# Service difficulty reports: Piper PA-34-200T

A list on [Piper PA-34-200T](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-34-200t.md).

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Page 1 of 9 · 401 reports

- [SDR AYKA20240403108](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AYKA20240403108.md): Retainer · cracked · Apr 3, 2024 · N107AB · Piper PA34200T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > ROCKER ARM SHAFT RETAINER CONTINENTAL P/N # 631996. FOUND CRACKED RETAINERS DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION WHILE PERFORMING VISUAL INSPECTION. ORDER REPLACEMENTS. OLD PARTS ARE CAST AND NEW STYLE REPLACEMENT WITH SAME PART NUMBER LOOKS TO BE BILLET.
- [SDR 2024FA0000277](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000277.md): Retainer · cracked · Apr 2, 2024 · N107AB · Piper PA34200T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > ROCKER SHAFT RETAINERS CRACKED. X 8 4 ON LEFT ENGINE AND 4 ON RIGHT ENGINE.
- [SDR 2023FA0000704](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000704.md): Bolt · broken · Jun 23, 2023 · N8691E · Piper PA34200T · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > THIS BOLT, PIPER P/N 400 274 (AN7–35), HAD BEEN INSTALLED 20 DAYS AND 31.2 FLIGHT HOURS PRIOR TO FAILING, AS A RESULT OF THE OPERATOR COMPLYING WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF AD 2005-13-16. THE PART DISPLAYED THE INDICATOR PATTERN FOR A REVERSE BENDING FATIGUE FRAC
- [SDR 2022FA0000676](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000676.md): Actuator · cracked · Nov 8, 2022 · N2244B · Piper PA34200T · Landing Gear Actuator
  > LH MLG ACTUATOR ATTACH POINT BROKEN (ACTUATOR BODY END).
- [SDR 2022FA0000485](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000485.md): Bolt · used · Aug 1, 2022 · N8111P · Piper PA34200T · Fasteners
  > LEFT LANDING GEAR SCISSOR LINK CENTER BOLT FAILED DURING TAXI
- [SDR 2021FA0000328](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000328.md): Tachometer · frozen · Nov 7, 2021 · N107AB · Piper PA34200T · Indicating/Recording System
  > LEFT ENGINE TACHOMETER HOURS REPORTING FAILED / STOPPED REPORTING TACH HOURS.
- [SDR CA190521033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190521033.md): Cotter Pin · broken · May 17, 2019 · Piper PA34200T · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (CAN) DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE A PIECE OF METAL WAS FOUND IN THE L/H ENGINE OIL SUMP SCREEN. FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE COTTER PIN INSTALLED INTO THE #4 CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD BOLT HAD BROKEN. THE HEAD OF THE COTTER PIN IS WHAT WAS FOUND IN THE OI
- [SDR CA190405018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190405018.md): Seal · inadequate · Apr 5, 2019 · Piper PA34200T · Flight Compartment Windows
  > (CAN) RH WINDSHIELD LOWER OUTBOARD CORNER WAS NOT SEALED SUFFICIENTLY AND CAUSED MOISTURE TO ENTER STRUCTURE. THE STEEL BRACKET BELOW THIS CORNER HAD ACCUMULATED EXCESSIVE CORROSION. ALL SURROUND STRUCTURE INSPECTED AND ONLY STEEL BRACKET WAS AFFECTED. BRACKET
- [SDR 2017FA0000563](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000563.md): Bushing · loose · Nov 9, 2017 · N47404 · Piper PA34200T · Main Landing Gear Attach Section
  > WHILE PERFORMING A 100H INSPECTION THE MAIN LANDING GEAR WAS BEING OBSERVED WHILE THE LANDING GEAR WAS IN MOTION DURING THE RETRACTION AND EXTENSION CHECKS. THE 5/8" OD MAIN GEAR SIDEBRACE STUD WAS OBSERVED ROCKING IN ITS ONE-PIECE BUSHING, AND THE BUSHING WAS
- [SDR 2017FA0000521](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000521.md): Elt · malfunctioned · Oct 20, 2017 · Piper PA34200T · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > INOP - FAULTY RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX. SUPPOSED TO BE A DIRECT REPLACEMENT FOR ACK E-01. TRANSMISSION ON COM CAUSES ELT ANNUNCIATOR TO BLINK RED - IE ELT ACTIVATED. BENCH TESTED FOR RF IMMUNITY - DOES NOT COMPLY WITH RTCA 204A (ABOUT 6DB BELOW SPEC). ALSO NOTED
- [SDR 2017FA0000298](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000298.md): Dme · failed · Jul 2, 2017 · N8128J · Piper PA34200T · Navigation System
  > PILOT REPORTED A SMOKE ODOR IN THE CABIN DURING APPROACH AND DME INOPERATIVE. REMOVED DME INDICATOR AND COULD DETECT BURNED COMPONENTS. INSTALLED SERVICEABLE DME AND TESTED GOOD. A GENERAL CHECK OF THE SURROUNDING AREA DID NOT REVEAL ANY DAMAGE.
