Piper PA-32RT-300

Service difficulty reports · 53

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SDR 2026FA0000637Servo · faultedPILOT REPORTED THE FUEL PRESSURE PEGGED MAX PRESSURE CAUSING THE GAUGE TO BECOME INOP. IT WAS REPLACED AND AGAIN THE GAUGE WENT TO MAX & BECAME INOP, THE FUEL FLOW AT FULL THROTTLE NOW EXCEEDS 30GPH INDICATED WHERE IT USED TO BE 28GPH & ALL THE CYLINDER HEAD TAug 13, 2026 · N3041B · Piper PA32RT300 · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR 17GR20191108901Valve · bentDURING 50 HOUR INSPECTION NO COMPRESSION ON CYLINDER 4. INSPECTION REVEALED STUCK EXHAUST VALVE AND BENT PUSH ROD.Nov 8, 2019 · N39551 · Piper PA32RT300 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2017FA0000594Squat Switch · out of adjustSQUAT SWITCH FOUND OUT OF ADJUSTMENT, NOSE LANDING GEAR POSITION LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN GEAR HANDLE WAS LOWERED.Nov 14, 2017 · N356DP · Piper PA32RT300 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR 17GR2016051600001Rib · crackedPERFORMING INSPECTION AS PART OF SB 1161, DISCOVERED CRACKS IN BOTH WHEEL WELLS. CRACKS WERE VISIBLE WITHOUT NDT INSPECTION. THE WERE RADIATING FROM THE LOWER CORNER UP.May 13, 2016 · N89VG · Piper PA32RT300 · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR 17GR2015FA0000253Trunnion · crackedPERFORMING SB 1161, DISCOVERED CRACKS IN RADIUS OF LT AND RT WHEEL WELL AT SIDE STRUT ATTACH POINT.May 29, 2015 · N39551 · Piper PA32RT300 · Wing, Landing Gear Attach FittingsSDR MGOR201405210001Trunnion · crackedOPERATOR REPORTED THEIR RT STRUT WAS FLAT. VISUALLY INSPECTED STRUT AND NO OBVIOUS LEAKS NOTED. SERVICED STRUT WITH NITROGEN TO RAISE ACFT FOR JACK INSTALLATION. NOTICED FINE MIST EMANATING FROM CRACK ON THE AFT SIDE OF THE UPPER TRUNNION. NOTE: PAINT CHIPMay 20, 2014 · N39478 · Piper PA32RT300 · Wing, Landing Gear Attach FittingsSDR 2012FA0000783Turnbuckle · brokenAFT FUSELAGE ELEVATOR CABLE TURNBUCKLE END, CRACKED AND BROKE OFF AT THE BARREL SIDE IN THE SHANK PART, .6250" BACK FROM THE THREADED PORTION OF THE TURNBUCKLE END, JUST AT THE THICKER PART WHERE THE SAFETY WIRE HOLE IS, OPPOSITE THE SWEDGED END. THERE WAS ENov 29, 2012 · N41EK · Piper PA32RT300 · Elevator Control SystemSDR 2010FA0000002Vernatherm · distortedAFTER REMOVING THE LT OIL COOLER SUPPLY HOSE AT THE CASE FOR ACCESS TO MAGNETO, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE NUT OFF THE END OF THE VERNATHERM WAS STUCK IN THE FITTING STICKING OUT OF THE CASE. VERNATHERM WAS REMOVED AND REMAINING PARTS LOCATED. INSPECTED SEAT ARJan 7, 2010 · N82EB · Piper PA32RT300 · Engine Oil CoolerSDR FFKA140Ring · brokenSHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, WHILE CLIMBING THROUGH ABOUT 3000 FT, ENGINE LOST ABOUT 200 - 300 RPM MOMENTARILY AND THEN RECOVERED. IT DID THIS 2 TIMES AND THEN WENT BACK TO NORMAL. NOT LONG AFTER THIS NOTICED THAT THE OIL PRESSURE HAD DIPPED INTO THE YELLOW. MX CJul 20, 2009 · N169BW · Piper PA32RT300 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR