# Service difficulty reports: Piper PA-32-301

A list on [Piper PA-32-301](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32-301.md).

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Page 1 of 3 · 104 reports

- [SDR 8TNC202609060001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8TNC202609060001.md): Case · cracked · Sep 6, 2026 · N81052 · Piper PA32301 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > THIS ENGINE HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM SERVICE DUE TO A CRACK ON THE RT SIDE OF THE CASE BELOW THE NR 3 CYLINDER AT THE FORWARD LOWER CYLINDER HOLD DOWN NUT. CRACK STARTS FROM THE FORWARD LOWER CYLINDER HOLD DOWN NUT AND CONTINUES ABOUT 3 INCHES. ENGINE REMOVED F
- [SDR 2025FA0000505](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000505.md): Skin Panel · cracked · Jul 17, 2025 · N7332A · Piper PA32301 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > IDENTICAL LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE AFT FUSELAGE SKIN CRACKS FOUND ON ANNUAL INSPECTION. EACH VERTICAL CRACK IS 1 1/2 INCH IN LENGTH AND IS LOCATED 1 1/2 INCH FORWARD OF STATION +222 BULKHEAD PN. 62443-00. AT THE LOWER OF TWO STRINGERS FOR SIDE SKIN ASSEMBLIES LEFT
- [SDR 2025FA0000390](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000390.md): Cable · frayed · Jun 8, 2025 · N81052 · Piper PA32301 · Elevator Control System
  > FORWARD RIGHT STABILATOR CONTROL CABLE PART NUMBER 62701-37 HAS BROKEN STRANDS.
- [SDR 8TNC202404060001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8TNC202404060001.md): Bolt · loose · Apr 6, 2024 · N81052 · Piper PA32301 · Wing Structure
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, RH WING AFT ATTACH BOLT WAS FOUND LOOSE IN FITTING. DISASSEMBLED, FOUND WING ATTACH BOLT AND BOTH WING/FUSE ATTACH FITTINGS WITH HOLE DAMAGE THAT WAS EXCESSIVE. NEW WING BOLT STILL HAD EXCESSIVE PLAY IN ATTACH FITTING HOLES.
- [SDR 2022FA0000213](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000213.md): Fuel Line · fluid loss · Apr 10, 2022 · N7332A · Piper PA32301 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
  > PILOT NOTICED FUEL SMELL ON APPROACH TO LANDING. POST LANDING PILOT SAW LARGE AMOUNTS OF FUEL POURING FROM LEFT WING ROOT AT THE FUSELAGE MAIN SPAR AREA. INVESTIGATION FOUND MAIN FUEL LINE FROM WING MAIN SPAR TO ENGINE FIREWALL WAS LEAKING AT THE LINE (PN. 677
- [SDR 2022FA0000569](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000569.md): Indicator · faulted · Oct 31, 2020 · N608TM · Piper PA32301 · Fuselage Structure (General)
  > THIS IS THE FOURTH HORIZONTAL SITUATION INDICATOR WE ARE RECEIVED FROM CASTLEBERRY INSTRUMENTS & AVIONICS FAA REPAIR CERTIFICATE NUMBER CIYR304X. TWO OF THE HORIZONTAL SITUATION INDICATOR WERE EXCHANGE UNIT FROM THERE STOCK AND TWICE THE SAME HORIZONTAL SITUAT
- [SDR DSFA2016041100097](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DSFA2016041100097.md): Impulse Coupling · defective · Apr 11, 2016 · N428S · Piper PA32301 · Magneto/Distributor
  > REMOVED MAGNETO MODEL 6351 FOR THE 250 HOUR IMPULSE INSPECTION REQUIRED BY AD 99-04-04. THE MAGNETO IMPULSE COUPLING FAILED THE INSPECTION SO WE INSTALLED A SERVICEABLE IMPULSE COUPLING. THE MAGNETO HAD 198.8 HOURS SINCE NEW. 16 HOURS LATER THE MAGNETO MODEL
- [SDR P9KA2015103005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P9KA2015103005.md): Elt · intermittent · Oct 15, 2015 · N8216T · Piper PA32301 · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > DURING A ROUTINE ELT INSPECTION IAW 14 CFR 91.207, THE ELT G SWITCH WAS FOUND TO BE INTERMITTENT. THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THESE UNITS.
