# Service difficulty reports: Piper PA-42-720

A list on [Piper PA-42-720](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-42-720.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR CA131121014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131121014.md): Fcu · failed · Nov 20, 2013 · Piper PA42720 · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > (CAN) ENGINE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OFF OF IDLE GROUND POWER.
- [SDR CA120903004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120903004.md): Turbine Blades · fractured · Aug 23, 2012 · Piper PA42720 · Turbine Section
  > (CAN) SHORTLY AFTER T/O, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD AND ENGINE TORQUE DROPPED TO ZERO ACCOMPANIED WITH FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST. THE ENGINE WAS SECURED AND THE CREW RETURNED TO THE DEPARTURE POINT WHERE AN UNEVENTFUL SINGLE ENGINE LANDING WAS ACCOMPLISHED
- [SDR CA120918013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120918013.md): Oil System · leaking · Aug 13, 2012 · Piper PA42720 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > (CAN) PILOT INITIATED IFSD OF RIGHT ENGINE AND DIVERSION TO NEWCASTLE DUE AN OIL PRESSURE LOSS COMBINED WITH SMOKE IN THE CABIN. AN UNEVENTFUL SINGLE ENGINE LANDING WAS MADE. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND AN OIL LEAK FROM THE INLET. TROUBLESHOOTING ON GOING.
- [SDR CA070605005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070605005.md): Attach Bolt · bent · Jun 5, 2007 · Piper PA42720 · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings
  > (CAN) CONTINUOUS PROBLEM OF PREMATURE WEAR AND INDICATIONS OF STRESS ON MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR ATTACH HARDWARE. LOWER FORK BOLT PN 41789-02 AND UPPER ACTUATOR ATTACH BOLT 401-195 (AN5-17A) (BOTH LIFE LIMITED BY MFG INSPECTION PROGRAM) SHOW SIGNS OF BENDIN
- [SDR CA080128003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080128003.md): Filter · cracked · May 27, 2007 · Piper PA42720 · Hydraulic Filter, Main
  > (CAN) DURING APPROACH TO LANDING, FLIGHT CREW EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY EXTENDING THE LANDING GEAR VIA NORMAL MEANS AND SUBSEQUENTLY MANUALLY LOWERED THE GEAR. INVESTIGATION SHOWED SUBSTANTIAL HYD FLUID LOSS THROUGH CRACKED THREADS OF THE LT ENG HYDR FILTER BOWL.
- [SDR RX8R2006003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RX8R2006003.md): Structure · cracked · Aug 7, 2006 · N9085U · Piper PA42720 · Landing Gear Doors
  > FOUND CRACK IN LT NOSE LANDING GEAR DOOR ON RADIUS OF FRONT STIFFENER SECTION. ALSO FOUND CRACK IN RT NOSE LANDING GEAR DOOR AT FORWARD HINGE ATTACH POINT. HAVE PREVIOUSLY FOUND CRACKS IN THE NOSE LANDING GEAR DOORS ON 4 OTHER PA-42'S. THE CRACKS ARE USUALLY I
- [SDR CA060427005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060427005.md): Wire · corroded · Apr 25, 2006 · Piper PA42720 · Navigation System Wiring
  > (CAN) DURING CLIMB FLIGHT CREW SMELLED AND VISUALLY CONFIRMED SMOKE IN COCKPIT. THEY SHUTOFF WINDSHIELD HEAT AND PITOT/STALL HEAT AND SMOKE DISSIPATED. FLIGHT RETURNED TO POINT OF DEPARTURE FOR INVESTIGATION. MAINTENANCE FOUND SURFACE CORROSION ON PITOT/STALL
- [SDR CA060411002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060411002.md): Brake · failed · Apr 10, 2006 · Piper PA42720 · Landing Gear Brake System
  > LEFT SIDE BRAKE FAILED ON LANDING CAUSING RIGHT MAIN TIRE TO BLOW OUT. NO DAMAGE TO A/C.
- [SDR RX8R2006001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RX8R2006001.md): Hydraulic Line · damaged · Apr 10, 2006 · N9085U · Piper PA42720 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > AFTER TAKEOFF THE LANDING GEAR HANDLE WAS MOVED TO THE UP POSITION THE LANDING GEAR CAME UP BUT THE GEAR DOORS DID NOT CLOSE. THE LANDING GEAR HANDLE WAS PUT IN THE DOWN POSITION BUT THE LANDING GEAR DID NOT LOCK DOWN. THE EMERGENCY HAND PUMP WAS USED TO MAKE
- [SDR CA060405007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060405007.md): Outflow Valve · malfunctioned · Nov 25, 2005 · Piper PA42720 · Pressure Regulator/Outflow Valve
  > DURING AN EVENT, NR 2 INSPECTION OF THE EMERGENCY PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM, VALVE ASSY (BY-PASS) P/N 73318-00-1) WAS REMOVED FROM RT WING ROOT AREA, FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND EXTENSIVE CORROSION IN THIS VALVE AND REDUCER P/N: 584-124 (A55-16-12). SYSTEM CLEANED.
