- Registered owner
- Sunrise Aviation Inc
- Location
- Ormond Beach, FL
- Owner type
- Corporation
- Serial number
- 44-7995245
- Year built
- 1979
- Type
- Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine
- Reciprocating
- Airworthiness
- Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date
- February 28, 1979
- Certificate issued
- March 2, 2017
- Expires
- March 31, 2030
- Mode S code
- A1D655
From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Lycoming O&VO-360 model are included below.
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 65
Matched by this aircraft’s airframe and engine models. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.
| 1963 | 1 |
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| 1964 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 |
| 1969 | 2 |
| 1977 | 2 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 4 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Airframe · Piper PA-44-180
AD 2024-10-04Wing, Attach FittingsAD 2022-03-15Fuel Quantity IndicatorAD 2015-26-08Rudder Control SystemInformation bulletins that may apply · 21
Advisory, not mandatory.
See all 30 bulletins
NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
NTSB WPR17FA151Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMarineland, FLA loss of control in flight for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in an in-flight breakup.NTSB NYC07CA133Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLumberton, NJThe flight instructor's improper decision to simulate an engine failure in the traffic pattern by cutting off fuel to the engine, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing.
FAA incident reports · 3
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20170713014439ADescent · Marineland, FLOn July 13, 2017, at approximately 2300 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-44-180, N2173S, was destroyed during a descent and subsequent inflight breakup near Marineland, Florida. The flight was being operated as a part 91 instructional cross-country flight…Accident 20070607014639AGo Round (Aborted VFR) · Lumberton, NJ(-23) The CFI and student onboard stated: after taking control of the aircraft from [privacy data omitted] (student), [privacy data omitted] (CFI) was unable to maintain pitch angle and directional control of N2173S while attempting a go-around during an…Incident 19910520028559IRoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Washington, PANose wheel collapsed on landing rollout. Bolt had sheared on drag link. Had excessive play in bushing.
Service difficulty reports
No reports matched to N2173SGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Reports on Piper PA-44-180 aircraft
STCs that may be installed · 249
Approved for this aircraft’s airframe or engine model. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.
Airframe · Piper PA-44-180
STC SA02571SEInstallation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).STC SA01800SEFabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.STC SA01861SEFabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller