# Service difficulty reports: Piper PA-32RT-300T A list on [Piper PA-32RT-300T](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32rt-300t.md). Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary. Page 1 of 2 · 54 reports - [SDR 2022FA0000469](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000469.md): Magneto · corroded · Jul 28, 2022 · N3027J · Piper PA32RT300T · Magneto/Distributor > WHILE ENROUTE ENGINE FAILURE OCCURRED CAUSING A FORCED LANDING INTO A WOODED AREA. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT CAM FOLLOWER ON RIGHT SIDE OF SINGLE SHAFT MAGNETO WAS MELTED WITH NO CONTACT POINT CLEARANCE. NO MELTING WAS OBSERVED ON LEFT SIDE BUT CONTACT POINT CL - [SDR Q4BR202105220001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Q4BR202105220001.md): Control Cable · corroded · May 17, 2021 · N9452C · Piper PA32RT300T · Rudder Control System > THE RUDDER CABLE FAILED AT THE TURN BUCKLE ATTACH POINT. - [SDR 2020FA0000115](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000115.md): Turbocharger · failed · Apr 23, 2019 · N401SL · Piper PA32RT300T · Exhaust Turbocharger > TURBOCHARGER FAILURE DUE TO MAIN BEARING FAILURE. TURBOCHARGER LOCKED UP (FROZE) AND BLOCKED AIR TO THE INDUCTION SYSTEM. PIC DID NOT EXECUTE PROCEDURES IN THE POH (MANUAL SELECTION OF ALTERNATE AIR SOURCE) RESULTING IN OFF AIRPORT LANDING AND INCIDENT REPOR - [SDR 2017FA0000595](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000595.md): Trunnion · broken · Nov 14, 2017 · N9519 · Piper PA32RT300T · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings > DURING A NORMAL LANDING, THE NOSE GEAR TRUNNION COMPLETELY BROKE AT JUST BELOW THE MAIN ATTACH PIVOT BOLT. THE GEAR DID NOT COLLAPSE. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE GEAR WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND WENT OFF AGAIN DURING THE TAXI TO THE RAMP. LEFTT SIDE OF THE TRUNN - [SDR 2017FA0000419](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000419.md): Landing Gear · failed · Oct 25, 2016 · N3049K · Piper PA32RT300T · Main Landing Gear > THE RT MLG BROKE IN TWO PIECES AFTER THE ACFT MADE A NORMAL LANDING ON A DRY RUNWAY AND AN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE OF APPROXIMATELY 85 DEGREES. NO HISTORY OF HARD LANDINGS OR A ONE WHEEL LANDING THAT MIGHT HAVE STRESSED THE GEAR. THE ACFT HAD A FULL LOAD OF FUE - [SDR MGOR20160831001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MGOR20160831001.md): Cylinder · broken · Aug 19, 2016 · N2079X · Piper PA32RT300T · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > PILOT REPORTED NOSE GEAR PARTIALLY DROPPED IN FLIGHT WITH GEAR LEVER IN UP POSITION. NOSE GEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND OF RETRACT. PILOT CYCLED GEAR AND RECEIVED THREE GREEN GEAR INDICATION AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. UPON INITIAL VISUAL INSPECTION OF LANDING GEAR F - [SDR 2016FA0000211](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000211.md): Control Cable · broken · May 6, 2016 · N828SR · Piper PA32RT300T · Elevator Control System > ELEVATOR CONTROL CABLE BROKE DUE TO CORROSION AT THE CABLE CONNECTOR FOR THE TURNBUCKLE. RECOMMEND AN INSPECTION WITH A 10 POWER MAGNIFYING GLASS TO DETECT ANY CRACKS AT THE CABLE TURNBUCKLES ATTACHMENTS. - [SDR 17GR2015062200279](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/17GR2015062200279.md): Rib · cracked · Jun 22, 2015 · N9452C · Piper PA32RT300T · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead > CRACK FOUND IN LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL WELL AT WING STATION 49.25 DURING INSPECTION. - [SDR 2014FA0000492](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000492.md): Clamp · failed · Jul 2, 2014 · N401SL · Piper PA32RT300T · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle > FAILURE OF THE CLAMP AND OR EXHAUST GASKET WHICH CAUSED EXCESSIVE HEAT DAMAGE TO THE UPPER COWLING AND ASSOCIATED WIRING LOCATED IN THE VICINITY OF THE EXHAUST LEAK. THE OCCURANCE HAPPEDED