- [SDR 2016FA0000503](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000503.md): Regulator Valve · leaking · Oct 13, 2016 · N47404 · Piper PA34200T · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
  > HEATER FUEL REGULATOR SHUTOFF VALVE PN 23D04 HAD BEEN VISUALLY INSPECTED FOR LEAKS OR FUEL STAINS IAW AD2004-25-16R1, 06/20/05, AND A-107A. THE FUEL REGULATOR SHUTOFF VALVE PASSED ITS INSPECTION UNDER STATIC OR NO PRESSURE CONDITIONS. NOT UNTIL LATER WHEN WE
- [SDR GAJA2016F00164](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAJA2016F00164.md): Actuator · leaking · Jul 22, 2016 · N8514C · Piper PA34200T · Landing Gear Actuator
  > LANDING GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. PERFORMED EMERGENCY LANDING GEAR EXTENSION PROCEDURES LANDING GEAR WENT DOWN AND LOCKED. LANDED SAFE AND OBSERVED HYDRAULIC FLUID BEHIND NOSE WHEEL. JACKED ACFT AND PERFORMED LANDING GEAR SWING INSP. NLG ACT
- [SDR 2016FA0000337](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000337.md): Battery Box · failed · Jul 21, 2016 · N251AS · Piper PA34200T · Battery Box Structure
  > THE BATTERY BOX IS A PLASTIC REINFORCED FIBERGLASS MATERIAL WHICH IS NOT IMPERVIOUS TO BATTERY ELECTROLYTE. ELECTROLYTE SPILLAGE HAS CAUSED THE COMPOSITE MATERIAL TO DELAMINATE AND EXFOLIATE WITH A CRUMBLY APPEARANCE. THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE BATTERY
- [SDR 2016FA0000200](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000200.md): Lock · defective · Apr 24, 2016 · N1989H · Piper PA34200T · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF THE NOSE BAGGAGE DOOR OPENED IN FLIGHT, AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED AND THE ACFT MADE AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT PREVIOUS COMPLIANCE WITH AD 79-23-01, 81-10-03, AND 88-04-05. INSPECTION OF THE LOCK REVEALED WEA
- [SDR CA160222009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160222009.md): Fuel Control · malfunctioned · Feb 19, 2016 · Piper PA34200T · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > (CAN) DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, THE PILOT NOTED THAT THE RH ENGINE FUEL FLOW WAS LOW AND THE EGT WAS HIGH AT FULL RICH MIXTURE SETTING. THE FUEL SERVO WAS REMOVED AND ROUTED FOR WARRANTY CONSIDERATION. UNIT WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE AND REPLACED WITH REPLACEMENT O
- [SDR 4M2S2015FA0000545](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/4M2S2015FA0000545.md): Battery Box · delaminated · Nov 6, 2015 · N33JR · Piper PA34200T · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > BATTERY BOX LOCATED IN NOSE CONE IS A MOLDED "PLASTIC" COMPOSITE MATERIAL BONDED TO THE NOSE CONE. BATTERY ELECTROLYTE HAD PENETRATED THE HARD SHELL, GEL COAT, OF THE BATTERY BOX MATERIAL AND SOFTENED THE UNDERLYING COMPOSITE MATERIAL SEVERELY COMPROMISING TH
- [SDR 4M2S2015FA0000544](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/4M2S2015FA0000544.md): Nut Plate · damaged · Nov 6, 2015 · N33JR · Piper PA34200T · Wing Structure
  > RIGHT MLG FORWARD TRUNNION ASSY MOUNTING BOLTS LOOSE, 3 OF 4 BOLTS HAD VISIBLE GAPS BETWEEN BOLT HEADS AND TRUNNION ASSY. SIGNS OF FRETTING APPARENT BETWEEN TRUNNION ASSY AND MAIN SPAR WEB WERE ACCOMPANIED BY A SLIGHT GAP BETWEEN THE TRUNNION ASSY AND SPAR.
