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1970 Piper PA-31 · Lycoming TI0-540 series

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Registered owner
Western Alaska Aircraft Leasing LLC
Location
Pahrump, NV
Owner type
LLC
Serial number
31-639
Year built
1970
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engine
Reciprocating
Airworthiness
Standard, normal
Airworthiness date
February 6, 1970
Certificate issued
January 19, 2024
Expires
January 31, 2031
Mode S code
A0F0E8
Piper PA-31Airframe model · 8 seats · 2 engines · 26 registeredTCDS A20SOAirframe · Piper PA-31TCDS E14EAEngine · Lycoming TI0-540 series

From the FAA registry file of October 22, 2026. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Lycoming TI0-540 model are included below.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 113

Matched by this aircraft’s airframe and engine models. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

1967In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 16

Advisory, not mandatory.

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NTSB investigations · 2

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NTSB ANC25LA117Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKotlik, AKThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.Oct 1, 2025 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX93LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportColumbia, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath while on short final approach. A factor in the accident was the dark night lighting conditions which may have affected the pilot's perceptual awareness of the airport environment and the cues for a proper…Feb 1, 1993 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 2

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20250930014159ALanding: Touchdown · Kotlik, AKPilot reported they got distracted by rain/weather on the downwind when performing their flow, missed the step of lowering the landing gear and then missed the gear when completing the checklist.Sep 30, 2025 · Substantial damageAccident 19930131001319AFinal Approach · Columbia, CAOn final right wing struck a tree. Landed safely. Was too low on approach.Jan 31, 1993 · Substantial damage

Service difficulty reports · 1

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SDR 2006FA0000969Shutoff Valve · leakingDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION FOUND FUEL LEAKING AROUND DIAPHRAGM JOINT. PART MADE BY DURING FIRST QUARTER OF 2001. PN A23D04, 7.5 PSI, 24 VOLT. (K)Sep 27, 2006 · N16SC · Piper PA31 · Heating System

STCs that may be installed · 292

Approved for this aircraft’s airframe or engine model. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.

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