# Service difficulty reports: Piper PA-42-1000 A list on [Piper PA-42-1000](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-42-1000.md). Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary. - [SDR 2020F00118](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020F00118.md): Brace · cracked · Feb 4, 2020 · N411BG · Piper PA421000 · Main Landing Gear > DURING A ROUTINE EVENT INSPECTION ON N411BG, 42-5527004 THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR SIDE BRACE P/N 75245-015 WAS FOUND CRACKED, SEE PHOTOS ATTACHED. THIS PART HAS A LIFE LIMIT OF 3,000 HOURS, THE TIME IN SERVICE ON THIS PART IS 2,601.6 THE PART - [SDR 2013FA0000694](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000694.md): Brace · cracked · Nov 26, 2013 · N37KW · Piper PA421000 · Main Landing Gear > DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, INSPECTOR OBSERVED CRACK IN RT MLG FWD SIDE BRACE, PN 75245-015, SECOND FINDING. - [SDR GW1R20120427181](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GW1R20120427181.md): Brace · cracked · Apr 27, 2012 · N400ER · Piper PA421000 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, RT MLG SIDE BRACE WAS FOUND CRACKED. THIS IS A POST SB 0817C PART. PART LIFE-LIMIT IS 3,000 HRS PART TTSN:1876.7 HRS. PART WAS REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT. NOTE: THIS IS THE SECOND OCCASION THAT THIS PART HAS BEEN FOUND CRACKED ON THIS - [SDR 2010FA0001093](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001093.md): Link Assy · cracked · Aug 30, 2010 · N46HL · Piper PA421000 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear > (GW1R) DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE NLG IDLER-LINK ASSY. INDICATED CRACKS IN 3 LOCATIONS BY FLOURESCENT PENETRANT INSP (FPI). - [SDR 2010FA0000835](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000835.md): Link Assy · cracked · Aug 18, 2010 · N46HL · Piper PA421000 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > DURING ROUTINE INSP, MX OF THE NLG THE LINK ASSY, NLG IDLER WAS FOUND CRACKED IN THREE (3) AREAS. THERE IS NO LIFE LIMIT ON THIS PART AND NO SPECIAL INSP REQUIREMENTS. SUGGEST 500 HR REPETIVE IN CONJUNCTION WITH SL1088 NLG SIDE BRACE INSP. - [SDR 2010FA0000272](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000272.md): Bolt · sheared · Mar 17, 2010 · N554DM · Piper PA421000 · Landing Gear Actuator > BOLT PN 400-159 WAS FOUND SHEARED. SB 885 SPECIFIES BOLT REPLACEMENT AT 500 HR INTERVALS. FAILED BOTH TTSN WAS 414.1 HRS. REPLACEMENT BOLT PN 400-159, RIB PN 50377-011, BRACKET PN 73524-003, ACTUATORS AND MISC. HARDWARE. - [SDR 2009FA0000450](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000450.md): Brace · cracked · May 12, 2009 · N554DM · Piper PA421000 · Main Landing Gear > DURING ROUTINE INSP, PART WAS FOUND CRACKED. THIS IS A POST SB817C UNIT. PART LIFE LIMIT IS 3,000 HRS. - [SDR 2007FA0000657](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000657.md): Roll Pin · sheared · Jun 29, 2007 · N411BG · Piper PA421000 · Rudder Control System > PILOTS RT RUDDER PEDAL ROLL PINS SHEARED. REFERENCE IPC PN 761792, FIG. 103, INDEX 14, PN 480572. FAILURE MAY CAUSE LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OR BRAKING ACTION DURING GROUND OPERATION. (K) - [SDR 2006FA0000678](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000678.md): Fork · cracked · Jul 13, 2006 · N4WE · Piper PA421000 · Main Landing Gear > PILOT REPORTED A LEAKING LT MAIN GEAR STRUT, BUT WAS LEAKING FROM JOINT BETWEEN ALUMINUM FORK ASSY AND CHROMED STEEL STRUT TUBE. STRUT DISASSEMBLED AND A RADIAL CRACK WAS FOUND, 2 INCH LOGN AND.5 INCH. BELOW TOP OF ALUMINUM FORK ASSY. A SERIOUS ACCIDENT CO - [SDR 2005FA0001211](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001211.md): O-Ring · cut · Aug 8, 2005 · N901MT · Piper PA421000 · Propeller Assembly > AT THE OUTER MARKER ON APPROACH, THE PILOT NOTICED AN OIL ODOR IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEM. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. POST FLIGHT WALK AROUND REVEALED OIL LEAK AT THE RT PROPELLER. MAINTENANCE WAS DISPATCHED AND INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE RT PRO - [SDR 20000711SH006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000711SH006.md): Rod End · broken · Jun 3, 2000 · N325KW · Piper PA421000 · Landing Gear Door Actuator > RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR ROD END BROKE IN HALF WHERE PIVOT BALL IS RETAINED. NOT SURE WHETHER IT BROKE ON UP OR DOWN CYCLE. AFTER FAILURE, GEAR WOULD NOT COMPLETELY LOCK. BLOW DOWN SYSTEM AND HAND PUMP WERE NOT ABLE TO WORK WITH ROD END BROKEN. GEA - [SDR 20000412SH001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000412SH001.md): Trunnion · damaged · Feb 