- [SDR P9KA2014122201](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P9KA2014122201.md): Intake Valve · leaking · Dec 22, 2014 · N8216T · Piper PA32301 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING A ROUTINE 100 HOUR INSPECTION, THE NR 2 CYLINDER WAS FOUND TO HAVE COMPRESSION OF 30/80 WITH LEAKAGE OUT THE INTAKE VLV. THIS IS THE THIRD OCCURRENCE OF THE SAME PROBLEM ON THIS FACTORY OVERHAULED ENG IN LESS THAN 500 HOURS SINCE OVERHAUL. THE FIRST T
- [SDR CY4R201309050001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CY4R201309050001.md): Nozzle · missing · Apr 4, 2013 · N8374T · Piper PA32301 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. FOLLOWED BY AN AIRFRAME VIBRATION, WHICH WAS FOLLOWED BY AN ENGINE SHUT DOWN. AFTER LANDING A LARGE HOLE WAS FOUND IN THE ENGINE CRANKCASE ABOVE THE NR 5 CYLINDER. DURING THE T
- [SDR 2012F00133](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012F00133.md): Crankcase · cracked · Jul 10, 2012 · N8216T · Piper PA32301 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN THE FORWARD LEFT CASE HALF PROPAGATING OUT FROM NR 2 CYLINDER BASE. DAMAGE FOUND DURING ROUTINE 100 HOUR INSPECTION. ENGINE GROUND RUN CONFIRMED CRACK WAS LEAKING OIL.
- [SDR K1I2009F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/K1I2009F00000.md): Loop · loose · May 15, 2009 · N8374T · Piper PA32301 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > THE LOOP ASSEMBLY IN THE UPPER SILL PLATE OF THE FUSELAGE AFT CABIN DOOR BECAME LOOSE, ALLOWING THE UPPER LATCH AT THE TIP OF THE DOOR TO RELEASE DURING CRUISE FLIGHT. THE TOP PORTION OF THE DOOR INCLUDING THE WINDOW, SUBSEQUENTLY BROKE OFF, DENTING THE LT IN
- [SDR PNSA110804](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA110804.md): Pump · failed · Nov 21, 2008 · N8259V · Piper PA32301 · Engine Fuel Pump
  > AFTER TAKEOFF PILOT SHUT THE FUEL BOOST PUMP (ELECTRIC) AND NOTICED AN IMMEDIATE FUEL FLOW REDUCTION, AND ENGINE BEGAN TO SHUT DOWN. PILOT TURNED BOOST PUMP BACK ON AND POWER WAS RESTORED FULLY. PILOT MADE A UNEVENTFUL LANDING AT THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT. MAIN
- [SDR 2008FA0000263](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000263.md): Cylinder · cracked · Apr 3, 2008 · N8200M · Piper PA32301 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > NR 2 CYL CRACKED FROM UPPER SPARK PLUG HOLE TO THE EXHAUST VALVE SEAT. CRACK IN HEAD LED TO FAILURE OF EXHAUST PUSHROD HOUSING, AND DEFORMATION OF THE EXHAUST PUSHROD. AC LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. (K)
- [SDR PNSA070505](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA070505.md): Pump · malfunctioned · May 19, 2007 · N8259V · Piper PA32301 · Engine Fuel Pump
  > LOW FUEL FLOW. REMOVED AND REPLACED FUEL PUMP.
- [SDR PNSA070401](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA070401.md): Fuel Nozzle · malfunctioned · Apr 13, 2007 · N4327P · Piper PA32301 · Fuel Injector Nozzle
  > ON TAKEOFF ENGINE BEGIN RUNNING ROUGH LANDED AND CALLED MX. REMOVED AND REPLACED FUEL NOZZLES.
