# Service difficulty reports: Piper PA-44-180T A list on [Piper PA-44-180T](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-44-180t.md). Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary. - [SDR BIER2020042700000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BIER2020042700000.md): Balance Weight · rusted · Apr 27, 2020 · N8187H · Piper PA44180T · Horizontal Stabilizer, Tab Structure > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION BY CRS # BIER466C, FOUND BALANCE WEIGHT ASSEMBLY P/N 38398-005 RUSTED THROUGH. RECEIVED NEW PIPER PART NUMBER 38398-005 AS REPLACEMENT. THE NEW ASSEMBLY COMES CONSIDERABLY OVER-SIZED. ADDRESS THE ISSUE WITH PIPER DSA TOM PENTECOST (DSA - [SDR 2017FA0000417](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000417.md): Rib · cracked · Oct 21, 2016 · N82549 · Piper PA44180T · Ailerons > AILERON CENTER HINGE RIB IS CRACKED UNDER BRACKET. THERE IS NO WAY TO REMOVE THE HINGE TO INSPECT. DAMAGE WAS FOUND DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION. - [SDR CA120223001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120223001.md): Ring · broken · Feb 15, 2012 · Piper PA44180T · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > (CAN) 6 OUT OF 8 CYLINDERS, TWIN APPLICATION, INSTALLED WERE PROCURED FROM MFG AND HAD BEEN FITTED WITH STANDARD PN RINGS. BROKEN RINGS FOUND AFTER EXCESSIVE OIL VENTING FROM LT ENGINE AND SUBSEQUENT LEAK DOWN CHECK. LEAKDOWN CHECK ON RT ENGINE FOUND 1 LOW C - [SDR CA111116012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA111116012.md): Magneto · leaking · Nov 7, 2011 · Piper PA44180T · Magneto/Distributor > (CAN) MAGNETO WAS O/H AND LEAKED 25 HRS AFTER INSTALL. WARRANTY WORK WAS CARRIED OUT. THIS INSTALL WAS 56 HOURS WITH SIMILAR PROBLEM. NEW O/H DEEMED NECESSARY DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY AND DAMAGE. - [SDR CA101104012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA101104012.md): Mount · broken · Sep 13, 2011 · Piper PA44180T · Engine Mount Section > (CAN) BOTH MOUNTS BROKEN. CUSTOMER CALLED AND ASKED IF SB 719 APPLIES TO AIRCRAFT SN 448107057. THEY WERE ADVISED THAT ALTHOUGH IT IS NOT REQUIRED TO DO SB 719 ON AIRCRAFT, IT IS ADVISED TO CHECK AFFECTED AREAS FOR CRACKS WHEN INSPECTING PER MFG SB 937. CRACKS - [SDR CA101209013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA101209013.md): O-Ring · failed · Nov 26, 2010 · Piper PA44180T · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System > (CAN) UNABLE TO SHUT OFF FUEL FOR EITHER TANK, O-RINGS FOUND IN PIECES IN EACH CORRESPONDING GASCOLATOR AFTER TANKS WERE DRAINED. PREVIOUS AMO HAD SERVICED CABLES DUE TO STIFF VALVE ACTUATION. CABLES WERE FOUND SERVICEABLE AND SUSPECT STIFFNESS DUE TO DEGRAD - [SDR CA100920008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100920008.md): Mount · cracked · Sep 17, 2010 · Piper PA44180T · Engine Mount Section > (CAN) DURING A 50 HR INSP ON THE NR 1 ENGINE, A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE NR 1 ENGINE MOUNT FRAME. WHILE INSPECTING THE FRAME IAW SB 719, A FRAME PN 86212-02 THAT WAS REPAIRED IAW SB 1033 WAS INSTALLED IN ITS PLACE AND THE REMOVED FRAME WAS SENT IN EXCHANGE. - [SDR CA101104011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA101104011.md): Mount · cracked · Sep 13, 2010 · Piper PA44180T · Engine Mount Section > (CAN) CUSTOMER CALLED AND ASKED IF SB 719 APPLIES TO AIRCRAFT SN 448107057. THEY WERE ADVISED THAT ALTHOUGH IT IS NOT REQUIRED TO DO SB 719 ON AIRCRAFT 448107057, IT IS ADVISED TO CHECK AFFECTED AREAS FOR CRACKS WHEN INSPECTING PER PIPER SB 937. CRACKS DETECT - [SDR 2006FA0000419](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000419.md): Strut · broken · Apr 22, 2006 · N838PC · Piper PA44180T · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck > LH MLG STRUT BROKE ON TAXI - [SDR 2006FA0000418](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000418.md): Strut · broken · Apr 22, 2006 · N838PC · Piper PA44180T · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck > LT GEAR STRUT BROKE AT HOUSING. - [SDR 20001120SH029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001120SH029.md): Bearing · wrong part · Nov 3, 2000 · N227ST · Piper PA44180T · Main Landing Gear Attach Section > DURING COMPLIANCE WITH AD 94-13-11 AMDT 79-8952, STRUT HOUSING CHANGE. BEARING HAD NARROW GROOVE AND NO