# Service difficulty reports: Piper PA-31T1

A list on [Piper PA-31T1](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31t1.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR 2017FA0000011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000011.md): Clamp · loose · Dec 2, 2016 · N331KB · Piper PA31T1 · Cabin Pressure Control System
  > AIRCRAFT WAS IN ROUTE TO GRB FROM LAN. SHORTLY AFTER CLIMB OUT AND AIRCRAFT WAS LEVEL IN CRUISE AT 16,000FT PILOT HEARD A LOUD POP AND CABIN DEPRESSURIZED. PILOT PERFORMED EMERGENCY DESCENT AND DIVERTED TO GRR AND PASSENGERS WERE PICKED UP AND FLOWN TO THEIR D
- [SDR 2015FA0000149](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000149.md): Combustion Tube · failed · Apr 20, 2015 · N316WB · Piper PA31T1 · Heating System
  > HEATER WAS O/H. HAS DATA PLATE ON THE HEATER JACKET. HEATER FAILED THE PRESSURE DECAY TEST. COMBUSTION TUBE ASSEMBLY HAS MULTIPLE LEAKS/HOLES. THE OUTER COMBUSTION TUBE SHOWS SIGN OF COLLAPSING FROM PRESSURIZATION. THE INTERIOR COMBUSTION TUBE IS SPLIT ALONG T
- [SDR 2014FA0000251](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000251.md): Combustion Tube · failed · Apr 14, 2014 · Piper PA31T1 · Heating System
  > HEATER HAD ZERO TIME IN FEBRUARY 2004. OVERHAULED TO ZERO TIME IN JULY 2010 WITH NEW COMBUSTION TUBE ASSY. COMBUSTION TUBE INNER LINER HAS SAGGED, COLLAPSED AND PARTIALLY MELTED.
- [SDR 2014FA0000109](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000109.md): Governor · malfunctioned · May 6, 2013 · N868AC · Piper PA31T1 · Propeller Governor
  > PILOT REPORTED THAT RT PROPELLER WENT TO COURSE PITCH WITHOUT PILOT INPUT. PILOT FEATHERED PROP AND KEPT ENGINE RUNNING WITH NORMAL INDICATIONS. PILOT EXECUTED 1 ENGINE LANDING. COMPLETED MAINTENANCE RUN UP, EXERCISING PROP IN VARIOUS PITCHES. NO ANOMALLIE
- [SDR 2013FA0000036](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000036.md): Tie Rod · loose · Dec 17, 2012 · N824VA · Piper PA31T1 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
  > ENGINE WAS REMOVED FOR COMPRESSOR FOD. ON DISASSEMBLY AT AN APPROVED CRS, IT WAS DETERMINED THE COMPRESSOR TIE BOLTS HAD LOST THE TIE ROD STRETCH (TORQUE) ON 4 OF THE 6 TIE BOLTS. RESULTING IN COMPRESSOR BOWING (IMBALANCE) RESULTING IN COMPRESSOR RUB DOD. P
- [SDR 2013FA0000038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000038.md): Tie Rod · loose · Oct 27, 2012 · N93SH · Piper PA31T1 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
  > ENGINE WAS REMOVED FOR COMPRESSOR SEIZED AND COMPRESSOR FOD. UPON DISASSEMBLY AT CRS, IT WAS DETERMINED THE COMPRESSOR TIE BOLTS WERE FOUND TO HAVE NO STRETCH ON 4 OF 6. RESULTING IN COMPRESSOR IMBALANCE AND SEVERE RUB, SEIZING. POSSIBLE CAUSE: IMPROPER ASS
- [SDR 2012FA0000638](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000638.md): O-Ring · deformed · Sep 19, 2012 · N6797J · Piper PA31T1 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > SECOND SEGMENT OIL PRESSURE TRANSFER TUBE AT "A" FLANGE BRACKET O-RING SEAL FAILURE. SEAL WAS ROLLED AND BROKE WHILE REMOVING. SEAL WAS INSTALLED 76.1 HRS. BEFORE AT HOT SECTION SERVICE. SEAL MAY NOT HAVE BEEN LUBED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
