# Service difficulty reports: Piper PA-60-601P

A list on [Piper PA-60-601P](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-60-601p.md).

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- [SDR 2017FA0000171](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000171.md): Exhaust Pipe · broken · May 3, 2017 · N52JK · Piper PA60601P · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > CLIMBING THROUGH 13,000 MSL THE PILOT REPORTED A LOSS IN MANIFOLD PRESSURE ON THE LT ENGINE. RETURNED TO THE AIRPORT FOR A NORMAL LANDING. DURING INSPECTION, FOUND HEAT AND EXHAUST STAINING ON THE LOWER COWL. AFTER REMOVING THE COWLING, FOUND APPROXIMATELY 4
- [SDR HX1R2016041230269](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HX1R2016041230269.md): Stud · broken · Mar 10, 2016 · N601HB · Piper PA60601P · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING INSPECTION, SAW NR 3 CYLINDER WITH ALL OF THE HOLDDOWN STUDS BROKEN OFF. THE CYLINDER MOVED IN AND OUT AND BROKE CONNECTION ROD, PUSH ROD TUBES, FUEL INJECTOR LINE, EXHAUST RISES, INDUCTION TUBES. 1 OF THE BROKEN STUDS HAVE A FILM OF RUST ON IT. THIS
- [SDR 2015FA0000173](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000173.md): Engine · failed · Apr 27, 2015 · N221CA · Piper PA60601P · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > PILOT REPORTED THAT IN FLIGHT, ENGINE MADE SOME NOISES FOLLOWED BY LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, LT ENGINE. PROP WENT TO UN-COMMANDED FEATHER WITH A SUDDEN INCREASE IN RPM BEFORE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING. INVESTIGATION ON THE GROUND REVEALED NO MOVEMENT OF THE PISTONS I
- [SDR 2012FA0000303](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000303.md): Valve Spring · broken · Mar 27, 2012 · N6077T · Piper PA60601P · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > LT ENGINE, AFTER NOTICING MANIFOLD PRESSURE SPLITS, AND A COLD RUNING NR 3 CYLINDER, INSPECTED AND FOUND INNER AND OUTER EXHAUST VALVE SPRINGS BROKEN. REPLACED BOTH SPRINGS. SUBSEQUENT FLIGHT, LT ENGINE OK, BUT NOTICED AN OCCASIONALLY MISS AND COOLER RUNNING
- [SDR 2012FA0000302](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000302.md): Valve Spring · broken · Mar 27, 2012 · N6077T · Piper PA60601P · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > NOTICED MANIFOLD PRESSURE SPLITS ON LEFT ENGINE, AND A COLD RUNNING NR 3 CYLINDER, INSPECTED AND FOUND INNER AND OUTER EXHAUST VALVE SPRINGS BROKEN. REPLACED BOTH SPRINGS. SUBSEQUENT FLIGHT, LT ENGINE OK, BUT NOTICED AN OCCASIONALLY MISS AND COOLER RUNNING N
- [SDR CA101122016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA101122016.md): Bellows · detached · Nov 18, 2010 · Piper PA60601P · Engine Air Intake System
  > (CAN) DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, RT ENGINE LOST POWER. PILOT ELECTED TO RETURN TO AIRPORT OF DEPARTURE (WINDSOR AIRPORT). PILOT CONDUCTED A POST FLIGHT RUN UP AND ONLY ACHIEVED 33 IN MAP. THE INTAKE, TURBO CHARGER AND TURBO CONTROL SYSTEM WAS INSPECTED FOR OBVIO
- [SDR 2010FA0000809](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000809.md): Fitting · corroded · Jul 29, 2010 · N54AL · Piper PA60601P · Airfoil Anti/De-ice System
  > OWNER STATED HE WAS CRUISING AT ALTITUDE, TAKING ON ICE, ACTIVATED THE DE-ICE BOOT FUNCTION AND THE ICE WAS NOT REMOVED FROM THE ACFT. AFTER MULTIPLE TRIES HE WAS FORCED TO MAKE A EMERGENCY DECENT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND TO REMOVE THE ICE IN WARMER TEMPS. TH
- [SDR 2008FA0000044](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000044.md): Pushrod · corroded · Jan 11, 2008 · N25RH · Piper PA60601P · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > THE AREA IN WHICH THE CORRODED SECTION OF THE PUSHROD ASSY IS LOCATED IS PRONE TO EXHAUST CONTAMINATION SINCE IT IS DIRECTLY BEHIND THE ENGINE EXHAUST PIPE OUTLETS. THIS AREA NEEDS TO BE KEPT CLEAN OF EXHAUST RESIDUE AND CORROSION PREVENTATIVE APPLIED. OLDER
