# Service difficulty reports: Piper PA-38-112

A list on [Piper PA-38-112](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-38-112.md).

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- [SDR 2022FA0000699](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000699.md): Control Cable · low tension · Nov 16, 2022 · N2427D · Piper PA38112 · Elevator Tab Control System
  > ELEVATOR TRIM CONTROL SURFACE ARE NOT CONNECTED, THERE IS NO TENSION IN THE CABLES. WITH THE ELEVATOR LEADING EDGE DEFAULT POSITION IS POINTED DOWN.
- [SDR 2022FA0000185](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000185.md): Attach Bolt · broken · Feb 27, 2022 · N2446N · Piper PA38112 · Main Landing Gear Attach Section
  > AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR COLLAPSE KGTU FEBUARY 27, 2022.SAT FSDO SW17 INCIDENT. AIRCRAFT DAMAGE WAS LIMITED TO LANDING GEAR ATTACH BOLTS AND THE LANDING GEAR COVER FAIRING DURING GROUND TAXI PRIOR TO FLIGHT. FAA IIC RECOMENDED INCIDENT CLASSIFICATION AS MINOR DA
- [SDR 2018FA0000100](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000100.md): Rotor · worn · Feb 5, 2018 · N2452C · Piper PA38112 · Aircraft Fuel System
  > WORN ROTOR ULTIMATELY FAILED DURING FLIGHT, RESULTING IN A FATAL ACCIDENT. THE PILOT LIKELY HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO SWITCH FUEL TANKS WITH THE WORN ROTOR.
- [SDR CA140609001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140609001.md): Elt · no test · Jun 9, 2014 · Piper PA38112 · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > (CAN) WHILE TESTING THE ELT ON ITS ANNUAL CERTIFICATION IAW CAR 571, APPENDIX G FOUND UNIT WOULD NOT TRANSMIT ON 121.5 MGHZ OR 406 MGHZ FREQUENCY. UNIT REMOVED FROM SERVICE.
- [SDR 2009FA0000236](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000236.md): Tube · failed · Mar 1, 2009 · Piper PA38112 · Tire Tube
  > IN LAST 6 TO 8 MONTHS, FLEET HAS HAD CRONIC PROBLEMS WITH TUBE FAILURES ON MAIN GEAR ONLY. INVESTIGATION SHOWS NO DAMAGE TO THE CORRESPONDING AREA OF THE TIRE INSIDE OR OUT. THE RUPTURE ON THE TUBES HAS BEEN VERY CONSISTENT. ALWAYS MAIN GEAR, ALWAYS O THE I
- [SDR 2008FA0000761](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000761.md): Seat Track · cracked · Nov 13, 2008 · N2472D · Piper PA38112 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > PASSENGER SEAT WAS REMOVED FOR ANNUAL INSPECTION. UPON VISUAL INSPECTION OF SEAT RAILS, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED GOING THROUGH THE ENTIRE RAIL. THE SEAT RAIL MUST BE REPLACED IN ORDER TO FACILITATE SAFE FLIGHT.
- [SDR AU510002065](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002065.md): Bolt · sheared · Dec 12, 2005 · Piper PA38112 · Main Landing Gear Attach Section
  > (AUS) LT MAIN LANDING GEAR ATTACHMENT BOLT SHEARED. LT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED. (OTHER CAUSE: MATERIAL - ENVIRONMENT) (CASA NR 510002065)
- [SDR 2005FA0000090](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000090.md): Carburetor · contaminated · Nov 6, 2004 · N2534N · Piper PA38112 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > ENGINE QUIT DURING FLIGHT DUE TO CARBURETOR MALFUNCTION 4 MILES SOUTHEAST OF AIRPORT, MAKING AN EMERGENCY LANDING WITHOUT DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT, PILOT OR PASSENGER. CARBURETOR WAS REMOVED FROM AIRCRAFT AND SENT FOR OVERHAUL. (WO NR 88013). AIRCRAFT HAD BEEN SE
- [SDR AUS20040223](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040223.md): Blade · corroded · Mar 19, 2004 · Piper PA38112 · Propeller Blade Section
  > (AUS) PROPELLER BLADES CONTAINED SEVERE INTERGRANNULAR CORROSION.
- [SDR AUS20040190](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040190.md): Blade · corroded · Mar 15, 2004 · Piper PA38112 · Propeller Blade Section
  > (AUS) PROPELLER BLADES CONTAINED SEVERE INTERGRANNULAR CORROSION.
