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

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

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- [SDR J4YR202512084112](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/J4YR202512084112.md): Control Arm · broken · Dec 8, 2025 · N132GT · Piper PA32R301T · Rudder Control System
  > PILOT NOTICED THAT THE RUDDER TRIM SYSTEM WAS UNRESPONSIVE WHEN RUDDER TRIM ADJUSTMENT WAS MADE. UPON CLOSER EXAMINATION THE ARM THAT CONNECTS TO THE RUDDER TRIM ACTUATOR ON THE RUDDER CONTROL ARM ASSY (PN 63457-003) HAD SEPARATED FROM THE TUBE ADJACENT TO THE
- [SDR 2023FA0000794](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000794.md): Intake Valve · broken · Oct 21, 2023 · N4187A · Piper PA32R301T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > ENGINE LOST POWER ON TAKEOFF ROLL AND TAKE OFF WAS SAFELY ABORTED. FOUND NO COMPRESSION ON CYLINDER #6 AND DETERMINED THE ENTIRE INTAKE VALVE WAS MISSING. FOUND VALVE IN THREE PIECES IN INTAKE PLENUM. VALVE STEM TIP HAD SEPARATED FROM THE VALVE STEM AT THE K
- [SDR NA3R202008110001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NA3R202008110001.md): Cable · broken · Aug 7, 2020 · N92LL · Piper PA32R301T · Aileron Control System
  > FOUND RIGHT SIDE AILERON BALANCE CABLE BROKEN WHERE IT GOES OVER THE PULLEY IN THE RIGHT WING ROOT, LEFT AND RIGHT AILERON BALANCE CABLES ARE REVERSED.
- [SDR 2019FA0000117](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000117.md): Warning System · false activation · Apr 11, 2019 · N4162Z · Piper PA32R301T · Engine Oil Temperature
  > PILOT REPORTED THE FACTORY OIL TEMPERATURE SYSTEM GAVE WARNING THAT OIL TEMP WAS HIGH WHILE IN CRUSE. PILOT LANDED AT NEAREST AIRPORT AND CHECK OIL LEVEL WHICH WAS NORMAL. COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM AFTER LANDING. CONTINUED FLIGHT TO DESTINATION WITHOUT FURTH
- [SDR 2018FA0000292](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000292.md): Drag Link · broken · Jul 25, 2018 · N8292G · Piper PA32R301T · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle
  > NOSE GEAR FAILED TO EXTEND PROPERLY DURING LANDING.
- [SDR 2018FA0000457](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000457.md): Bolt · broken · Jul 9, 2018 · N42990 · Piper PA32R301T · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE BROKEN BOLT FELL OUT OF THE NOSE GEAR RETRACT CYLINDER ATTACH POINT WHILE PULLING THE ACFT OUT OF THE HANGAR. THE TOP HALF REMAINED IN PLACE. I FOUND THE BOTTOM HALF LAYING ON THE RAMP WHEN PUTTING THE TUG BACK INTO THE HANGAR. THIS I
- [SDR 2017FA0000144](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000144.md): Pump · inoperative · Jan 14, 2017 · N227FW · Piper PA32R301T · Engine Fuel Pump
  > PRE-FLIGHT RUN-UP DISCOVERED LACK OF TAKE OFF POWER AND ENGINE VIBRATION. THE AIRCRAFT FLIGHT WAS ABORTED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE HANGER. THE ENGINE WAS TROUBLESHOT AND THE ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP WAS DISCOVERED TO HAVE MULTIPLE DEFECTS IN ITS LOWER
- [SDR 2016FA0000090](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000090.md): Oil System · overtemp · Feb 11, 2016 · N4992K · Piper PA32R301T · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > ON CLIMBOUT TO 9000 FT OIL TEMP WENT TO 240 DEGREES F AT 7500 FT. REDUCED POWER TO 20MAP AND TEMP KEPT CLIMBING TO 270. MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. GROUND TEMP 21 DEGREE F AIR TEMP AT 7500 FT 0 DEGREE F
- [SDR 2015FA0000511](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000511.md): Magneto · out of adjust · Oct 27, 2015 · N132GM · Piper PA32R301T · Magneto/Distributor
  > THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HIS ENGINE WAS HARD TO START AND GETTING WORSE. THE ENGINE TO MAGNETO TIMING WAS CHECKED AND REVEALED THE TIMING ON BOTH MAGNETOS WERE ADVANCED 7 TO 8 DEGREES BEYOND THE ENGINE DATA PLATE TIMING SPEC OF 20 DEGREES BTC. THE MAGNETOS WE
- [SDR 2015FA0000252](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000252.md): Aileron · cracked · May 29, 2015 · N62GW · Piper PA32R301T · Aileron Control System
  > PERFORMED SB 1216B DISCOVERED CRACK AT AILERON ATTACH POINT ON BOTH THE LT AND RT AILERON.
