. THIS ALLOWED TWO OF THE THREE BRACKETS THAT CONNECT THE OUTER RING TO THE INNER CORE, EACH ABOUT 2.25
- [SDR EKI2003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EKI2003F00000.md): Pump · failed · Mar 6, 2003 · N647SC · Piper PA31P · Fuel Boost Pump
  > AFTER INSTALLATION, DURING FUNCTION GROUND CHECK, BOOST PUMP CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED AFTER APPROXIMATELY 1 MINUTE OF OPERATION. REMOVED PUMP AND INSPECTED FOR BLOCKAGE, FOUND NONE. INSTALLED AND ATTEMPTED GROUND CHECK AGAIN. PUMP MOTOR WOULD SLOW DOWN AFTER
- [SDR 2003FA0000221](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000221.md): Bellows · chafed · Jan 22, 2003 · N66809 · Piper PA31P · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE, BELLOWS ARE CHAFING THROUGH, CAUSED ENGINE FAILURE ON FINAL APPROACH. PART OF INTER COOLER INSTALLATION, STC NR SA3801NM,
- [SDR 2002FA0000284](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000284.md): Pump · seized · Feb 18, 2002 · N648SC · Piper PA31P · Vacuum Distribution System
  > BOTH PUMPS FAILED WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF EACH OTHER. BOTH LOW TEMPERATURE PUMPS OVERLOADED.
- [SDR EKI2002F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EKI2002F00000.md): Pump · inoperative · Dec 4, 2001 · N648SC · Piper PA31P · Fuel Boost Pump
  > MFG OVERHAULED SUBMERSABLE FUEL PUMP FOR RIGHT MAIN FUEL TANK QUIT WORKING AFTER 91.6 HOURS 3 MONTHS.
- [SDR 2001FA0000549](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000549.md): Adapter · broken · Sep 21, 2001 · N651SC · Piper PA31P · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > FLANGE ON LEFT ENGINE OUTBOARD ADAPTER BROKE OFF OF ADAPTER. EXHAUST GASES LEAKED FROM SYSTEM CAUSING TURBOCHARGER OUTPUT TO DROP. PILOT SHUT DOWN ENGINE AND RETURNED TO AIRPORT.
- [SDR CA010209003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010209003.md): Engine · failed · Feb 9, 2001 · Piper PA31P · Engine/Transmission Coupling
  > (CAN) ENGINE LOSSED MANIFOLD PRESSURE FOLLOWED BY LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE. VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALS CRACKED CASE.
- [SDR 20000728SH004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000728SH004.md): Crankshaft · broken · Jul 3, 2000 · N252MA · Piper PA31P · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > NR 4 COUNTERWEIGHT DEPARTED CRANKSHAFT AND PUNCHED HOLE IN TOP OF CASE AFTER TAKEOFF. RETURNED TO PHI AND LANDED SAFELY. SUBMITTER STATED THIS APPEARS TO BE A CONTINUING PROBLEM WITH THIS ENGINE. (X)
- [SDR 20000613SH024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000613SH024.md): Bushing · failed · May 9, 2000 · N61CG · Piper PA31P · Alternator-Generator Drive
  > PILOT EXPERIENCED ALTERNATOR FAILURE ON LT ENGINE IN-FLIGHT. UPON INSPECTION AFTER LANDING, FOUND LT SIDE OF AIRCRAFT COVER IN OIL AND LT ALTERNATOR LYING INSIDE OF COWLING. SUSPECT FAILURE OF GOVERNOR ADAPTER ASSY. BUSHING, PN 75539, CAUSED MIS-ALIGNMENT O
- [SDR 20000601SH006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000601SH006.md): Bushing · failed · May 9, 2000 · N61CG · Piper PA31P · Alternator-Generator Drive
  > PILOT EXPERIENCED ALTERNATOR FAILURE ON LT ENGINE IN-FLIGHT. UPON INSPECTION AFTER LANDING, FOUND LT SIDE OF AIRCRAFT COVERED IN OIL AND LT ALTERNATOR LYING INSIDE OF COWLING. SUBMITTER SUSPECTED FAILURE OF GENERATOR ADAPTER ASSY BUSHING PN 75539 CAUSED MISA
- [SDR AU000164](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000164.md): Gearbox · failed · Jan 30, 2000 · Piper PA31P · Reciprocating Engine Rear Section
  > (AUS) ENGINE SUSPECT GEARBOX FAILURE.
- [SDR AU000068](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000068.md): Gearbox · failed · Jan 30, 2000 · Piper PA31P · Reciprocating Engine Rear Section
  > (AUS) ENGINE GEARBOX SUSPECT FAILURE.