- [SDR CA051130005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051130005.md): Engine · failed · Nov 25, 2005 · Piper PA42720 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) NR1 ENGINE THE AUTO FEATHER SYSTEM WAS ARMED FOR TAKEOFF. SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF THE PILOT DISARMED THAT AUTO FEATHER SYSTEM. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO CLIMB OUT. THE PILOT NOTICED PROPELLER RPM SLOWLY DROPPING OFF (SUCH AS PROPELLERS OUT OF SYNC). THE P
- [SDR CA051108005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051108005.md): Fitting · cracked · Nov 7, 2005 · Piper PA42720 · Main Landing Gear Attach Section
  > PART NUMBER 43286-02 (2 OF) WERE REMOVED FROM STOCK FOR INSTALLATION ON PA42-720 AS REQUIRED BY A/C MX SCHEDULE REPLACEMENT INTERVAL. CLOSE INSPECTION PRIOR TO INSTALLATION REVEALED BOTH FITTINGS (PART NUMBER 40286-00) WERE CRACKED WHERE THEY MATE WITH THE PI
- [SDR RX8R2004002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RX8R2004002.md): Strut · cracked · Dec 3, 2004 · N9116Q · Piper PA42720 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR STRUT CRACKED AT ATTACH POINT TO ACTUATING BRACE. CRACK IS 2.5 INCHES LONG ALONG AFT SIDE OF AFT ATTACH POINT LUG. CRACK IS AT SAME LOCATION THAT GETS INSPECTED IAW PIPER SERVICE BULLETIN 969. AREA WAS INSPECTED PER SB 65.2 HRS. AGO,
- [SDR GW12004F00003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GW12004F00003.md): Line · fractured · Jul 2, 2004 · N121LH · Piper PA42720 · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > PILOT REPORTED FUEL DRIPPING OUT OF COWLING ON SHUT DOWN. REMOVAL OF COWLING AND GROUND RUN OF ENGINE REVEALED FRACTURE OF HIGH PRESSURE FCU TO FUEL NOZZLE DELIVERY TUBE. TUBE WAS REPLACED AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR CA040621003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040621003.md): Fire Detector · shorted · Jun 16, 2004 · Piper PA42720 · Fire Detection
  > DURING APPROACH FOR LANDING, THE RT ENGINE FIRE WARNING ANNUNCIATOR ACTIVATED. THE PILOT DEPLOYED THE ENGINE FIRE BOTTLE, SECURED THE ENGINE AND DECLARED AN EMERGENCY. THE LANDING CONTINUED UNEVENTFUL. MX INSPECTED THE ENGINE AND FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF FIRE. THE
- [SDR RX8R2004001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RX8R2004001.md): Bolt · sheared · May 21, 2004 · N9142B · Piper PA42720 · Fasteners
  > WHILE TAXIING AFTER LANDING, THE PILOT DISCOVERED THE AIRCRAFT WOULD NOT TURN TIGHT. AFTER EXAMINATION, IT WAS FOUND THE (3) AN-3 BOLTS THAT SECURE THE NOSE STEERING LINKAGE TO THE TOP OF THE NOSE LANDING GEAR STRUT HAD SHEARED. FOUR OTHER AIRCRAFT WERE EXAM
- [SDR CA040427016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040427016.md): Master Switch · worn · Apr 24, 2004 · Piper PA42720 · Electrical Power System
  > (CAN) NEARING FINAL APPROACH THE PILOT NOTICED HE HAD LOST PRIMARY AVIONICS POWER AND THE STANDBY POWER SUPPLY HAD ENGAGED TO PROVIDE BASIC POWER. AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING WAS CARRIED OUT. MAINTENANCE DETERMINED THE AVIONICS MASTER SWITCH (PUSH TO ENGAGE, PUSH AG
- [SDR GW12004F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GW12004F00001.md): Arm · fractured · Apr 8, 2004 · N950TA · Piper PA42720 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > LEFT MLG RETRACT ARM, PN 42042002, WHICH ATTACHES THE ACTUATOR TO THE FORWARD SIDE BRACE FAILED DURING RETRACTION OF THE LANDING GEAR AFTER TAKE OFF. PILOT STATED THAT AFTER A NORMAL TAKE OFF HE ATTEMPTED TO RETRACT THE LANDING GEAR THE LEFT MAIN FAILED TO RE
- [SDR 2002FA0000983](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000983.md): Line · chafed · Aug 16, 2002 · N75FL · Piper PA42720 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > DURING LANDING THE PILOT SELECTED GEAR DOWN, WITH NO RESPONSE FROM SYSTEM. THE PILOT SUCCESSFULLY PUT GEAR DOWN WITH EMERGENCY BLOW DOWN SYSTEM AND A SAFE LANDING WAS MADE. MAINTENANCE FOUND LEFT INBOARD PORTION OF WING COVERED IN HYDRAULIC FLUID. UPON REMO
- [SDR 2002FA0000454](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000454.md): Bolt · broken · Mar 1, 2002 · N75FL · Piper PA42720 · Engine Mount Section
  > UPON INSPECTION, FOUND RIGHT TOP ENGINE MOUNT BOLT BROKEN AT FIREWALL.
