# Service difficulty reports: Piper PA-60-602P A list on [Piper PA-60-602P](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-60-602p.md). Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary. - [SDR 2020FA0000028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000028.md): Actuator · failed · Jan 9, 2020 · N62DG · Piper PA60602P · Landing Gear Actuator > NOSE GEAR FAILED TO EXTEND AND LOCK. NOSE GEAR FAILED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE NOSE GEAR ACTUATOR (PART NUMBER 450590-001). UPON DISASSEMBLY OF THE ACTIVATOR, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE LOCK WASHER HOLDING THE PISTON TO THE SHAFT HAD DETACHED. - [SDR 2016FA0000005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000005.md): Window · fractured · Nov 26, 2015 · N700LD · Piper PA60602P · Flight Compartment Windows > WHILE ENROUTE, AT FLIGHT LEVEL 250, THE RT FWD OR COPILOT SIDE WINDOW FRACTURED COMPLETELY AND SUBSEQUENTLY CAUSED A RAPID DECOMPRESSION OF THE CABIN. THE AIRCRAFT HAS A TT OF 6460.5 AS DID THE FAILED WINDOW. THE AIRCRAFT WAS MODIFIED WITH THE OPTION 262, 5. - [SDR 2008FA0000043](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000043.md): Pushrod · corroded · Jan 11, 2008 · N700LG · Piper PA60602P · 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. AREA NEEDS TO BE KEPT CLEAN OF EXHAUST RESIDUE AND CORROSION PREVENTATIVE APPLIED. OLDER TUBE - [SDR 2006FA0001125](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0001125.md): Control Unit · malfunctioned · Nov 1, 2006 · N64715 · Piper PA60602P · Air Conditioning System > AC WAS ACQUIRED IN AN OVERHAULED CONDITION FROM AUTO PILOTS CENTRAL. THIS UNIT WAS AN EXCHANGE UNIT WITH AN OVERHAUL DATE OF APPROX, JUNE 2004. THE KI-256 WAS INSTALLED AND MARRIED TO THE EXISTING FACTORY INSTALLED AUTOPILOT SYS IAW INSTALLATION/ SYS MM. AC - [SDR 2005FA0001296](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001296.md): Valve Guide · burned · Sep 9, 2005 · N700WG · Piper PA60602P · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED DURING A DIFFERENTIAL COMPRESSION CHECK THAT THE NR 1 CYLINDER ON THIS ENGINE HAD ALMOST NO COMPRESSION. THE CYLINDER WAS REMOVED AND SENT AND WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE WAS BAD. THE GUIDE WAS REPLAC - [SDR 2005FA0001295](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001295.md): Valve Guide · burned · Sep 9, 2005 · Piper PA60602P · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED DURING A DIFFERENTIAL COMPRESSION CHECK THAT NR 1CYLINDER ON THIS ENGINE HAD ALMOST NO COMPRESSION. THE CYLINDER WAS REMOVED AND SENT, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE WAS BAD. THE GUIDE WAS REPLACED AL - [SDR 021081F](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/021081F.md): Control Rod · corroded · Mar 25, 2003 · N6902 · Piper PA60602P · Aileron Control System > RT AILERON PUSH PULL TUBE CORRODED SEVERELY. HOLE WORE THROUGH. LOCATED BEHIND ENGINE. RECOMMEND SPECIAL ATTENTION BE PAID TO THIS AREA DURING INSPECTIONS. - [SDR CA030214003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030214003.md): Bushing · cracked · Feb 7, 2003 · Piper PA60602P · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > (CAN) DURING INSPECTION OF AN ENGINE IN FOR CRANKCASE REPAIR AND AD 2002-20-51, 4 OUT OF 6 CONNECTING ROD BUSHINGS WERE FOUND CRACKED OR BROKEN. SOME BUSHINGS HAD ROTATED IN THE CONNECTING ROD, PROBABLY AFTER CRACKING.NO HISTORY OF OVERBOOST, OVERSPEED, OR DET - [SDR 021081](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/021081.md): Crankcase · cracked · Jan 9, 2003 · N6902T · Piper PA60602P · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > ON 28 DEC 2002, AEROSTAR N6902T LANDED AT OAJ WITH NR 2 (RT) ENGINE SHUTDOWN AND PROPELLERS FEATHERED. THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING FLIGHT, HE NOTICED A DROP IN OIL PRESSURE AND SHUTDOWN THE ENGINE. PRIOR TO SHUTDOWN, THE PILOT STATED THAT ALL OTHER INDICATI - [SDR AU010368](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU010368.md): Cylinder · damaged · Mar 30, 2001 · Piper PA60602P · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > (AUS) RT ENGINE CYLINDERS AND PISTONS DAMAGED BY DETONATION. - [SDR 20010402CW001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010402CW001.md): Magneto · broken · Feb 5, 2001 · N858CH · Piper PA60602P · Magneto/Distributor > RT ENGINE, LT MAGNETO POINT CAM FOLLOWER ARM BROKE AFTER 124.9 HOURS USE. MAGNETO OVERHAULED. INSTALLED 6-2-99 AT 2180.1 HOURS. FAILED AND REMOVED AT 2305.0 HOURS. - [SDR 20010402CW002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010402CW002.md): Manifold · malfunctioned · Dec 14, 2000 · N858CH · Piper PA60602P · Pneumatic Distribution System > ON LT ENGINE START, RED INDICATOR BUTTON RETRACTED, GAGE DROPPED TO ZERO. PNEUMATIC PUMP SUPPLIED PRESSURE BUT ON PRESSURE WAS GETTING TO GYRO FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS, DOOR SEALS, GYRO PRESSURE REGULATOR OR PRESSURE GAGE. RIGHT ENGINE SHOWED NORMAL INDICATOR AND - [SDR 20010402CW004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010402CW004.md): Buckle · defective · Jun 9, 2000 · N858CH · Piper PA60602P · Flight Compartment Equipment > ON BACK SIDE OF ALL SEAT BELT BUCKLES, LATCH PART, CRACKS AT EACH CORNER OF BELT ATTACH SLOT. PROBABLE CAUSE- MANUFACTURING- JOGGLE TOO SEVERE FOR ALUMINUM BECAUSE CRACKS APPEAR AT EACH JOGGLE. - [SDR AU000227](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000227.md): Pipe · corroded · Jan 1, 2000 · Piper PA60602P · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System > (AUS) LEFT WING FUEL PIPE CORRODED. - [SDR 98ZZZX636](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX636.md): Bellcrank · cracked · Jan 29, 1998 · N6899L · Piper PA60602P · Landing Gear Door Retract Section > PILOT NOTICED THE GEAR REQUIRED CYCLING TWICE BEFORE THE UP AND LOCKED LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE. INSPECTION AFTER LANDING FOUND BELCRANK THAT ATTACHES TO INBOARD DOOR LOWER PUSH/PULL TUBE WAS CRACKED ALLOWING DOOR TO FALL OPEN. - [SDR 97ZZZX3789](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3789.md): Washer · worn · May 15, 1997 · N858CH · Piper PA60602P · Reciprocating Engine Oil System > DURING C/W SB 600-131, SUBSTANTIATED BOTH SCAVANGE OIL PUMPS WERE DUE IMMINENT FAILURE. REPLACED PARTS REQUIRED. - [SDR 95ZZZX1799](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1799.md): Cylinder · base nut failed · Mar 25, 1995 · N6902T · Piper PA60602P · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > ON TAKEOFF, RT ENGINE FIRE LIGHT, LOSS OF POWER. PILOT SHUT DOWN, RETURNED TO AIRPORT. FOUND NR 4 CYLINDER HELD ON BY ONE BASE NUT. EXAMINED CYLINDER/PISTON, FOUND NO DISCREPANCIES. SUSPECT NUTS OVER/UNDERTORQUED. - [SDR 95ZZZX1174](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1174.md): Valve Fitting · cracked · Feb 17, 1995 · N6899R · Piper PA60602P · Cabin Pressure Control System > EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW AND CABIN DOOR SEAL LEAKAGE CAUSING CYCLING OF SEAL PRESSURE SWITCH. PILOT WAS SEEING CONSTANT GYRO PRESSURE FLUCTUATIONS ON COCKPIT INSTRUMENT PRESSURE GAUGE AND PREMATURE PRESSURE PUMP FAILURE. CAUSE WAS FOUND TO BE A CRACKED BULKHEAD ## 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 = 'PA60602P' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-60-602p/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.