Piper PA-32-301T

Service difficulty reports · 23

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  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'PA32301T'
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SDR C41R201112290108Transducer · contaminatedPILOT REPORTED NO FUEL PRESSURE INDICATION ON DISPLAY. FOUND FUEL PRESSURE TRANSDUCER MOUNTED UNDER LT MAGNETO WITH WIRING FACING UP. INSPECTION REVEALED UNIT TO BE OIL-SOAKED DUE TO PRIOR MAGNETO REPLACEMENT. SUSPECT OIL MIGRATED INTO WIRING AND SHORTING OUTDec 28, 2011 · N929DJ · Piper PA32301T · Fuel Pressure IndicatorSDR 2007FA0000163Fitting · crackedTHIS PART IS BOLTED TO THE TURBOCHARGER ASSY BETWEEN THE HOT AND COLD SECTIONS. THE HIGH PRESSURE OIL LINE CONNECTS TO THIS PART VIA A FITTING IN THE TOP OF THE PART. AFTER AN ANNUAL INSP, THE ENG WAS RUN-UP AND SYSTEM CHECKED. AN OIL SEEP WAS NOTED IN THE Feb 1, 2007 · N8185Y · Piper PA32301T · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR MUY2004F00000Pressure Switch · leakingHYDAULIC PRESSURE SWITCH LEAKS INTERNALLY. LEAK IS VERY SLOW. OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, HYDRAULIC RESEVOIR IS DEPLETED. LACK OF HYDRAULIC FLUID IN RESEVIOR CAUSED LT MAIN GEAR TO REMAIN UNSAFE DURING APPROACH AND LANDING. COMPONENT IS SEALED UNIT ANJul 14, 2004 · N4355Y · Piper PA32301T · Hydraulic Pressure Regulator, MainSDR 2003FA0000515Gasket · failedGASKET FAILED NEAR MOUNTING STUD, ALLOWING OIL UNDER PRESSURE TO ESCAPE OVERBOARD, RESULTING IN LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE AND SUBSEQUENT EMERGENCY OFF AIRPORT LANDING. THE VACUUM PUMP WAS INSTALLED NEW IN DECEMBER 1998 AND HAS BEEN IN SERVICE FOR 826.3 HOURS. THEMar 12, 2003 · N81573 · Piper PA32301T · Vacuum Distribution SystemSDR 2003FA0000462Gasket · unserviceableGASKET FAILED NEAR MOUNTING STUD, ALLOWING OIL UNDER PRESSURE TO EXCAPE OVERBOARD, RESULTING IN LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE AND SUBSEQUENT EMERGENCY OFF AIRPORT LANDING. THE VACUUM PUMP WAS INSTALLED NEW IN DECEMBER 1998 AND HAS BEEN IN SERVICE FOR 826.3 HOURS. THEMar 12, 2003 · N81573 · Piper PA32301T · Vacuum Distribution SystemSDR 2001FA0000298Control Cable · brokenDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND LEFT AFT RUDDER CABLE TURNBUCKLE THREADED SWAGED END BROKEN AT THREADED END THAT SCREWS INTO TURNBUCKLE BARREL. SAFETY WIRE WAS ONLY THING THAT PREVENTED COMPLETE LOSS OF RUDDER CONTROL.Jun 26, 2001 · N8108W · Piper PA32301T · Rudder Control SystemSDR 20010306AP001Fuel Line · leakingPILOT REPORTED STRONG FUEL ODOR IN CABIN. INVESTIGATION REVEALED FUEL LEAKING FROM FLARELESS FITTING SLEEVE AT BULKHEAD FITTING AFT OF FIREWALL BELOW THE NOSE BAGGAGE AREA FLOOR. FUEL WAS CARRIED BACK INTO THE CABIN AREA INSIDE THE PLASTIC CHAFF SLEEVE COVERINJan 12, 2001 · N81573 · Piper PA32301T · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 20001121SH002Display · failedCODE ONE FAILURE MODE; THIRD TIME IN THIS AIRCRAFT. SUBMITTER STATED FAX''S TO PIPER, THEIR TECH REPS SAY THAT IT HAS THE ONLY AMPS AND VOLT READINGS ON THIS INSTRUMENT, SO IT IS REQUIRED. (X)Nov 8, 2000 · N9288X · Piper PA32301T · Instrument PanelSDR 20001121SH001Display · failedCODE ONE FAILURE MODE; SECOND TIME IN THIS AIRCRAFT. SUBMITTER STATED FAX''''S TO PIPER, THEIR TECH REPS SAY THAT IT HAS THE ONLY AMPS AND VOLT READINGS ON THIS INSTRUMENT, SO IT IS REQUIRED. (X)Nov 8, 2000 · N9288X · Piper PA32301T · Instrument PanelSDR 20001109SH034Wastegate Valve · missingPILOT REPORTED UNABLE TO DEVELOP NORMAL POWER AT ALTITUDE. INSPECTION REVEALED 30 PERCENT - 40 PERCENT OF WASTEGATE BUTTERFLY VALVE MISSING. UNIT REMOVED, REPAIRED AND REINSTALLED. ENGINE HAD APPROX 730 HOURS SINCE FACTORY OVERHAUL. BUTTERFLY WAS NORMAL ATOct 2, 2000 · N81573 · Piper PA32301T · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR 20000920SH017Tube · disconnectedC/W PIPER SB 1030A AIR INLET TUBE REPLACEMENT AND DRAIN IMPROVEMENT AND LYC SB 538A AIR INLET TUBE. REPLACEMENT ON 10-26-99 PER PIPER AND LYC