- [SDR CA151002007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151002007.md): Cylinder · damaged · Sep 30, 2015 · Piper PA34200T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) FUEL PUMP SET UP IAW SID97-3F. AFTER GROUND ADJUSTMENTS, ENGINE PERFORMED WELL AND WITHIN LIMITS EXCEPT THAT AT ALTITUDE, THE FUEL FLOW COULD NOT BE OBTAINED TO MATCH THE 2ND ENGINE AND EGT AND CHT INDICATIONS WERE HIGHER. SEVERAL ADJUSTMENTS WERE MADE T
- [SDR CA150916016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150916016.md): Display · failed · Sep 8, 2015 · Piper PA34200T · Central Display
  > (CAN) PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY`S ATTITUDE DISPLAY FAILED DURING FLIGHT. AFTER FAILURE, UPON GROUND TESTING THE PFD, IT WAS NOTICED TO HAVE ERRONEOUS AND WANDERING INDICATED AIRSPEED AND ALTITUDE DISPLAY. AFTER SPEAKING WITH THE MFG, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE
- [SDR CA150721004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150721004.md): Bracket · broken · Jul 16, 2015 · Piper PA34200T · Main Landing Gear
  > (CAN) LEFT MLG DOWN LOCK SPRING BRACKET FOUND BROKEN DURING WALK AROUND.
- [SDR CA150316010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150316010.md): Actuator · broken · Mar 11, 2015 · Piper PA34200T · Landing Gear Actuator
  > (CAN) NOSE GEAR ACTUATOR BROKE AT AFT ATTACH END.
- [SDR CA140822003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140822003.md): Crankshaft · cracked · Aug 7, 2014 · Piper PA34200T · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (CAN) DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED ON THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT FLANGE, WHERE THE PROPELLER MOUNTS. THE CRACK WAS VERY SEVERE AS VERY TINY PIECES OF THE FLANGE HAD BROKEN OFF. THE CRACK APPEARS TO EXTEND THROUGH THE FLANGE OTBD OF THE DOWE
- [SDR CA140225023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140225023.md): Coupling · debonded · Feb 14, 2014 · Piper PA34200T · AC Generator-Alternator
  > (CAN) RT ALTERNATOR STOPPED PROVIDING ADEQUATE SUPPORT TO L/H ALTERNATOR DURING FLIGHT. ELECTRICAL LOAD WAS DECREASED AND TRAINING FLIGHT CONTINUED TO COMPLETION. ALTERNATOR SHOWED SIGNS OF BEING SUSPECT, BUT COUPLING FAILURE WAS ONLY DISCOVERED WHEN TRYING TO
- [SDR CA131121009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131121009.md): Shimmy Dampener · broken · Nov 13, 2013 · Piper PA34200T · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > (CAN) DURING A WALK AROUND, THE STUDENT PILOT NOTED THE SHIMMY DAMPENER AT AN AWKWARD ANGLE. THE SHAFT WAS BROKEN NEXT TO THE ROD END. NO OTHER VISIBLE DAMAGE WAS EVIDENT. THE PART WAS REPLACED.