- [SDR 2012F00134](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012F00134.md): Duct · separated · Jul 11, 2012 · N888PH · Piper PA31T1 · Air Distribution System
  > VISUALLY INSPECTED AND FOUND AUXILIARY HEATER DUCT SEPARATED FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING EVAPORATOR HOUSING. REINSTALLED DUCT, REPOSITIONED AND RE-TIGHTENED ALL CLAMPS RELATED TO THE AUXILIARY HEATER DUCT. COMPLETED GROUND PRESSURIZATION TESTED OK. VISUALLY IN
- [SDR 2008FA0000374](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000374.md): Timer · mismanufactured · May 15, 2008 · N93CN · Piper PA31T1 · Airfoil Anti/De-ice System
  > THESE UNITS WERE BOUGHT NEW FROM MANUFACTURER AND WHEN THEY WERE INSTALLED IN THE AIRCRAFT IT WAS NOTED THAT THE SURFACE DEICE BOOTS WERE INFLATED ALL OF THE TIME WHEN THE AIRCRAFT POWER WAS TURNED ON. A SECOND TIMER UNIT WAS PURCHASED AND THE SAME PORBLEM EX
- [SDR 2008FA0000373](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000373.md): Timer · mismanufactured · May 15, 2008 · N93CN · Piper PA31T1 · Airfoil Anti/De-ice System
  > THESE UNITS WERE BOUGHT NEW FROM MANUFACTURER AND WHEN THEY WERE INSTALLED IN THE AIRCRAFT IT WAS NOTED THAT THE SURFACE DEICE BOOTS WERE INFLATED ALL OF THE TIME WHEN THE AIRCRAFT POWER WAS TURNED ON. A SECOND TIMER UNIT WAS PURCHASED AND THE SAME PROBLEM EXI
- [SDR 2005FA0000776](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000776.md): Flange · cracked · May 3, 2005 · N85KG · Piper PA31T1 · Rudder Structure
  > PILOT REPORTED AIRCRAFT YAW IN FLIGHT. CABLE TENSION HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN ADJUSTED BUT WAS LOOSE AGAIN. FOUND FLANGE CRACKED AT AFT BOLT ON PILOT SIDE RUDDER TORQUE TUBE BEARING. CAUSE UNKNOWN BUT POSSIBLE EXCESS RUDDER PEDAL FORCE WITH AIRCRAFT ON GROUND AN
- [SDR 2005FA0000709](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000709.md): Blower · broken · Dec 8, 2004 · N250CT · Piper PA31T1 · Heating System
  > HEATER SHOWED SIGNS OF ABNORMAL COMBUSTION IE. SOOT TRAIL FROM FUEL DRAIN VENT. UPON INVESTIGATION, FOUND COMBUSTION AIR BLOWER FAN WHEEL ASSY HAD COME APART AND FOD`D HEATER. FAN MOTOR WOULD STILL RUN AIR PRESSURE SWITCH HAD FAILED IN CLOSED POSITION. IAW
- [SDR 2005FA0000708](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000708.md): Pressure Switch · broken · Dec 8, 2004 · N250CT · Piper PA31T1 · Heating System
  > HEATER SHOWED SIGNS OF ABNORMAL COMBUSTION IE. SOOT TRAIL FROM FUEL DRAIN VENT. UPON INVESTIGATION. FOUND COMBUSTION AIR BLOWER FAN WHEEL ASSY HAD COME APART AND FODED HEATER. FAN MOTOR WOULD STILL RUN. AIR PRESSURE SWITCH HAD FAILED IN CLOSED POSITION IAW
- [SDR MYN2004F00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MYN2004F00002.md): Torque Tube · corroded · Oct 17, 2004 · N300SR · Piper PA31T1 · Rudder Structure
  > FOUND RUST/CORROSION AND WATER STAIN, INDICATING WATER HAD ACCUMULATED TO A LEVEL OF MORE THAN 1 INCH AT THE BOTTOM RIB, FORE AND AFT OF THE SPAR. SB 1105A. TREATED CORROSION AND INSTALLED NEW TORQUE TUBE ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR GW12004F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GW12004F00000.md): Control Lever · cracked · Mar 8, 2004 · N888AH · Piper PA31T1 · Fuel Controlling System