- [SDR PNSA070107](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA070107.md): Engine · making metal · Feb 3, 2007 · N8305H · Piper PA32301 · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION FOUND METAL IN FILTER. SUSPECT METAL FROM CAM AND LIFTERS. LYCOMING RECOMMENDED ENGINE BE REMOVED AND SENT TO FACTORY FOR WARRANTY. ENGINE OVERHAULED BY LYCOMING 3/10/06. TSO 384.3
- [SDR 2007FA0000218](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000218.md): Baffle · cracked · Feb 2, 2007 · N447KC · Piper PA32301 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > DURING ENGINE OIL CHANGE FOUND RIVET HEAD IN OIL SUMP SCREEN. REMOVED ENGINE AND OIL SUMP ASSY. FOUND OIL SUMP BAFFLE ASY RIVETS SHEARED OFF AND ATTACH HOLES BROKEN OUT AND BAFFLE ASSY CRACKED. RETRIEVED RIVET STEMS AND HEADS. REMOVED AND REPLACED OIL SUMP
- [SDR PNSA070105](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA070105.md): Line · loose · Jan 30, 2007 · N82455 · Piper PA32301 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > WHILE EN ROUTE FROM AKN TO DLG, THE PILOT NOTICED OIL PRESSURE WAS ON THE LOW REDLINE AND THE OIL ANNUNCIATOR WAS ON. AIRCRAFT LANDED NORMALLY IN DLG AND PILOT FOUND EXCESSIVE OIL ON BELLY AND THE OIL LEVEL REMAINING WAS 2 QUARTS. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE OIL VA
- [SDR PNSA070101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA070101.md): Alternator · failed · Jan 3, 2007 · N8327S · Piper PA32301 · DC Generator-Alternator
  > EN ROUTE TO AKN FROM PDB AIRCRAFT HAD AN ALTERNATOR FAILURE AND LOSS RADIOS. PILOT TRIED TO GET LIGHT SIGNAL FROM AKN TOWER WITH NO SUCCESS AND DIVERTED TO 5NK AND CONTACTED AKN MAINTENACE. MAINTENANCE CHANGED OUT THE FAILED ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY. FLIGHT C
- [SDR PNSA070106](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA070106.md): Engine · making metal · Dec 23, 2006 · N82455 · Piper PA32301 · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION FOUND METAL IN FILTER. SUSPECT METAL FROM CAM AND LIFTERS. LYCOMING RECOMMENDED ENGINE BE REMOVED AND SENT TO FACTORY FOR WARRANTY. ENGINE OVERHAULED BY LYCOMING 1/27/06. TSO 813.1
- [SDR YAX2006F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YAX2006F00000.md): Bolt · broken · Dec 12, 2006 · N8200M · Piper PA32301 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > FOUND BOLT BROKEN AT NR 1 CYLINDER BASE. NUT AND SPACER FROM OPPOSITE SIDE MISSING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. (K)
- [SDR PNSA060301](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA060301.md): Control Cable · frayed · Mar 6, 2006 · N81052 · Piper PA32301 · Elevator Tab Control System
  > DURING CLIMB OUT FROM KNW STABILATOR TRIM WASN'T WORKING AFTER 1 TURN OF CONTROL WHEEL. PILOT NOTICED BROKEN STRANDS OF CABLE ON TRIM WHEEL. CONTINUED CLIMB TO 2000 FEET AND DIVERTED TO AKN WHERE CABLE WAS FOUND BROKEN.TRIM SYSTEM HAD BEEN WORKED ON DURING ANN
- [SDR PNSA051103](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA051103.md): Axle · broken · Nov 16, 2005 · N81052 · Piper PA32301 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > AIRCRAFT WAS DEPARTING WITH QUARTERING CROSSWIND JUST AS THE AIRCRAFT WAS ROTATING PILOT FELT AND HEARD A (THUD) ON THE RT SIDE OF AIRPLANE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO ITS MAINTENANCE BASE AND A FLYBY WAS MADE AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE RAT WHEEL AND AXLE ASSEMB
