- Registered owner
- Bird Acquisition LLC
- Location
- Phoenix, AZ
- Owner type
- LLC
- Serial number
- 2843508
- Year built
- 2002
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine
- Reciprocating
- Airworthiness
- Standard, normal, utility
- Airworthiness date
- April 6, 2002
- Certificate issued
- September 25, 2007
- Expires
- April 30, 2028
- Mode S code
- A34207
From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Lycoming O-360 model are included below.
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 70
Matched by this aircraft’s airframe and engine models. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.
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| 2013 | 1 |
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| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Airframe · Piper PA-28-181
AD 2024-14-03Autopilot SystemAD 2024-10-04Wing, Attach FittingsAD 2022-03-15Fuel Quantity IndicatorInformation bulletins that may apply · 26
Advisory, not mandatory.
See all 35 bulletins
NTSB investigations · 3
Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
NTSB GAA17CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPhoenix, AZThe flight instructor’s incorrect control inputs while taking off with a known quartering tailwind, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.NTSB WPR12CA380Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWickenburg, AZThe flight instructor’s delayed response in correcting the student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB SEA08LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPhoenix, AZThe failure of the solo student pilot operating the other airplane to maintain clearance while taxiing for takeoff.
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 20170227001139ATakeoff: Rotation · Phoenix, AZOn February 27, 2017, about 15:15 local mountain standard time, a Piper PA-28-181 (archer iii) serial number 2843508, N309PA, was departing Deer valley airport Phoenix, Arizona (kdvt) runway on an instructional flight with three persons onboard the aircraft.…Incident 20120830021379ILanding: Touchdown · Wickenburg, AZWhile conducting practice landings at Wickenburg (E25) the student began his round out a little high. The instructor allowed the student to continue but realized he was not correcting as soon as he should. The instructor took control of the aircraft later…Accident 20071030827801ATakeoff Ground Roll · Phoenix, AZ(-23) Both N309PA & N923PA were in the runup area, holding short at the end of runway 74, preparing for takeoff at dvt. The student pilot of N309PA was preparing for his first solo flight and was positioned just to the left and slightly aft of N923PA, which…
Service difficulty reports · 9
Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
SDR FQAR2018060500032Channel · crackedDURING AN INSPECTION, FOUND THE RIGHT WING LOWER AFT HAT CHANNEL CRACKEDSDR FQAR201802282013Channel · crackedDURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION A CHANNEL IN THE RIGHT WING WAS FOUND CRACKED. THE CHANNEL IS THE AFT OF TWO CHANNELS RIVETED TO A SKIN ASSY LOCATED INBOARD ON THE RIGHT WING BETWEEN THE LEADING EDGE AND MAIN SPAR.SDR FQAR20180205007Alternator · failedDURING FLIGHT THE ALTERNATOR LOADMETER WENT TO ZERO AND PILOTS WERE UNABLE TO RESTORE POWER. INSPECTION OF THE ALTERNATOR REVEALED THE SLIP RINGS INSIDE THE ALTERNATORS WERE SO WORN THAT IT BROKE THE BRUSHES; THE BRUSHES THEN FELL INTO THE ALTERNATOR, CAUSING SDR FQAR20171119098Bracket · crackedDURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, A ZEE SHAPED BRACKET IMMEDIATELY BEHIND THE FIREWALL WAS FOUND CRACKED. THIS BRACKET IS INSTALLED ABOVE THE TUNNEL AND IS PART OF THE STRUCTURE SUPPORTING THE RUDDER PEDAL BAR. CRACKING CAN ONLY BE SEEN USING A GOOD FLASHLIGHT AND SDR FQAR20171119097Bracket · crackedDURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, A BRACKET WAS FOUND CRACKED BELOW WHERE THE FLAP HANDLE IS MOUNTED. THE BRACKET IN QUESTION IS LOCATED IN THE TUNNEL IN THE CENTER OF THE CABIN FLOOR AND IS USED TO MOUNT THE FLAP HANDLE ASSY. THE CRACK WAS LOCATED IN THE UPPER RISDR FQAR20170718067Magneto · undertorquedPILOT REPORTED ENGINE WOULD RANDOMLY LOSE >500 RPM AND THAT ENGINE WAS ROUGH RUNNING. MECHANICS WERE ABLE TO DUPLICATE THIS ISSUE ON THE GROUND AND DISCOVERED THAT THE RIGHT MAGNETO CAPACITOR WAS LOOSE IN MAGNETO'S HOUSING. THE MAGNETO HAD BEEN INSTALLED THE PSDR FQAR20161213063Bracket · crackedWHEN THE ELT WAS BEING REMOVED FOR INSPECTION, THE TECH DISCOVERED TWO, TWO INCH CRACKS NEXT TO THE NUTPLATES IN THE ELT MOUNTING BRACKET.SDR FQAR20150519039Cylinder · crackedAFTER HEAD CRACKS HAD BEEN FOUND ON ANOTHER CYLINDER INSTALLED ON THIS ACFT ENGINE, MECHANICS DECIDED TO BORESCOPE THE REMAINING 3 ENGINE CYLINDERS AND DISCOVERED CYLINDER NR 2 ALSO HAD CRACKING TO EITHER SIDE OF ITS LOWER SPARK PLUG HOLE. THE CYLINDER WAS NOSDR FQAR20150519038Cylinder Head · crackedDURING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ENGINE'S EXHAUST RISERS, A MECHANIC NOTED THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE NR 4 CYLINDER HEAD THAT BEGAN AT THE EXHAUST STUD AND EXTENDED INWARD TO THE EXHAUST VALVE SEAT. FURTHER INSPECTION OF THE CYLINDER HEAD REVEALED CRACKING TO EITH
STCs that may be installed · 383
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-28-181
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