- [SDR CA011121009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA011121009.md): Wire Harness · disconnected · Nov 16, 2001 · Piper PA42720 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > (CAN) PILOT ACTIVATED LDG GEAR EMERG BLOWDOWN PNEUMATIC SYS SWITCH DURING LDG GEAR EXTENSION MFLFUNCTION. LATER GROUND INSP DETERMINED THAT PENUMATIC SYS (LT MLG) HAD NOT PROPERLY ACTIVATED. SYS SHOULD HAVE FIRED T HE NITROGEN BOTTLE EXPLOSIVE SQUIB (ON LDG GE
- [SDR CA011121008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA011121008.md): Bolt · broken · Nov 16, 2001 · Piper PA42720 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > (CAN) FLT CREW WERE UNABLE TO EXTEND LT MLG THROUGH NORMAL (HYDRAULIC) OR EMERG (HYDRAULIC/PNEUMATIC) MEANS PRIOR TO LDG. LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID EVIDENT AROUND TRAILING EDGE OF LT WING & FLAP AREAS. NOSE & RT MLG WERE RETRACTED & A/C MADE SUCCESSFUL GEAR UP L
- [SDR RX8R2001001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RX8R2001001.md): Skin · debonded · Apr 13, 2001 · Piper PA42720 · Landing Gear Doors
  > AFTER LANDING IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT INBOARD LANDING GEAR DOOR SKIN HAD PEELED OFF FROM THE REST OF THE DOOR AT THE LEADING EDGE. UPON FURTHER EXAMINATION THE DOOR SKIN AND SUPPORTING STRUCTURE WHICH ARE BONDED TOGETHER WITH STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE SHOWED C
- [SDR CA001206003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA001206003.md): Wheel · cracked · Nov 9, 2000 · Piper PA42720 · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > (CAN) SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE INSPECTION DISCOVERED CRACKED WHEEL HALF DURING TIRE REPLACEMENT. CRACK IS IN OUTER WHEEL HALF AND ORIGINATES FROM A LARGE LIGHTENING HOLE. CRACK APPROXIMATELY.250 INCH IN LENGTH. WHEEL HALF SCRAPPED. (X)
- [SDR CA000906005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000906005.md): Chip Detector · broken · Aug 21, 2000 · Piper PA42720 · Engine Oil Indicating System
  > (CAN) DURING CLIMB, PILOT NOTICED SMOKE FROM LEFT ENGINE. SUSPECTING FIRE, ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND SECURED AND FIRE BOTTTLE ACTIVATED. UNEVENTFUL LANDING C/O SASKATOON. MAINTENANCE DISCOVERED BROKEN CHIP DETECTOR ALLOWING ENGINE OIL TO LEAK ONTO ENGINE CASE
- [SDR 20000811SH002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000811SH002.md): Line · leaking · Aug 9, 2000 · N31GA · Piper PA42720 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > AFTER TAKEOFF THE LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT PROPERLY RETRACT AND RED FLUID WAS SEEN EXITING RT ENGINE/WING AREA. CREW RETURNED TO BASE. HYD LEAK FOUND UNDER THE ENGINE NACELLE TO WING ROOT FAIRING. CAUSED BY AN EXCESSIVELY LONG FAIRING SCREW WHICH HAD CHAFED A
- [SDR CA000621020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000621020.md): Switch · failed · Jun 12, 2000 · Piper PA42720 · Extinguishing System
  > (CAN) PILOT EXPERIENCED RIGHT ENGINE FIRE WARNING AND MASTER CAUTION ANNUCIATORS. ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN BY CHECKLIST AND RE FIRE BOTTLE DISCHARGE SWITCH ACTIVATED. LANDING C/O UNEVENTFUL. MAINTENANCE DETERMINED ENGINE FIRE WARNING WAS FALSE AND THAT THE FIRE BOT
- [SDR CA000128027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000128027.md): Rod End · seized · Jan 19, 2000 · Piper PA42720 · Propeller Governor
  > (CAN) ENGINE FAILED TO PRODUCE FULL POWER. INSPECTION FOUND PROP GOVERNOR RESETA RM POSITIONED AFT OF STOP ALLOWING PY AIR LEAK AND RESULTANT REDUCED NG ANDWF. SEIZED BEARING.
