# Service difficulty reports: Pitcairn PA24 A list on [Pitcairn PA24](https://openairdocs.org/model/pitcairn-pa24.md). Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary. - [SDR VNAA202209209992](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VNAA202209209992.md): None · corroded · Sep 20, 2022 · N7806P · Piper PA24 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings > FLOOR SEAT RAIL AT LBL9 BETWEEN FS 485.00 AND 571.00 IS CORRODED. - [SDR 2020FA0000200](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000200.md): Propeller · departed · Mar 11, 2020 · N6768P · Piper PA24 · Propeller Assembly > AFTER 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 LEF - [SDR 2019FA0000119](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000119.md): Mount · corroded · Apr 15, 2019 · N5028P · Piper PA24 · Engine Mount Section > INTERNAL CORROSION OF THE ENGINE MOUNT ASSEMBLY P/N 20796-00. - [SDR 2012FA0000698](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000698.md): Exhaust Stack · eroded · Sep 23, 2012 · N7059P · Piper PA24 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle > THE 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, - [SDR 2009FA0000762](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000762.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Aug 17, 2009 · N5130P · Piper PA24 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead > FOUND 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) - [SDR 2007FA0000484](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000484.md): Carburetor · worn · May 25, 2007 · N7204P · Piper PA24 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines > THE 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 SQUIR - [SDR 2005FA0001216](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001216.md): Transmission · failed · Aug 5, 2005 · N180ML · Piper PA24 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > LANDING 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 - [SDR 2003FA0000835](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000835.md): Wire · frayed · Jul 28, 2003 · N5863P · Piper PA24 · Flight Control System Wiring > REPLACED W2094304, DUE TO 4 FRAYED WIRES. FOUND AT ANNUAL. LOCATION, BEHIND LEFT GEAR WELL COVER WHERE CABLE COMES INTO WING. - [SDR 2004FA0000610](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000610.md): Bolt · corroded · Oct 25, 2002 · N6613P · Piper PA24 · Fasteners > DURING 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 - [SDR 2002FA0001098](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001098.md): Bolt · corroded · Jul 7, 2002 · N6841P · Piper PA24 · Fasteners > DURING 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 ST - [SDR 20001204SH013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001204SH013.md): Stack · broken · Oct 18, 2000 · N7644P · Piper PA24 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle > THE 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 INS - [SDR 99ZZZX2930](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2930.md): Indicator · malfunctioned · Jun 1, 1999 · N5117P · Piper PA24 · Global Positioning System > FOUND 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 TH - [SDR 98ZZZX2184](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2184.md): Stack · broken · May 29, 1998 · N45MB · Piper PA24 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle > JUST 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 RIS - [SDR 98ZZZX846](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX846.md): Mount · cracked · Feb 3, 1998 · N6593P · Piper PA24 · Engine Mount Section > DISCOVERED 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 - [SDR 97ZZZX4489](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4489.md): Hub Spider · cracked · Oct 10, 1997 · N5358P · Piper PA24 · Propeller Hub Section > CUSTOMER 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 OVERH - [SDR AU970613](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970613.md): Throttle · wrong part · Jun 3, 1997 · Piper PA24 · Power Lever > (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 PART - [SDR CA970527013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970527013.md): Bearing Balls · corroded · May 21, 1997 · Piper PA24 · Propeller Hub Section > (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. THE PROPELLER BLADE BEARING BALLS WERE FOUND CORRODED AND REMOVED FROM SERVICE. - [SDR AU960848](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960848.md): Switch · seized · Jun 19, 1996 · Piper PA24 · Landing Gear Position and Warning > (AUS) LANDING GEAR WARNING MICROSWITCH SEIZED IN 'SAFE' POSITION - [SDR CA960604001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960604001.md): Motor · burnt · May 12, 1996 · Piper PA24 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > (CAN) LANDING GEAR REFUSED TO EXTEND AND LOCK. EMERGENCY EXTEND SUCCESSFUL. ELECTRICAL MOTOR BURNT OUT. - [SDR EY2R9600538](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600538.md): Pilot Tube · corroded · Apr 1, 1996 · Piper PA24 · Propeller Assembly > PILOT TUBE FOUND WITH CORROSION. - [SDR EY2R9600369](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600369.md): Pilot Tube · corroded · Feb 1, 1996 · Piper PA24 · Propeller Assembly > PILOT TUBE FOUND CORRODED. - [SDR EY2R9600368](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600368.md): Bearing · corroded · Feb 1, 1996 · Piper PA24 · Propeller Assembly > BEARING FOUND CORRODED. - [SDR 96ZZZX753](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX753.md): Transmission · cracked · Dec 20, 1995 · N7249P · Piper PA24 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > THE 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 ## 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 = 'PA24' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/pitcairn-pa24/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.