- [SDR 17GR2015FA0000251](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/17GR2015FA0000251.md): Trunnion · cracked · May 29, 2015 · N62GW · Piper PA32R301T · Wing, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > PERFORMED SB1161, FOUND CRACKING IN RADIUS BOTH LT AND RT WING AT LANDING GEAR SIDE STRUT ATTACH POINT.
- [SDR CA150303007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150303007.md): Setscrew · damaged · Jan 17, 2015 · Piper PA32R301T · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > (CAN) IN FLIGHT FAILURE OF ENGINE DURING CRUISE. ENGINE DISASSEMBLY AND ASSESSMENT FOUND INCORRECT PROPELLER GOVERNOR GEAR SHAFT SET SCREW P AND INCORRECT SAFTEING PROCEDURE USED FOR PEENING OF THE SET SCREW. SET SCREW CAME LOOSE INSIDE OF ENGINE CAUSING THE
- [SDR CA140823001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140823001.md): Coupling · cracked · Aug 23, 2014 · Piper PA32R301T · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > (CAN) DURING INSPECTION, FOUND ENGINE EXHAUST TO TURBOCHARGER WASTEGATE VALVE V-BAND COUPLING, CRACKED.
- [SDR 2014FA0000274](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000274.md): Bolt · failed · Apr 14, 2014 · N4292S · Piper PA32R301T · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > DURING FLIGHT, PILOT HEARD A LOUD BANG FROM THE FRONT OF THE AIRCRAFT. NOSE GEAR DOWN LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WAS UNABLE TO RETRACT NOSE GEAR. ELECTED TO LAND. DURING INSPECTION, FOUND BOLT, NAS464PA13, THAT ATTACHES NOSE GEAR RETRACT CYLINDER TO THE AIRFRAME H
- [SDR 2013FA0000737](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000737.md): Breaker Points · loose · Nov 15, 2013 · N75AU · Piper PA32R301T · Magneto/Distributor
  > THE RIVET THAT HOLDS THE OPENING CONTACT POINT TO THE MOVEABLE ARM HAS LOOSENED ALLOWING THE ARM TO MOVE BUT THE POINTS DO NOT BREAK CONTACT. THE MAGNETO THEN DOES NOT DELIVER A SPARK.
- [SDR 2013FA0000738](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000738.md): Breaker Points · loose · Oct 10, 2013 · N75AU · Piper PA32R301T · Magneto/Distributor
  > THE RIVET THAT HOLDS THE OPENING CONTACT POINT TO THE MOVABLE ARM HAS SOOSENED ALLOWING THE ARM TO MOVE BUT POINTS DO NOT BREAK CONTACT. THE MAG THEN DOES NOT DELIVER A SPARK TO THE PLUGS.
- [SDR 2PMR2014022800108](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2PMR2014022800108.md): Shaft · worn · Jul 11, 2013 · N61JW · Piper PA32R301T · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > AIRCRAFT LANDED WITH NO OIL PRESSURE AND FUSELAGE INCLUDING WINDSCREEN TOTALLY COVERED IN OIL. PILOT REPORTED THAT 10,000 FT MSL, THE ENGINE STARTED LEAKING OIL, COVERING THE WINDSCREEN AND WAS SMOKING AND MAKING ABNORMAL NOISES. OIL PRESSURE READ 0 PSI. AC
- [SDR 2012FA0000299](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000299.md): Impulse Coupling · loose · Apr 19, 2012 · N245MA · Piper PA32R301T · Magneto/Distributor
  > DURING 500 HOUR INSPECTION OF MAGNETO SB 1-86B IMPULSE COUPLING INSPECTION. FOUND A LOOSE RIVET.