- [SDR AUS20040189](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040189.md): Blade · corroded · Mar 12, 2004 · Piper PA38112 · Propeller Blade Section
  > (AUS) PROPELLER BLADES CONTAINED SEVERE INTERGRANNULAR CORROSION.
- [SDR AUS20031157](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20031157.md): Exhaust Valve · separated · Aug 27, 2003 · Piper PA38112 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (AUS) NR 2 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE HEAD SEPARATED FROM VALVE STEM. ENGINE HAD BEEN SITTING IDLE FOR AT LEAST 18 MONTHS AND HAD JUST BEEN RETURNED TO OPERATION.
- [SDR CA030625006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030625006.md): Transmitter · failed · Jun 25, 2003 · Piper PA38112 · Fuel Pressure Indicating
  > (CAN) DURING FLT, PILOT NOTICED THE FUEL PRESSURE INDICATION DROP TO ZERO, WITHOUT ANY CHANGE IN ENGINE FUNCTION. THE PILOT CUT SHORT HIS LOCAL FLT, & RETURNED TO THE AIRPORT. THE FUEL PRESSURE TRANSDUCER WAS REPLACED WITH ANOTHER NEW TRANSDUCER, AND THE PR
- [SDR 2003FA0000616](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000616.md): Circuit Breaker · defective · Apr 30, 2003 · N4267E · Piper PA38112 · Exterior Lighting
  > CHANGED 2 CIRCUIT BREAKERS. PN 454707 HIGH VOLTAGE DROP AND WOULD NOT TRIP AT 200 PERCENT RATING. PN 454706 HIGH VOLTAGE DROP AND TERMINALS WERE HOT ENOUGH TO BLISTER A FINGER AFTER 5 MINUTES OF OPERATION.
- [SDR LER2002F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LER2002F00000.md): Bolt · failed · Oct 22, 2002 · N9296T · Piper PA38112 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > IN CRUISE FLIGHT. 6 HOURS AFTER ENGINE START WHEN PILOT NOTICED SLIGHT ROUGHNESS FOLLOWED BY LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE. FOLLOWED IMMEDIATELY BY EXTREME VIBRATION, SMOKE AND OIL FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND ENGINE STOPPAGE. PILOT COMPLETED A SUCCESSFUL EMERGENCY L
- [SDR CA020814005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020814005.md): Drive Gear · disintegrated · Aug 9, 2002 · Piper PA38112 · Engine Starter
  > (CAN) ON TAKEOFF, PILOT REPORTED NOISE AND ABORTED. INSPECTION REVEALED DISINTEGRATION OF STARTER MOTOR BENDIX DRIVE GEAR AND FRONT STARTER BUSHING IN CONTACT WITH SPINNER BACKING PLATE. THE BENDIX APPARENTLY DID NOT DISENGAGE AFTER STARTUP AND THE ENGINE D
- [SDR 2002FA0000866](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000866.md): Bolt · damaged · Jul 2, 2002 · N2589B · Piper PA38112 · Main Landing Gear
  > MLG ATTACH BOLTS WERE REMOVED FOR INSPECTION DUE TO AN INCIDENT THAT OCCURED ON 6/17/02 WITH A SAME MODEL AIRCRAFT. FOUND THE INBOARD GEAR ATTACH BOLTS FOR BOTH MAIN LANDING GEAR BENT IN THE SHANK AREA. ONE BOLT HAD ITS SHANK DISPLACED APPROX..012 OF AN INC
- [SDR 2002FA0000861](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000861.md): Bolt · failed · Jun 26, 2002 · N2356A · Piper PA38112 · Main Landing Gear
  > RT MLG DEPARTED AIRCRAFT DURING LANDING. FORWARD CLAMP BOLT FAILED CAUSING LANDING GEAR TO ROTATE FROM ITS PROPER LOCATION. BOLT WAS FOUND WITH A SHEAR TYPE FAILURE.
- [SDR 2002FA0000157](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000157.md): Transformer · shorted · Jan 21, 2002 · N2509A · Piper PA38112 · ATC Transponder System
  > TRANSFORMER SHORTED.
- [SDR 20010301CW010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010301CW010.md): Oil Filter · defective · Mar 1, 2001 · N2596E · Piper PA38112 · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)
  > SEALANT USED IN MANUFACTURE OF FILTER TO SEAL THE INLET AND OUTLET TO THE FILTER APPEARS TO BE FLAKING OFF. PIECES ARE BEING FOUND INSIDE THE FILTER ON THE PLEATS AND ON THE OIL SUMP SUCTION SCREEN. THESE PIECES COULD GET INTO THE PRESSURE SYSTEM AND STARVE
- [SDR 20010301CW009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010301CW009.md): Oil Filter · flaking · Mar 1, 2001 · N2602B · Piper PA38112 · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)
  > FOUND SEALANT MATERIAL IN OIL SUMP DURING NORMAL 50 HR OIL CHANGE. FOUND ON SUCTION SCREEN. SEALANT CAME FROM THE OIL FILTER. AREA THAT SEALS THE INLET TO THE OUTLET AREA OF THE FILTER IS FLAKING OFF AND GETTING STUCK IN THE FILTER AND ON THE OIL SUCTION SC
- [SDR AU010150](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU010150.md): Cylinder · cracked · Feb 13, 2001 · Piper PA38112 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (AUS) ENGINE NO2 CYLINDER CRACKED AT BASE. OIL LEAKING FROM CRACK.
- [SDR AU001133](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU001133.md): Blade · mismanufactured · Nov 2, 2000 · Piper PA38112 · Propeller Assembly
  > (AUS) PROPELLER TIP EXFOLIATING. SUSPECT MANUFACTURING DEFECT/FLAW.
- [SDR CA001102013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA001102013.md): G Switch · inaccurate · Oct 12, 2000 · Piper PA38112 · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > (CAN) DURING A TRAINING FLIGHT, THE ELT WENT OFF IN STRAIGHT LEVEL FLIGHT. THE INSTRUCTOR RESET THE UNIT AT THE REMOTE SWITCH. IMMEDIATELY AFTER RELEASING THE BUTTON, THE UNIT KEPT SIGNALING. THE INSTRUCTOR LEFT HIS FINGER ON THE BUTTON AND THE FLIGHT WAS CU
- [SDR 20000914SH014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000914SH014.md): Needle Seat · obstructed · Sep 14, 2000 · N2545N · Piper PA38112 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > LOSS OF POWER AND SUBSEQUENT OFF-AIRPORT LANDING OCCURRED AFTER DARK. REMOVABLE ''''TANG'''' FROM A HELICOIL WAS FOUND IN THE FINGER SCREEN CAVITY STUCK IN THE HOLE OF THE SEAT (OF THE NEEDLE AND SEAT) STOPPING FUEL FLOW TO THE FLOAT BOWL. (X)
- [SDR 20000911SH021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000911SH021.md): Switch · shorted · Aug 26, 2000 · N2408L · Piper PA38112 · Electrical Power System
  > DURING LEVEL FLIGHT WITH NORMAL ELECTRICAL LOAD, ALTERNATOR INOP SWITCH INTERNALLY SHORTED. THE UNIT WAS SEALED. CAUSE IS MOST LIKELY THE AGE OF PART AND NORMAL DEGRADATION OF INTERNAL CIRCUITRY. (X)
- [SDR 20000821SH004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000821SH004.md): Cooling Fan · broken · Jun 29, 2000 · N958SC · Piper PA38112 · DC Generator-Alternator
  > DURING 100-HOUR INSPECTION, NOTED ALL OF THE BLADES OF THE COOLING FAN HAD BROKEN FROM THEIR MOUNTING PLATE AND SEPARATED FROM THE ALTERNATOR. ALTERNATOR WAS STILL PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. THE COOLING FAN BLADES WERE ATTACHED TO AN ALUMINUM PLATE. THE BLADES H
- [SDR CA000614047](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000614047.md): Propeller · corroded · Jun 8, 2000 · Piper PA38112 · Propeller Blade Section
  > (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION.
- [SDR 20000615SH007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000615SH007.md): Gear · inoperative · May 23, 2000 · N4265E · Piper PA38112 · Turn and Bank/Rate of Turn Indicator
  > TURN COORDINATOR NOT WORKING, FLAG WAS INDICATING PROPER OPERATION, BUT RATE OF TURN NOT INDICATED. OCCURED UNDER NORMAL CONDITONS. THE CAUSE IS INTERNAL DAMAGE TO GEARINGS OR PART MALFUCTNION. SUBMITTER STATED TO PREVENT, TAXI AROUND AND YAW BACK AND FOURTH
- [SDR AU000364](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000364.md): Frame · damaged · May 15, 2000 · Piper PA38112 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > (AUS) FUSELAGE FRAME REINFORCEMENT CHANNEL DISTORTED AND CRACKED ON FLANGES. FUSELAGE FRAME DISTORTED WITH A SMALL CRACK WHERE ARIVET HAD PULLED OUT AT THE LOWER OUTBOARD ATTACHMENT TO THEFUSELAGE SKIN. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/PA38/25.
