# Service difficulty reports: Piper PA-32-260

A list on [Piper PA-32-260](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32-260.md).

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- [SDR 2025F00056](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025F00056.md): Magneto · failed · Mar 1, 2025 · N852VL · Piper PA32260 · Magneto/Distributor
  > RUN UP ENGINE WENT DOWN WHEN TESTING.
- [SDR 2023FA0000296](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000296.md): Alternator · failed · Apr 28, 2023 · N3756W · Piper PA32260 · DC Generator-Alternator
  > ENROUTE, CLOSE TO DESTINATION THE PILOT HAD A NEGATIVE RATE OF CHARGE AND WAS ON BATTERY POWER ALONE DUE TO ALTERNATOR FAILURE.
- [SDR 2020FA0000179](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000179.md): Points · bent · Feb 25, 2020 · Piper PA32260 · Magneto/Distributor
  > SLIGHTLY LESS THAN 500 HOURS AGO (AUGUST 2016), THE AIRPLANE WAS APPROPRIATELY MODIFIED WITH THE INSTALLATION OF A SLICK START SYSTEM WHICH INCLUDED THE INSTALLATION OF SLICK MAGNETO M/N 6393, S/N 07052122/E-08075 IN THE LEFT MAGNETO POSITION. UPON RECEIVING T
- [SDR E4FR2015FA0000621](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/E4FR2015FA0000621.md): Attach Bracket · corroded · Dec 3, 2015 · N227RF · Piper PA32260 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Attach Fittings
  > DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION THE HORIZONTAL COUNTERBALANCE TUBE ATTACH BRACKET, FOUND TO BE SEVERLY CORRODED AND WORN. THE FLIGHT CONTROL WAS REMOVED FOR MAINTENANCE AND PAINTING. THE COROSSION AND WEAR WAS COVERED UP BY THE INSTALLATION OF THE WASHERS ON EAC
- [SDR 2014FA0000096](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000096.md): Valve · sticking · Feb 17, 2014 · N7122J · Piper PA32260 · Fuel Boost Pump
  > ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP WILL NOT PUMP FUEL. DISASSEMBLY OF PART INDICATES STUCK OR STICKING VALVE INTERNALLY WHICH WOULD NOT ALLOW FUEL FLOW THROUGH SYSTEM TO ENGINE RESULTING IN ENGINE SHUTDOWN IN FLIGHT. RECOMMEND REPLACE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP.
- [SDR 2013FA0000053](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000053.md): Turnbuckle · cracked · Jan 25, 2013 · N3874W · Piper PA32260 · Elevator Control System
  > ELEVATOR CONTROL CABLE INSPECTION IAW SB1245A, FOUND ALL SWAGGED AREAS OF TURNBUCKLES CRACKED. INSTALLED NEW CABLE ASSEMBLIES AND BARRELS.
- [SDR 2013FA0000052](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000052.md): Turnbuckle · cracked · Jan 25, 2013 · N3874W · Piper PA32260 · Elevator Control System
  > ELEVATOR CONTROL CABLE INSPECTION IAW SB1245A, FOUND ALL SWAGGED AREAS OF TURNBUCKLES CRACKED. INSTALLED NEW CABLE ASSEMBLIES AND BARRELS.
- [SDR 2013FA0000051](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000051.md): Turnbuckle · cracked · Jan 25, 2013 · N3874W · Piper PA32260 · Elevator Control System
  > ELEVATOR CONTROL CABLE INSPECTION IAW SB1245A, FOUND ALL SWAGGED AREAS OF TURNBUCKLES CRACKED. INSTALLED NEW CABLE ASSEMBLIES AND BARRELS.