- [SDR 2012FA0000242](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000242.md): Housing · wrong part · Apr 17, 2012 · Piper PA32R301T · Engine Fuel Pump
  > FUEL PUMP WAS RECEIVED FOR A FUNCTIONAL TEST DUE TO POOR OPERATION BELOW 1400 RPM WITH THE BOOST PUMP TURNED ON. WHEN TESTED, THE FUEL PRESSURE WAS SET 10 PSI LOW AND TEST FLUID WAS NOTICED LEAKING FROM THE UPPER DECK REF PORT OF THE PUMP RELIEF VALVE COVER.
- [SDR 2011FA0000580](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000580.md): Powerpack · failed · Aug 15, 2011 · N42RT · Piper PA32R301T · Hydraulic System, Main
  > LANDING GEAR HYD POWER PACK FAILED ON FIRST FLIGHT AFTER INSTALLATION. POWER PACK WAS O/H REF WO 3505.
- [SDR 2011FA0000514](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000514.md): Shaft · broken · Aug 11, 2011 · N455MA · Piper PA32R301T · Control Column Section
  > DISCONNECTING YOKE SHAFT WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE U JOINT ASSY WHICH IS HELD BY 2 THROUGH BOLTS AT 90 DEGREES. IN THE PROCESS THE U JOINT BROKE OFF OF THE SHAFT, IF THIS HAD BROKEN IN FLIGHT, TAKEOFF OR LANDING, PILOT WOULD HAVE TIME TO REACT TO THE OTHER Y
- [SDR 2011FA0000245](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000245.md): Wire · broken · Mar 22, 2011 · N81YY · Piper PA32R301T · Landing Gear System Wiring
  > DURING ROLLOUT RT MLG COLLAPSED. PILOT REPORTED THAT THE MAIN GEAR INDICATION WAS DOWN AND LOCKED. DURING RETRACTION CHECK AND INSP, (2) WIRES WERE FOUND BROKEN ON LT MLG DOWNLOCK SWITCH CONNECTORS AND (1) WIRE BROKEN ON RT MLG DOWNLOCK SWITCH CONNECTOR. WHI
- [SDR O7TR201103251](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/O7TR201103251.md): Turbine Wheel · separated · Mar 9, 2011 · N599ST · Piper PA32R301T · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > MAJOR TURBO FAILURE DUE TO SEPARATION OF FACTORY NEW TURBINE WHEEL HEAD FROM SHAFT.
- [SDR 2010FA0000597](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000597.md): Magneto · burned · Jun 8, 2010 · N245MA · Piper PA32R301T · Magneto/Distributor
  > PILOT REPORTED ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE. AFTER INSPECTION OF BOTH MAGNETOS, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE INTERNAL PARTS WERE BURNED AND DETERIORATED. THIS CONDITION WAS FOUND AT 225 HRS AFTER THE 500 HR INSP. BOTH MAGNETOS DID OT REACH THE 500 HR INTERVAL.
- [SDR 2010FA0000596](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000596.md): Mechanism · burned · Jun 8, 2010 · N245MA · Piper PA32R301T · Magneto/Distributor
  > PILOT REPORTED ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE. AFTER INSPECTION OF BOTH MAGNETOS, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE INTERNAL PARTS WERE BURNED AND DETERIORATED. THIS CONDITION WAS FOUND AT 225 HRS AFTER THE 500 HR INSP. BOTH MAGNETOS DID OT REACH THE 500 HR INTERVAL.