- [SDR AU000115](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000115.md): Bolt · cracked · Apr 5, 2000 · Piper PA38112 · Main Landing Gear Attach Section
  > (AUS) LEFT LANDING GEAR INBOARD ATTACHMENT BOLT FAILED. LEFT LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED.
- [SDR AU990771](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990771.md): Transducer · misrepaired · Aug 4, 1999 · Piper PA38112 · Fuel Pressure Indicator
  > (AUS) FUEL PRESSURE TRANSDUCER FAULTY. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/INST/8. SUBMITTER STATED INSPECTION OF THE TRANSDUCER REVEALED EVIDENCE OF PREVIOUS UNAUTHORIZED REPAIRS.
- [SDR 99ZZZX3670](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3670.md): Transducer · failed · Jul 22, 1999 · N9974T · Piper PA38112 · Fuel Indicating System
  > THIS IS THE THIRD FUEL PRESSURE TRANSDUCER FAILURE IN 5 MONTHS. HAVING MAINTAINED PA-38 TOMAHAWKS FOR SEVERAL YEARS, FAILURE OF MANY FUEL PRESSURE TRANSDUCERS AND OIL PRESSURE TRANSDUCERS HAVE BEEN SEEN. SUBMITTER STATED THE VIBRATION AND HEAT THAT THESE TRA
- [SDR CA990715023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990715023.md): Blade · worn · Jul 5, 1999 · Piper PA38112 · Propeller Blade Section
  > (CAN) PROPELLERS RECEIVED WITH BELOW MANUFACTURER'S LIMITS MAINTAINED BY OPERATORS.
- [SDR 99ZZZX2398](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2398.md): Rod End · broken · Jun 7, 1999 · N2441A · Piper PA38112 · Aileron Control System
  > DURING FLIGHT, LT AILERON WOULD NOT RESPOND TO CONTROLS. FOUND AFT LT ROD END BROKEN AT AFT SIDE OF LOCKNUT AND BEARING END FROZEN AND IMMOVABLE, EVEN AFTER REMOVAL. PILOT NOTICED AILERONS LOCKED ON GROUND WITH SEAT BELTS WITH LEFT AILERON DOWN POSITION WHEN
- [SDR 99ZZZX1811](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1811.md): Cylinder · cracked · Apr 7, 1999 · N2426N · Piper PA38112 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > OIL LEAK AT NR 1 CYLINDER APPEARED TO BE COMING FROM PUSHROD TUBE SEALS. FURTHER INVESTIGATION AND PRESSURE CHECK DISCLOSED LEAK UNDER INTAKE PUSHROD AT HEAD/BARREL JOINT. A 2 INCH CRACK, 1.50 INCHES DOWN FROM TOP OF CYLINDER WALL WAS VISIBLE INSIDE THE CYLI
- [SDR AU990416035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990416035.md): Rocker Boss · worn · Jan 22, 1999 · Piper PA38112 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (AU) INSPECTION FOUND THERE WAS EXCESSIVE ROCKER SHAFT TO ROCKER SHAFT BOSS CLEARANCE ON THE INTAKE SIDE OF TWO SEPARATE CYLINDERS. THIS CLEARANCE WAS MEASURED AT 0.008 INCH.
- [SDR 99ZZZX275](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX275.md): Wheel · cracked · Dec 30, 1998 · Piper PA38112 · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > TIRE BEAD AREA CRACKING ON CLEVELAND MFG WHEEL MODEL 40-77, 4-78, AND 40-87 SERIES USING 162-02800 AND 161-03100 WHEEL HALF ASSEMBLIES. BEAD AREA CRACKING AND TOTAL FAILURE. THREE OCCURRENCES.