21, 2000 · N248DJ · Piper PA421000 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > PART IS MAIN LANDING GEAR REAR SIDE BRACE TRUNNION. A SMALL CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE WEB NEXT TO THE INBOARD LOWER BOLT HOLE ON BOTH RT AND LT MAIN GEAR. CRACK WAS DETECTED BY SMALL CRACK IN PAINT AND VERIFIED BY DYE PENETRANT. (X) - [SDR 20000407SH032](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000407SH032.md): Trunnion · damaged · Feb 21, 2000 · N531MC · Piper PA421000 · Main Landing Gear Attach Section > PART IS MAIN LANDING GEAR REAR SIDE BRACE TRUNNION. A SMALL ERODE WAS FOUND IN THE WEB NEXT TO THE INBOARD LOWER BOLT HOLE ON BOTH RT AND LT MAIN GEAR. CRACK WAS DETECTED BY SMALL CRACK IN PAINT. CRACK WAS VERIFIED BY DYE PENETRANT. (X) - [SDR 20000407SH020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000407SH020.md): Trunnion · cracked · Feb 21, 2000 · N38AF · Piper PA421000 · Main Landing Gear Attach Section > PART IS MAIN LANDING GEAR REAR SIDE BRACE TRUNNION. A SMALL CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE WEB NEAR TO THE INBOARD LOWER BOLT HOLE ON BOTH RT AND LT MAIN GEAR. CRACK DETECTED FROM PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE. CRACK WAS VERIFIED BY DYE PENETRANT. (X) - [SDR 20000407SH016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000407SH016.md): Trunnion · cracked · Feb 21, 2000 · N325KW · Piper PA421000 · Main Landing Gear Attach Section > PART IS MAIN LANDING GEAR REAR SIDE BRACE TRUNNION. A SMALL CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE WEB NEXT TO THE INBOARD LOWER BOLT HOLE ON BOTH RT AND LT MAIN GEAR. CRACK WAS DETECTED BY PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE. CRACK WAS VERIFIED BY DYE PENETRANT. (X) - [SDR 98ZZZX4531](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4531.md): Fork Bolt · failed · Oct 15, 1998 · N38AF · Piper PA421000 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle > LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT. FORK BOLT WHICH ATTACHES HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR TO FORWARD SIDE BRACES HAD SHEARED. INSTALLED NEW FORK BOLT, OPERATIONAL CHECK SATISFACTORY. PIPER HAS A 500-HOUR LIFE LIMIT ON THE MLG ACTUATOR ATTACH BOLT WHICH SECURES - [SDR 97ZZZX17](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX17.md): Elevator · cracked · Dec 5, 1996 · N124DP · Piper PA421000 · Elevator, Plate/Skin > AFTER PAINT WAS CHEMICALLY REMOVED, 3 CRACKS WERE FOUND IN THE SKIN AT THE COUNTERWEIGHT CHANNEL RUNNING AFT. 2 MORE CRACKS WERE FOUND IN THE STRINGER AFT OF THAT CHANNEL. LOOKING THROUGH THE ACCESS PANEL, IT WAS ALSO FOUND THAT THE STRINGER WAS BROKEN. - [SDR 96ZZZX4760](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4760.md): Deice Boot · shorted · Aug 22, 1996 · N431MC · Piper PA421000 · Propeller Deice Boot Section > WHILE IN-FLIGHT, THE CREW NOTICED A SUDDEN SHOWER OF SPARKS FROM THE LEFT PROPELLER. A QUICK CHECK OF THE AMMETER SHOWED NO UNUSUAL CURRENT DRAW. THE PROPELLER DEICE SYSTEM SHUT ITSELF OFF BEFORE THE CREW COULD TURN IT OFF. AFTER LANDING, THE PROPELLER WAS - [SDR 96ZZZX578](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX578.md): Housing · failed · Jan 4, 1996 · N42MD · Piper PA421000 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck > AIRCRAFT WAS MODIFIED WITH LONG RANGE FUEL TANKS FOR FLIGHT TO AUKLAND, NEW ZEALAND FROM OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA. AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR OVERWEIGHT TAKEOFF. DURING TAKEOFF ROLL, LEFT MLG COLLAPSED CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT. MLG HOUSING WAS INSPECT - [SDR 95ZZZX3223](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3223.md): Strut · split · May 11, 1995 · N42MD · Piper PA421000 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck > AIRCRAFT HAS EXTRA TANKS INSTALLED AND WAS FULLY FUELED FOR FLIGHT TO NEW ZEALAND. AIRCRAFT AUTHORIZED 125 PERCENT CTOW BY DIRECTORATE, BUT WAS LOADED TO 118 PERCENT CTOW. AIRCRAFT BEGAN TAKEOFF ROLL AND WAS TRAVELLING APPROXIMTELY 40 KNOTS WHEN TAKEOFF WAS - [SDR 95ZZZX2409](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2409.md): Shaft Assy · flange cracked · Apr 5, 1995 · N812BJ · Piper PA421000 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > MLG PIVOT SHAFT ASSY CONTAINS PIVOT SHAFT AND FWD ATTACH FLANGE. FWD ATTACH FLANGE MOUNTED TO MAIN WING SPAR. THIS ATTACH FLANGE FOUND CRACKED AND BROKEN OUT ALLOWING PIVOT SHAFT (WHICH IS BOLTED TO IT) TO MOVE AFT TOWARD WW. PILOT REPORTED CLUNK NOISE AT G ## 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 = 'PA421000' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-42-1000/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.