# N270SW: Piper PA-28-236 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Piper PA-28-236](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-236) (registry code 7102815, 4 seats) - Data sheets: [TCDS 2A13](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/2A13) (Piper Aircraft Inc.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 28-7911118 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Certificate issued: April 29, 2005 - Expires: July 31, 2027 - Mode S code: A2A821 - Registered owner: [Environmental Quality Control Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENVIRONMENTAL%20QUALITY%20CONTROL%20INC) - Location: [Chapel Hill, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Chapel%20Hill) - Owner type: Corporation - Owner's area on the map: 35.9667° N, 79.0535° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 27514, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=270SW - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N270SW From the FAA registry file of October 21, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 20 in force ### Matched by airframe (Piper PA-28-236) - [AD 2024-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-14-03): Autopilot System · Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot (STC SA01866WI). Effective Aug 20, 2024 - [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI). Effective Mar 21, 2022 - [AD 2018-07-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-07-03): Placard and Markings · Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151 and 12 more. Effective Apr 20, 2018 - [AD 2017-14-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-14-04): Engine Oil · Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151 and 22 more. Effective Aug 15, 2017 - [AD 2013-02-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-02-13): Stabilizer Control System · Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151 and 33 more. Effective Mar 11, 2013 - [AD 2010-15-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-15-10): Control wheel shafts · Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151 and 33 more. Effective Aug 31, 2010 - [AD 2006-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-12-07): ECi cylinder assemblies · Aerostar AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 386 more. Effective Jul 11, 2006 - [AD 2006-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-03-08): Vacuum pumps · Aero Advantage 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3 and 299 more. Effective Mar 10, 2006 - [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005 - [AD 2001-23-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-23-17): GNS 430 units · Cessna 172, 182, 206 and 209 more. Effective Dec 28, 2001 - [AD 98-21-21 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-21-21-R1): Electric Inflatable Door Seals · Cessna 17-30, 17-30A, 17-31 and 267 more. Effective May 1, 2000 - [AD 96-10-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-10-03): Flap Handle Attach Bolt · Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151 and 28 more. Effective Jun 14, 1996 - [AD 87-08-08 R3](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-08-08-R3): Lower spar cap · Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151 and 28 more. Effective May 22, 1989 - [AD 86-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-17-01): Ammeter Replacement · Piper PA-28-150, PA-28-160, PA-28-180 and 20 more. Effective Aug 21, 1986 - [AD 85-23-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-23-07): Autopilot Systems · Aerostar PA-60-700P (Aerostar 700P), 172L, 172P and 37 more. Effective Jan 27, 1986 - [AD 80-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-14-03): Bendix, King or Narco Transmitters · Piper PA-28-161, PA-28-181, PA-28-201T and 16 more. Effective Jul 1, 1980 - [AD 79-26-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-26-05): Oil and Fuel System Hoses · Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151 and 28 more. Effective Jan 3, 1980 - [AD 79-22-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-22-02): Fuel Leakage · Piper PA-28-161, PA-28-181, PA-28-201T and 6 more. Effective Oct 26, 1979 - [AD 79-13-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-13-03): Fire Hazard Prevention · Piper PA-28-161, PA-28-181, PA-28-201T and 5 more. Effective Jun 8, 1979 - [AD 79-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-07-02): Batteries · Aircraft Parts & Development A, A-2, A-3 and 149 more. Effective Apr 3, 1979 ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 2018-02-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-02-05) (historical): Placard and Markings · Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151 and 12 more. Effective Feb 7, 2018 - [AD 95-26-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-26-13) (historical): Inspect Oil Cooler Hoses · Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151 and 22 more. Effective Feb 5, 1996 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (15 in force) - [SAIB 2022-20](https://openairdocs.org/saib/2022-20): Wing Spar. Issued Oct 19, 2022 - [SAIB AIR-21-10](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-21-10): Wing, Attach Fittings (JASC 5740). Issued Jun 29, 2021 - [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018 - [SAIB CE-11-12R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-12R1): Wings - PA-28, PA-32, PA-34, and PA-44 Rear Spar Corrosion at Fuselage Attach Fitting. Issued Dec 2, 2015 - [SAIB CE-14-23](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-14-23): Powerplant; Air Intake. Issued Aug 6, 2014 - [SAIB CE-11-42](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-42): Flight Controls: Control Cable/Pulley Inspections. Issued Jun 29, 2011 - [SAIB CE-11-14](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-14): Stabilizers- Vertical Stabilizer on Piper PA-28, PA-32, PA-34 Forward Attach Point Corrosion. Issued Jan 5, 2011 - [SAIB CE-11-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-13): Wings - Piper PA-28, PA-32, PA-34 Forward Spar Corrosion. Issued Jan 5, 2011 - [SAIB CE-11-11](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-11): Wings - Piper PA-28, PA-32, and PA-34 Aileron Hinge Fitting Corrosion. Issued Jan 5, 2011 - [SAIB CE-11-10](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-10): Piper PA-28, PA-32, PA-34, and PA-44 Corrosion on Flap Hinges, Brackets, and Ribs. Issued Jan 5, 2011 - [SAIB CE-11-01](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-01): Stabilizers -Horizontal Stabilator Turnbuckle. Issued Oct 4, 2010 - [SAIB CE-09-23](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-09-23): Fuel: Piper PA-28, PA-32, PA-34. Issued Apr 7, 2009 - [SAIB CE-09-17](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-09-17): Fuel: Piper PA-28 Series Aircraft Fuel Vent and Supply Hose Condition. Issued Mar 10, 2009 - [SAIB CE-04-15](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-04-15): . Issued Nov 12, 2003 - [SAIB CE-01-30](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-01-30): . Issued Jul 11, 2001 - [SAIB CE-11-12](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-12) (historical): PA-28, PA-32, PA-34, and PA-44 Rear Spar Corrosion at Fuselage Attach Fitting. Issued Jan 5, 2011 ## NTSB investigations None matched to N270SW. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N270SW. ## Service difficulty reports (1) As reported by operators and repair stations. - [SDR ZB0R20060001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZB0R20060001), Jul 25, 2006: BRAKE DISC. BROKEN. ON LANDING ROLLOUT, PILOT LOST RIGHT BRAKING. MAINT DISCOVERED RIGHT BRAKE DISK BROKEN AT WELD COMPLETELY AROUND CIRCUMFERENCE. SUSPECT CORROSION ATTRIBUTED TO ## Related - Other Piper PA-28-236 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-236/aircraft.md - STCs for the Piper PA-28-236: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-236/stcs.md --- 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.