- [SDR CA130923015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130923015.md): Trunnion · loose · Sep 19, 2013 · Piper PA34200T · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > (CAN) RT MAIN GEAR FORWARD TRUNNION ATTACH BOLTS FOUND LOOSE. BOLTS REPLACED WITH NEW AND TORQUED.
- [SDR C85R2013FA0000536](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C85R2013FA0000536.md): Fuel Tank · leaking · Sep 4, 2013 · N2240D · Piper PA34200T · Fuel Storage
  > PILOT REPORTED FUEL LEAKING FROM UNDER RT WING DEICER BOOT. REMOVED BOOT AND FOUND CORROSION HAD EATEN THROUGH THE L/E OF BOTH TANKS BEHIND THE DEICER BOOT. PROBABLE THAT WATER GOT BEHIND THE BOOT AND CREATED THE PROBLEM. ACFT SPENDS MOST WEEKENDS IN SALT A
- [SDR C85R2013FA0000535](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C85R2013FA0000535.md): Fuel Tank · leaking · Sep 4, 2013 · N2240D · Piper PA34200T · Fuel Storage
  > PILOT REPORTED FUEL LEAKING FROM UNDER RT WING DEICER BOOT. REMOVED BOOT AND FOUND CORROSION HAD EATEN THROUGH THE L/E OF BOTH TANKS BEHIND THE DEICER BOOT. PROBABLE THAT WATER WAS BEHIND THE BOOT AND CREATED THE PROBLEM.
- [SDR 2013FA0000479](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000479.md): Bolt · bent · Aug 23, 2013 · N236CF · Piper PA34200T · Main Landing Gear
  > DURING COMPIANCE WITH AD2005-13-16, FOUND 400-274 BOLT BENT. BOLT TIME IN SERVICE 175 HRS. AD2005-13-16 STATES BOLT IS TO BE REPLACED AT 500 HR INTERVALS.
- [SDR 4RPA201307010001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/4RPA201307010001.md): Pump · failed · Jun 28, 2013 · N9450C · Piper PA34200T · Engine Fuel Pump
  > LEFT ENGINE FUEL FLOW DROPPED FROM 25 GALLONS AN HOUR AT TOP OF CLIMB TO 7 GALLONS AN HOUR AT ALL POWER SETTINGS. ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP SWITCH ALSO FAILED. PILOT USED ENGINE PRIMER BUTTON TO KEEP ENGINE RUNNING. USE OF PRIMER BUTTON INCREASED FUEL FLOW TO 25 G
- [SDR CA130118007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130118007.md): Drive Assy · slipped · Jan 16, 2013 · Piper PA34200T · Alternator-Generator Drive
  > (CAN) LT ENGINE ALTERNATOR DRIVE COUPLING FOUND TO BE SLIPPING.
- [SDR 2013FA0000068](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000068.md): Gear · out of tolerance · Dec 19, 2012 · N555L · Piper PA34200T · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > UPON REMOVAL OF STARTER ADAPTOR FOR REPAIR DUE TO SLIPPAGE, IT WAS FOUND THA THE SCAVENGER PUMP HAD OUT OF TOLERANCE IMPESSER GEARS, PITTING AND CORROSION. ALSO, OTHER BUSHINGS WERE FOUND OUT OF LIMITS. THE ENGINE HAS BEEN INSERVICE FOR 49 HOURS AND 1 MONTH,
- [SDR CA121214007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121214007.md): Trunnion · cracked · Dec 14, 2012 · Piper PA34200T · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > (CAN) DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE ENGINEER VISUALLY INSPECTING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR NOTICED A CRACK MIGRATING OUT OF THE LOWER BOLT HOLE OF LT FWD MLG ATTACH TRUNNION.
- [SDR CA121203007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121203007.md): Wheel Half · cracked · Nov 27, 2012 · Piper PA34200T · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > (CAN) RIGHT INNER WHEEL HALF FOUND CRACKED AND RUBBING ON THE BRAKE BACK-PLATE. CRACK WAS ABOUT.1250" WIDE AND 4" LONG. WRONG PN FOUND INSTALLED IAW PARTS MANUAL. CEAVELAND WHEEL ASSY 40-120 WAS REPLACED WITH 40-120C WHEEL ASSY.
- [SDR CA121119012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121119012.md): Oil Filter · mismanufactured · Nov 19, 2012 · Piper PA34200T · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > (CAN) ONE OF THE END CAPS THAT HOLD THE PAPER FILTER WAS NOT CRIMPED LIKE THE OTHER END WHEN THE FILTER WAS CUT FOR EXAMINATION DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION.
- [SDR 2012FA0000230](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000230.md): Link Assy · broken · Apr 20, 2012 · N1724H · Piper PA34200T · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > ON LANDING, LINK ASSY ON MAIN GEAR TRUSS ASSY BROKE AT STRUT ATTACHMENT AREA, CAUSING ACFT TO VEER OFF RUNWAY.
- [SDR CA120430008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120430008.md): Tire · flat · Mar 19, 2012 · Piper PA34200T · Tire
  > (CAN) NOSE TIRE WENT FLAT DURING TAXI.
- [SDR 2012FA0000134](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000134.md): Trunnion · worn · Feb 24, 2012 · N863N · Piper PA34200T · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > DURING AN INSPECTION OF THE MLG, TRUNNION MOUNTING PLATES BOLTS FOUND TO BE WITHIN TORQUE LIMITS, BUT LOOSE IN THE PLATES AND SPARS, REMOVED PLATES AND FOUND MOUNTING HOLES ELONGATED, REAMED HOLES FOR OVERSIZED HARDWARE PER SB 956, RECOMMEND CHECKING THE TORQU
- [SDR 2012FA0000133](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000133.md): Trunnion · worn · Feb 24, 2012 · N449S · Piper PA34200T · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > DURING AN INSPECTION OF THE MLG, THE GEAR TRUNNION MOUNTING PLATES BOLTS WERE FOUND TO BE WITHIN TORQUE LIMITS, BUT LOOSE IN THE PLATES AND SPARS, REMOVED PLATES AND FOUND MOUNTING HOLES ELONGATED, REAMED HOLES FOR OVERSIZED HARDWARE IAW SB 956, RECOMMEND CHE
- [SDR 2012FA0000131](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000131.md): Trunnion · cracked · Feb 23, 2012 · N8076K · Piper PA34200T · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > DURING A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE MLG, RT AFT TRUNNION MOUNTING PLATE PT WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED ON THE STIFFENERS THAT FORM PART OF THE UPPER MOUNTING ARMS.
- [SDR 2012FA0000130](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000130.md): Trunnion · broken · Feb 23, 2012 · N555L · Piper PA34200T · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > DURING A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE MLG, LEFT AFT TRUNNION MOUNTING PLATE WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED AND BROKEN AT THE BEARING HOUSING AT THE 3 AND 9 O`CLOCK LOCATIONS, DURING CHECK OF OTHER TRUNION PLATES, FOUND MOUNTING BOLTS BELOW TORQUE AND MINOR HOLE ELONGATIO
- [SDR 2012FA0000089](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000089.md): Seal · frozen · Feb 1, 2012 · N969WA · Piper PA34200T · Aileron Control System
  > DEPARTED AND CLIMBED THROUGH MODERATE TO HEAVY PARTICIPATION FOR 10-15 MINUTES, LEVELED OFF AT 9,000 FT WHICH WAS AN ALTITUDE THAT WAS BELOW FREEZING. SET AUTOPILOT FOR STRAIGHT AND LEVEL FLIGHT AND AFTER ABOUT 10 MINUTES, NOTICED THAT THE AIRPLANE WAS VEERIN
- [SDR CA111107004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA111107004.md): Master Switch · unserviceable · Nov 1, 2011 · Piper PA34200T · AC Power Distribution System
  > (CAN) MASTER SWITCH WILL NOT SHUTOFF WHEN SET TO OFF POSITION. SWITCH VERY DIFFICULT TO MOVE TO ON OR OFF POSITION. SWITCH R & R WITH NEW. SWITCH OPENED UP, FOUND WET AND CORRODED, SUSPECT CONDENSATION, NO EVIDENCE OF LEAKS ACFT KEPT IN DOORS.