FFK2008F00001Magneto · brokenPILOT REPORTED OIL LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE COWLING AFTER THE LAST FLIGHT OF THE DAY. MAINT TROUBLESHOT PROBLEM TO BE COMING FROM THE DUEL MAGNETO, PN BL-68256013, SN- G07GA121R, TSO 373. THE BOTTOM MOUNTING FLANGE HAD BROKEN OFF OF THE MAGNETO HSG CAUSING THJul 23, 2008 · N169BW · Piper PA32RT300 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2008F00009Landing Gear · collapsedNOSE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED AFTER LANDING BUT WHILE STILL MOVING UNDER ITS OWN POWER.Mar 19, 2008 · N360SB · Piper PA32RT300 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 2006FA0001179Connecting Rod · failedINTERNAL ENGINE FAILURE, CYLINDERS 2 AND 4 CONNECTING RODS FAILED. ENGINE WAS ORIGINAL TO THE AIRCRAFT (1979).Dec 5, 2006 · N2148N · Piper PA32RT300 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2006FA0000604Control Cable · separatedCABLE TURNBUCKLE MALE END SEPARATED AT FITTING DURING ROLLOUT AFTER LANDING. FITTING SEEMS TO HAVE CORRODED FROM THE SHANK CORE AND PROGRESSED OUTWARD TO THE SURFACE OVER TIME. (K)Jun 14, 2006 · N31709 · Piper PA32RT300 · Elevator Control SystemSDR 2006FA0000611Control Cable · separatedUP ELEVATOR CABLE SEPARATED DURING LANDING FLARE.Jun 12, 2006 · N31709 · Piper PA32RT300 · Elevator Control SystemSDR 2006FA0000610Control Cable · separatedUP ELEVATOR CABLE SEPARATED DURING LANDING FLARE.Jun 12, 2006 · N31709 · Piper PA32RT300 · Elevator Control SystemSDR 2006FA0000609Control Cable · separatedUP ELEVATOR CABLE SEPARATED DURING LANDING FLARE.Jun 12, 2006 · N31709 · Piper PA32RT300 · Elevator Control SystemSDR 2006FA0000608Control Cable · separatedUP ELEVATOR CABLE SEPARATED IN LANDING FLARE.Jun 12, 2006 · N31709 · Piper PA32RT300 · Elevator Control SystemSDR 2005FA0001622Downlock Switch · brokenUPON ARRIVING AT DESTINATION GEAR WAS SELECTED DOWN. NOSE GEAR GREEN LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE AND IN TRANSIT LIGHT STAYED ON. INSPECTED AND FOUND NOSE GEAR DOWNLOCK SWITCH ACTUATING ARM BROKEN OFF. DETERMINED CAUSE OF BREAKING WAS TIME IN SERVICE AND WORK Nov 22, 2005 · N39503 · Piper PA32RT300 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR 2005FA0001503Window · crackedLT FORWARD SIDE WINDOW. CRACKED AND BROKEN 2 PLACES AROUND SIDE VENT WINDOW CAUSING LARGE SECTION TO BECOME LOOSE. (K)Oct 19, 2005 · N39503 · Piper PA32RT300 · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR AU510001607Landing Gear · collapsedLT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED. AIRCRAFT AND LANDING GEAR DAMAGED.Jan 7, 2005 · Piper PA32RT300 · Main Landing GearSDR 2003FA0000704Float · wornFUEL QUANTITY FLOAT P/N 38230-002. COMPOSITE FLOAT HAS BEEN HITTING THE UPPER BODY OF THE ASSY WHEN IN A FULL CONDITION AND HAS WORN .2500 INCH GROOVE ON ONE SIDE OF FLOAT AND .1875 INCH GROOVE ON THE OTHER SIDE. GAUGE STILL OPERATED, BUT PARTICLES OF THE COMJul 14, 2003 · N31642 · Piper PA32RT300 · Fuel Quantity IndicatorSDR AUS20020998Rib · cracked(AUS) RH WING RIB CRACKED ALONG RIVET LINE IN THREE PLACES.Sep 6, 2002 · Piper PA32RT300 · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR AUS20020997Doubler · cracked(AUS) WING WALK SKIN CORRUGATED DOUBLER CRACKED IN AREA NEAR RIB AT STN36.9.Sep 6, 2002 · Piper PA32RT300 · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR SO52002F00000Line · corrodedPILOT REPORTED STRONG SMELL OF FUEL (AVGAS) IN COCKPIT. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND FUEL LINE FROM FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE TO FORWARD BULKHEAD AT STA 53.60 LEAKING. LINE WAS SEVERLY CORRODED IN A 1.5000 IN LONG SECTION APPROX. 3 INCHES Aug 5, 2002 · N319SF · Piper PA32RT300 · Fuel Indicating SystemSDR AUS20020046Cable · failed(AUS) STABILATOR TRIM CABLE SEPARATED AT ELECTRIC TRIM SERVO ACTUATOR.Jan 18, 2002 · Piper PA32RT300 · Elevator Tab Control SystemSDR 2001FA0000220Muffler · splitTHE CENTER MUFFLER HOUSING SPLIT OPEN AT THE UPPER WELD SEAM ALLOWING EXHAUST TO DAMAGE THE UPPER ALUMINUM MUFFLER ASSEMBLY SHROUD AND THE ENGINE INDUCTION COVER. SUGGEST THAT A VERY CLOSE INSPECTION BE DONE BY BOTH VISUAL AND PRESSURE CHECK METHODS OF ALL MUAug 6, 2001 · N3516M · Piper PA32RT300 · Engine Noise SuppressorSDR 2001FA0000141Gear · brokenON TAKE OFF AT APPROXIMATLEY 500 FEET THE ENGINE FAILED. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED IN GRASS AT END OF RUNWAY WITHOUT INCIDENT. INSPECTION SHOWED THAT BOTH DISTRIBUTOR GEARS HAD FAILED, TEETH MISSING.Apr 26, 2001 · N39503 · Piper PA32RT300 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2001FA0000154Gear · brokenAFTER TAKE OFF AT APPROX 500FT AGL, THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING. AIRCRAFT MADE EMERGENCY LANDING IN A FIELD WITH NO DAMAGE OR INJURIES. INSPECTION OF MAGNETO REVEALED THAT BOTH DISTRIBUTOR GEARS HAD FAILED. MAGNETO WAS REBUILT BY TCM 04/07/2000 AND INSTALLEDApr 26, 2001 · N39503 · Piper PA32RT300 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 20010416CW006Attach Fitting · crackedINSPECTED AIRFRAME, FOUND THREE SEPARATE CRACKS IN THE LEFT WING FORWARD ATTACH FITTING AREA.Jan 8, 2001 · N6873C · Piper PA32RT300 · Wing, Attach FittingsSDR 20001019SH007Seal · failedSEAL SOFTENED, SWELLED, RUPTURED. NIGHT, PART 135 FLIGHT LOST OIL, ENGINE SEIZED. SEAL MATERIAL NOT OIL PROOF. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED RETURNING TO ORIGINAL MATERIAL. (X)Sep 1, 2000 · N28WC · Piper PA32RT300 · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 20000831SH015Engine · failedAIRCRAFT WAS IN-FLIGHT WHEN ENGINE LOST ALL OIL PRESSURE, AND HAD A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. AIRCRAFT WAS ABLE TO MAKE A SAFE OFF-FIELD LANDING WITH NO STRUCTURAL DAMAGE. ENGINE WAS OVERHAULED ENGINE FROM LYCOMING. ENGINE SHOPPED TO LYC FOR INSPECTION. (X)Aug 31, 2000 · N165R · Piper PA32RT300 · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR AU000606Nut · split(AUS) ANCHOR NUT FOR RIGHT FORWARD FIN ATTACH BOLT