# Service difficulty reports: Vulcanair P68C A list on [Vulcanair P68C](https://openairdocs.org/model/vulcanair-p68c.md). Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary. - [SDR 2026FA0000040](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000040.md): Ignition Lead · open · Dec 2, 2025 · N170WL · Parten P68C · Ignition System Wiring > DURING ENGINE RUN UP PRE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC NOTICED AN EXCESSIVE MAG DROP ON RT ENGINE LT MAG. CHECKED PLUGS AND MAG TIMING NO ISSUES NOTED. INSPECTED IGNITION LEADS AND FOUND B4 LEAD OPEN. IGNITION LEAD PHYSICAL INSPECTION IS GOOD. FAILED INTERNALLY AT 243. - [SDR 2023FA0000630](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000630.md): Bolt · failed · Oct 20, 2023 · N3927U · Parten P68C · Main Landing Gear Attach Section > MAIN LANDING GEAR LEAF SPRING INNER ATTACH BOLT P/N NAS1106-24 ON LH SIDE OF AIRCRAFT, FAILED MID SHANK ABOVE THE THREADS, 50HR AFTER INSTALLED DURING REPETITIVE INSPECTION BROUGHT ON BY MANDATORY SERVICE BULLETIN-99. BOLT FAILURE CAUSED DEFORMATION OF THE FUS - [SDR JRUR202003120008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JRUR202003120008.md): Magneto · unserviceable · Mar 12, 2020 · N490NR · Parten P68C · Magneto/Distributor > SLICK BY CHAMPION SB2-19A MANDATORY INSPECTION OF IMPULSE COUPLING. THE SB HAS YOU INSPECT THE IMPULSE COUPLING PER THE MAINTENANCE MANUAL. IF ANY MOVEMENT IS FOUND IN THE RIVETS, THE IMPULSE COUPLING MUST BE REJECTED. RIGHT ENGINE RH POSITION S/N 17090481 - [SDR JRUR202003120007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JRUR202003120007.md): Magneto · unserviceable · Mar 12, 2020 · N490NR · Parten P68C · Magneto/Distributor > SLICK BY CHAMPION SB2-19A MANDATORY INSPECTION OF IMPULSE COUPLING. THE SB HAS YOU INSPECT THE IMPULSE COUPLING PER THE MAINTENANCE MANUAL. IF ANY MOVEMENT IS FOUND IN THE RIVETS, THE IMPULSE COUPLING MUST BE REJECTED. LEFT ENGINE RH POSITION S/N 17090482 M - [SDR JRUR202003120006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JRUR202003120006.md): Magneto · unserviceable · Mar 12, 2020 · N490NR · Parten P68C · Magneto/Distributor > SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION SLICK BY CHAMPION SB2-19A MANDATORY INSPECTION OF IMPULSE COUPLING. THE SB HAS YOU INSPECT THE IMPULSE COUPLING PER THE MAINTENANCE MANUAL. IF ANY MOVEMENT IS FOUND IN THE RIVETS, THE IMPULSE COUPLING MUST BE REJECTED. LEFT ENGINE - [SDR 2019FA0000099](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000099.md): Starter · worn · Mar 28, 2019 · N480NR · Parten P68C · Engine Starter > MOTOR IS LOOSE ON STARTER OF RIGHT ENGINE. STARTER REMOVED FROM ENGINE ON FURTHER INVESTIGATION. THIS IS HIGH TORQUE STARTER, THEY HAVE TWO BOLTS JOINING THE TWO COMPONENTS THAT MAKE UP THE STARTED THE MOTOR AND GEARBOX THE STARTER ONLY HAS 990.8 HOURS ON IT. - [SDR JRUR2016020100001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JRUR2016020100001.md): Bracket · corroded · Nov 25, 2015 · N480NR · Parten P68C · Main Landing Gear Attach Section > ON 11/25/2015 AS THE LANDING GEAR FAIRINGS WERE BEING REINSTALLED, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE FORWARD RT ATTACHMENT BRACKET HAD POSSIBLE CORROSION. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION INTERGRANULAR CORROSION WAS DISCOVERED ON THE BRACKET ITSELF. THE TIMING OF THIS DISCO - [SDR 2014FA0000634](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000634.md): Cylinder Head · cracked · Oct 15, 2014 · N684KW · Parten P68C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > WHILE CLIMBING THROUGH APPROXIMATELY 4,000 FT, HEARD AND FELT A SUDDEN VIBRATION. LOOKED TO THE LT ENGINE AND SAW THAT IT WAS VIBRATING MORE THAN NORMAL, AND THEN OIL BEGAN COMING OUT OF THE COWL. PLACED THE LT THROTTLE LEVER IN THE IDLE POSITION, FOLLOWED B - [SDR 9FHA2014FA0000336](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9FHA2014FA0000336.md): Tube · split · May 26, 2014 · N3927U · Parten P68C · Tire Tube > LEFT MAIN TIRE WENT FLAT UPON TAXIING IN FROM LANDING. TIRE AND INNER TUBE REPLACED WITH NEW. TIRE WAS A 7.00 X 6, 8PR. INNER TUBE TR20, S02602. TIRE AND TUBE TIME IN SERVICE: 219.5, LANDINGS APPROX.:400. INNER TUBE FAILURE WAS A SLIT ON SIDEWALL DEVELOPIN - [SDR 2013FA0000629](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000629.md): Crankcase · cracked · Nov 7, 2013 · N3927U · Parten P68C · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN THE CRANKCASE AT THE LOWER FORWARD CYLINDER BASE STUD OF THE NR 2 CYLINDER OF APPROXIMATELY 1.5 INCHES. STARTS FROM THE BOTTOM OF STUD AREA AND TRAVELS DOWN AND AFT. A SLIGHT AMOUNT OF OIL LEAKING FROM AROUND THE BASE OF CYLINDER AT - [SDR ECEA2013F00043](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ECEA2013F00043.md): Engine · overspeed · Feb 8, 2013 · N80383 · Parten P68C · Engine (Reciprocating) > AFTER TAKEOFF, ACFT RT ENGINE ACCELERATED TO APPROX 4500 RPM PILOT TRIED TO REDUCE THE POWER AND WAS ONLY ABLE TO GET IT DOWN TO 2900 RPM. FEATHERED THE ENGINE AND MADE A NORMAL LANDING AT THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT. - [SDR YNQA20130314001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YNQA20130314001.md): Frame · cracked · Feb 7, 2013 · N3927U · Parten P68C · Fuselage Main, Frame > DURING 100 HR INSPECTION FOUND FATIGUE CRACKS ON FRAME MEMBERS OF FUSELAGE SECTION NR 8 AT MAIN LANDING GEAR FORWARD TRUSS MOUNTING BRACKET ON BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE. THESE CRACKS EMINATED FROM BOTTOM BOLT HOLES AND AT OUTSIDE FLANGE RADIUS OF FRAME. THEY - [SDR 2012FA0000485](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000485.md): Control Cable · frayed · Jul 16, 2012 · N856H · Parten P68C · Elevator Control System > WHILE COMPLYING WITH MANDATORY SB 75, R3, "FLIGHT CONTROL CABLES", ONE OF THE 2 FWD STABILATOR CABLES WAS FOUND FRAYED. THE FRAYED CABLE WAS FOUND ONLY BY SLACKENING THE CABLE AND BENDING IT AT A SHARP RADIUS AS CALLED FOR IN SB 75. THIS ACFT HAS BEEN MODIFI - [SDR 2007FA0000065](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000065.md): Actuator · seized · Jan 3, 2007 · N3832Q · Parten P68C · Stabilizer Actuator > (REF NR: PT202781) AIRCRAFT ARRIVED WITH PITCH TRIM ACTUATOR SEIZED IN FULL NOSE UP POSITION. ACTUATOR IS DRIVEN BY TRIM CABLE LOOPED OVER ACTUATOR PULLEY WITH NO MEANS OF PREVENTING CABLE FROM SLIPPING ON THE PULLEY. IT IS POSSIBLE TO RUN TRIM TO FULL TRAVE - [SDR 2005FA0001301](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001301.md): Lifter · broken · Sep 9, 2005 · N300LF · Parten P68C · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > UPON COMPLYING WITH SB, VALVE GUIDE INSPECTION, FOUND LIFTER BODY PN 72877 BROKEN. VALVE GUIDE REVEALED NO SIGNS OF STICKING. (K) - [SDR 2005FA0001300](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001300.md): Valve Guide · stuck · Sep 9, 2005 · N300LF · Parten P68C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > DURING LANDING, RT POSITION ENGINE EXPERIENCED ROUGHNESS. FOUND CYLINDER NR 2 EXHAUST VALVE STUCK. VALVE GUIDE INSPECTIONS ARE DUE AT 1000 HOURS. ENGINE ONLY HAD 842.6 HRS. (K) - [SDR IGAA097294](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IGAA097294.md): Starter · stuck · Sep 16, 2004 · N6602L · Parten P68C · Engine Starter > STARTER WILL NOT DISENGAE FROM FLYWHEEL. SAME MALFUNCTION AS MFG SB 559, BUT SB 559 DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS PN. - [SDR CA020510018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020510018.md): Magneto · weak · May 2, 2002 · Parten P68C · Magneto/Distributor > (CAN) ENGINE HARD TO START WHEN HOT. - [SDR CA001006005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA001006005.md): Magneto · failed · Sep 7, 2000 · Parten P68C · Magneto/Distributor > (CAN) ENGINE SHUT DOWN NORMAL WENT TO RESTART, NO SPARK LEFT MAGNETO PROBLEM INTERNAL GROUNDING. (X) - [SDR 20000914SH010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000914SH010.md): Pump · failed · Jul 19, 2000 · N3832Q · Parten P68C · Engine Fuel Pump > 53 MINTUES AFTER TAKEOFF, AT A FLIGHT ALTITUDE 1,500 MSL, 5 MILES WEST OF EVERETT, WA, LEFT ENGINE QUIT. RESTARTED WITH AUXILIARY FUEL PUMP AND LANDED. REPLACED ENGINE DRIVEN PUMP WITH OVERHAULED PUMP FROM LYC. PUMP HAD BEEN NEWLY OVERHAULED. REPAIR STATIO - [SDR CA000809002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000809002.md): Magneto · failed · Jul 16, 2000 · Parten P68C · Magneto/Distributor > (CAN) SHUT DOWN ENGINE, NO PROBLEM, WENT TO RESTART. BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT MAGS DEAD. NO SPARK POSSIBLY DUE TO INTERNAL GROUNDING. (X) - [SDR CA000803005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000803005.md): Alternator · failed · Jul 7, 2000 · Parten P68C · DC