- [SDR AU981685](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981685.md): Cylinder · cracked · Dec 10, 1998 · Piper PA38112 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (AUS) DURING FLIGHT, THE ENGINE COMMENCED VERY ROUGH RUNNING. GROUND INVESTIGATION FOUND NR 1 CYLINDER HAD CRACKED THROUGH 360 DEGREES FROM THE ATTACHMENT FLANGE TO THE FIRST FIN. THE CYLINDER REMAINED ATTACHED AS ONE END CRACK WAS APPROXIMATELY 19 MM (0.75 I
- [SDR 98ZZZX4527](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4527.md): Bracket · broken · Oct 28, 1998 · N2322K · Piper PA38112 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE PULLEY CLUSTER LOCATED AT STA 134.0, WAS FOUND BROKEN OFF ITS BRACKETS AND SITTING ON BOTTOM OF FUSELAGE. RUDDER, ELEVATOR, AND ELEVATOR TRIM CABLES PASS UNDER THIS PULLEY CLUSTER. THE CABLES RUBBED AGAINST THE BULKHEAD AT STA 1
- [SDR 98ZZZX4526](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4526.md): Bracket · broken · Oct 28, 1998 · N2322K · Piper PA38112 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE PULLEY CLUSTER LOCATED AT STA 134.0, WAS FOUND BROKEN OFF ITS BRACKETS AND SITTING ON BOTTOM OF FUSELAGE. RUDDER, ELEVATOR, AND ELEVATOR TRIM CABLES PASS UNDER THIS PULLEY CLUSTER. THE CABLES RUBBED AGAINST THE BULKHEAD AT STA 1
- [SDR CA981113003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981113003.md): Push Rod · loose · Sep 18, 1998 · Piper PA38112 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) DURING INVESTIGATION OF LEAKING VALVE ON NR 2 CYLINDER, THE PRESSED END OF A PUSH ROD WAS FOUND LOOSE. THE ROD WAS A SUPERIOR AIR PARTS MANUFACTURED PART.
- [SDR AU981196](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981196.md): Fitting · corroded · Sep 18, 1998 · Piper PA38112 · Main Landing Gear Attach Section
  > (AUS) LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR INBOARD ATTACHMENT FITTING SEVERELY CORRODED ALLOWING THE LEFT MLG INBOARD ATTACHMENT BOLT TO PULL OUT OF THE WING. RIGHT MLG FITTING CORRODED TO A LESSER DEGREE. PART TC: 8,079.
- [SDR AU980708](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980708.md): Skin · damaged · Jun 26, 1998 · Piper PA38112 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > (AUS) LOWER WING SKINS REMOVED FOR INSPECTION AND REPLACED USING BOLTS AND NUTS.
- [SDR 98ZZZX2439](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2439.md): Crankshaft · failed · May 5, 1998 · N24435 · Piper PA38112 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > AIRCRAFT DESTROYED AS A RESULT OF FORCED LANDING INDUCED BY A SEPARATION OF THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT. SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATION DISCLOSED A FATIGUE FAILURE ADJACENT TO THE CENTER MAIN BEARING JOURNAL. THIS ENGINE HAD EXPERIENCED 2 PREVIOUS PROPELLER STRIKES WHIC
- [SDR 98ZZZX1987](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1987.md): Aileron · out of balance · Apr 23, 1998 · N2582C · Piper PA38112 · Ailerons
  > AIRCRAFT WAS STRIPPED AND RE-PAINTED. CONTROL SURFACE BALANCE WAS CHECKED. AILERONS FOUND OUT OF LIMITS AS WELL AS ANOTHER FACTORY PAINTED AILERON. NOTE: AILERON BALANCE LIMITS - 0.0 TO 8.5 INCH/POUND. TRAILING EDGE HEAVY (UNDERBALANCE).
- [SDR AU980404](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980404.md): Cylinder · cracked · Apr 16, 1998 · Piper PA38112 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (AUS) ENGINE CYLINDER LEAKING OIL AT BARREL TO HEAD JOINT AND BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND BOTTOM FINS ON BARREL AREAS. CYLINDER WAS REMOVED AND A PENETRANT CHECK FOUND A CRACK 40MM (1.57 INCH) IN LENGTH (INSIDE) AT THE BARREL TO HEAD JOINT. PART TC: 1,327.
- [SDR AU980512](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980512.md): Bracket · faulty · Apr 8, 1998 · Piper PA38112 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > (AUS) RUDDER PEDAL TORQUE TUBE SUPPORT BRACKET FAULTY. SEE MDR 98/0511FOR SIMILAR DEFECT.
- [SDR AU980511](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980511.md): Bracket · faulty · Apr 8, 1998 · Piper PA38112 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > (AUS) RUDDER PEDAL TORQUE TUBE SUPPORT BRACKET FAULTY.
- [SDR 98ZZZX1314](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1314.md): Connector · charred · Mar 16, 1998 · N2593P · Piper PA38112 · DC Power Distribution System
  > 'HOT WIRE' SMELL IN-FLIGHT AT NIGHT. STALL HORN CONTINUOUSLY ON. STROBES INOPERATIVE. (WING TIPS). UPON UNEVENTFUL LANDING, NOTICED STALL HORN BECOMES 'NORMAL' IF PITOT LT SWITCH IS TURNED ON. CONNECTOR 2 CARRIES CIRCUITS OF NAV LIGHTS, STROBES, PT HEAT,

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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 = 'PA38112'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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