- [SDR 2011FA0000774](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000774.md): B-Nut · backed out · Dec 2, 2011 · N3941W · Piper PA32260 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > PILOT REPORTED SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT AFTER LANDING. AFTER AN INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE, IT WAS FOUND THAT NR4 CYLINDER HEAD OIL RETURN LINE "B" NUT HAD BACKED OFF CAUSING OIL TO DRIP ONTO THE EXHAUST STACK WHICH CAUSED THE SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT. THE MECHANIC IN
- [SDR 2011FA0000770](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000770.md): Crankshaft · broken · Nov 3, 2011 · N7748J · Piper PA32260 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > CRANKSHAFT BROKE IN FLIGHT. CONTINUED TO RUN BUT PILOT REPORTED KNOCKING NOISE IN ENGINE AND LANDED. ENGINE WAS REMOVED FROM AIRCRAFT AND SHIPPED TO SHOP FOR PARTIAL TEAR DOWN. FOUND METAL IN OIL SUMP AND A CRACK IN COUNTERBALANCE SECTION OF CRANKSHAFT.
- [SDR CA091102001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA091102001.md): Transmitter · failed · Oct 28, 2009 · Piper PA32260 · Fuel Quantity Sensor
  > (CAN) THE FLOAT, WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE WIPER ARM OF THE FUEL SENDER, HAD DETERIORATED TO THE POINT OF FALLING OFF OF THE ARM.
- [SDR FFKA020108125](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FFKA020108125.md): Drive Shaft · sheared · Feb 1, 2008 · N4817S · Piper PA32260 · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > PILOT REPORTED A LOSS OF ENGINE RPM CONTROL (RUNAWAY PROP). AFTER REPLACING THE PROPELLER GOVERNOR AND THE PROPELLER THERE WAS STILL NO PROP CONTROL. MAINTENANCE FURTHER INVESTIGATED THE PROBLEM AND FOUND THE PROPELLER GOVERNOR DRIVE SHAFT GEAR SHEARED. AFT
- [SDR 2004FA0000880](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000880.md): Crankcase · damaged · Aug 2, 2004 · N3542W · Piper PA32260 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > WHILE CLIMBING OUT FROM RAWLINS, WY ON A FLIGHT TO HOLLISTER, CA., THE ENGINE STARTED TO RUN ROUGH AND THE PILOT NOTICED THAT THE OIL TEMPERATURE WAS RED LINED. THE PILOT RETURNED TO THE AIRPORT FOR EMERGENCY LANDING UNDER PARTIAL ENGINE POWER. THE AIRCRAFT
- [SDR 2004FA0000305](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000305.md): Rod Bearing · delaminated · Apr 7, 2004 · Piper PA32260 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > ENGINE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF CONNECTING ROD BOLT, PN 74644 OR DELAMINATION OF CONNECTING ROD BEARING, PN SL 13521 IN NR 6 CONNECTING ROD POSITION. NOT SURE WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE. A ROD BEARING HALF WAS FOUND IN THE SUMP, MANGLED BUT INTACT
- [SDR 2004FA0000278](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000278.md): Connecting Rod · broken · Feb 23, 2004 · N3370W · Piper PA32260 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT, ENGINE STARTED TO RUN ROUGH, CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE OCCURED. PILOT MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING, MINOR DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT. INSPECTION OF FAILED ENGINE REVIELD A BROKEN NR 1, (ONE) CONNECTING ROD.
- [SDR X6PA200400002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/X6PA200400002.md): Booster · inoperative · Jan 27, 2004 · N4817 · Piper PA32260 · Magneto/Distributor
  > DURING RUNUP THE PILOT FOUND LT MAGNETO WAS INOPERATIVE. A MECHANIC INSPECTED THE AIRCRAFT AND FOUND THE SLICK START MAGNETO START BOOST BOX STC NR SA593CH MALFUNCTIONED AND GROUNDED THE LEFT MAGNETO OUT. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE SLICK START BOX; THIS FIXED
- [SDR O3O2004F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/O3O2004F00000.md): Shaft · broken · Jan 9, 2004 · N4798S · Piper PA32260 · Reciprocating Engine Front Section
  > DISMANTLED THIS ENGINE DUE TO FUEL CONTAMINATION, FOUND THE PROP GOVERNOR IDLER SHAFT BROKEN AT THE KEYWAY AREA. ALSO THE IDLER GEAR SHAFT BOSS IN THE CRANKCASE WAS BROKEN.