  > DURING RT ENGINE FUEL CONTROL UNIT (FCU) REPLACEMENT IT WAS DISCOVERED THE START/STOP CONTROL LEVER WAS FRACTURED AT THE FCU MOUNTING HOLE. THE BRACKET PN 49664002 WAS REPLACED. THE LT ENGINE BRACKET WAS REMOVED AND NDT INSPECTED AND REINSTALLED (NO DEFECTS
- [SDR 2003F00557](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003F00557.md): Combustion Liner · cracked · Aug 27, 2003 · N52HL · Piper PA31T1 · Heating System
  > DURING PRESSURE DECAY TESTS OF ELECTRO SYSTEMS JAN-AERO HEATERS, PN FR10E21-EL, WE HAVE DISCOVERED PRESSURE LEAKS IN THE CERAMIC COATED COMBUSTION TUBES. THIS HAS OCCURED ON 4 SEPARATE OCCATIONS. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THE PERIODIC PRESSURE DECAY TEST REQUI
- [SDR 2002FA0001336](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001336.md): Torque Tube · corroded · Nov 12, 2002 · N855JL · Piper PA31T1 · Rudder Control System
  > DURING COMPLIANCE OF SB (RUDDER FLIGHT CONTROLS) TORQUE TUBE ASSEMBLY AND ASSOCIATED RIBS WERE NOTED TO BE NON-REPAIRABLE. CORROSION PRESENT.
- [SDR 2002FA0000051](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000051.md): Balance Weight · cracked · Oct 31, 2001 · N824VA · Piper PA31T1 · Elevator Structure
  > DURING INSPECTION, FOUND RIGHT ELEVATOR BALANCE WEIGHT HAD A CRACK IN TO LEAD WEIGHT BEHIND THE REAR MOUNTING BOLT. WITH WEIGHT REMOVED THE CRACK COULD BE EXPANDED BY HAND. (K)
- [SDR 2001F00396](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00396.md): Spar · cracked · Sep 6, 2001 · N398SP · Piper PA31T1 · Wing Spar
  > WHILE PERFORMING THE MANUFACTURERS EVENT 1 INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN THE RIGHT WING MAIN SPAR 9FS 137) JUST INBOARD OF WING STATION 87.50. THE CRACK WAS APPROXIMATELY.875 INCH LONG AND EXTENDS FROM THE CENTER OF THE SPAR AFT THROUGH A RIVET HOLE.
- [SDR 2001F00097](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00097.md): Strut · loose · Jun 27, 2001 · N819SW · Piper PA31T1 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle
  > INCIDENT HAPPENED DUE TO NOSE GEAR STEERING ARM PN 4438600 ON TOP OF NOSE STRUT HOUSING, BECOMING LOOSE DUE TO ATTACHMENT BOLTS FOR ARM BECOME LOOSE AND SHEARED OFF. AS A RESULT STEERING WAS MINIMAL AND UNCONTROLLABLE ON LANDING.
- [SDR ER00101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ER00101.md): Control Cable · crossed · May 2, 2001 · N2480X · Piper PA31T1 · Aileron Control System
  > DURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION, THE RIGHT HAND AILERON INTERCONNECT CABLE WAS FOUND TO BE CROSSED OVER THE PRIMARY RUDDER CONTROL CABLE (PT NO 46845-0)AT THE UNDERFLOOR SECTION AFT OF THE CABIN DOOR. THERE IS NO WEAR APPARENT AT THIS TIME, THE AIRCRAFT LOG BOOKS
- [SDR CA000614063](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000614063.md): Bolt · sheared · Jun 7, 2000 · Piper PA31T1 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > (CAN) UPON MAKING A QUICK/INSPECTION OF THE MAIN GEAR DRAG BRACES AND RODS, FOUND EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE DOWNLOCK ROD AT THE CLEVIS BOLT. THE RT CLEVIS BOLT P/N 41789-000 WAS FOUND SHEARED; AND THE LT CLEVIS WORN ON ITS WAY TO SHEARING.
