Pitcairn PA24

Service difficulty reports · 23

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duckdb -csv -c "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 = 'PA24'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR VNAA202209209992None · corrodedFLOOR SEAT RAIL AT LBL9 BETWEEN FS 485.00 AND 571.00 IS CORRODED.Sep 20, 2022 · N7806P · Piper PA24 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR 2020FA0000200Propeller · departedAFTER THE RUNUP AND TAKEOFF CHECKLIST COMPLETE, I ACCELERATED TO ALMOST ROTATION SPEED WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BANG. I IMMEDIATELY RETARDED THE THROTTLE TO IDLE AND BROUGHT THE AIRPLANE TO A CONTROLLED STOP ADJACENT TO, BUT OFF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE NEVER LEFMar 11, 2020 · N6768P · Piper PA24 · Propeller AssemblySDR 2019FA0000119Mount · corrodedINTERNAL CORROSION OF THE ENGINE MOUNT ASSEMBLY P/N 20796-00.Apr 15, 2019 · N5028P · Piper PA24 · Engine Mount SectionSDR 2012FA0000698Exhaust Stack · erodedTHE PILOT MADE AN INTENTIONAL GEAR-UP LDG AFTER SEVERAL UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS TO FULLY EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR. FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION OF THE ACFT REVEALED THAT A SECTION OF THE LEFT-FRONT EXHAUST STACK ASSY HAD FAILED AND SEPARATED FROM THE ENGINE EXHAUST SYS,Sep 23, 2012 · N7059P · Piper PA24 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 2009FA0000762Bulkhead · crackedFOUND AFT VERTICAL FIN SPAR TO BULKHEAD BRACKET CRACKED AT STA 258.75. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ADDRESSED BY AD 74-16-08 AND MFG SL 679 ON OTHER SERIES ACFT BUT NOT ON THIS ONE. (K)Aug 17, 2009 · N5130P · Piper PA24 · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 2007FA0000484Carburetor · wornTHE ACCELERATOR PUMP IN THE CARBURETOR FAILED. INSPECTION SHOWED THAT THE PUMP HEAD GLAND HAD SHRUNK, SO THAT IT DID NOT PROVIDE A SEAL BETWEEN THE CARBURETOR BODY AND THE PUMP ITSELF. THE RESULT WAS THAT ADVANCING THE THROTTLE DID NOT CAUSE FUEL TO BE SQUIRMay 25, 2007 · N7204P · Piper PA24 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2005FA0001216Transmission · failedLANDING GEAR RETRACT SYS WOULD NOT EXTEND GEAR TO A DOWN AND LOCKED POSITION. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO CYCLE GEAR POPPED GEAR MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER. TRANSMISSION DECOUPLER RELEASED WHEN EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION WAS ATTEMPTED, GEAR WOULD NOT GO TO DOWN AND LOCKED Aug 5, 2005 · N180ML · Piper PA24 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 2003FA0000835Wire · frayedREPLACED W2094304, DUE TO 4 FRAYED WIRES. FOUND AT ANNUAL. LOCATION , BEHIND LEFT GEAR WELL COVER WHERE CABLE COMES INTO WING.Jul 28, 2003 · N5863P · Piper PA24 · Flight Control System WiringSDR 2004FA0000610Bolt · corrodedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION THE STABILATOR WAS REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THIS IS DUE TO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS ON OTHER PA24 AND PA30/39 AIRCRAFT WITH STABILATOR TORQUE TUBE AND ATTACHMENT BOLTS WITH EXCESSIVE CORROSION. BOTH BOLTS AN175C33A THAT ATTACHES THE Oct 25, 2002 · N6613P · Piper PA24 · FastenersSDR 2002FA0001098Bolt · corrodedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION STABILATOR WAS REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THIS IS DUE TO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS ON OTHER PA24 AND PA30 AIRCRAFT WITH STABILATOR TORQUE TUBE AND ATTACHMENT BOLTS WITH EXCESSIVE CORROSION. BOTH BOLTS (PN AN175C33A) THAT ATTACHES THE STJul 7, 2002 · N6841P · Piper PA24 · FastenersSDR 20001204SH013Stack · brokenTHE PIPER COMANCHE BROKE THE RT REAR EXHAUST STACK INSIDE THE CARBURETOR HEAT MUFF. THE PIPE BROKE INSIDE THE CUFF THAT IS WELDED TO THE STACK FOR THE MUFF TO ATTACH TO CAUSING THE STACK TO DROP AND ERODE ITS WAY THROUGH THE MUFF. THE HEAT BEING DIRECTED INSOct 18, 2000 · N7644P · Piper PA24 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 99ZZZX2930Indicator · malfunctionedFOUND BLACK AND WHITE LIGHTING WIRES SHORTED TOGETHER. THIS OCCURRED AT THE BASE OF THE LIGHTING BAR, A POSITION THAT THE MANUFACTURER WOULD HAVE ASSEMBLED AT THE FACTORY. THESE UNITS HAVE OPTIONAL LIGHTING CAPABILITIES. THE SHORT OCCURRED ON THE ASSEMBLY THJun 1, 1999 · N5117P · Piper PA24 · Global Positioning SystemSDR 98ZZZX2184Stack · brokenJUST AFTER TAKEOFF, PILOT REPORTED SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT. HE DELCARED AN EMERGENCY LANDING. AFTER TOUCH-DOWN AND REDUCING POWER, SMOKE CLEARED. AFTER SHUT DOWN, REMOVED COWLING AND FOUND EXHAUST PIPE OFF OF MUFFLER. FOUND EXHAUST PIPE BROKEN AFT OF NR 3 RISMay 29, 1998 · N45MB · Piper PA24 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 98ZZZX846Mount · crackedDISCOVERED CRACKED HORIZONTAL TUBE MEMBER ON ENGINE MOUNT. THE CRACKED MEMBER IS THE .50 INCH DIAMETER TUBE RUNNING FROM THE OUTSIDE .6250 INCH TUBE TO THE CENTER LANDING GEAR MOUNTING POSITION. THIS CONDITION WAS DISCOVERED DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION. NO Feb 3, 1998 · N6593P · Piper PA24 · Engine Mount SectionSDR 97ZZZX4489Hub Spider · crackedCUSTOMER PURCHASED PROPELLER NEW IN 1977. IN 1991 WITH 639 HOURS, PROPELLER STRUCK A TOW BAR RESULTING IN MINOR BLADE DAMAGE. PROP WAS TAKEN IN FOR REPAIR AND AD 73-02-01 WAS C/W. IN SEPTEMBER OF 1977 WITH 876 TT HOURS, PROP WAS BROUGHT IN FOR ROUTINE OVERHOct 10, 1997 · N5358P · Piper PA24 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR AU970613Throttle · wrong part(AUS) SUSPECT INCORRECT THROTTLE CONTROL FITTED - NO MICROSWITCH IS FITTED FOR THE UNDERCARRIAGE WARNING SYSTEM AND THE WIRING IS SECURED BEHIND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL - PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR - UNAPPROVED PARTJun 3, 1997 · Piper PA24 · Power LeverSDR CA970527013Bearing Balls · corroded(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. THE PROPELLER BLADE BEARING BALLS WERE FOUND CORRODED AND REMOVED FROM SERVICE.May 21, 1997 · Piper PA24 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR AU960848Switch · seized(AUS) LANDING GEAR WARNING MICROSWITCH SEIZED IN 'SAFE' POSITIONJun 19, 1996 · Piper PA24 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR CA960604001Motor · burnt(CAN) LANDING GEAR REFUSED TO EXTEND AND LOCK. EMERGENCY EXTEND SUCCESSFUL. ELECTRICAL MOTOR BURNT OUT.May 12, 1996 · Piper PA24 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR EY2R9600538Pilot Tube · corrodedPILOT TUBE FOUND WITH CORROSION.Apr 1, 1996 · Piper PA24 · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9600369Pilot Tube · corrodedPILOT TUBE FOUND CORRODED.Feb 1, 1996 · Piper PA24 · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9600368Bearing · corrodedBEARING FOUND CORRODED.Feb 1, 1996 · Piper PA24 · Propeller AssemblySDR 96ZZZX753Transmission · crackedTHE ALUMINUM CASTING OF THE MLG TRANSMISSION (PN 25720-002) WAS CRACKED IN 4 PLACES AND VERY CLOSE TO COMPLETE FAILURE. FAILURE OF THE HOUSING WOULD POSSIBLY CAUSE THE LANDING GEAR TO LOCK IN ANY POSITION. THE CRACKS WERE DISCOVERED DURING A GEAR RETRACTION Dec 20, 1995 · N7249P · Piper PA24 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
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