- [SDR CA110719006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110719006.md): Magneto · departed · Jul 19, 2011 · Piper PA34200T · Magneto/Distributor
  > DURING ENGINE THE PRE-FLIGHT RUN UP THE PILOTS NOTICED RT ENGINE ROUGHNESS AND LT MAGNETO DROP WAS EXCESSIVE. ACFT RETURNED TO CHOCKS AND FLIGHT WAS CANCELLED. A LARGE AMOUNT OF OIL WAS THEN DISCOVERED UNDER THE COWLING. MX DISCOVERED THAT THE LT MAGNETO HAD
- [SDR 2011FA0000364](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000364.md): Air Filter · debonded · Jun 13, 2011 · N626DM · Piper PA34200T · Engine Air Intake System
  > DURING ANNUAL INSP, INPECTOR NOTED ONE BRACKET AIR FILTER ELEMENT, PN BA3 TO HAVE SEPARATED AT SEAM. INSPECTOR NOTES HAVING FOUND SEVERAL OTHER FILTERS FAILED IN THE SAME WAY.
- [SDR 2011FA0000402](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000402.md): Adapter · slipped · Jun 7, 2011 · N5561V · Piper PA34200T · Engine Starter
  > THE STARTER ADAPTER WAS SENT IN FOR REPAIR, UPON DISASSEMBLY, OUR FINDINGS, THE STARTER ADAPTER WAS SLIPPING DUE TO EXCESSIVE STARTER ENGAGEMENT WHICH OVERHEATED THE SAFT GEAR AND CLUTCH SPRING BOTH ITEMS HAVE REJECTED.
- [SDR KRTR200110223001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KRTR200110223001.md): Engine · misoverhauled · Jan 25, 2011 · N51DB · Piper PA34200T · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > DURING REPLACEMENT OF THE STARTER ADAPTER, P/N 635048A16. NOTICED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT GEAR LOCATED AT THE AFT END OF THE CRANSHAFT DID NOT HAVE SAFETY WIRE ON THE ATTATCHMENT BOLTS. IT WAS FURTHER DISCOVERED THAT THE CAMSHAFT GEAR LOCATED AT THE AFT END OF T
- [SDR 2011F00018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011F00018.md): Cylinder · failed · Jan 16, 2011 · N51157 · Piper PA34200T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > PILOT NOTED REDUCTION IN MANIFOLD PRESSURE AND OIL PRESSURE ON LT ENGINE. PILOT REDUCED POWER TO IDLE AND REQUESTED LANDING AT NEAREST AIRPORT. POST LANDING INSP OF ENGINE REVEALED CRACK IN CYLINDER WALL AND PART OF PISTON MISSING.
- [SDR 2010FA0001236](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001236.md): Elt · malfunctioned · Dec 9, 2010 · N2190K · Piper PA34200T · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > (BIER) ELT REMOVED FOR INSP AND TESTING IAW CFR PART 91.207D. DURING BENCH TESTING OF ME-406 ELT, THE ELT WOULD NOT TURN OFF OR RESET. INTERNAL BATTERY HAD TO BE UNPLUGGED TO PREVENT ELT FROM REPEATED TRANSMITTION. ELT PN 453-6603, SN 14668 WAS SENT FOR NEED
- [SDR CA101110008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA101110008.md): Latch · bent · Nov 5, 2010 · Piper PA34200T · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > (CAN) PILOT’S REPORT -- NOSE BAGGAGE DOOR HANDLE/LOCKING SYSTEM SHOULD NOT ALLOW THE KEY TO BE REMOVED, UNLESS THE HANDLE IS IN THE CLOSED POSITION - THIS IS DESIGNED TO PREVENT IMPROPER DOOR SECURING. A FAULT HAS BEEN FOUND AS THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED AT "JUST

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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 = 'PA34200T'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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