- [SDR CA000614029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000614029.md): Case · failed · Jun 6, 2000 · Piper PA31T1 · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > (CAN) ELT BOUGHT NEW FOR HOMEBUILT USE. NEVER INSTALLED FOR SOMETIME. OWNER NOTICED UNIT INOP WHEN READY TO INSTALL.FOUND BATTERY CONNECTING CABLE TO TRANSMITTER BADLY SOLDERED TO BATTERY SPRINGS.THIS IS THE SECOND INSTANCE WITH SAME PROBLEM. SEEMS TO BE DUE T
- [SDR 99ZZZX3149](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3149.md): Hinge · cracked · Aug 5, 1999 · N2415W · Piper PA31T1 · Landing Gear Doors
  > DURING A NORMAL 100-HOUR EVENT INSPECTION, THE RIGHT FORWARD INBOARD GEAR DOOR HINGE WAS FOUND CRACKED. THE HINGE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED AND RE-RIGGED THE GEAR DOOR.
- [SDR 99ZZZX3384](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3384.md): Line · corroded · Aug 4, 1999 · N935CA · Piper PA31T1 · Air Conditioning System
  > DURING AN EVENT 2 INSPECTION, THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WAS BEING SERVICED WITH FREON R-12 DUE TO LOW OUTPUT. AFTER SERVICING, A LEAK WAS FOUND ON THE LOW PRESSURE SIDE IN THE RIGHT WING LEADING EDGE. UNABLE TO STOP LEAK BY TIGHTENING B-NUT. EVACUATED SYST
- [SDR 98ZZZX3891](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3891.md): Torque Tube · corroded · Aug 17, 1998 · N817CT · Piper PA31T1 · Rudder Control System
  > DURING A PHASE INSPECTION, THE RUDDER TORQUE TUBE WAS FOUND CORRODED. THE RUDDER WAS REMOVED. THE TURQUE TUBE WAS VERY HEAVILY CORRODED AND NOT FIT FOR SERVICE. IT WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW PART. THE BOTTOM RIB WAS ALSO REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION.
- [SDR 98ZZZX2466](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2466.md): Wire · failed · Jun 25, 1998 · N555AT · Piper PA31T1 · Ice/Rain Protection System Wiring
  > DURING PRE-FLIGHT GROUND CHECK, COCKPIT FILLED WITH SMOKE AND NUMEROUS DE-ICE SYSTEM RELATED C/B'S TRIPPED. PILOT SECURED SYSTEMS AND DEPARTED ACFT WITHOUT INCIDENT. INSP OF ACFT FOUND CONNECTOR E462 IN FORWARD AVIONICS BAY HAD MELTED SHORTING THE 14 AWG WI
- [SDR 98ZZZX2630](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2630.md): Motor · shorted · Jun 12, 1998 · N555AT · Piper PA31T1 · Airfoil Anti/De-ice System
  > PILOT/OWNER REPORTED SMOKE AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS TRIPPED IN-FLIGHT, LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. INVESTIGATION FOUND LT ENGINE DE-ICE DEFLATOR MOTOR SHORTED AND BURNT WIRING FROM MOTOR THROUGH FUSELAGE TO THE OVERHEAD PANEL IN COCKPIT.
- [SDR 98ZZZX358](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX358.md): Tire · chafed · Dec 19, 1997 · N2427W · Piper PA31T1 · Tire
  > INSTALLED TIRE ON WHEEL, NOTICED MINIMUM CLEARANCE ON SIDEWALL TIRE HAS TWO GROOVES CUT IN IT BY THE BRAKES. SUBMITTER STATED TIRE IS A DIFFERENT SHAPE THAN A GOODYEAR TIRE.
