# N3431A: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 1
- Last cancelled: October 2, 2012
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=3431A
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3431A

## Aircraft that carried N3431A

- [Cancelled 2012-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3431A-2012-10-02): Piper PA-22-135, S/N 22-1700, built 1953. First renewal notice. Owner: [Lawson William L Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAWSON%20WILLIAM%20L%20JR), [Decatur, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Decatur)

## NTSB investigations on N3431A (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CEN12LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA348), Jun 6, 2012: Piper PA-22-135 (N3431A), Bangor, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to properly service the fuel system, and subsequent decision to conduct the flight with known fuel system deficiencies, which led to the total loss of engine power.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N3431A (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20120606010599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120606010599A), Jun 6, 2012: Piper PA-22-135 (N3431A), Bangor, MI, Substantial damage. Pilot had made a precautionary landing in a field the prior day due to a power loss. Examination revealed the gascolator screen was restricted with shellac…

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