- [SDR 2000ZZZX572](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZX572.md): Bearing · failed · Jan 17, 2000 · N7652L · Piper PA31P · Propeller Assembly
  > OIL PRESSURE DROPPED TO UPPER YELLOW AREA ON APPROACH TO LANDING. FOUND FERROUS AND NON-FERROUS METAL IN FILTER. ENGINE TORN DOWN, FOUND THRUSTBEARING BEARING BROKEN. SUBMITTER SUSPECTED PIECES WENT THROUGH PROPELLER DRIVE AND DRIVE GEARS CAUSING DAMAGE T
- [SDR 2000ZZZX118](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZX118.md): Tire · failed · Dec 23, 1999 · N57BT · Piper PA31P · Tire
  > DURING LANDING, A 'THUMPING' NOISE WAS NOTICED WHEN THE NOSE WHEEL TOUCHED DOWN. INSPECTION REVEALED A BULGE IN THE NOSE TIRE SIDE WALL THAT WAS CONTACTING THE NOSE FORK DURING ROTATION OF THE TIRE. THE TIRE, OTHERWISE, APPEARED TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION.
- [SDR 99ZZZX3677](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3677.md): Cranshaft · cracked · Sep 9, 1999 · N7652L · Piper PA31P · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > REMOVED ENGINE DUE TO FERROUS METAL IN FILTER. FOUND CAMSHAFT WORN AND LIFTER SPALLED. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, FOUND NR 4 COUNTERWEIGHT ATTACHMENT ON CRANKSHAFT CRACKED AT COUNTERWEIGHT BUSHING. BUSHING HAS FOUR CRACKS. NO LOG ENTRY OF PROPELLER STRIKE.
- [SDR 99ZZZX3664](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3664.md): Crankshaft · failed · Sep 8, 1999 · N252MA · Piper PA31P · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > COUNTERWEIGHT ON NR 3 ATTACH PORT ON CRANKSHAFT CAME OFF. CRANKSHAFT ATTACH PORTS BOTH FAILED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO AIRPORT AND LANDED SAFELY.
- [SDR 99ZZZX3676](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3676.md): Camshaft · spalled · Sep 7, 1999 · N110SK · Piper PA31P · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > FOUND FERROUS METAL IN FILTER AND SCREEN DURING OIL CHANGE. PULLED SUMP, FOUND CAMSHAFT LOBES AND LIFTERS WORN AND SPALLED.
- [SDR 99ZZZX2976](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2976.md): Exhaust Pipe · wrong part · Jul 20, 1999 · N12GF · Piper PA31P · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > PILOT REPORTED LOW MANIFOLD PRESSURE IN-FLIGHT ON RIGHT ENGINE. INVESTIGATION SHOWED THE LEFT EXHAUST ADAPTER P/N LW10798 CRACKED AT MOUNTING FLANGE. REPLACED WITH NEW PART AND FOUND INTERCONNECTING EXHAUST PIPE P/N 78008 WOULD NOT FIT WITHOUT GROSS DISTORTI
- [SDR 99ZZZX2958](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2958.md): Exhaust Pipe · wrong part · Jul 20, 1999 · N12GF · Piper PA31P · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > PILOT REPORTED LOW MANIFOLD PRESSURE ON RIGHT ENGINE. AFTER DETERMINING PROBLEM ON RIGHT ENGINE, CHECKED LEFT ENGINE AND FOUND P/N LW10798 ADAPTER WITH SLOTS CUT LENGTHWISE IN SLIP JOINT AREA. SEVERAL CRACKS ENAMATE FROM THE END OF THESE SLOTS. REPLACED ADA
- [SDR AU990400](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990400.md): Gear · stripped · Apr 23, 1999 · Piper PA31P · Magneto/Distributor
  > (AUS) LEFT MAGNETO NYLON DISTRIBUTOR GEAR HAD THREE TEETH MISSING.
- [SDR 99ZZZX1818](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1818.md): Turbocharger · leaking · Mar 30, 1999 · N6805L · Piper PA31P · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > TURBO OVERHAULED BY GARRETT 2-11-98. LEAKING OIL INTO COMPRESSOR SIDE OF UNIT.
- [SDR 99ZZZX1396](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1396.md): Alternator · failed · Mar 3, 1999 · N252MA · Piper PA31P · DC Generator-Alternator
  > ALTERNATOR OVERHAULED 5-21-98. INSTALLED 1-11-99. ONLY HAD 46.3 HOURS PRIOR TO FAILURE.
- [SDR AU990399](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990399.md): Liner · cracked · Feb 19, 1999 · Piper PA31P · Heating System
  > (AUS) CABIN HEATER INNER COMBUSTION CAN CRACKED.
- [SDR 99ZZZX379](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX379.md): Elt · failed · Dec 31, 1998 · N252MA · Piper PA31P · Emergency Equipment
  > UNIT INSTALLED 12-96. NO OUTPUT SIGNAL DURING TEST PER FAR 91-207D. SUBMITTER STATED THIS IS THE FOURTH UNIT OF THIS MANUFACTURER TO FAIL SHORTLY AFTER INSTALLATION.
- [SDR 99ZZZX114](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX114.md): Shaft · sheared · Dec 11, 1998 · N6805L · Piper PA31P · Pneumatic Distribution System
  > PUMP SEIZED, SHAFT SHEARED. SUBMITTER STATED CONTINUE TO HAVE SHORT LIFE WITH THESE PUMPS.