- [SDR IPM2006F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IPM2006F00001.md): Magneto · separated · Jul 6, 2006 · N601PZ · Piper PA60601P · Magneto/Distributor
  > INSTALLED MAGENTO IAW MM AND GROUND CHECK OK. PILOT REPORTED HIGH CHT AND EGT NR 2 CYLINDER DURING CLIMB ON FIRST TAKEOFF. FOUND BODY OF MAGNETO SEPARATED FROM ITS MOUNT FLANGE (A PRESSFIT PART) ALLOWING MAGNETO TO BECOME LOOSE END ADVANCE. THIS IS CONSIDER
- [SDR 2006FA0000071](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000071.md): Cylinder · cracked · Jan 2, 2006 · N91VK · Piper PA60601P · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > COLLAR SEPARATING FROM TUBE DUE TO INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION WHEN PART WAS FURNACE BRAZED OR SILVER SOLDERED TOGETHER WORKING COLLAR CAUSED PART TO WORK AND CRACK BOSS. RECOMMEND INSPECTION OF COLLAR AT BOTTOM OF GEAR STRUT FOR ANY MOVEMENT OR WORKING BETWEEN
- [SDR 2005FA0001271](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001271.md): Collar · separated · Nov 18, 2004 · N91VK · Piper PA60601P · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > COLLAR SEPARATING FROM TUBE DUE TO INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION WHEN PART WAS FURNACE BRAZED OR SILVER SOLDERED TOGETHER, WORKING COLLAR CAUSED PART TO WORK AND CRACKED BOSS. RECOMMEND INSPECTION OF COLLAR AT BOTTOM OF GEAR STRUT FOR ANY MOVEMENT OR WORKING BETW
- [SDR AUS20040174](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040174.md): Bellcrank · broken · Mar 9, 2004 · Piper PA60601P · Landing Gear Door Retract Section
  > (AUS) RT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR BELLCRANK LUG BROKEN.
- [SDR 2003FA0001006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001006.md): Crankshaft · broken · Aug 29, 2003 · N442AF · Piper PA60601P · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > CRANK BROKE ON NR 4 AND NR 6 CHEEK.
- [SDR GH62003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GH62003F00000.md): Window · failed · May 2, 2003 · N663W · Piper PA60601P · Flight Compartment Windows
  > WHILE CLIMBING OUT AFTER TAKEOFF, AT APPROX 20,000 FT, CO-PILOT WINDOW EXPERIENCED A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. WINDOW SHARDS CONTACTED RT PROPELLER. PARTIALLY RIPPING HOT PROP BOOTS. PILOT RETURNED FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR. CAUSE UNKNOWN/ SUSPECT CRACKS IN A
- [SDR LER2003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LER2003F00000.md): Duct · chafed · Feb 3, 2003 · N442AF · Piper PA60601P · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > THE ALUMINUM U-SHAPED DUCT CONNECTING THE FUEL SERVO TO THE INTER COOLER WAS FOUND TO BE CHAFING ON THE EXHAUST PIPE ON BOTH ENGINES. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION THE LT DUCT WAS FOUND TO BE WORN TO THE POINT OF PENETRATION THROUGH THE TUBE IN THE FORM OF SMALL H
- [SDR DY12002F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DY12002F00000.md): Rod End · broken · Nov 6, 2002 · N86AT · Piper PA60601P · Landing Gear Actuator
  > AFTER AIRCRAFT MADE AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING PILOT NOTICED THAT LEFT GEAR DOWN LIGHT WAS BLINKING ON AND OFF WITH SUBSEQUENT ACTIVATION OF GEAR WARNING HORN WHEN LIGHT WAS OFF. AC TAXIED TO HANGER WITHOUT INCIDENT. EXAMINATION OF LEFT GEAR REVEALED THAT THE GEA
- [SDR AUS20020457](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020457.md): Shaft · cracked · May 13, 2002 · Piper PA60601P · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle
  > (AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR STRUT TORQUE TUBE SHAFT CRACKED FROM BOLT HOLE. FOUND DURING MAGNAFLUX INSPECTION.
