# Service difficulty reports: Pitcairn PA39

A list on [Pitcairn PA39](https://openairdocs.org/model/pitcairn-pa39.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR 2026FA0000199](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000199.md): Impulse Coupling · destroyed · Jun 25, 2025 · N24TE · Piper PA39 · Magneto/Distributor
  > I HEARD THE ENGINE BACKFIRE A FEW TIMES DURING TAKEOFF/INITIAL CLIMB OUT AROUND 6/20/2025. PLANE WAS BROUGHT TO MAINTENANCE 6/25/2025 FOR REPORTS OF INABILITY TO START THE RH ENGINE. AFTER MULTIPLE STARTING ATTEMPTS, A VISUAL INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED ON THE EN
- [SDR THMN4165SQ123](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/THMN4165SQ123.md): Skin · cracked · Jun 30, 2006 · N320GC · Piper PA39 · Nacelle/Pylon, Plate/Skin
  > LT ENGINE COWL CRACKED AT FWD FASTENER. MADE AIRWORTHY REPAIR IAW PA-39 SRM CHAPTER 4 PG 1F6 AND AC43.13-1B SECTION 4 PARAGRAPH 4-57 FIGURE 4-6 AND SECTION 4 PARAGRAPH 4-58 FIGURE 4-16.
- [SDR THMN4165SQ118](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/THMN4165SQ118.md): Skin · cracked · Jun 30, 2006 · N320GC · Piper PA39 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > CRACK IN RT WING OB SKIN NEAR SPAR. MADE AIRWORTHY REPAIR IAW PA-39 SERVICE MANUAL CHAPTER 4 PG 1F6 AND AC43.13-1B SECTION 4 PARAGRAPH 4-57 FIGURE 4-6 AND SECTION 4 PARAGRAPH 4-58 FIGURE 4-16
- [SDR THMN4165SQ117](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/THMN4165SQ117.md): Skin · cracked · Jun 30, 2006 · N320GC · Piper PA39 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > FLAP LT IB LWR SKIN CRACKED. MADE AIRWORTHY REPAIR IAW PA-39 SERVICE MANUAL, CHAPTER 4 PG 1F6 AND AC 43.13-1B SECTION 4 PARAGRAPH 4-57 FIGURE 4-6 AND SECTION 4 PARAGRAPH 4-58 FIGURE 4-16.
- [SDR AU510002032](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002032.md): Bearing · loose · Dec 12, 2005 · Piper PA39 · DC Generator-Alternator
  > LT ENGINE ALTERNATOR DRIVE END BEARING SPINNING IN HOUSING. ALTERNATOR ROTOR RUBBING ON STATOR. LOSS OF BEARING GREASE.
- [SDR AUS20030713](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030713.md): Hub · misrepaired · Jun 30, 2003 · Piper PA39 · Propeller Hub Section
  > (AUS) UNAPPROVED MACHINING CARRIED OUT ON PROPELLER HUB PRE-LOAD SHELF. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR. UNAPPROVED PROCEDURE.
- [SDR 2004FA0000609](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000609.md): Bolt · corroded · Nov 15, 2002 · N8943Y · Piper PA39 · Fasteners
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION THE STABILATOR WAS REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THIS IS DUE TO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS ON OTHER PA24 AND PA 30/39 AIRCRAFT WITH STABILATOR TORQUE TUBE AND ATTACHMENT BOLTS WITH EXCESSIVE CORROSION. BOTH BOLTS AN175C33A THAT ATTACHES THE
- [SDR 2001FA0000155](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000155.md): Gear · damaged · May 16, 2001 · Piper PA39 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > DURING COMPLICANCE WITH AD 96-09-10 - COMPLIED ALSO WITH AD 91-14-22 CRANKSHAFT GEAR RETAINING BOLT. ORDERED NEW CRANKSHAFT GEARS PN SL13S19464 FOR LH AND RH ENGINES. WHEN INSTALLING NEW GEARS IT WAS DISCOVERED ONE HAD THE TIMING MARK ON THE CORRECT TOOTH AND
- [SDR AU000941](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000941.md): Wire · cracked · Oct 2, 2000 · Piper PA39 · DC Generator-Alternator
  > (AUS) RIGHT ALTERNATOR FIELD WIRING CRACKED ALLOWING SHORT CIRCUIT. (X)
- [SDR 20000515SH024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000515SH024.md): Spar · cracked · Feb 18, 2000 · N8898Y · Piper PA39 · Wing Spar
  > PILOT REPORTED VIBRATION FELT IN THE ACFT AND RT WING TIP TANK TRAILING END COULD BE SEEN ''FLUTTERING'' APPROX 1 INCH IN-FLIGHT. INSP FOUND A CRACK EXTENDING THROUGH THE LOWER SPAR CAP AND UP APPROX 1 INCH INTO FACE OF THE AFT WING SPAR AT STA 132. SEVERAL
- [SDR AU980820](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980820.md): Hub · damaged · Jul 14, 1998 · Piper PA39 · Propeller Hub Section
  > (AUS) PROPELLER HUB DAMAGED ON ENGINE HALF SIDE FOLLOWING A GROUND STRIKE. HUB WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE CONTRARY TO INSTRUCTIONS IN THE MANUAL. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.
- [SDR AU980652](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980652.md): Valve · contaminated · Mar 22, 1998 · Piper PA39 · Fuel Transfer Valve
  > (AUS) RT TIP TANK FUEL TRANSFER SOLENOID VALVE FAULTY. PART TC: 7,363.
- [SDR EY2R9600911](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600911.md): Split Bearing · corroded · Jul 1, 1996 · Piper PA39 · Propeller Assembly
  > CORROSIONF OUND ON SPLIT BEARING.
- [SDR EY2R9600910](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600910.md): Split Bearing · corroded · Jul 1, 1996 · Piper PA39 · Propeller Assembly
  > CORROSION FOUND ON SPLIT BEARING.
- [SDR EY2R9600833](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600833.md): Split Bearing · corroded · Jun 1, 1996 · Piper PA39 · Propeller Assembly
  > CORROSION FOUND ON SPLIT BEARING.
- [SDR EY2R9600832](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600832.md): Split Bearing · corroded · Jun 1, 1996 · Piper PA39 · Propeller Assembly
  > CORROSION FOUND ON SPLIT BEARING.
- [SDR EY2R9600683](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600683.md): Pitch Change Rod · corroded · May 1, 1996 · Piper PA39 · Propeller Assembly
  > PITCH CHANGE ROD FOUND CORRODED.

## 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 = 'PA39'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/pitcairn-pa39/reports

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