- [SDR FYO2005F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FYO2005F00000.md): Bar · cracked · Aug 22, 2005 · N8216T · Piper PA32301 · Rudder Control System
  > NOTICED EXCESS PLAY BETWEEN RT AND LT PEDALS DUE TO ELONGATED THRU BOLTS IN ASSY. UPON DISASSEMBLY, FOUND TUBE TO HAVE EXTREME CRACK RADIATING FROM THRU BOLT HOLE AND RADIATING AROUND TO BACK SIDE OF TUBE AND GOING OUT TO EACH SIDE IN A SPIRAL FRACTURE. PART
- [SDR PNSA050603](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA050603.md): Line · failed · Jun 24, 2005 · N8259V · Piper PA32301 · Landing Gear Brake System
  > BEFORE LANDING PILOT CHECHED BRAKES AND FOUND THAT RT BRAKE WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH NO BRAKE PRESSURE. TRIED PARKING BRAKE AND STILL HAD NO BRAKE PRESSURE. NO EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED BUT LOCAL FSS INFORMED AND A FIRE TRUCK WAS DISPATCHED AS A PRECAUTION, AN UNE
- [SDR PNSA060502](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA060502.md): Fuel Control · unknown · Jun 22, 2005 · N4327P · Piper PA32301 · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > PILOT WAS TAKING OFF AND JUST AS HE ROTATED THE ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH, THE PILOT HAVING RUNAWAY LEFT LANDED AND SHUT DOWN ENGINE. MX STARTED THE ENGINE AFTER SOME DIFFICULTY THEN REPLACED FUEL SERVO, CLEANED FUEL NOZZLES, SUMPED A VERY SMALL AMOUNT OFF WA
- [SDR 2005FA0001061](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001061.md): Antenna · inoperative · Apr 28, 2005 · N8374T · Piper PA32301 · Central Display
  > FOUND LOWER UAT ANTENNA UNSERVICEABLE DURING UAT UPGRADE. (K)
- [SDR PNSA050402](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA050402.md): Alternator · malfunctioned · Apr 22, 2005 · N81052 · Piper PA32301 · DC Generator-Alternator
  > DURING CRUISE, ODOR OF SOMETHING BURNING AND AT SAME TIME NOTICED 0 CHARGE ON AMMETER. MAINTENANCE FOUND ALTERNATOR BAD AND INSPECTED WIRING HARNESS WITH NO DEFECTS FOUND. CHANGE ALTERNATOR AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR 2005FA0000445](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000445.md): Rack · dislodged · Mar 7, 2005 · N8310H · Piper PA32301 · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND ELT LAYING ON THE CONTROL CABLES IN AFT FUSELAGE. LATCH AHD FAILED ON ELT RACK. (EA21200505230) (K)
- [SDR N114EL2](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N114EL2.md): Control Arm · separated · Dec 15, 2004 · N114E · Piper PA32301 · Rudder Control System
  > ON THE RUDDER PEDAL ASSY, THE RUDDER CONTROL ARM ASSY, TRIM ARM BROKE OFF AT PARENT METAL SURROUNDING THE WELD POINT. PILOT REPORTED LOSS OF RUDDER TRIM INPUT. NO HISTORY OF PART REPLACEMENT. P/N 63457-003. 2879.3 HOURS TOTAL AIRCRAFT TIME. HAND TOW BAR FO
- [SDR 2004FA0000775](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000775.md): Crankcase · cracked · Jul 14, 2004 · N8374T · Piper PA32301 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > CRANK IN CRANKCASE JUST BELOW CYLINDER NR 3 BETWEEN THE BOTTOM CYLINDER HOLD DOWN STUDS AND ROCKER DRAIN NIPPLES. CRACK IS APPROX 2.5 INCHES LONG. (AL03200418212)
- [SDR YAX2004F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YAX2004F00000.md): Adc · malfunctioned · Jul 13, 2004 · N8200M · Piper PA32301 · Air Data Computer
  > ADC REPORTING TO IDU VARIED ALTITUDE OF +800 FEET. CROSSWIND COMPONENT ERRONEOUS AT TIMES. UNIT INSTALLED AS PART OF EFIS-SV SYSTEM.