SB''''S AND NOW, 215 HOUR LATER, THE INLET DRAIN SNIFFLE VALVE FALLS OUT. (X)Sep 5, 2000 · N9288X · Piper PA32301T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 20000515SH025Elt · damagedREMOVED ELT UNIT FOR FAR 91-207 CHECK. ACTIVATED. WOULD NOT TURN OFF. REMOVED BATTERY, VERY WET. CHECKED TRANSMITTER, WET. SENT TO FACTORY FOR OVERHAUL. (X)Apr 26, 2000 · N9288X · Piper PA32301T · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR 99ZZZX4315Pushrod · fracturedWHEN PILOT CHECKED CONTROLS AT RUN-UP, THE LT AILERON PUSHROD BROKE AT FIRST THREAD FLUSH WITH FACE OF ROD END JAM NUT. SUBMITTER NOT SURE IF CAUSE WAS INTERGRANULAR CORROSION OR A MFG DEFECT. BOTH LT AND RT PUSHRODS AS WELL AS STABILATOR PUSHROD (WHICH IS OOct 13, 1999 · N8192Q · Piper PA32301T · Aileron Control SystemSDR 99ZZZX3581Ddmp · malfunctionedFAILURE CODE 1. COULD NOT FIND IN SARATOGA II TC MM, SERIAL NUMBERS 3257001 AND UP. CODE ONE IS WHEN THE INSTRUMENTS TAKE TOO LONG TO UPDATE INFORMATION TO THE DDMP (DIGITAL DATA MULTIPURPOSE DISPLAY), AND WHEN IT SHUTS DOWN, A FAILURE MODE CODE 1 IS DISPLAYSep 1, 1999 · N9288X · Piper PA32301T · Central DisplaySDR 20000713SH021Pump · inoperativeMALFUNCTION OCCURRED IN-FLIGHT. PUMP SEAL WENT BAD. ALL FLUID LEAKED OUT AND GEAR FREE FELL TO DOWN AND LOCKED POSITION. TROUBLESHOT PROBLEM, DETERMINED LT MAIN GEAR ACTUATOR WAS LEAKING AND NOSE GEAR ACTUATOAR WAS SUCKING AIR CAUSING PUMP TO CYCLE. THIS CYJul 22, 1999 · N41340 · Piper PA32301T · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR 99ZZZX143Control Cable · frayedWHILE INSPECTING FOR A STIFF STABILIZER TRIM CONTROL, TRIM CABLE FOUND SEVERELY FRAYED AT ELECTRIC TRIM SERVO. ONLY A COUPLE OF STRANDS REMAIN HOLDING CABLE.Dec 8, 1998 · N8185Y · Piper PA32301T · Stabilizer Control SystemSDR 98ZZZX3927Pump · failedSECOND VAC PUMP FAILURE IN 253 HOURS OPERATION. FIRST PUMP FAILED AT 188 HOURS. SECOND PUMP FAILED AFTER 65 HOURS.May 27, 1998 · N81573 · Piper PA32301T · Vacuum Distribution SystemSDR 97ZZZX3814Pipe Flange · crackedROUTINE INSPECTION FOUND EXHAUST STAIN AT RT UPPER COWL AT FIRST CLAMP WAS SUSPECT. FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND INTERMEDIATE EXHAUST PIPE FLANGE CRACKED. FLANGE WAS STRESS CRACKED AROUND ENTIRE CIRCUMFERENCE. PART TOTAL TIME .050 HRS.Aug 20, 1997 · N856RC · Piper PA32301T · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 97ZZZX13Sump · crackedTHIS SUMP WAS INSTALLED ON AN ENGINE THAT CAME FROM LYCOMING AS A FACTORY OVERHAUL. THERE WOULD BE A SMALL PUDDLE OF OIL UNDER THE ACFT AFTER IT SAT IDLE FOR A FEW DAYS, BUT DURING OPERATION, NO APPRECIABLE AMOUNT WOULD SHOW UP ON IT. CRACK WAS LOCATED WITH Dec 18, 1996 · N8339Z · Piper PA32301T · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 96ZZZX776Cowl Seal · chafe prop leadAS AIRCRAFT ACCUMULATES HOURS, THE LONG HEAVY ENGINE SAGS ALLOWING TOP COWL PROP SHAFT SEAL TO RUB PROP SHAFT. THIS RUB HAS REMOVED ALL INSULATION FROM PROP DEICE LEADS RUNNING ALONG PROP SHAFT EXPOSING THE BARE WIRES. TRIED PUSHING UP ON NOSE OF COWL AND THJan 29, 1996 · N8210H · Piper PA32301T · Engine Cowling SystemSDR EY2R9601393Blade · defectiveBLADE BEARING BORE OVERSIZEJan 1, 1996 · Piper PA32301T · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 95ZZZX3270Valve Guide · excess wearC/W INSPECTION ITEM NR 9. REMOVAL OF ROCKER BOX COVERS EA400 HOURS AND FOUND EXCESSIVE EXHAUST DEPOSITS ON AND AROUND VALVE SPRINGS. C/W LYC SB 388B. EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE WEAR TO BE VERY EXCESSIVE .050 INCH PLUS ON FIVE OF THE SIX CYLINDERS, 837.00 HOURS SINJun 12, 1995 · N8317Y · Piper PA32301T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 95ZZZX2407Valve · crimp nut looseREMOVED VALVE FOR INSPECTION PER MSB518A. FOUND NUT IN QUESTION TO BE SEPARATED FROM SHAFT. NUT WAS FOUND CRIMPED AS REQUIRED. CRIMPING OF NUT DOES NOT PRECLUDE SEPARATION FROM SHAFT.Apr 1, 1995 · N8433A · Piper PA32301T · Engine Oil Temperature Regulator
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