SPLIT.Jul 19, 2000 · Piper PA32RT300 · Vertical Stabilizer, Attach FittingsSDR 20000504SH030O-Ring · failedAFTER TAKEOFF, THE NOSE GEAR FAILED TO FULLY RETRACT AND WOULD NOT EXTEND TO DOWN AND LOCKED POSITION. THE PILOT PERFORMED VAROIUS MANEUVERS AND GEAR FINALLY EXTENDED DURING A POWER OFF STALL. AFTER LANDING INSPECTION, FOUND THE SHAFT O-RING ON THE NOSE GEARMar 22, 2000 · N800TM · Piper PA32RT300 · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR 99ZZZX2638Fitting · corrodedINSPECTED RUDDER LOWER ATTACH BOLTS AT OWNER'S REQUEST. FOUND LOWER BOLT MISSING AND THE REMAINING BOLT SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION AND WEAR. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED DUE POSSIBLY TO STRESS CAUSED BY THE ONE MISSING BOLT.Jul 1, 1999 · N89VG · Piper PA32RT300 · Rudder StructureSDR 99ZZZX1938Trunnion · failedLANDING GEAR TRUNNION FAILED.Jan 18, 1999 · N39921 · Piper PA32RT300 · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 99ZZZX1648Trunnion · failedTRUNNION FOUND DAMAGED ON PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION.Jan 18, 1999 · N39540 · Piper PA32RT300 · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 98ZZZX3013Alternator · failedALTERNATOR FAILED DUE TO OLD AGE.Jul 18, 1998 · N31609 · Piper PA32RT300 · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 97ZZZX4726Connecting Rod · failedENGINE HAD A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE 10 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF. A SUCCESSFUL EMERGENCY LANDING WAS MADE IN A HAY FIELD. PILOT AND PASSENGER WERE NOT INJURED, AIRCRAFT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED. THE NR 2 CONNECTING ROD CREATED FOUR HOLES IN THE ENGINE CASE AND TOct 21, 1997 · N2200J · Piper PA32RT300 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 96ZZZX3357Trunnion · crackedLEFT MAIN GEAR STRUT FOUND COLLAPSED. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED TRUNNION ASSY PN 67926-12 CRACKED AND LEAKING. CRACK EXTENDED 90 PERCENT AROUND TRUNNION. CAUSE IS SUSPECTED TO BE FATIGUE. NOTE AD 94-13-11 ONLY EFFECTS PA34 AND PA44 AIRCRAFT. SUBMITTER SMay 29, 1996 · N3421W · Piper PA32RT300 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR 96ZZZX4146P-Lead · shortingTROUBLESHOOTING FOR INTERMITTENT INOPERATIVE CONDITION ON RT MAGNETO FOUND P-LEAD SHORTING WHERE IT EXITS THROUGH FIREWALL. REPLACED P-LEADS AND INSTALLED PLASTIC SLEEVING.Apr 10, 1996 · N376AA · Piper PA32RT300 · Ignition Harness (Distribution)SDR 96ZZZX1517Casting · out of specTWO OF THE CRITICAL SHAFTS IN THE MECHANISM WERE UNDER THE MINIMUM END SHAKE CALLED OUT IN THE OVERHAUL MANUAL. THEY MEASURED .0005 INCH AND .0009 INCH (O/H MANUAL CALLS OUT .0020 INCH MINIMUM). SUBMITTER STATED THIS UNDER ENDSHAKE CONDITION COULD CAUSE A POMar 8, 1996 · N457SC · Piper PA32RT300 · Altimeter, Barometric/EncoderSDR 95ZZZX6775Magneto · wornMAGNETO FLANGE WEAR. A D6LN-3000 (DUAL MAGNETO) WAS FOUND TO HAVE ITS BASE CLAMPS SECURED. HOWEVER, THE MAGNETO WAS ABLE TO