# N3SP: 1984 Piper PA-42-1000

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Piper PA-42-1000](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-42-1000) (registry code 7104225, 11 seats)
- Engine: [Garrett TPE331-14B](https://openairdocs.org/engine/garrett-tpe331-14b) (registry code 29111)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A23SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A23SO) (Piper Aircraft Inc.), [TCDS E18NE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E18NE) (Honeywell Aerospace US LLC) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 42-5527018
- Year built: 1984
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-prop
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: April 26, 2012
- Certificate issued: October 17, 2018
- Expires: October 31, 2028
- Mode S code: A31C3E
- Registered owner: [Avon Aero Supply Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AVON%20AERO%20SUPPLY%20INC)
- Location: [Orlando, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Orlando)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 28.5810° N, 81.4445° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 32808, 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=3SP
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3SP

From the FAA registry file of October 22, 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): 14 in force

### Matched by airframe (Piper PA-42-1000)

- [AD 2009-13-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-13-06-R1): Doors · Piper PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235 and 16 more. Effective Nov 3, 2011
- [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 2004-08-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-08-15): TAWS8000 terrain awareness warning systems (TAWS) · Cessna 421, 500, 501 and 18 more. Effective Jun 7, 2004
- [AD 2000-14-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-14-08): Pneumatic Deicing Boots · Piper PA-42, PA-42-1000, PA-42-720 and 1 more. Effective Aug 21, 2000
- [AD 99-14-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-14-01): AFM - Limitations Section - Icing · Piper PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235 and 21 more. Effective Aug 17, 1999
- [AD 98-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-25-02): Top-mounted Antenna · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407, 172, 172A and 243 more. Effective Dec 22, 1998
- [AD 97-26-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-26-12): AFM - Limitations Section - Power Levers · Piper PA-31T, PA-31T1, PA-31T2 and 4 more. Effective Jan 28, 1998
- [AD 96-21-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-21-03): Aileron Spar Crack Inspection · Piper PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325 and 11 more. Effective Dec 10, 1996
- [AD 94-06-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-06-04): Mask Regulators · Airbus A320-111, A320-211, A320-212 and 19 more. Effective May 23, 1994
- [AD 86-21-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-21-10): Pilots Operating Handbook/AFM Changes · Piper PA-42-1000. Effective Nov 13, 1986
- [AD 86-18-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-18-10): Tip Tank Vent Lines · Piper PA-42-1000. Effective Oct 27, 1986

### Matched by engine (Garrett TPE331-14B)

- [AD 2011-18-51 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-18-51-R1): Main shaft bearing · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-10, TPE331-10A and 82 more. Effective Oct 19, 2011
- [AD 96-06-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-06-11): Engine Compressor Components · Honeywell International TPE331-14A, TPE331-14B, TPE331-14F and 1 more. Effective May 28, 1996
- [AD 93-15-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-15-11): Propeller Pitch Control (PPC) Gasket · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-10, TPE331-10A and 58 more. Effective Sep 7, 1993

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2009-13-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-13-06) (historical): Nose baggage door · Piper PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235 and 16 more. Effective Jul 24, 2009
- [AD 2011-18-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-18-51) (historical): Main shaft bearing · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-10, TPE331-10A and 82 more

## Information bulletins (advisory) (2 in force)

- [SAIB CE-01-30](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-01-30): . Issued Jul 11, 2001
- [SAIB NE-16-18](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-18): Power Lever  Loss of Power Control. Issued Jul 11, 2016

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N3SP.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N3SP.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (86, first 50)

Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.