HOLE FOR GREASE TO ENTER THE BEARING (MFG DEFECT). (X) - [SDR 20000609SH011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000609SH011.md): Switch · shorted · May 14, 2000 · N2913U · Piper PA44180T · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System > LEFT ENGINE IN-FLIGHT ROUGH AND SMOKE. FOUND ELECTRICAL FUEL PRIMER SOLENOID ACTIVATED AND TIME MASTER SWITCH ON. PUSH TO PRIME SWITCH AT COCKPIT INSTRUMENT PANEL SHORTED TO A CONTINUOUS CLOSED CIRCUIT. REPLACED DEFECTIVE SWITCH WITH SAME PART NUMBER. PROB - [SDR 20010228CW009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010228CW009.md): Cylinder · broken · May 6, 2000 · N8295C · Piper PA44180T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > LEFT ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN IN CRUISE FLIGHT AFTER A MODERATE VIBARATION WAS NOTED. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION REVEALED THAT NR2 CYLINDER/LT ENGINE/ EXHAUST ROCKER ARM PIVOT STUD HAD BROKEN CAUSING ROCKER ARM TO COME OFF. EXHAUST ROCKER ARM JAMMED THE INTAKE ROCKE - [SDR AU980604](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980604.md): Heater · faulty · May 11, 1998 · Piper PA44180T · Heating System > (AUS) CABIN HEATER SMOKING. INVESTIGATION COULD FIND NO PROBLEMS. SUSPECT FOREIGN OBJECT ENTERED THE HEATER AND BURNED UP. PART TC: 6,261. - [SDR 97ZZZX4045](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4045.md): Rocker Arm · excess worn · Aug 21, 1997 · N49AT · Piper PA44180T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > 605 HOURS TT ON ENGINES. EXCESSIVE WEAR BEWEEN ROCKER ARM AND FULCRUM. ONE FAILURE IN-FLIGHT. INSPECTION OF OTHER ENGINE REVEALED SAME RESULTS. REPLACED MOST OF THE ROCKER ARMS AND FULCRUMS ON AIRCRAFT. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS INSPECTION EVERY ANNUAL OR 100 - [SDR 97ZZZX4044](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4044.md): Rocker Arm · excess worn · Aug 21, 1997 · N49AT · Piper PA44180T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > 605 HOURS TT ON ENGINES. EXCESSIVE WEAR BEWEEN ROCKER ARM AND FULCRUM. ONE FAILURE IN-FLIGHT. INSPECTION OF OTHER ENGINE REVEALED SAME RESULTS. REPLACED MOST OF THE ROCKER ARMS AND FULCRUMS ON AIRCRAFT. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS INSPECTION EVERY ANNUAL OR 100 - [SDR 96ZZZX5410](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5410.md): Hub · corroded · Oct 9, 1996 · N838PC · Piper PA44180T · Propeller Hub Section > AFTER CLEANING OF HUB AND NDT, HUB WAS CORRODED BADLY ON THE INSIDE OF THE HUB ONLY. THE CAUSE OF THIS IS THE USE OF NON-APPROVED AUTO GREASE. SUBMITTER STATED IF THIS WAS NOT FOUND, IT IS POSSIBLE A CRACK AND FAILURE OF THE HUB WOULD OCCUR. - [SDR EY2R9600153](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600153.md): Split Bearing · cracked · Oct 1, 1996 · Piper PA44180T · Propeller Assembly > PROP ASSY SPLIT BEARING CRACKED AT TOP OF RACE - [SDR 96ZZZX3910](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3910.md): Spring Seat · failed · Jun 13, 1996 · N8269T · Piper PA44180T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > THE OPERATOR INCURRED AN IN-FLIGHT FAILURE. INSPECTION REVEALED VALVE SEAT FAILED. SUBMITTER STATED THIS UNIT WAS NOT REPLACED DURING LAST OVERHAUL BECAUSE LYCOMING SB 447A FAILED TO LIST LTO-360-E1A6D AS AN EFFECTED ENGINE. SUBMITTER STATED AD 80-14-07 NEG - [SDR 96ZZZX880](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX880.md): Rod Bolt · not marked · Jan 23, 1996 · N8264F · Piper PA44180T · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > UPON INSPECTION OF NEW ROD BOLTS BEFORE INSTALLATION, DISCOVERED ONE OF EIGHT ROD BOLTS, SL78027, HAD NO HEAD MARKINGS IDENTIFYING THE PART. - [SDR 95ZZZX1618](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1618.md): Line · chafed · Mar 16, 1995 · N8244Q · Piper PA44180T · Pitot/Static System > LEFT WING PITOT AND STATIC LINES CHAFING AT 2 BULKHEADS IN NACELLE JUST AFT OF FIREWALL. BOTH LINES ARE AL..1875 INCH AND BOTH WERE CHAFED ALMOST THROUGH. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS THERE NEEDS TO BE RUBBER GROMMETS INSTALLED IN THOSE.5625 INCH HOLES. INSTALLED 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 = 'PA44180T' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-44-180t/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.