- [SDR 2003FA0001233](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001233.md): Muffler · detached · Nov 12, 2003 · N3580W · Piper PA32260 · Engine Noise Suppressor
  > EXHAUST TUBE ON MUFFLER, BECAME DETACHED FROM MUFFLER AND DEPARTED AIRCRAFT DURING NORMAL FLIGHT UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. RECOMMENDATIONS: CHANGE MUFFLER AT MFG RECOMMEND TIME OF 1000 HOURS OF USE.
- [SDR IKR2003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IKR2003F00000.md): Intake · worn · Oct 16, 2003 · N998MM · Piper PA32260 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > AT ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND NR 1 INTAKE TUBE PN 71699 AT NR 1 INTAKE LOCATION EXCESSIVELY LOOSE, MOVEMENT, IN AND OUT, AND SIDEWAYS. MASSIVE AIR LEAKAGE INTO INDUCTION SYSTEM. PN 71699 IS SWEDGED (AIRTIGHT) INTO SUMP ASSY. PN LW-13901 AT 6 EA LOCATIONS. EN
- [SDR 2004F00254](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004F00254.md): Alternator · failed · Oct 15, 2003 · N1061Q · Piper PA32260 · AC Generation System
  > WHILE EN ROUTE ILM-JQF, FLIGHT 'RACE CITY' HAD AN ALTERNATOR FAILURE. THE PILOT DIVERTED TO FAY. A MECHANIC WAS DISPTACHED. ON INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE ALTERNATOR ITSELF FAILED. A NEW ALTERNATOR WAS INSTALLED, THE ENGINE GROUND RAN, NEW ALTERNATOR
- [SDR XPA200300001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XPA200300001.md): Muffler · separated · Aug 28, 2003 · N4800S · Piper PA32260 · Engine Noise Suppressor
  > MADE AN UNSCHEDULED LANDING, THE PILOT REPORTED SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT. AFTER LANDING AT OGB. FOUND THAT THE EXHAUST STACK HAD SEPARATED FROM THE MUFFLER. BECAUSE OF THIS, THE COWL SUSTAINED DAMAGE AT THE EXHAUST STACK PORT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS 10 HOURS FROM BE
- [SDR 2002FA0001340](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001340.md): Latch · cracked · Nov 19, 2002 · N67180 · Piper PA32260 · Engine Cowling System
  > COWL LATCHES ON RIGHT SIDE OF COWL FAILED DURING IFR FLIGHT AND EMERGENCY LANDING MADE SUCCESSFULLY. LATCHES HAD BEEN REPLACED BEFORE THE TRIP. THIS IS THE THIRD SET OF HINGES INSTALLED AND ALL FAILED AFTER A FEW HOURS. THE COWL NOW HAS A SET OF OLD SERVICE
- [SDR AUS20021269](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021269.md): Spar · corroded · Oct 30, 2002 · Piper PA32260 · Wing Spar
  > (AUS) LH WING REAR SPAR CONTAINS SEVERE EXFOLIATION CORROSION BETWEEN THE SPAR AND ATTACHMENT PLATE.
- [SDR 2003FA0000996](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000996.md): Main Bearing · failed · Oct 7, 2002 · N3450W · Piper PA32260 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > NEW FRONT MAIN BEARING PN LW13884M010 (6-99 ML-KS) INSTALLED AT ENGINE MAJOR OVERHAUL ON 5/15/00. ENGINE REMOVED THIS DATE FOR METAL CONTAMINATION DV SCREEN AND FILTER. METAL SOURCE IS FROM MAIN BEARING DELAMINATION. THIS IS A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM. FURTHE
- [SDR BTH2002F00003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BTH2002F00003.md): Fitting · cracked · Aug 13, 2002 · N7748J · Piper PA32260 · Master Cylinder/Brake Valve
  > BRAKE RESERVOIR (PN 6846400) HAD A CRACKED HOSE ATTACH FITTING LEAKING HYDRAULIC FLUID ON TO DEFROSTER HOSE, CAUSING SMOKE IN COCKPIT. REPLACED BRAKE RESERVOIR WITH A SERVICEABLE PART.
- [SDR MAS2002F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MAS2002F00000.md): Line · failed · Apr 4, 2002 · N448MJ · Piper PA32260 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > DURING FLIGHT EXPERIENCED A NR 2 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILURE IN-FLIGHT. AFTER AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING, MECHANIC WAS CALLED. MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE HYDRAULIC FLEX LINE RUPTURED TO THE SPU PRESSURE SWITCH. MECHANIC REMOVED AND REPLACED THE FLEX LINE. OPS CH
- [SDR HO1R15248](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HO1R15248.md): Spar · corroded · Jan 19, 2002 · N7728J · Piper PA32260 · Wing Spar
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION THE RIGHT WING AFT ATTACH FITTING OUTBOARD OF THE FUSELAGE AND AFT WING SPAR WERE FOUND TO EXHIBIT DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION BETWEEN THE STEEL ATTACH FITTING AND THE REAR SPAR. THE AFT SPAR WAS CORRODED TO THE POINT WHERE A CRACK HAD
- [SDR 2001FA0000045](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000045.md): Rudder Bar · cracked · Jun 6, 2001 · N4803S · Piper PA32260 · Rudder Structure
  > DURING 100 HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND LEFT RUDDER BAR CRACKED AT WELD WHERE STRAIGHT TUBE CONNECTS TO CARRY OVER TUBE. SPECULATE AGE AND USAGE CAUSED CRACK.. THIS COMPONENT HAS BEEN FOUND CRACKED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE PAST ON OTHER SIMILAR AIRCRAFT. LATER MODEL A
- [SDR AUS20010743](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010743.md): Bolt · failed · May 19, 2001 · Piper PA32260 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > (AUS) LH MAIN LANDING GEARLOWER LEG SEPARATED FROM UPPER LEG. SUSPECT CAUSED BY FAILURE OF THE CENTRE TORQUE LINK BOLT. LOWER LEG HOLED LH FLAP DURING SEPARATION.
- [SDR 20010501CW002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010501CW002.md): Stud · misinstalled · Apr 9, 2001 · N4803S · Piper PA32260 · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > DURING ENGINE INSTALLATION AFTER OVERHAUL, FOUND ALL 4 GOVERNOR HOLD DOWN STUDS NOT SCREWED FAR ENOUGH INTO CASE. STUDS HAD TO BE TURNED IN.2500 FURTHER TO ALLOW GOVERNOR TO MATE WITH ENGINE.
- [SDR 20000412SH027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000412SH027.md): Carburetor · separated · Mar 18, 2000 · N6YB · Piper PA32260 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > CARBURETOR SEPARATED AT PARTING SURFACE CAUSING BOTTOM HALF OF CARBURETOR TO ALMOST FALL OFF. LOCKING TABS WERE LOCKED, BOLTS WERE LOOSE. SUBMITTER STATED THIS IS THE 3RD CARBURETOR TO HAVE THIS TYPE FAULT. (X)
- [SDR 20000329SH043](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000329SH043.md): Latch · cracked · Feb 11, 2000 · N3369W · Piper PA32260 · Engine Cowling System
  > CRACKS FORM AT THE BEND RADIUS OF THE LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHIN A FEW HOURS OF NORMAL OPERATION. SEVERAL ASSEMBLIES (6) HAVE FAILED IN THE SAME MANNER. THIS ASSY IS FORMED WITH A MUCH SMALLER BEND RADIUS AS COMPARED TO AN OLDER STYLE PIPER OEM LATCH ASSY.
- [SDR 99ZZZX1744](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1744.md): Inpulse Coupling · mismanufactured · Mar 2, 1999 · N4830S · Piper PA32260 · Magneto/Distributor
  > PER AD 99-4-4, FOUND THE IMPULSE COUPLING TO BE MISSING ONE OF THE FLY-WEIGHT SPRINGS AND EXCESSIVE PLAY AT THE RIVETS.
- [SDR AU980807](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980807.md): Muffler · separated · Jul 18, 1998 · Piper PA32260 · Engine Noise Suppressor
  > (AUS) MUFFLER EXHAUST OUTLET PIPE SEPARATED FROM THE MUFFLER.