- [SDR 2010FA0001105](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001105.md): Landing Gear · distorted · Apr 18, 2010 · N4168S · Piper PA32R301T · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > DAMAGE OCCURRED TO NLG SUPPORT STRUCTURE DURING THE RETRACT CYCLE OF MLG AFTER TAKEOFF. FULL (OR CLOSE TO FULL) RUDDER CONTROL IMPUTED DURING THIS CYCLE. A LOUD BANG WAS HEARD DURING CYCLE. GEAR UP & SUBSEQUENT GEAR EXTENSION CYCLE NORMAL. UPON INSPECTION O
- [SDR 2009FA0000901](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000901.md): Rib · cracked · Aug 28, 2009 · N999LG · Piper PA32R301T · Ailerons
  > DURING AN ANNUAL INSP, THE INSPECTOR FOUND WHAT APPEARED TO BE A CRACK EXTENDING FWD OF THE OTBD AILERON HING ATTACH BRACKET, LT AILERON, IN THE AILERON L/E RIB. THE AILERON WAS REMOVED AND THE AILERON OUTER HINGE BRACKET WAS REMOVED. PAINT WAS CHEMICALLY R
- [SDR 2009FA0000613](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000613.md): Mount · broken · Jul 7, 2009 · N8042G · Piper PA32R301T · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > UPON REMOVAL OF THE ENGINE FOR OVERHAUL, DISCOVERED THAT THE NOSE GEAR DRAG LINK ATTACH POINT WAS BROKEN. DISCOVERED THAT THE LWR RT ENGINE MOUNT MOUNTING BOLT WAS BENT. AFTER RESEARCHING THE LOG BOOKS, FOUND THAT SB 955 PATS I, II, AND III WHERE COMPLIED WI
- [SDR 2009FA0000625](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000625.md): Wire Harness · broken · May 6, 2009 · N855X · Piper PA32R301T · Landing Gear System Wiring
  > AFTER GEAR EXTENSION, LF MLG DOWN LIGHT FAILED TO LIGHT. PROBLEM FOUND IN WIRING HARNESS AT LF MLG DOWNLOCK SWITCH. WIRE INSIDE THE CASING AT THE WIRING HARNESS WAS BROKEN.
- [SDR 2009FA0000324](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000324.md): Attach Bracket · loose · Apr 14, 2009 · N1445H · Piper PA32R301T · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings
  > THE NOSE GEAR ACTUATOR AFT ATTACH BRACKET WAS SHIFTING DURING GEAR FUNCTION CHECK. DISCOVERED THE BRACKET ATTACH ANGLE RIVETS HAD SHEARED, CAUSING THE NOSE GEARWELL SKIN TO BUCKLE. THE ANGLE IS SECURED BY 3 AN470AD-4 AND 3 BLIND RIVETS. THE LENGTH OF THE ANGLE
- [SDR 2008FA0000549](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000549.md): Doubler · cracked · Aug 4, 2008 · N121TF · Piper PA32R301T · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > UPPER COMM/NAV ANTENNA DOUBLER AND SKIN CRACKED FROM FWD SEAM ALONG BOTH ANTENNA MOUNT NUTPLATE LINES. CRACKS ARE APPROX 6 INCHES LONG WITH ADDITIONAL CRACKING RADIATING OUT FROM FWD NUTPLATES TO FWD DOUBLER MOUNTING RIVETS. ANTENNA DOUBLER IS CRACKED COMPLETE
- [SDR 2008FA0000548](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000548.md): Skin · cracked · Aug 4, 2008 · N121TF · Piper PA32R301T · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > UPPER COMM/NAV ANTENNA DOUBLER AND SKIN CRACKED FROM FWD SEAM ALONG BOTH ANTENNA MOUNT NUTPLATE LINES. CRACKS ARE APPROX 6 INCHES LONG WITH ADDITIONAL CRACKING RADIATING OUT FROM FWD NUTPLATES TO FWD DOUBLER MOUNTING RIVETS. ANTENNA DOUBLER IS CRACKED COMPLETE
- [SDR 2008FA0000049](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000049.md): Wire · failed · Jan 11, 2008 · N999TC · Piper PA32R301T · Landing Gear System Wiring
  > MAIN GEAR DOWN LOCK SWITCH WIRES PULL TIGHT ON STRUT ON RETRACTION AND PULL WIRE STRANDS APART TO BREAKING POINT. SILICONE TYPE WIRE COATING TENDS TO HOLD WIRE ENDS TOGETHER FOR INTERMITTENT CONTACT. NEEDS BETTER WIRE AND ROUTING. (K)