- [SDR GXPA0202](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GXPA0202.md): Exhaust Pipe · loose · Apr 16, 2002 · N601GA · Piper PA60601P · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > AIRCRAFT LANDED DUE TO FIRE WARNING ON LEFT ENGINE. FOUND OUTBOARD EXHAUST TUBE CLAMP CAME LOOSE AND EXHAUST TUBE WAS HANGING FROM TURBOCHARGER. REINSTALLED TUBE AND GASKET AND TIGHTENED CLAMP AND SAFETY. OPS CHECKED GOOD, NO FIRE WARNING LIGHT.
- [SDR AUS20020326](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020326.md): Switch · intermittent · Apr 5, 2002 · Piper PA60601P · Landing Gear Steering System
  > (AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR STEERING SWITCH INTERMITTENT IN OPERATION.BRAKE CALIPERS LEAKING.
- [SDR CA020228016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020228016.md): Hose · ruptured · Feb 2, 2002 · Piper PA60601P · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)
  > (CAN) TURBO OIL SUPPLY HOSE FROM OPTIONAL FILTER P/N 300180-501 TO WAISTGATE ACTUATOR ROUTED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO EXHAUST PIPES WITH SHARP BENDS DUE TO EXTREMITY TIGHT ROUTING. ADDITIONALLY THIS HOSE IS DISTURBED EVERY 50 HOURS DUE TO REMOVAL AND CLEANING OF
- [SDR 2002FA0000204](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000204.md): Crankcase · cracked · Jan 16, 2002 · N502SB · Piper PA60601P · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > CRANKCASE FAILED NEAR NR 2 CYLINDER, CRACKED FROM IN FRONT OF CYLINDER RADIALLY BELOW AND AROUND TO THE REAR OF THE CYLINDER. CRACK EXTENDS MORE THAN 180 DEGREES, ALL 3 UPPER CYLINDER BASE STUDS AND UPPER CRANKCASE THRU BOLT WERE ALL BROKEN. THE ONLY THING
- [SDR 2001FA0000107](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000107.md): Crankshaft · broken · Jun 26, 2001 · N377RC · Piper PA60601P · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > ENGINE FAILED ON TAKE OFF. FACTORY REP. REPORTED BY PHONE THAT CRANKSHAFT HAD BROKEN.
- [SDR CA010219004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010219004.md): Spark Plug · separated · Dec 22, 2000 · Piper PA60601P · Spark Plug/Igniter
  > (CAN) THIS ENGINE HAD APPROXIMATELY 16 MINUTES AFTER ENGINE OVERHAUL. THIS WAS ON NR 2 ENGINE THAT THE SPARK PLUG SEPARATED. WE THEN REMOVED ALL SPARK PLUGS IN NR 2 & NR 1 ENGINES AND REPLACED WITH CHAMPION, AND WHEN REMOVING SPARK PLUGS ON NR 1 ENGINE ANOTHER
- [SDR 20010402CW003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010402CW003.md): Buckle · defective · Jun 9, 2000 · N90464 · Piper PA60601P · Flight Compartment Equipment
  > BACK SIDE, OUTER RADIUS FOR BELT CUT OUT. CRACKS AT CORNERS OF SLOT. BUCKLE MADE OF ALUMINUM.