- [SDR 97ZZZX3382](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3382.md): Torque Tube · rusted · Jul 7, 1997 · N27BF · Piper PA31T1 · Rudder Control System
  > DURING A 100-HOUR INSPECTION, A RIVET WAS FOUND MISSING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE RUDDER WHERE THE TORQUE TUBE IS RIVETED TO THE BOTTOM RIB. CLOSER INSPECTION REVEALED HOLE WAS CORRODED. DRILLED AND PEELED BACK SKIN. FOUND STEEL TORQUE TUBE RUSTED AND BOTTOM RIB
- [SDR 97ZZZX3381](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3381.md): Rib · corroded · Jul 7, 1997 · N27BF · Piper PA31T1 · Rudder, Spar/Rib
  > DURING A 100-HOUR INSPECTION, A RIVET WAS FOUND MISSING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE RUDDER WHERE THE TORQUE TUBE IS RIVETED TO THE BOTTOM RIB. CLOSER INSPECTION REVEALED HOLE WAS CORRODED. DRILLED AND PEELED BACK SKIN. FOUND STEEL TORQUE TUBE RUSTED AND BOTTOM RIB
- [SDR 97ZZZX1878](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1878.md): Shock Mount · broken · Mar 31, 1997 · N114JR · Piper PA31T1 · DC Power Distribution System
  > PILOT REPORTED WHEN DEICE TURNED ON, PANEL LIGHTS WOULD FLICKER OR GO OUT. VARIOUS OTHER CKTS ENERGIZED (HEATER FUEL, BOOT DEICE, ETC). FOUND RELAY PANEL SHOCK MOUNT BROKEN CAUSING PANEL TO BE HOT WITH 24V DC, WHICH TURNED CIRCUITS ON.
- [SDR 97ZZZX1591](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1591.md): Wire · chafed · Mar 21, 1997 · Piper PA31T1 · Instrument System Wiring
  > WIRE BUNDLE FROM GLARESHIELD CHAFED THROUGH 'A+' WIRE FOR ANNUNCIATORS CAUSING ARCING AND SMOKE FROM UNDER GLARESHIELD. FOUND WIRES UNPROTECTED AT FEED-THROUGHS. ALSO, NO GROMMETS INSTALLED IN INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE SHORT ALSO CAUSED THE ANNUNCIATOR CONTROL
- [SDR 96ZZZX5999](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5999.md): Window · blew out · Sep 27, 1996 · N2552Y · Piper PA31T1 · Flight Compartment Windows
  > PILOT'S SIDE WINDOW BLEW OUT AT 19,000 FEET ON CLIMB. STORM WINDOW AND SOME PARTS OF SIDE WINDOW DID NOT LEAVE AIRCRAFT. ALL SYSTEMS SEEMED TO BE FUNCTIONING NORMAL AND NO WARNING JUST BLEW OUT. AC AND PART TT: 4200.0.
- [SDR 96ZZZX4375](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4375.md): Clamp · corroded · Jul 31, 1996 · Piper PA31T1 · Propeller Blade Section
  > PROPELLERS WERE IN FOR TIME OVERHAUL. THREE OF THE BLADE CLAMPS WERE REJECTED FOR CORROSION INSIDE THE CLAMP WHERE CONTACT IS MADE WITH THE BLADE THRUST BEARING. ONE CLAMP WAS REJECTED FOR A CRACK THAT RAN PARALLEL TO THE CLAMP HAD SPLIT. IT WAS ALSO FOUND
- [SDR 96ZZZX3807](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3807.md): Elt · failed · Jul 12, 1996 · N149CC · Piper PA31T1 · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > G-SWITCH FAILS TO ACTIVATE UNIT IN THE 'ARMED' POSITION. IF UNIT IS TURNED 'ON' THE LIGHT ON THE ELT SHOWS THE UNIT IS TRANSMITTING, BUT, IN FACT, THE UNIT IS NOT TRANSMITTING ON 121.5 MHZ.
