# Service difficulty reports: Piper PA-32-301T

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

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR C41R201112290108](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C41R201112290108.md): Transducer · contaminated · Dec 28, 2011 · N929DJ · Piper PA32301T · Fuel Pressure Indicator
  > PILOT 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 OUT
- [SDR 2007FA0000163](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000163.md): Fitting · cracked · Feb 1, 2007 · N8185Y · Piper PA32301T · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > THIS 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
- [SDR MUY2004F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MUY2004F00000.md): Pressure Switch · leaking · Jul 14, 2004 · N4355Y · Piper PA32301T · Hydraulic Pressure Regulator, Main
  > HYDAULIC 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 AN
- [SDR 2003FA0000515](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000515.md): Gasket · failed · Mar 12, 2003 · N81573 · Piper PA32301T · Vacuum Distribution System
  > GASKET 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. THE
- [SDR 2003FA0000462](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000462.md): Gasket · unserviceable · Mar 12, 2003 · N81573 · Piper PA32301T · Vacuum Distribution System
  > GASKET 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. THE
- [SDR 2001FA0000298](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000298.md): Control Cable · broken · Jun 26, 2001 · N8108W · Piper PA32301T · Rudder Control System
  > DURING 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.
- [SDR 20010306AP001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010306AP001.md): Fuel Line · leaking · Jan 12, 2001 · N81573 · Piper PA32301T · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
  > PILOT 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 COVERIN
- [SDR 20001121SH002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001121SH002.md): Display · failed · Nov 8, 2000 · N9288X · Piper PA32301T · Instrument Panel
  > CODE 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)
- [SDR 20001121SH001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001121SH001.md): Display · failed · Nov 8, 2000 · N9288X · Piper PA32301T · Instrument Panel
  > CODE 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)
- [SDR 20001109SH034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001109SH034.md): Wastegate Valve · missing · Oct 2, 2000 · N81573 · Piper PA32301T · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > PILOT 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 AT
- [SDR 20000920SH017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000920SH017.md): Tube · disconnected · Sep 5, 2000 · N9288X · Piper PA32301T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > C/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)
- [SDR 20000515SH025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000515SH025.md): Elt · damaged · Apr 26, 2000 · N9288X · Piper PA32301T · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > REMOVED 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)
- [SDR 99ZZZX4315](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX4315.md): Pushrod · fractured · Oct 13, 1999 · N8192Q · Piper PA32301T · Aileron Control System
  > WHEN 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 O
- [SDR 99ZZZX3581](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3581.md): Ddmp · malfunctioned · Sep 1, 1999 · N9288X · Piper PA32301T · Central Display
  > FAILURE 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 DISPLAY
- [SDR 20000713SH021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000713SH021.md): Pump · inoperative · Jul 22, 1999 · N41340 · Piper PA32301T · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
  > MALFUNCTION 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 CY
- [SDR 99ZZZX143](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX143.md): Control Cable · frayed · Dec 8, 1998 · N8185Y · Piper PA32301T · Stabilizer Control System
  > WHILE INSPECTING FOR A STIFF STABILIZER TRIM CONTROL, TRIM CABLE FOUND SEVERELY FRAYED AT ELECTRIC TRIM SERVO. ONLY A COUPLE OF STRANDS REMAIN HOLDING CABLE.
- [SDR 98ZZZX3927](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3927.md): Pump · failed · May 27, 1998 · N81573 · Piper PA32301T · Vacuum Distribution System
  > SECOND VAC PUMP FAILURE IN 253 HOURS OPERATION. FIRST PUMP FAILED AT 188 HOURS. SECOND PUMP FAILED AFTER 65 HOURS.
- [SDR 97ZZZX3814](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3814.md): Pipe Flange · cracked · Aug 20, 1997 · N856RC · Piper PA32301T · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > ROUTINE 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.
- [SDR 97ZZZX13](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX13.md): Sump · cracked · Dec 18, 1996 · N8339Z · Piper PA32301T · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > THIS 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
- [SDR 96ZZZX776](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX776.md): Cowl Seal · chafe prop lead · Jan 29, 1996 · N8210H · Piper PA32301T · Engine Cowling System
  > AS 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 TH
- [SDR EY2R9601393](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601393.md): Blade · defective · Jan 1, 1996 · Piper PA32301T · Propeller Blade Section
  > BLADE BEARING BORE OVERSIZE
- [SDR 95ZZZX3270](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3270.md): Valve Guide · excess wear · Jun 12, 1995 · N8317Y · Piper PA32301T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > C/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 SIN
- [SDR 95ZZZX2407](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2407.md): Valve · crimp nut loose · Apr 1, 1995 · N8433A · Piper PA32301T · Engine Oil Temperature Regulator
  > REMOVED 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.

## 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 = 'PA32301T'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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