DURING THE TAKEOFF AT FULL POWER SETTING OF 2700 RPM AND 35" MAP. GAS - [SDR 2014FA0000387](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000387.md): Cowling · damaged · Jun 20, 2014 · N401SL · Piper PA32RT300T · Powerplant System > FAILURE OF THE CLAMP AND OR EXHAUST GASKET WHICH CAUSED EXCESSIVE HEAT DAMAGE TO UPPER COWLING AND ASSOCIATED WIRING LOCATED IN THE VICINITY OF THE EXHAUST LEAK. THE OCCURRENCE HAPPENED DURING TAKEOFF AT FULL POWER SETTING OF 2700 RPM AT 36" MAP. INSPECTION - [SDR 2012FA0000437](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000437.md): Trunnion · cracked · Jun 26, 2012 · N22450 · Piper PA32RT300T · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings > DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, WHILE VISUALLY INSPECTING NOSE GEAR, MECHANIC NOTICED THE CRACK IN THE NOSE GEAR TRUNNION ASSY. THERE WERE NO SIGNS OF HYD FLUID LEAKAGE OR LOSS OF THE NITROGEN CHARGE. ACFT WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON 09/29/1990 INVOLVING COM - [SDR 2005FA0000432](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000432.md): Piston Rod · misinstalled · Mar 25, 2005 · N39775 · Piper PA32RT300T · Propeller Hub Section > NEW PROP WAS INSTALLED. ENGINE DEVELOPED METAL. PROP WAS BROUGHT TO SHOP TO BE FLUSHED OUT. AFTER CYL REMOVAL, PITCH CHANGE TUBE (PISTON ROD) WAS FOUND TO BE TORQUED AT 75 FT LBS INSTEAD OF 40 FT LBS. PROP WAS DISASSEMBLED AND REASSEMBLED TO MAKE SURE FORK - [SDR CA040811007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040811007.md): Cable · worn · Jul 2, 2004 · Piper PA32RT300T · Autopilot Trim Servo > (CAN) STAB TRIM STIFF WHEN COLD, PILOT SUSPECTED AFT TRIM DRUM INSPECTION OF COMPLETE CONTROL SYSTEM. FOUND CABLE (NR 62701-135) FRAYED OVER 60 PERCENT AT AREA OF ELECTRIC AUTOPILOT MOTOR. SUSPECTED LOW TEMP AND LOW CABLE TENSION CAUSED CABLE TO JAM AROUND THE - [SDR CA040609013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040609013.md): Throttle Cable · broken · May 27, 2004 · Piper PA32RT300T · Power Lever > (CAN) AFTER A PREFLIGHT CHECK, THE PILOT COMPLAINED OF AN EXTREMELY LOOSE THROTTLE CONTROL. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTROL CABLE WAS DETERMINED TO BE INTERNALLY BROKEN. THE CABLE WAS REMOVED AND THE CONTROL LEVER END OF THE CABLE PULLED OUT OF THE EXT - [SDR AUS20031258](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20031258.md): Stud · corroded · Nov 30, 2003 · Piper PA32RT300T · Elevator Miscellaneous Structure > (AUS) LT ELEVATOR FORWARD CONTROL CABLE FAILED. CABLE LOCKING STUD CORRODED. CONTROL WHEEL HAD BEEN RESTRAINED WITH SEAT BELT AND CABLE LOCK STUD FAILED DUE TO WIND GUSTS. - [SDR 2006FA0000583](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000583.md): Control Cable · broken · Oct 31, 2003 · N39541 · Piper PA32RT300T · Elevator Control System > MS21260S4LH STABILATOR PRIMARY CONTROL CABLE TERMINAL END FRACTURED SHORTLY AFTER THE PILOT ROTATED AND STARTED HIS CLIMB OUT. THE PILOT MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING AND THE AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE PROP, ENGINE, COWLING, AND NOSE GEAR. THE PI - [SDR 2003FA0001129](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001129.md): Turnbuckle · corroded · Oct 31, 2003 · N39541 · Piper PA32RT300T · Elevator Control System > PILOT DEPARTED SMALL AIRPORT AND CLIMBED TO 1000 FT. WHEN THE PILOT LEVELED HIS ALTITUDE, HE REALIZED THAT HE HAD LOST MOST ALL OF HIS ELEVATOR CONTROL. HE PERFORMED EMERGENCY LANDING USING ELEVATOR TRIM. UPON INVESTIGATION, FOUND THAT A TURNBUCKLE IN AN - [SDR 2003FA0000570](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000570.md): Distributor Gear · broken · May 10, 2003 · Piper PA32RT300T · Magneto/Distributor > DISTRIBUTOR GEAR ON RIGHT MAGNETO, FAILED. - [SDR CZU2002F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CZU2002F00000.md): Crosstube · cracked · Oct 29, 2002 · N31888 · Piper PA32RT300T · Hydraulic System, Main > NOSE LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND COMPLETELY WHEN COMMANDED. DECISION WAS MADE TO LAND AS IS. ON FINAL, GEAR WENT DOWN AND LOCKED AND AIRPLANE LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. IN THE SHOP, ON JACKS, GEAR FAILED TO RETRACT AND POWERPACK FAILED TO RUN. MOTOR WAS H - [SDR AUS20021018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021018.md): Crankshaft · cracked · Sep 6, 2002 · Piper PA32RT300T · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > (AUS) CRANKSHAFT CRACKED IN FORWARD RADIUS OF NO4 MAIN BEARING JOURNAL. FOUND DURING MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION. ENGINE HAD A BULKSTRIP CARRIED OUT AT 86.2 HOURS DUE TO PROPELLER STRIKE. - [SDR 2002FA0000860](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000860.md): Magneto · cracked · Sep 25, 2001 · N39945 · Piper PA32RT300T · Magneto/Distributor > AIRCRAFT ON CLIMBOUT FROM AIRPORT, LOST ENGINE POWER AND CRASHED. INVESTIGATION CONCLUDED MAGNETO FAILED DUE TO FATIGUE CRACK IN HOUSING CAUSING MAGNETO HOUSING TO SEPARATE FROM ENGINE. - [SDR 2001FA0000176](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000176.md): Actuator · leaking · Jun 27, 2001 · N36202 · Piper PA32RT300T · Landing Gear Actuator > ACTUATOR LEAKS FLUID FROM SHAFT SEAL. SEAL PN 762-084 WAS FOUND SPLIT ON I.D. - [SDR AU001264](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU001264.md): Valve Guide · failed · Dec 1, 2000 · Piper PA32RT300T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > (AUS) NR 5 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE BROKEN UP. PIECES OF THE VALVE GUIDE EXITED THE CYLINDER AND JAMMED AND DAMAGED THE TURBOCHARGER TURBINE. NR 5 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE NECKED AND COLLETTS WORN. - [SDR 20001016SH007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001016SH007.md): Solenoid · malfunctioned · Sep 18, 2000 · N21423 · Piper PA32RT300T · Landing Gear Actuator > ACFT MADE GEAR UP LANDING AFTER ALTERNATE GEAR EXTENSION PROCEDURES FAILED TO EXTEND GEAR. PILOT REPORTED HEARING GEAR HYD PUMP RUNNING AT ALL TIMES. JUST PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN, PILOT TURNED OFF MASTER POWER, AND GEAR ATTEMPTED TO EXTEND. TWO DC POWER SOLENOID - [SDR 20000330SH006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000330SH006.md): Dipstick · separated · Mar 22, 2000 · N9452C · Piper PA32RT300T · Reciprocating Engine Oil System > PILOT REPORTED TO REPAIR SHOP, THAT AFTER LANDING, HE HAD AN OIL LEAK IN THE ENGINE AREA. AFTER INSPECTION, FOUND THAT DIP ROD IN THE OIL CAP WAS NOT INSTALLED IN THE CAP AND HAD FALLEN DOWN INTO THE OIL FILL TUBE OF THE ENGINE. UNDER INSPECTION WITH A MAGNI - [SDR 2000ZZZX621](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZX621.md): Battery · damaged · Jan 20, 2000 · N2172B · Piper PA32RT300T · Emergency Locator Beacon > REMOVED ELT TO PERFORM INSPECTION PER FAR 91.2079D0. ELT WAS FOUND INOPERATIVE. DISASSEMBLY FOUND FOUR OF THE EIGHT BATTERIES SPLIT. REPLACEMENT DATE WAS 3/03. - [SDR AU991089](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU991089.md): Capacitor · faulty · Oct 25, 1999 · Piper PA32RT300T · Magneto/Distributor > (AUS) LEFT MAGNETO CAPACITOR OPEN CIRCUITED AND POINTS CAM FOLLOWER MELTED. - [SDR 99ZZZX3278](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3278.md): Piston · damaged · Aug 13, 1999 · N2144C · Piper PA32RT300T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > DURING TOP OVERHAUL, NOTICED LOWER EDGE OF PISTON SKIRT ON SUPERIOR SL10545 PISTONS HAD BEEN CONTACTING OPPOSING CONNECTING ROD CAPS AT BOTTOM OF STROKE. THE NEW PISTON REPLACMENTS SL10545 HAVE DIFFERENT DIMENSIONS MEASURED FROM LOWER EDGE OF PISTON PIN HOLE - [SDR CA990719004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990719004.md): Torque Tube · corroded · Jul 9, 1999 · Piper PA32RT300T · Rudder Control System > (CAN) WHEN RUDDER WAS REMOVED FOR PAINTING, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE LOWER ENDS OF THE TORQUE TUBE WERE SEVERELY CORRODED BY STANDING WATER