- [SDR AU000128027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000128027.md): Rod End · seized · Jan 19, 2000 · Piper PA42720 · Propeller Governor
  > (AU) ENGINE FAILED TO PRODUCE FULL POWER. INSPECTION FOUND PROP GOVERNOR RESET ARM POSITIONED AFT OF STOP ALLOWING PY AIR LEAK AND RESULTANT REDUCED NG AND WF. SEIZED BEARING.
- [SDR 99ZZZX2528](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2528.md): Uplock Actuator · mismanufactured · Jun 1, 1999 · N9142B · Piper PA42720 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > EMERGENCY UPLOCK RELEASE ACTUATOR, PN WTC 2215-1, WAS ORIGINALLY REPLACED BECAUSE OF LEAK (HYD) AT ROD END. WHEN 'NEW' PART WAS INSTALLED (SAME P/N), IT LEAKED FROM END CAP. AFTER THIS, TWO OTHER ACTUATORS WERE TRIED WITH SAME RESULTS. THEY LEAKED WHILE PERF
- [SDR CA990430023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990430023.md): Engine · failed · Apr 14, 1999 · Piper PA42720 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) NR 2 ENGINE WOULD NOT START. INVESTIGATION DETERMINED THE COMPRESSOR SECTION WOULD NOT ROTATE. ENGINE REMOVED FOR OVERHAUL, FURTHER REPORT TO FOLLOW.
- [SDR CA981207007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981207007.md): Circuit Breaker · overheated · Nov 18, 1998 · Piper PA42720 · DC Power Distribution System
  > (CAN) DURING GROUND RUN, A HOT ODOR WAS DETECTED. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE SOURCE TO BE THE RIGHT GENERATOR BUS TIE CIRCUIT BREAKER IN THE LOWER CENTER PEDESTAL. THE BOLT CONNECTING THE BREAKER TO THE BUS WAS NOT TIGHT AND THE PHENOLIC BLOCK WAS GETTING HOT.
- [SDR 98ZZZX4121](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4121.md): Fuel Cell · leaking · Oct 22, 1998 · N175AA · Piper PA42720 · Fuel Storage
  > FUEL CELL SENT FOR REPAIR. RECEIVED FUEL CELL AND INSTALLED. IT STILL LEAKED. AFTER TROUBLESHOOTING FOR OVER ONE WEEK, FOUND TO BE SAME CELL. REMOVED TANK AND SENT BACK FOR RE-REPAIR.
- [SDR 98ZZZX3136](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3136.md): Bracket · cracked · Jul 28, 1998 · N9116Q · Piper PA42720 · Landing Gear Steering System
  > DURING INSPECTION, FOUND BRACKET AND DOUBLER P/N 46867-00 AND P/N 46838-00 CRACKED COMPLETELY THROUGH. THSE PARTS SUPPORT THE LINKAGE THROUGH THE WHEEL WELL TO THE NOSE GEAR STEERING. THESE PARTS ARE UNDER CONSTANT TWISTING MOTION WHEN TURNING THE NOSE WHEEL
- [SDR 97ZZZX5112](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX5112.md): Cable Assy · parted · Sep 11, 1997 · N9091J · Piper PA42720 · Power Lever
  > DURING PRE-FLIGHT OPERATIONAL CHECKS, THE LEFT ENGINE THROTTLE CABLE STAINLESS STEEL RIBBON CORE PARTED WHERE THE CABLE PASSES THROUGH A CUT-OUT IN THE AILERON BELLCRANK RT MOUNTING BRACKET. ENGINE CONTROL WAS LOST AND THE MISSION ABORTED. INVESTIGATION REVE
- [SDR 97ZZZX1207](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1207.md): Switch · failed · Feb 28, 1997 · N2247R · Piper PA42720 · Stabilizer Control System
  > FOUND TRIM MASTER SWITCH PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED WITH GLUE. REPLACED SWITCH, NEW SWITCH FELL APART AT FWD SEAM AT FIRST OPS CHECK. SECOND NEW SWITCH DID THE SAME. BACK PART OF SWITCH FELL INTO CENTER CONSOLE, SHORTED OUT ON A/F STRUCTURE AND COULD NOT BE RETRIE
- [SDR 97ZZZX592](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX592.md): Chip Detector · broken · Jan 16, 1997 · N777YP · Piper PA42720 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > IN-FLIGHT, PILOT NOTICED TORQUE FLUCTUATION AND LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE. LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. RT ENGINE AND COWLING COVERED WITH OIL. INSPECTED ENGINE AND FOUND CHIP DETECTOR BROKEN CAUSING ALL ENG OIL TO DRAIN FROM POWER SECTION.