- [SDR 98ZZZX2042](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2042.md): Coupling · failed · May 6, 1998 · N4365T · Piper PA32260 · Magneto/Distributor
  > RT MAGNETO REMOVED TO CHANGE BREAKER POINTS. ON REMOVAL, NOTED THAT ONE MAGNETO DRIVE CUSHION WAS MISSING. A SMALL PIECE OF THE COUPLING WAS FOUND, IT WAS HARD/BRITTLE. THE DRIVE COUPLING WAS FOUND CRACKED. SUSPECT BECAUSE ONE-HALF OF THE CUSHION WAS MISS
- [SDR CA980513007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980513007.md): Dist Block · cracked · Apr 3, 1998 · Piper PA32260 · Magneto/Distributor
  > (CAN) AFTER MAGNETO FAILURE, THE FOLLOWING DEFECTS WERE FOUND. THE DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK WAS CRACKED AND THERE WERE TEETH MISSING FROM THE DISTRIBUTOR GEAR.
- [SDR 98ZZZX980](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX980.md): Control Arm · wrong part · Feb 10, 1998 · N3255W · Piper PA32260 · Stabilizer Control System
  > UNABLE TO RIG TRIM TAB TRAVEL TO SPECIFICATION. FOUND TRIM TAB CONTROL ARM WRONG. OVERALL LENGTH OF PART IS TOO SHORT. BEND OF TUBE IS IN WRONG PLACE. ANGLE OF TUBE TO PLATE IS WRONG. WITNESS HOLE FOR ROD END IS MISSING. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED DIAGRAM OF CO
- [SDR 97ZZZX5213](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX5213.md): Cowling · separated · Dec 3, 1997 · N3380W · Piper PA32260 · Engine Cowling System
  > UPPER ENGINE COWLING SEPARATED FROM AIRCRAFT ON APPOACH TO RDU. DATE OF LAST INSPECTION, 10-24-97, AT 100-HOUR INSPECTION, UPPER ENGINE COWLING WAS REMOVED AND REINSTALLED. SUSPECT FORWARD ATTACH PIN FAILURE AT FIBERGLASS ATTACHMENT. ALL OTHER FASTENERS, 2
- [SDR 98ZZZX695](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX695.md): Alternator · shorting · Oct 22, 1997 · N7701J · Piper PA32260 · DC Generator-Alternator
  > SUBMITTER HAS FOUND 2 FAULTY ALTERNATORS BACK-TO-BACK WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THE FIELD WIRE SOLDERED CONNECTIONS, POINTS A AND B, STAND UP OFF OF THE ROTOR TOO HIGH AND MOMENTARILY TOUCH CASE. THIS OCCURRENCE AT HIGH RPM ONLY CAUSES THE FIELD CIRCUIT BREAKER
- [SDR 97ZZZX4762](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4762.md): Impulse Coupling · broken · Oct 15, 1997 · N7748J · Piper PA32260 · Magneto/Distributor
  > ACFT IN CRUISE AT 4,000 FEET ON IFR FLIGHT PLAN WHEN ENGINE SUDDENLY LOST POWER. ALL ATTEMPTS MADE BY PILOT TO RESTART THE ENGINE UNSUCCESSFUL. PILOT WAS ABLE TO MAKE A FORCED LANDING IN A COW POSTURE. INVESTIGATION AND ENG TEAR DOWN REVEALED LT MAG HAD SEI
- [SDR 97ZZZX4187](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4187.md): Valve · seal missing · Aug 25, 1997 · N4365T · Piper PA32260 · Engine Air Intake System
  > SEALING FELT ON AIR BOX VALVE MISSING FROM OUTER EDGES EXCEPT FOR A 1 INCH SECTION THAT WAS 'HANGING ON'. THE FELT MATERIAL IS SANDWICHED BETWEEN 2 METAL PLATES WITH SOME FELT PROTRUDING TO PROVIDE SEAL. THE PROTRUDING PART WAS ALMOST ALL MISSING. THE POTENT
- [SDR 97ZZZX4186](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4186.md): Drain Tube · chafed · Aug 25, 1997 · N4365T · Piper PA32260 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > NR 2 CYLINDER 71737 ROCKER DRAIN TUBE CHAFED THROUGH ABOUT 90 PERCENT OF WALL THICKNESS BY BOTTLE RETAINER (PIN EASILY PENETRATED 'PAPER-THIN' WALL') 68761 TUBES (3 OF EACH) HAD SUBSTANTIAL WEAR MARKS, AGAIN, TRIM BOTTLE RETAINER. NOTE: TY WRAPS ARE NOT A GOO