- [SDR 20000508SH021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000508SH021.md): Bearing · cracked · Apr 4, 2000 · Piper PA60601P · Propeller Blade Section
  > CRACK INDICATION ON BOTH SIDES OF BEARING. (X)
- [SDR 20000407SH018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000407SH018.md): Bearing · cracked · Feb 28, 2000 · N90370 · Piper PA60601P · Propeller Assembly
  > CRACK INDICATION. (X)
- [SDR 99ZZZX3309](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3309.md): Cam Follower · loose · Aug 2, 1999 · N564RA · Piper PA60601P · Magneto/Distributor
  > PILOT REPORTED DEAD MAGNETO ON SECOND LEG OF TRIP. MAGNETO REMOVED AND BREAKER COMPARTMENT INSPECTED REVEALING THE CAM FOLLOWER ON THE CONTACT POINTS WAS NO LONGER SECURED TO THE SPRING BY THE TWO SMALL STAINLESS STEEL RIVETS. REPLACED CONTACT BREAKER POINTS
- [SDR 99ZZZX3003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3003.md): Encoder · failed · Jul 1, 1999 · N14NP · Piper PA60601P · Altimeter, Barometric/Encoder
  > FIRST, FOUND TRANSPONDER HAD BROKEN WIRE. THEN FOUND ENCODER WAS FAULTY, TESTED OK AFTER OVERHAUL, BUT DEFECTIVE AGAIN. REPLACED. CHECKED OK.
- [SDR 99ZZZX3002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3002.md): Transponder · failed · Jul 1, 1999 · N14NP · Piper PA60601P · ATC Transponder System
  > FIRST, FOUND TRANSPONDER HAD BROKEN WIRE. THEN FOUND ENCODER WAS FAULTY, TESTED OK AFTER OVERHAUL, BUT DEFECTIVE AGAIN. REPLACED. CHECKED OK.
- [SDR 20000714SH027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000714SH027.md): Fitting · corroded · Jun 24, 1999 · N9807Q · Piper PA60601P · Main Landing Gear Attach Section
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT AIRFRAME HAVE SURFACE CORROSION STARTING. RIGHT WING GEAR AFT SIDE BRACE SUPPORT FITTING HAS INTERGRANULAR CORROSION VISIBLE. REMOVED FITTING FOR REPLACEMENT. OTHER AREAS THROUGHOUT AIRFRAME CAN BE RE
- [SDR AU990707](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990707.md): Collar · cracked · Jun 17, 1999 · Piper PA60601P · Landing Gear Steering System
  > (AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR STEERING COLLAR FAILED AT THE STEERING ACTUATING MECHANISM ATTACHMENT LUG. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE CRACK HAD EXISTED FOR SOME TIME FINALLY FAILING DUE TO OVERLOAD. THE COLLAR HAD GENERAL PITTING CORROSION. FURTHER INVESTIGATION
- [SDR 98ZZZX4183](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4183.md): Horn · cracked · Oct 21, 1998 · N141CA · Piper PA60601P · Elevator Structure
  > ELEVATOR HORN CRACKED ON PLATE.1250 INCH FROM COLLAR RADIATING FROM TRIM CABLE HOLE AROUND COLLAR. TOTAL CRACK LENGTH IS ONE INCH.
- [SDR 99ZZZX1119](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1119.md): Relay · failed · Oct 14, 1998 · N45HJ · Piper PA60601P · DC Power Distribution System
  > BATTERY MASTER RELAY PRIMARY COIL FAILED (SHORTED), HAD NO CIRCUIT PROTECTION. CONTROL WIRE TOOK HEAVY CURRENT AND BURNED THE LENGTH OF FUSELAGE TO MASTER SWITCH AND THEN TO GROUND. RELAY HAD DAMAGE FROM HEAVY CURRENT DRAW. INSPECTED WIRE BUNDLE, REPLACED W
- [SDR CA981013013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981013013.md): Brace · cracked · Jul 28, 1998 · Piper PA60601P · Main Landing Gear
  > (CAN) ON LANDING ROLL-OUT AT ABOUT 40 KNOTS, THE WARNING HORN SOUNDED AND THE LEFT WING STARTED TO DROP. LEFT ENGINE SHUTDOWN, A/C STAYED ON RUNWAY. LEFT GEAR COLLAPSED DAMAGING WING, AND GEAR DOOR. SUBMITTER STATED CAUSED BY FAILURE OF LEFT LOWER SIDE BRA
- [SDR AU980916](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980916.md): Pushrod · loose · Jul 28, 1998 · Piper PA60601P · Aileron Control System
  > (AUS) AILERON CONTROL SYSTEM PUSHROD LOWER END FITTING RIVETS LOOSE.