IN TUBE OVER A LONG PERIOD. THERE IS NO DRAIN IN TUBE AND IT FITS ONTO RUDDER BELLCRANK SO TIGHTLY THAT THE WATER WILL NO - [SDR 99ZZZX2579](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2579.md): Fitting · corroded · Jun 28, 1999 · N633CB · Piper PA32RT300T · Rudder Structure > UPON REMOVAL OF RUDDER FOR C/W AD 79-26-04 AND PIPER SL 882A, IT WAS NOTED THE LOWER RUDDER ATTACH BOLTS WERE APPROXIMATELY 40 PERCENT CORRODED. THIS WAS CAUSED BY WATER ENTRAPMENT IN THE LOWER RUDDER ATTACH TUBE. THE TUBE CONTAINED WATER WITH NO DRAINS PROV - [SDR 99ZZZX2574](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2574.md): Trunnion · cracked · Jun 22, 1999 · N2148B · Piper PA32RT300T · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, SUBMITTER FOUND NUMEROUS CRACKS (7) IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS ON NOSE GEAR TRUNNION. UPON FURTHER DISASSEMBLY OF NOSE GEAR TRUNNION, MORE CRACKS WERE FOUND INSIDE TRUNNION. THESE CRACKS COULD NOT BE SEEN UNLESS NOSE GEAR WAS DISASSEMBLE - [SDR CA990401013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990401013.md): Fcu · malfunctioned · Mar 17, 1999 · Piper PA32RT300T · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines > (CAN) THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING ROUGH, IN CRUISE, WITH MOMENTARY LOSS OF POWER. THIS ENGINE HAD BEEN RUNNING INTERMITTENTLY FOR SOME TIME. THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP AND THE FUEL CONTROL UNIT SEEMED TO HAVE SOLVED THIS PROBLEM. - [SDR 99ZZZX1414](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1414.md): Hub · damaged · Feb 25, 1999 · N21469 · Piper PA32RT300T · Propeller Hub Section > EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF MARKINGS PROTRUDING FROM THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE HUB. - [SDR CA990129018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990129018.md): Blade · corroded · Jan 21, 1999 · Piper PA32RT300T · Propeller Blade Section > (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR 6 YEAR CORROSION INSPECTION. THE PAINT WAS REMOVED FROM THE BLADES AND INSPECTION FOUND CORROSION ON THE CAMBER AND THRUST FACE OF THE BLADES. EXTRA WORK WAS REQUIRED TO REMOVE THE CORROSION. - [SDR 98ZZZX4078](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4078.md): Propeller · mismanufactured · Oct 1, 1998 · N7660E · Piper PA32RT300T · Propeller Assembly > SUBMITTER STATED PROPELLER OVERHAULED, WOULD ONLY DEVELOP 2,650 RPM (2,850 REDLINE). - [SDR CA980608007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980608007.md): Blade · damage · May 26, 1998 · Piper PA32RT300T · Propeller Blade Section > (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. STONE DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON THE BLADE. THE BLADE WAS REPAIRED AND ANODIZED. - [SDR CA980513001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980513001.md): Cable · broken · May 1, 1998 · Piper PA32RT300T · Power Lever > (CAN) THROTTLE CABLE BROKE DURING FINAL INSPECTION CHECK. CABLE BROKE INSIDE HOUSING CLOSE TO SWAGED END UNDER CLAMP. CABLE FLEXED AT THAT POINT. REPLACED. - [SDR 98ZZZX1313](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1313.md): Control Rod · broken · Mar 23, 1998 · N2148B · Piper PA32RT300T · Aileron Control System > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND ROD END BEARINGS IN AILERON CONTROL ROD WORN. AFTER REMOVAL, FOUND INNER ROD END ACTUALLY BROKEN IN THREADED AREA. A SMALL HOLE WAS DRILLED THROUGH THE ROD ASSEMBLY ITSELF, AND THROUGH THE ROD END, AND THEN SECURED WITH ROLL P - [SDR CA980309008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980309008.md): Fork · lack of lube · Feb 23, 1998 · Piper PA32RT300T · Propeller Hub Section > (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. PITCH CHANGE FORK FOUND WORN, PROBABLY DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION. - [SDR 98ZZZX2609](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2609.md): Bolt · failed · Dec 17, 1997 · N21018 · Piper PA32RT300T · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > APPEARS THAT THE CONNECTING ROD BOLT FAILED ALLOWING THE CONNECTING ROD TO SEPARATE FROM THE CRANKSHAFT. THE CONNECTING ROD SEPARATED FROM THE CRANKSHAFT SOON AFTER TAKEOFF. OIL COVERED THE WINDSHIELD AND SMOKE FILLED THE COCKPIT. A SUCCESSFUL LANDING WAS M - [SDR 97ZZZX1851](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1851.md): Screw · loose · Apr 15, 1997 · N3034A · Piper PA32RT300T · Wing, Landing Gear Attach Fittings > INSPECTION FOUND ONE OF THE COUNTERSINK SCREWS ATTACHING MAIN GEAR TRUSS BRACKET TO WING SPAR IS LOOSE. NUT IS TIGHT ON SCREW, BUT SCREW CAN BE EASILY TURNED WITH FINGERS. - [SDR 97ZZZX1852](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1852.md): Skin · cracked · Apr 10, 1997 · N3034A · Piper PA32RT300T · Rudder, Plate/Skin > INSPECTION FOUND RUDDER SKIN LT SIDE AT TRAILING EDGE, APPROXIMATELY 18 INCHES FROM TOP AT AFT END OF STIFFENING DIMPLE, TO HAVE ABOUT 6 SPIDER WEB CRACKS ALL ABOUT 1 INCH IN LENGTH. PIPER SL 882A WAS INCORPORATED. - [SDR CA970715019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970715019.md): Valve Seat · cocked · Mar 25, 1997 · Piper PA32RT300T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > (CAN) DURING INSPECTION #6 CYLINDER WAS FOUND TO HAVE ZERO COMPRESSION. ON REMOVAL OF THE CYLINDER IT WAS FOUND THAT THE EXHAUST VALVE SEAT HAD LIFTED AND WAS COCKED AT AN ANGLE HOLDING THE EXHAUST VALVE OPEN. THIS RESULTED IN LACK OF COMPRESSION AND CAUSED AD - [SDR AU970486](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970486.md): Drive Belt · failed · Feb 16, 1997 · Piper PA32RT300T · Alternator-Generator Drive > (AUS) ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT FAULTY - PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR - [SDR 96ZZZX5130](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5130.md): Line · failed · Aug 28, 1996 · N39603 · Piper PA32RT300T · Engine Fuel Distribution > AIRCRAFT OPERATOR REPORTED ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE. OWNER REMOVED TOP COWL AND FOUND NR 3 FUEL INJECTION LINE COMPLETELY BROKEN OFF AT AND JUST BEHIND WHERE NUT AND FITTING ARE WELDED TO LINE. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED NR 4 CYLINDER OIL RETURN TUBE CHAFED THR - [SDR 96ZZZX4076](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4076.md): Gear · failed · Jul 1, 1996 · N36201 · Piper PA32RT300T · Magneto/Distributor > MAGNETO DISTRIBUTOR GEAR FAILED. - [SDR EY2R9600685](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600685.md): Blade · corroded · May 1, 1996 · Piper PA32RT300T · Propeller Assembly > BLADE, SN D885229, FOUND CORRODED. - [SDR EY2R9600684](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600684.md): Blade · corroded · May 1, 1996 · Piper PA32RT300T · Propeller Assembly > BLADE, SN D961511, FOUND CORRODED. - [SDR 96ZZZX858](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX858.md): Door · misadj · Feb 9, 1996 · N39526 · Piper PA32RT300T · Landing Gear Door Retract Section > LEFT NOSE LANDING GEAR DOOR ADJUSTED TOO TIGHT AGAINST AFT TOP PLATE IN WHEELWELL. AFTER SEVERAL RETRACTIONS, DOOR PULLED OVER STOP PLATE AND WEDGED INTO WHEELWELL PREVENTING NLG EXTENSION. RECOMMENDATION: IMPROVE INSTRUCTIONS TO PIPER MM. - [SDR 96ZZZX2144](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2144.md): Switch · failed · Feb 7, 1996 · N132RR · Piper PA32RT300T · DC Generating System > AIRCRAFT LOST ALL ELECTRICAL POWER AFTER GEAR WAS RETRACTED ON DEPARTURE. GEAR EXTENDED USING OVERRIDE AND UNEVENTFUL LANDING MADE. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT BATTERY SIDE OF MASTER SWITCH WAS INOPERATIVE NOT ALLOWING THE MASTER SOLENOID TO FIND GROUND AND KEE Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32rt-300t/reports.md?page=2 ## 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 = 'PA32RT300T' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32rt-300t/reports --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.