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2014 Piper PA-28-181 · Lycoming O-360-A4M

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Registered owner
Andrews University
Location
Berrien Springs, MI
Owner type
Corporation
Serial number
2843781
Year built
2014
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engine
Reciprocating
Airworthiness
Standard, normal, utility
Airworthiness date
August 27, 2014
Certificate issued
October 27, 2014
Expires
October 31, 2027
Mode S code
A2CBB5
Piper PA-28-181Airframe model · 4 seats · 1 engine · 3,549 registeredTCDS 2A13Airframe · Piper PA-28-181TCDS E-286Engine · Lycoming O-360-A4M

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 53

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Information bulletins that may apply · 22

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NTSB investigations

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FAA incident reports · 1

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

Incident 20190926013729ITaxi · South Bend, INAfter landing the aircraft, PIC became confused about the airport signage and taxied on to a perimeter road. Upon realizing the error, the PIC attempted to turn the aircraft around to get back to the taxiway. This action resulted in the left wing tip…Sep 26, 2019 · Minor damage

Service difficulty reports · 5

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SDR 2023FA0000339Attach Bolt · looseALL 4 BOLTS HOLDING VERTICAL STABILIZER SPAR TO REAR BULKHEAD WERE LOOSE. I SAW BLACK ALUMINUM DUST AROUND THE LOWER TWO DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION. I REMOVED THE BOLTS AND DID NOT FIND SIGNIFICANT WEAR ON THE STRUCTURES. THE NUTS HAD TORQUE STRIPE ON THEM, CFeb 14, 2023 · N28AU · Piper PA28181 · Vertical StabilizerSDR 2020FA0000090Cylinder Head · crackedWE ARE A FLIGHT SCHOOL. WE OPERATE TWO PIPER ARCHERS, BOTH 2014 MODELS. THIS IS THE 6TH CYLINDER THAT HAS CRACKED BETWEEN THE TWO ENGINES, THEY ALWAYS CRACK IN THE HEAD AREA BETWEEN THE CYLINDERS. SOME ON THE EXHAUST SIDE, SOME ON THE INTAKE SIDE.Jan 29, 2020 · N28AU · Piper PA28181 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2018FA0000511Bearing · dislodgedMAG TIMING HOUSING IS PART OF THE ELECTOAIR ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM. THE BEARINGS SEEMED TO OUT ON THE MTH.Sep 19, 2018 · N28AU · Piper PA28181 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2018FA0000507Lead Tower · groundedINSTALLED NEW PLUGS AND LEADS FOR THE ELECTRO AIR ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM. THE NEW LEADS REQUIRE A TOWER TO CONNECT TO THE PLUGS. THE NEW TOWERS ALMOST IMMEDIATELY GROUNDED TO THE SIDE OF THE PLUG. INSTALLED THE OLD PLUGS AND LEADS.Sep 19, 2018 · N28AU · Piper PA28181 · Ignition SystemSDR 2018FA0000469Cylinder Head · crackedCRACK FOUND IN HEAD OF NUMBER 3 CYLINDER.Sep 19, 2018 · N28AU · Piper PA28181 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section

STCs that may be installed · 371

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