- [SDR 99ZZZX86](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX86.md): Shaft · sheared · Dec 9, 1998 · N252MA · Piper PA31P · Vacuum System
  > PUMP SHAFT SHEARED, FOUND PROPELLER SEIZED.
- [SDR 98ZZZX3426](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3426.md): Switch · failed · Sep 3, 1998 · N110SK · Piper PA31P · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > UNIT REMOVED FOR C/W FAR 91-207D. FOUND INERTIA SWITCH INOPERATIVE. SUBMITTER STATES THIS IS THE THIRD UNIT TO FAIL THE TEST. UNIT IS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD.
- [SDR 98ZZZX3435](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3435.md): Tire · failed · Aug 4, 1998 · N6805L · Piper PA31P · Tire
  > NOSE TIRE BLEW ON TAKEOFF ROLL AT HII. TAKEOFF ABORTED. PROPELLERS CONTACTED RUNWAY WHEN WHEEL WAS GROUND DOWN TO LOWER STRUT FORK. AIRCRAFT WAS EQUIPPED WITH CLEVELAND 40-140 WHEEL PER AD 97-7-3 AND 10-PLY MICHELIN 17.5X6.25-6 TIRES. THIS WHEEL AND TIRE CO
- [SDR CA980804028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980804028.md): Gearbox · separated · Jul 22, 1998 · Piper PA31P · Reciprocating Engine Front Section
  > (CAN) NOSE GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY AND PROPELLER BROKE FREE OF THE ENGINE IN FLIGHT AND FELL AWAY. NO FURTHER AIRCRAFT DAMAGE, THE AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY ON THE REMAINING ENGINE.
- [SDR 98ZZZX2631](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2631.md): Pump · failed · Jun 19, 1998 · N6805L · Piper PA31P · Fuel Boost Pump
  > PUMP INSTALLED 4-6-97 WITH NEW FUEL CELL. OVERHAULED 1-15-97, 272.8 HRS SINCE INSTALLED. SERVICE LIFE SHORT. DON'T KNOW WHY PUMP IS INOPERABLE.
- [SDR 98ZZZX2035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2035.md): Element · failed · May 18, 1998 · N110SK · Piper PA31P · Engine Air Intake System
  > FILTER ELEMENT CAME OUT OF HOUSING THROUGH INDUCTION SYSTEM DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF SCREEN.
- [SDR CA980416009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980416009.md): Drain Line · chafing · Apr 6, 1998 · Piper PA31P · Engine Drains
  > (CAN) FUEL DRAIN LINE OF NR 2 CYLINDER RUBBED (CHAFED) AGAINST THE PROPELLER ACCUMULATOR AND RISKED RUPTURING THE DRAIN INJECTION LINE. THIS LINE IS LESS THAN 4 INCHES FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND CONSTITUTES A HIGH RISK OF ENGINE FIRE IF THE DRAIN INJECTOR LI
- [SDR 98ZZZX706](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX706.md): Alternator · failed · Jan 27, 1998 · N18MC · Piper PA31P · DC Generator-Alternator
  > OVERHAULED ALTERNATOR FROM ELECTRO SYSTEMS WAS 166.3 HRS SINCE O/H 10-10-96. NO OUTPUT. SUBMITTER STATED SHORT SERVICE LIFE FROM THESE UNITS.
- [SDR 98ZZZX523](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX523.md): Lifter · spalled · Jan 20, 1998 · N6805L · Piper PA31P · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > NR 4 CYLINDER EXHAUST LIFTER SPALLED SEVERELY CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE CAMSHAFT LOBE. ALL OTHER LIFTERS LOOKED GOOD. ENGINE WAS FACTORY OVERHAULED 7/97. FOUND METAL IN SCREEN AND FILTER LEADING TO INVESTIGATION WHICH TURNED UP THIS PROBLEM.
- [SDR 98ZZZX920](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX920.md): Valve · malfunctioned · Dec 23, 1997 · Piper PA31P · Landing Gear Brake System
  > SUBMITTER SUGGESTS PARKING BRAKE VALVE P/N 492152 IS DEFECTIVE. WHEN HANDLE OR LEVER ASSY IS MOVED, IT DISENGAGES AND VALVE CANNOT BE SET OR RESET.
- [SDR 97ZZZX4819](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4819.md): Bracket · failed · Nov 1, 1997 · N7325L · Piper PA31P · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > DURING TAKEOFF, RT TAILPIPE FELL OFF AIRCRAFT. EXHAUST BURNED A HOLE IN LOWER COWL. INVESTIGATION FOUND ISOLATOR BRACKETS BROKEN, AND ALL EXHAUST SLIP JOINTS LOOSE. SUSPECT LOOSE JOINTS CAUSED VIBRATION THAT BROKE ISOLATOR BRACKET. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS THE

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## The whole list in SQL

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```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 = 'PA31P'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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