- [SDR 98ZZZX3175](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3175.md): Pulley · failed · Jun 18, 1998 · N343EA · Piper PA60601P · DC Generator-Alternator
  > PILOT REPORTED THE RT ENGINE ALTERNATOR WAS NOT CHARGING. INSPECTION REVEALED THE ALTERNATOR AND AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR BELTS WERE SHREDDED AND BROKEN. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED THE KEYWAY ON THE ALTERNATOR PULLEY HAD STRIPPED ALLOWING THE PULLEY TO M
- [SDR 98ZZZX1114](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1114.md): Alternator · failed · Mar 16, 1998 · N727MB · Piper PA60601P · DC Generator-Alternator
  > OVERHAULED ALTERNATOR FROM ELECTROSYSTEMS FAILED 3 HOURS INTO FIRST FLIGHT AFTER INSTALLING. (INTERNAL FAILURE).
- [SDR 98ZZZX909](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX909.md): Crankshaft · failed · Jan 24, 1998 · Piper PA60601P · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > PILOT (OWNER) DEPARTING FROM AIRPORT AND CLIMBING THROUGH 4,000 FEET NOTED LOUD BANG AND SEVERE VIBRATION FROM LT ENGINE. ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND SECURED AND SAFE LANDING MADE. DISASSEMBLY OF ENGINE REVEALED CRANKSHAFT BROKEN. BREAK OCCURRED AT THE REAR CHEEK
- [SDR 98ZZZX773](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX773.md): Crankshaft · failed · Jan 24, 1998 · Piper PA60601P · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > PILOT (OWNER) DEPARTING FROM AIRPORT AND CLIMBING THROUGH 4,000 FEET NOTED LOUD BANG AND SEVERE VIBRATION FROM LT ENGINE. ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND SECURED AND SAFE LANDING MADE. DISASSEMBLY OF ENGINE REVEALED CRANKSHAFT BROKEN. BREAK OCCURRED AT THE REAR CHEEK
- [SDR GXPA97015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GXPA97015.md): Fuel Servo · out of adj · Aug 25, 1997 · N161GA · Piper PA60601P · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > SDF - AIRCRAFT DEPARTED ON PART 135 TRIP. TOWER CONTACTED AIRCRAFT STATING BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM RIGHT ENGINE. PILOT RETURNED TO SDF AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. RIGHT ENGINE FUEL SERVO WAS FOUND OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. ADJUSTED AND ENGINE PERFORMED SATISFACT
- [SDR 97ZZZX1837](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1837.md): Transceiver · excess interf · Mar 31, 1997 · N66CG · Piper PA60601P · VHF Communications System
  > UPON IFR CERTIFICATION UPGRADE OF APOLLO 2001GPS, C/W RFI TESTS. FOUND NAV COMM RADIO TO INDUCE EXCESSIVE RFI INTO GPS SYSTEM. CAUSE BEING NAV RADIO; OTHER NAV/COMM OF SAME TYPE OK IN EITHER NR 1 OR NR 2 SLOT. APPLICATION OF 'NOTCH' FILTERS HAD NO AFFECT ON
- [SDR 97ZZZX3467](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3467.md): Bolt · cracked · Mar 26, 1997 · N14SP · Piper PA60601P · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > DURING A ROUTINE TIRE CHANGE, ONE OF THE WHEEL BOLTS WAS FOUND CRACKED ALL THE WAY AROUND THE BOTTOM OF THE HEAD.