- [SDR 2008FA0000047](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000047.md): Wire · failed · Jan 9, 2008 · N5354V · Piper PA32R301T · Landing Gear System Wiring
  > MAIN GEAR DOWN LOCK SWITCH WIRES PULL TIGHT ON STRUT ON RETRACTION AND PULL WIRE STRANDS APART TO BREAKING POINT. SILICONE TYPE WIRE COATING TENDS TO HOLE WIRE ENDS TOGETHER FOR INTERMITTENT CONTACT. NEEDS BETTER WIRE AND ROUTING. (K)
- [SDR 2008FA0000050](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000050.md): Wire · failed · Jan 4, 2008 · N999TC · Piper PA32R301T · Landing Gear System Wiring
  > MAIN GEAR DOWN LOCK SWITCH WIRES PULL TIGHT ON STRUT ON RETRACTION AND PULL WIRE STRANDS APART TO BREAKING POINT. SILICONE TYPE WIRE COATING TENDS TO HOLD WIRE ENDS TOGETHER FOR INTERMITTENT CONTACT. NEEDS BETER WIRE AND ROUTING. (K)
- [SDR 2008FA0000048](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000048.md): Wire · failed · Jan 4, 2008 · N5354V · Piper PA32R301T · Landing Gear System Wiring
  > MAIN GEAR DOWN LOCK SWITCH WIRES PULL TIGHT ON STRUT ON RETRACTION AND PULL WIRE STRANDS APART TO BREAKING POINT. SILICONE TYPE WIRE COATING TENDS TO HOLD WIRE ENDS TOGETHER FOR INTERMITTENT CONTACT. NEEDS BETTER WIRE AND ROUTING. (K)
- [SDR 2008FA0000046](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000046.md): Wire · failed · Jan 4, 2008 · N878BT · Piper PA32R301T · Landing Gear System Wiring
  > MAIN GEAR DOWN LOCK SWITCH WIRES PULL TIGHT ON STRUT ON RETRACTION AND PULL WIRE STRANDS APART TO BREAKING POINT. SILICONE TYPE WIRE COATING TENDS TO HOLD WIRE ENDS TOGETHER FOR INTERMITTENT CONTACT. NEEDS BETTER WIRE AND ROUTING. (K)
- [SDR 2007FA0000933](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000933.md): Shunt · blown · Oct 19, 2007 · N788JG · Piper PA32R301T · Battery/Charger System
  > COMPLETE ELECTRICAL FAILURE. WHEN BATTERY MASTER SWITCH WAS TURNED ON, NO POWER REACHED MAIN BUSS. FOUND BATTERY AMMETER SHUNT BURNED THROUGH. BATTERY AMMETER SHUNT INSTALLED WAS 30 AMP VALUE. (P/N MS91586-1) BATTERY AMMETER SHUNT SHOULD BE 100 AMP VALUE.
- [SDR 2007FA0000873](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000873.md): Magneto · damaged · Aug 27, 2007 · N691MA · Piper PA32R301T · Magneto/Distributor
  > THIS AIRCRAFT HAD A SET OF MAGS INSTALLED AT APPROXIMATELY 400 HRS TT, AT 596 HRS TT, INSTALLED ANOTHER O/H MAG ON THE LT, DUE TO AN OVERHEAT SITUATION. IT APPEARS THAT THE COIL HAS BROKEN DOWN DUE TO EXCESS HEAT, DURING NORMAL OPERATION. NEW AC SHOULD HAVE
- [SDR 2006FA0000965](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000965.md): Pressure Switch · failed · Sep 2, 2006 · N98LA · Piper PA32R301T · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > AT AN ANNUAL INSPECTION IT WAS NOTED THE MAIN GEAR FAILED TO CYCLE COMPLETELY BEFORE PUMP SHUT OFF. PUMP CYCLED ON AND OFF UNTIL MAINS WERE FULLY RETRACTED. PUMP THEN REMAINED OFF. PRESSURE SHUT OFF SWITCH WAS CHECKED WITH A HIGH PRESSURE GAUGE AND IT WAS F
- [SDR 4437811](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/4437811.md): Air Filter · debonded · Apr 18, 2006 · N30538 · Piper PA32R301T · Engine Air Intake System
  > PN P560007-3, GASKET HAD SEPERATED FROM FILTER ON ONE SIDE AND WAS PULLED INTO THE AIR STREAM ON THE ENGINE SIDE OF THE FILTER. INSTALLED NEW FILTER.