- [SDR 96ZZZX3228](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3228.md): Shuttle Valve · cracked · May 30, 1996 · N775CA · Piper PA42720 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > NOSE GEAR SHUTTLE VALVE FITTING CRACKED (FRACTURED) CAUSING A HYDRAULIC LEAK. THE FITTING IN QUESTION SCREWS INTO THE NOSE GEAR ACTUATOR, PN 40874-5, PIPER SB 859 DATED, HAD BEEN COMPLETED. SB 859 CALLS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A SUPPORT BRACKET. SHUTTLE VAL
- [SDR 96ZZZX3056](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3056.md): Torque Tube · worn · Apr 24, 1996 · N777YP · Piper PA42720 · Drag Control Actuator
  > EXPERIENCED MOVEMENT OF PILOT'S CONTROL COLUMN WITH COPILOT'S CONTROL COLUMN HELD SECURELY IN PLACE. SIDE PLAY AND FORE/AFT MOVEMENT NOTED IN PILOT'S CONTROL COLUMN. MOVEMENT OF PILOT'S CONTROL COLUMN TRACED TO WEAR BETWEEN LEFT CONTROL COLUMN PIVOT FITTING
- [SDR 96ZZZX2479](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2479.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Apr 11, 1996 · N2247R · Piper PA42720 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > DOOR SILL DOUBLER FOUND CRACKED. CONNECTED CABIN BULKHEADS ALSO FOUND CRACKED.
- [SDR 96ZZZX2478](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2478.md): Door Sill · cracked · Apr 11, 1996 · N2247R · Piper PA42720 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > DOOR SILL DOUBLER FOUND CRACKED. CONNECTED CABIN BULKHEADS ALSO FOUND CRACKED.
- [SDR 96ZZZX2481](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2481.md): Window · cracked · Apr 10, 1996 · N2247R · Piper PA42720 · Passenger Compartment Windows
  > FOUR CABIN EXTERIOR SIDE WINDOWS FOUND CRACKED WHILE PERFORMING THE INSPECTION REQUIRED BY PIPER SB 984.
- [SDR 96ZZZX2480](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2480.md): Channel · cracked · Apr 10, 1996 · N2247R · Piper PA42720 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > CHANNELS AND WHEELWELL SIDE WALL CRACKED AT NOSE GEAR STEERING TORQUE TUBE BEARING BLOCK FLANGES.
- [SDR 96ZZZX1353](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1353.md): Computer · faulty · Feb 22, 1996 · N2247R · Piper PA42720 · Autopilot Computer
  > ON 2-21-96, SUBMITTER MADE A CONFERENCE CALL WHICH INVOLVED ALLIED SIGNAL TO ESTABLISH COHERENT DIALOG CONCERNING GLIDESLOPE COUPLING PROBLEM. RESOLVED 2 PROBLEMS MAY EXIST. NR 1, GLIDESLOPE TRIES TO COUPLE A SIGNAL BEYOND PARAMETERS ESTABLISHED IN PILOT'S O
- [SDR 95ZZZX6454](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6454.md): Line · chafed · Oct 7, 1995 · N9279A · Piper PA42720 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
  > REMOVED INBOARD LEADING EDGE AND FOUND FUEL LINE CHAFING AGAINST ANCHOR NUT FOR LEADING EDGE SCREWS AT NACELLE. ALSO, FOUND CHAFING AT FUEL LINE B-NUT AND THE BUTT OF A HYLOCK ALL IN THE SAME AREA INSIDE THE NACELLE WHERE THE LEADING EDGE ATTACHES TO THE WING

## 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 = 'PA42720'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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