CHAFE BETWEEN THE FLANGE AND THE HOLD-DOWN CLAMP. THIS CAUSED A WEAR PATTERN THE SHAPE OF THE 'MOUSE EAR CLAMP', PN 66M19385, INTO THNov 14, 1995 · N3421W · Piper PA32RT300 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 95ZZZX6612Magneto · defective'ACCESSORY CASE OIL LEAK'. A FACTORY LYCOMING ENGINE HAD A PERSISTENT SLIGHT OIL SEEP AT THE MAGNETO BASE. AFTER REMOVAL, IT WAS FOUND TO HAVE A FLAW IN THE APPARENT CASTING. A LOW SPOT IN THE GASKET AREA ALLOWED OIL TO SEEP BY. PART WAS REPLACED FOR THIS Nov 14, 1995 · N3421W · Piper PA32RT300 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 95ZZZX5645Bolt · fracturedUPON COMPLIANCE WITH PIPER SB 747, NLG ACTUATOR ATTACHMENT BOLT (REAR) WAS FOUND SEVERELY WORN, BENT, AND FRACTURED WITH FORWARD CLEVIS BOLT, PN 400-871 (AN23-19A) FOUND WORN AND BENT ALSO. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS SB 747 SHOULD BE MANDATORY.Sep 18, 1995 · N3046H · Piper PA32RT300 · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR 95ZZZX5233Fitting · crackedFITTING INSTALLED TO C/W AD 93-05-10 AND PIPER SB 955 WHICH CALL OUT KIT 766-253. P/N 02867-2 IS PART OF KIT AND IT CRACKED AT FORWARD OUTBOARD CORNER OF WELD. OUTSIDE OF CORNER WELDED ONLY. SUBMITTER STATED INSIDE SHOULD BE WELDED.Aug 30, 1995 · N222PP · Piper PA32RT300 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 95ZZZX4476Spar Attach · corrodedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, COMPLIANCE WITH PIPER SB 977, INSPECTION OF REAR SPAR ATTACH FITTINGS IN THE CABIN FOR CORROSION, AND FOUND THIS AREA SEVERELY CORRODED. SB IS APPLICABLE TO ALL PA28, PA32, PA34, AND PA44 SERIES OF AIRCRAFT. ALL INTERIOR AND FIBERGLJul 20, 1995 · N2578M · Piper PA32RT300 · Fuselage, Wing Attach FittingsSDR 95ZZZX2958Valve · crimp nut looseINSPECT OIL COOLER BYPASS VALVE PER LYCOMING SB 518B. FOUND LOOSE NUT. INSTALL NEW VALVE IAW SB.May 31, 1995 · N36590 · Piper PA32RT300 · Engine Oil Temperature RegulatorSDR 95ZZZX3141Valve · missingWHEN COMPLYING WTIIH LYCOMING SB 518C (COPY ATTACHED) FOUND CRIMPED NUT HOLDING VALVE TOGETHER WAS MISSING. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, FOUND NUT LODGED IN HOSE ELBOW TO OIL COOLER.May 17, 1995 · N36398 · Piper PA32RT300 · Engine Oil Temperature RegulatorSDR 95ZZZX3533Grease Seal · wrong partGREASE SEAL PN 153003 WILL NOT ALLOW AXLE SPACER TO PASS THROUGH ON TO BEARING. ASSEMBLY AS IS CAUSES SHIM TO CUT THROUGH GREASE SEAL AND DOES NOT ALLOW CORRECT PRESSURE ON BEARING. PN 153-004 WOULD BE CORRECT.May 15, 1995 · N222PP · Piper PA32RT300 · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR 95ZZZX2950Contact Assy · tip brokenPILOT NOTED A DEAD MAG IN THE RIGHT POSITION. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE POINTS NOT OPENING. CONTACT ASSEMBLY HAS TIP BROKEN OFF. PART TOTAL TIME 30 HRS. TCM IGNITION SB 651 COVERS THIS, BUT IS NOT WELL KNOWN. RECOMMEND ALERT BE ISSUED.May 3, 1995 · N36590 · Piper PA32RT300 · Magneto/Distributor
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