- [SDR PNSA040701](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA040701.md): Line · loose · Jul 9, 2004 · N8470Y · Piper PA32301 · Fuel Injector Nozzle
  > DURING CLIMB WHEN POWER WAS REDUCED ENGINE FUEL PRESSURE DROPPED AND ENGINE POWER WAS PARTIALLY LOSS. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE FOUND FUEL INJECTOR LINE HAD COME LOOSE. THIS WAS FIRST FLIGHT AFTER FUEL INJECTOR MAINTENANCE.
- [SDR 2005FA0000438](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000438.md): Ahrs · malfunctioned · Jun 16, 2004 · N8200M · Piper PA32301 · Attitude and Direction Data System
  > AHRS REPORTING TO IDU WANDERING HEADING AND ERRONEOUS ACCELL/DECELERATION. UNIT INSTALLED AS PART OF FLIGHT SYSTEMS, INC EFIS-SV SYSTEM. (K)
- [SDR 2004FA0000015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000015.md): Skin · corroded · Dec 10, 2003 · N4304W · Piper PA32301 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > AFTER REMOVING RT SIDE LOWER CENTER FUSELAGE EXTERIOR HAD ASSY STIFFENER AND PN 62544-01 FORWARD FAIRING TO FACILITATE OTHER REPAIRS, FOUND CONSIDERABLE CORROSION ON MOUNTING FLANGES AND ADJACENT FUSELAGE SKIN. AREA IS SUBJECT TO ENGINE EXHAUST AND MUD/DIRT,
- [SDR PNSA031002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA031002.md): Magneto · failed · Oct 18, 2003 · N8327S · Piper PA32301 · Magneto/Distributor
  > DEPARTED DLG AT APPROX 250 AGL ENGINE BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH AND LOST PARTIAL POWER. AIRCRAFT MADE UNEVENTFUL LANDING AT AIRPORT. MAINT FOUND RIGHT MAGNETO CAUSED PROBLEM. MAGNETO REPLACED AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR PNSA030602](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA030602.md): Line · leaking · Jun 22, 2003 · N8212H · Piper PA32301 · Master Cylinder/Brake Valve
  > DURING CRUISE SMELLED A BURNING ODOR AND SLIGHT SMOKE IN COCKPIT WITH CABIN HEAT TURNED ON. OPENED COCKPIT VENTS AND SMOKE WENT AWAY, RETURNED TO CDB AIRPORT WHERE MAINTENANCE FOUND HYDRAULIC LINE FOR BRAKE RES. LEAKING ONTO HEAT DUCT, REPLACED LINE AND GROUN
- [SDR PNSA020704](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA020704.md): Starter · malfunctioned · Jul 4, 2002 · N8212H · Piper PA32301 · Engine Starter
  > DURING CLIMB AFTER OPENING HEATER VENT DETECTED SMOKE AND ODOR OF ELECTRICAL FIRE AND AMP METER SHOWED PEGGED AT 70 AMPS. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT OFF AND SMELL WENT AWAY. MAINTENANCE FOUND STARTER SOLENOID STUCK AND OVERHEATED.
- [SDR PNSA011107](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA011107.md): Doubler · separated · Nov 17, 2001 · N8327S · Piper PA32301 · Flight Compartment Windows
  > PILOTS SIDE WINDOW DURING MODERATE TURBULENCE HAD PREVIOUS REPAIR COME LOOSE. AIRCRAFT REPAIRED BY AKN MAINTENANCE PER AC 43.13 PLEXIGLASS REPAIR PROCEDURE.
- [SDR PNSA011002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA011002.md): Belt · failed · Sep 30, 2001 · N8402S · Piper PA32301 · DC Generator-Alternator
  > EN ROUTE ALTERNATOR STOPPED CHARGING. RETURNED TO DLG WHERE MAINTENANCE REPLACED ALTERNATOR BELT.