- [SDR 97ZZZX4185](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4185.md): Drain Tube · chafed · Aug 25, 1997 · N4365T · Piper PA32260 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > NR 2 CYLINDER 71737 ROCKER DRAIN TUBE CHAFED THROUGH ABOUT 90 PERCENT OF WALL THICKNESS BY BOTTLE RETAINER (PIN EASILY PENETRATED 'PAPER-THIN' WALL') 68761 TUBES (3 OF EACH) HAD SUBSTANTIAL WEAR MARKS, AGAIN, TRIM BOTTLE RETAINER. NOTE: TY WRAPS ARE NOT A GOO
- [SDR 97ZZZX4184](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4184.md): Shroud Tube · fractured · Aug 25, 1997 · N4365T · Piper PA32260 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > AFTER RUN-UP, OIL FILM NOTED ON LEFT SIDE OF ENGINE. OIL CAME FROM DENT IN PUSH ROD SHROUD TUBE WHICH WAS FOUND COMPLETELY FRACTURED AT DENT LOCATION. PUSH ROD HAD APPARENTLY RUBBED SHROUD AND CAUSED THE FRACTURE. DENT WAS ABOUT.0937 INCH DEEP. OTHER SHRO
- [SDR 97ZZZX3488](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3488.md): Screen · required change · Jul 11, 1997 · N3669W · Piper PA32260 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > REMOVED ENGINE FOR OVERHAUL WITH APPROXIMATELY 2,100 HOURS SINCE LAST OVERHAUL. OIL SUCTION SCREEN SAFETY WIRE WAS PAINTED WITH ENGINE PAINT. ENGINE LAST OVERHAUL WAS 10-71. MANY ANNUALS AND OIL CHANGES WITHOUT THIS SCREEN BEING PULLED. VERY POOR MAINTENAN
- [SDR 97ZZZX3691](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3691.md): Hose · defective · Jul 3, 1997 · N33831 · Piper PA32260 · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > FUEL HOSE AT LEFT SIDE OF FIREWALL TO ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP DEVELOPS LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE ON TAKEOFF. HOSE SUCKS IN AIR WHICH DOES NOT LET FUEL FLOW. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS THESE FUEL HOSES BE PRESSURE CHECKED AT EVERY ANNUAL OR WHEN THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM OC
- [SDR 97ZZZX11](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX11.md): Regulator · inoperative · Dec 1, 1996 · N7731J · Piper PA32260 · DC Regulator
  > TROUBLESHOT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND FOUND VOLTAGE REGULATOR TO BE INOPERATIVE.
- [SDR CA970106005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970106005.md): Hub · corroded · Nov 21, 1996 · Piper PA32260 · Propeller Hub Section
  > (CAN) DURING CALENDAR TIME INSPECTION THE PROPELLER HUB WAS FOUND CORRODED IN THE #2 SOCKET. IN ACCORDANCE WITH HARTZELL MANUAL NO CORROSION IS PERMITTED.
- [SDR 97ZZZX379](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX379.md): Blade · below spec · Nov 5, 1996 · Piper PA32260 · Propeller Blade Section
  > INSP FOUND PROP ASSY P/N F8477-2 BLADE BELOW MINIMUM SPECS.
- [SDR 97ZZZX378](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX378.md): Blade · below spec · Nov 5, 1996 · Piper PA32260 · Propeller Blade Section
  > INSP FOUND PROP ASSY P/N F8477-2 BLADE BELOW MINIMUM SPECS.

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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 = 'PA32260'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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