- [SDR EY2R9601585](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601585.md): Low Stop Collar · damaged · Jul 1, 1996 · Piper PA31T1 · Propeller Assembly
  > CARBON BLOCK CUT GROOVE IN BETA RING
- [SDR 96ZZZX3334](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3334.md): Control Cable · corroded · Jun 6, 1996 · N633AB · Piper PA31T1 · Rudder Tab Control System
  > RUDDER AND ELEVATOR TRIM CABLES RUSTED. LOCATED UNDER THE CABIN FLOORBOARD AREA. REMOVAL FROM THE AIRCRAFT GAVE A BETTER VIEW OF THIS CORROSION. THESE CABLES WERE IN AN UNSAFE CONDITION. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS REMOVAL OF THESE CABLES EVERY 2,000 HOURS/5-YEAR I
- [SDR 96ZZZX3333](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3333.md): Control Cable · rusted · Jun 6, 1996 · N633AB · Piper PA31T1 · Elevator Tab Control System
  > RUDDER AND ELEVATOR TRIM CABLES RUSTED. LOCATED UNDER THE CABIN FLOORBOARD AREA. REMOVAL FROM THE AIRCRAFT GAVE A BETTER VIEW OF THIS CORROSION. THESE CABLES WERE IN AN UNSAFE CONDITION. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS REMOVAL OF THESE CABLES EVERY 2,000 HOURS/5-YEAR I
- [SDR 96ZZZX3218](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3218.md): Control Cable · frayed · Jun 6, 1996 · N633AB · Piper PA31T1 · Elevator Tab Control System
  > ELEVATOR TRIM CABLE FRAYED AND BROKEN STRANDS AROUND THE TRIM DRUM - NOT VISIBLE TO INSPECTION UNLESS REMOVED FROM THE TRIM DRUM. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS REMOVAL AND INSPECT EVERY 2,000 HOURS OR FIVE YEARS.
- [SDR 96ZZZX2881](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2881.md): Window · departed · May 15, 1996 · N121BE · Piper PA31T1 · Flight Compartment Windows
  > PILOT REPORTS THAT AT 27,000 FEET, RIGHT SIDE COPILOT'S SIDE WINDOW BLEW OUT. PILOT FURTHER REPORTS THAT UNTIL THIS TIME, ALL SYSTEMS WERE NORMAL. PILOT THEN RETURNED TO BASE WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. CAUSE FOR WINDOW FAILURE UNKNOWN.
- [SDR 96ZZZX2761](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2761.md): Window · departed · May 5, 1996 · N121BE · Piper PA31T1 · Flight Compartment Windows
  > PILOT REPORTED AT ALTITUDE OF 27,000 FEET, THE RIGHT SIDE COCKPIT SIDE WINDOW BLEW OUT. PILOT FURTHER REPORTED THAT UP TO THIS TIME, ALL SYSTEMS WERE NORMAL WITH NO INDICATION OF TROUBLE. PILOT RETURNED TO AIRFIELD WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN FO
- [SDR 96ZZZX2949](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2949.md): Link · cracked · Apr 5, 1996 · N200FB · Piper PA31T1 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > CHECKED DRAG LINK FOR CRACKS AFTER READING REPORT IN AIRWORTHINESS ALERTS. PAINT HAD FAINT CRACK IN IT, SO PART WAS STRIPPED AND DYE CHECKED AT WHICH TIME A DEEP CRACK ACROSS THE FRONT END OF THE LEFT EAR WAS FOUND. DRAG LINK WAS REPLACED BY NEW PART AND NOS
- [SDR 95ZZZX6238](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6238.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Oct 25, 1995 · N6182 · Piper PA31T1 · Nacelle/Pylon, Bulkhead/Firewall
  > LEFT ENGINE NACELLE INBOARD LONGITUDINAL BULKHEAD IS CRACKED AT THE INBOARD UPPER BIRDCAGE MOUNT. CRACK IS LOCATED AT THE AFT RIVET HOLE. CRACK WAS DISCOVERED DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION.
- [SDR 95ZZZX2322](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2322.md): Timer · failed · Apr 12, 1995 · N9266Y · Piper PA31T1 · Airfoil Anti/De-ice System
  > THE DEICE TIMER IS INTERMITTENT ON THE GROUND AND IS INOPERABLE AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES OF OPERATION IN-FLIGHT.

## 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 = 'PA31T1'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31t1/reports

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