- [SDR PNS2001F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNS2001F00000.md): Magneto · malfunctioned · Aug 31, 2001 · N8259V · Piper PA32301 · Magneto/Distributor
  > AIRCRAFT WOULD START ON LEFT MAGNETO BUT WOULD NOT RUN WHEN SELECTED TO THE LEFT MAGNETO. MAGNETO DISTRIBUTOR GEAR TO CAP SHOWS A LOT OF TIPPING PLAY WITHOUT DISASSEMBLY. GROUND RUN: RAN A LITTLE ROUGH AND THEN QUIT.
- [SDR PNSA010804](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA010804.md): Rocker Boss · cracked · Aug 21, 2001 · N8470Y · Piper PA32301 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING ENGINE START UNUSUAL SOUND WAS HEARD. MAINTENANCE CONTACTED AND FOUND NR 2 CYLINDER ROCKER ARM SHAFT BOSS CRACKED. CYLINDER REPLACED AND ENGINE OP CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR 2001FA0000260](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000260.md): Brushes · worn · Jul 21, 2001 · N42993 · Piper PA32301 · DC Generator-Alternator
  > ALTERNATOR BRUSHES WORN, BATTERY WEAK.
- [SDR PNSA010601](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA010601.md): Servo · faulty · Jun 1, 2001 · N8327S · Piper PA32301 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > ENGINE WAS RUNNING A LITTLE ROUGH DURING CRUISE. AFTER LANDING AT DESTINATION ENGINE RPM WENT TO IDLE AFTER ADVANCING THROTTLE. RETURNED TO BLOCK. REPLACED FUEL SERVO. OPERATIONAL CHECK OK.
- [SDR PNSA010505](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA010505.md): Selector Valve · out of adj · May 4, 2001 · N8429N · Piper PA32301 · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off Valve
  > DURING TAXI TO RUNWAY ENGINE QUIT RUNNING. RE-STARTED ENGINE, RETURNED TO BLOCK FOR MAINTENANCE. ADJUSTED FUEL SELECTOR VALVE.
- [SDR 20010417AP005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010417AP005.md): Strut · cracked · Apr 16, 2001 · N4291Y · Piper PA32301 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION FOUND LEFT LOWER MAIN GEAR STRUT CRACKED AT THE ATTACHMENT OF THE STRUT TO THE AXLE SHAFT. THE STRUT CASTING WAS CRACKED IN TWO DIFFERENT PLACES WITH ONE CRACK MEASURING OVER 1 INCH IN LENGTH. EXAMINATION OF THE RIGHT STRUT FOUND NO DA
- [SDR 20010419CW017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010419CW017.md): Rotor · corroded · Mar 16, 2001 · N239A · Piper PA32301 · Magneto/Distributor
  > ROTATING MAGNET SHAFT CORRODED WITH PITTING. IMPULSE COUPLING IN SAME CONDITION. LEFT SIDE OF ACCESSORY CASE APPEARS TO COLLECT MORE MOISTURE TO CREATE THIS CONDITION. THIS IS 2ND MAG ON THIS ENGINE SINCE NEW.
- [SDR 20010419CW016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010419CW016.md): Trunnion · cracked · Mar 16, 2001 · N239A · Piper PA32301 · Main Landing Gear Attach Section
  > CRACK ACROSS FRONT OF TRUNNION 1.5 INCHES LONG AND IN 3.6250 UP FROM BOTTOM.
- [SDR 20010501CW021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010501CW021.md): Alternator · misaligned · Feb 2, 2001 · N81052 · Piper PA32301 · AC Generator-Alternator
  > ALTERNATOR SLIP RING TO BRUSH ALIGNMENT OFF. BRUSHES STEPPED WITH NORMAL WEAR IN LENGTH. THE BRUDH TO SLIP RING STEP WEAR IS AT INSULATOR OF THE TWO SLIP RINGS. IN WHICH IT UNSEATED PRESSURE TO THE SLIP RING. STEP IS ABOUT.0156 WIDE.

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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 = 'PA32301'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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