- [SDR 96ZZZX6155](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX6155.md): Injector Servo · failed · Nov 20, 1996 · N3646N · Piper PA60601P · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > INJECTOR SERVO 'SHUT DOWN' DURING ACTUAL FUEL FLOW TEST', ALLOWING ONLY A DRIBBLE OF FUEL THROUGH WITH FULL THROTTLE AND FULL MIXTURE AND FUEL PUMP ON. HAD THIS HAPPENED IN-FLIGHT, ENGINE WOULD HAVE STOPPED.
- [SDR 96ZZZX6020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX6020.md): Piston · hole in side · Nov 20, 1996 · N771LB · Piper PA60601P · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING TEST FLIGHT, A LARGE STREAM OF OIL, FROM OIL DOOR OF RIGHT ENGINE WAS NOTICED. SUBSEQUENTLY, ENGINE SHUT DOWN WAS PERFORMED AND AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING WAS MADE. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED A DIME SIZE HOLE IN NR 2 CYLINDER PISTON AND SIGNS OF SEVER DETONA
- [SDR AU960124](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960124.md): Rivet · loose · Feb 5, 1996 · Piper PA60601P · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > (AUS) LOWER WING SKIN TO MAIN SPAR CHERRY RIVETS LOOSE AND WORKING - SKIN IN NACELLE AREA SAGGING APPROXIMATELY 4.762MM (0.1875IN)
- [SDR 96ZZZX840](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX840.md): Light Assy · shorted · Jan 22, 1996 · N3638T · Piper PA60601P · Flight Compartment Lighting
  > PILOT NOTICED AN ELECTRICAL ARCING WHEN PUSHING ON ANNUNCIATOR PANEL DURING A NIGHT FLIGHT. FOUND A LIGHT ASSY MOUNTED BEHIND ANNUNCIATOR PANEL, HAD INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE TO THE SOLDER JOINT ON THE UPPER LEFT ANNUNCIATOR LIGHT. RECOMMEND AN INSPECTION IN TH
- [SDR AU960014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960014.md): Side Brace · broken · Jan 10, 1996 · Piper PA60601P · Main Landing Gear
  > (AUS) LH AND RH MAIN LANDING GEAR LOWER SIDE BRACES BROKEN AT CENTRE PIVOT POINT
- [SDR 95ZZZX6779](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6779.md): Encode Disc · mismfg · Oct 26, 1995 · N12LC · Piper PA60601P · Altimeter, Barometric/Encoder
  > ATC ASKED PILOT SEVERAL TIMES TO TURN OFF THE ALTITUDE PORTION OF THE TRANSPONDER BECAUSE OF ERRONEOUS CODE. BENCH CHECKING, CODE ERRATIC AND BLANKING IN SOME ZONES. CODE TRACKS FOUND TO BE ECCENTRIC RELATIVE TO THE SHAFT PIVOTS. SUBMITTER STATED THIS WAS A
- [SDR 95ZZZX6414](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6414.md): Hose · leaking · Oct 18, 1995 · N60728 · Piper PA60601P · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)
  > HOSE FOUND LEAKING INSIDE FIRE SLEEVE. WHEN REMOVED, THE HOSE WAS STIFF OR MORE RIGID THAN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN. THIS HOSE WAS AN AEROQUIP HOSE DATED 1Q92. HOSE APPEARED TO SUFFER PREMATURE AGING. HOSE HAD 259 HOURS WHEN REMOVED.
- [SDR 95ZZZX6399](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6399.md): Hose · leaking · Oct 18, 1995 · N60728 · Piper PA60601P · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)
  > HOSE FOUND LEAKING INSIDE FIRE SLEEVE. HOSE FOUND STIFF OR MORE RIGID THAN EXPECTED AFTER ONLY 348 HOURS IN SERVICE. THIS HOSE WAS AN AEROQUIP HOSE DATED 1Q92 AND WAS SECOND ONE TO FAIL ON THIS AIRCRAFT (OTHER ONE ON RIGHT ENGINE). SUBMITTER STATED POSSIBLE

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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 = 'PA60601P'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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