- [SDR 2006FA0000407](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000407.md): Hose · deteriorated · Apr 14, 2006 · N126LM · Piper PA32R301T · Hoses and Tubes
  > PARTIAL POWER LOSS, TWO CYLINDERS DROPPED OUT, CAUSED BY SMALL PARTICLES OF RUBBER HOSE FROM UPPER DECK AIR REFERENCE LINES FLAKING OFF AND OCCLUDING THE FUEL INJECTORS
- [SDR ECW2006F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ECW2006F00000.md): Powerpack · defective · Feb 3, 2006 · N8ZB · Piper PA32R301T · Hydraulic Power System
  > NEW HYD LANDING GEAR POWER PACK WILL NOT EXTEND LANDING GEAR. ANOTHER NEW POWER PACK WAS ORDERED AND INSTALLED. LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT FULLY EXTEND. ONE OF THE NEW POWER PACKS WAS SENT BACK TO MFG AND BENCH CHECKED. THEY FOUND NO DEFECT WITH THE POWER PACK
- [SDR 2005FA0000459](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000459.md): Magneto · inoperative · Mar 21, 2005 · N32SJ · Piper PA32R301T · Magneto/Distributor
  > AIRCRAFT ARRIVED AT HANGAR WITH ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE. FOUND DUEL MAG DEAD AND ON SIDE. REMOVED MAG FROM ENGINE. FOUND TEETH MISSING ON MAG GEAR. WAS TOLD BY OWNER THAT MAG WAS NOT THAT OLD.
- [SDR 2004FA0000881](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000881.md): Drive Assy · leaking · Aug 5, 2004 · N325PA · Piper PA32R301T · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > PILOT REPORTED OIL LEAKING FROM ENGINE. THE DRIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE TURBO SCAVENGE PUMP WAS FOUND LEAKING. THE PUMP WAS REMOVED FROM THE ENGINE, REPAIRED AND REINSTALLED. NO LEAKS FOUND AFTER GROUND RUN.
- [SDR 2004FA0000691](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000691.md): Rib · cracked · Jun 11, 2004 · Piper PA32R301T · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
  > A/C IS IN ANNUAL FOR USA CERT. DURING INSPECTION FOUND STAB LT OUTTER RIB CRACKING AT BALANCE WEIGHT ATTACHMENT POINTS. RIB HAS 3 CRACKS WORKING AFT FROM FORWARD END OF RIB. CRACKS RANGED FROM 12 MM TO 23 MM IN LENGTH. LARGEST TRACKING THROUGH LOWER FORWAR
- [SDR T0438](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/T0438.md): Data Plate · departed · May 4, 2004 · N424PW · Piper PA32R301T · Placards and Markings
  > ENGINE DATA PLATE RIVETS ARE BECOMING LOOSE CAUSING THE DATA PLATE TO SEPARATE FROM ENGINE. WE ARE SEEING THIS ON SEVERAL ENGINES.
- [SDR 2003FA0001110](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001110.md): Bolt · missing · Oct 3, 2003 · N4184X · Piper PA32R301T · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > THE HARDWARE ATTACHING THE TURBOCHARGER SCAVANGE SUMP TO THE TURBOCHARGER BECAME LOOSE ALLOWING LARGE QUANITY OF OIL TO LEAK FROM THE ENGINE OIL SYSTEM. ONE BOLT WAS MISSING. A FORCED LANDING WAS NECESSARY. THIS ENGINE HAD BEEN DISASSEMBLED, REPAIRED AND RE
- [SDR 2003FA0001143](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001143.md): Trunnion · cracked · Sep 9, 2003 · N720KM · Piper PA32R301T · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION THE NOSE TRUNION WAS FOUND TO HAVE A CRACK APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH IN LENGTH ON THE AFT SIDE. GREASE WAS SEEPING FROM THE CRACK WHICH MADE IT EASILY VISIBLE. THE CRACKED NOSE TRUNNION ASSEMBLY WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW TR
- [SDR AUS20030721](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030721.md): Connecting Rod · cracked · Jul 19, 2003 · Piper PA32R301T · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (AUS) CONNECTING ROD CONTAINED A CRACK INDICATION ADJACENT TO THE LITTLE END. LENGTH OF CRACK APPROXIMATELY 6.35MM (0.25IN). CAP ON ANOTHER CONNECTING ROD CONTAINED CRACK INDICATION ADJACENT TO BOLT HOLE. CRACK LENGTH 3.175MM (0.125IN). CRACKS FOUND DURINGMAGN

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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 = 'PA32R301T'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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