Generator-Alternator > (CAN)ALTERNATOR NOT CHARGING, POSSIBLY DUE TO INTERNAL PROBLEMS. - [SDR CA991112034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA991112034.md): Piston Ring · failed · Oct 27, 1999 · Parten P68C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > (CAN) RIGHT ENGINE PISTON RING FAILED. - [SDR CA990804041](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990804041.md): Cylinder · broken · Jul 22, 1999 · Parten P68C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > (CAN) NR 4 CYLINDER COMPRESSION RING BROKEN. - [SDR CA990115028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990115028.md): Ring · broken · Dec 23, 1998 · Parten P68C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > (CAN) NR 3 CYLINDER REPLACED DUE TO BROKEN RING. - [SDR CA990115027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990115027.md): Control Cable · frayed · Dec 20, 1998 · Parten P68C · Stabilizer Control System > (CAN) STABILIZER TRIM TAB CABLE FOUND FRAYED AROUND THE PULLEYS AT STA. 4 - [SDR CA981216030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981216030.md): Magneto · failed · Nov 30, 1998 · Parten P68C · Magneto/Distributor > (CAN) ENGINE SHUTDOWN, WOULD NOT RESTART. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE LEFT HAND MAGNETO DEAD. - [SDR CA980930023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980930023.md): Magneto · malfunctioned · Sep 21, 1998 · Parten P68C · Magneto/Distributor > (CAN) LEFT HAND MAGNETO HAD ERRATIC MAG DROP. - [SDR CA980930022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980930022.md): Dry Air Pump · damaged · Sep 21, 1998 · Parten P68C · Vacuum Distribution System > (CAN) END SHEARED ON DRY AIR PUMP. - [SDR CA980908045](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980908045.md): Valve · cracked · Aug 25, 1998 · Parten P68C · Engine Air Intake System > (CAN) INSPECTION FOUND CRACKS AROUND THE INTAKE HOLE ON ENGINE AIR BOX VALVE ASSEMBLY. - [SDR AU980328](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980328.md): Torque Tube · corroded · Mar 26, 1998 · Parten P68C · Stabilizer Control System > (AUS) STABILATOR TORQUE TUBE CORRODED. INSPECTION FOUND RUST ON BOTH THE INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL SURFACES. - [SDR AU980327](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980327.md): Spar · corroded · Mar 26, 1998 · Parten P68C · Wing Spar > (AUS) LT AND RT WING SPARS P/N 68-1.4001 AND P/N 68-1.4002 CONTAINED INTERGRANULAR AND EXFOLIATION CORROSION IN THE WEBS LOCATED BEHIND THE ENGINE FIREWALLS. - [SDR 98ZZZX1109](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1109.md): Stud · failed · Mar 5, 1998 · N73N · Parten P68C · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > DURING 100-HOUR INSPECTION, NR 2 CYLINDER BASE STUD FOUND BROKEN. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED POSSIBLY CAUSED BY ENGINE TOTAL TIME. - [SDR CA971027009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA971027009.md): Cylinder · scored · Oct 6, 1997 · Parten P68C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > (CAN) NR2 CYLINDER REMOVED DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION AND THE PISTON SIDE SCORED. - [SDR CA970210008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970210008.md): Magneto · faulty · Nov 12, 1996 · Parten P68C · Magneto/Distributor > (CAN) ENGINE SHUTDOWN WITHOUT INCIDENT. ON NEXT START BOTH THE RIGHT HAND AND LEFT HAND MAGNETOS WERE DEAD, NO SPARK. - [SDR CA961203019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA961203019.md): Magneto · failed · Nov 12, 1996 · Parten P68C · Magneto/Distributor > (CAN) ENGINE SHUTDOWN WITHOUT INCIDENT. ON NEXT START BOTH THE RIGHT HAND AND LEFT HAND MAGNETOS WERE DEAD, NO SPARK. - [SDR AU960933](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960933.md): Valve · broken · May 3, 1996 · Parten P68C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > (AUS) ENGINE NO3 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE BROKEN - DAMAGE TO PISTON AND CYLINDER BORE - SUSPECT CAUSED BY OPERATING ENGINE AT CONTINUOUS HIGH TEMPERATURES WITH LEAN MIXTURES ## 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 = 'P68C' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/vulcanair-p68c/reports --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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