### Approved for the airframe (Piper PA-42-1000)

- [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA02279AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02279AT): Installation of a Boom Beam bulb, starter, and ballast. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC
- [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA04046CH PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%202): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA01379WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01379WI): Installation of Dual Digital Altimeters and associated equipment to obtain Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) Airworthiness approval. Cheyenne Tech
- [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02532AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02532AT): Installation of subject Michelin tires on appropriate aircraft. For Michelin 5, 6, 8, and 10-inch rim diameter tires on General Aviation Aircraft. Michelin North America Inc
- [STC SA02010WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02010WI): Installation of the Mid-Continent Instruments & Avionics MD23 FLEX Custom Function Display (CFD). Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics
- [STC SA00843WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00843WI): Installation of Concorde Battery Corporation (VRSLA) Valve Regulated Sealed Lead Acid Battery. Aero-Mach Wilco LLC
- [STC SA02203AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02203AK): Installation of FlightLogic Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS-SV). Genesys Aerosystems Inc
- [STC SA02254AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02254AK): Installation of "Single Screen", "2 or 3 Screen", "Dual Screen", or "4 or 6 screen". Genesys Aerosystems Inc
- [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC
- [STC SA09856AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09856AC): Installation of BendixKing Aerowave 100 In-flight Data Link System for non-essential, non-required aircraft Cabin Systems & Equipments. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King)
- [STC SA11174SC PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%202): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King)
- [STC ST01930LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01930LA): Installation of Sandel Avionics SN4500 Electronic Horizontal Situation Indicator (EHSI). Sandel Avionics LLC
- [STC SA10236SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10236SC): Installation of a GDC 31 Roll Steering Converter. DAC International Inc
- [STC SA04514NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04514NY): Single/Dual Transponder System ADS-B Upgrade. Scandinavian Avionics Design ApS
- [STC SA1790CE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1790CE-D): Installation of King KNS 660 multi-sensor flight management system. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SA2056CE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2056CE-D): ONE ONLY STC, SN 42-5527023: Installation of King KFC 400 Automatic Flight Control System and KNS 660 Multi-Sensor Flight Management System. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SA2051CE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2051CE-D): Installation of King KFC 400 automatic flight control system with option to use 4 inch mechanical instruments or King EFS 10 Electronic Flight Instrument System when coupled to King RDS 82 Weather Radar and King Gold Crown III Radios including King KNS 660 Multi-Sensor Flight Management System. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SA01452CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01452CH): Installation of an air ambulance conversion kit. Med-Pac Inc
- [STC SA01714WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA00528SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00528SE): Installation of emergency medical stretcher and base, oxygen, and electrical systems. LifePort LLC
- [STC SA00972CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00972CH): Install air ambulance conversion. Spectrum Aeromed LLC dba Spectrum Aeromed
- [STC SA04165NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04165NY): Installation of Latitude Technologies Skynode S200 Satcom system must be performed. Latitude Technologies Corporation
- [STC SA02153LA-D PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA-D%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02013CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02013CH): Installation of Avidyne Corporation Traffic Advisory System (TAS). Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA01933LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01935LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01935LA): Installation of external aft body strakes. Aircraft Performance Modifications
- [STC SA00343BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00343BO): Installation of a single configuration or a dual configuration Avidyne Corporation Integrated Flight Display, Model IFD540 loaded with Release 10.0 software (or later FAA approved release). Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00352BO PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00352BO%20PAGE%202): Installation of an Avidyne Corporation Mode A/C/S Transponder with ADS-B Out capability, Model AXP340 loaded with Version 3.13 software (or later FAA approved version),. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA1040GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1040GL): Install Eagan Aviation air ambulance stretcher P/N 125 using Installation Kit P/N 800. Paul/ Lanna Egan LLC
- [STC SA00780SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00780SE): Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System. True Lock LLC
- [STC SA02119SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02119SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B UAT Transceiver System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01969SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01969SE): Installation of a Mid-Continent MD302 Standby Attitude Module. Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics
- [STC SA01229SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01229SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of GNS 480 (CNX80) GPS WAAS Navigator with integrated VHF Navigation and Communication radios. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02442AK PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02442AK%20PAGE%202): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 2000/2500 ADS-B system. ADS-B Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01933LA-D PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02930NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02930NY): Installation of Insight Instrument Corporation Graphic Engine Monitor (GEM 610C) models G3, G2, and G1 and 1200C model G4 as primary Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT), Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT), and Turbine Inlet Temperature (TIT) Instruments. Insight Instrument Corporation
- [STC SA02121SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02121SE): Installation of Garmin GTS 825 (TAS) or GTS 855 (TCAS I) Traffic System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA00269BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00269BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation TWX 670 Tactical Weather Detection System P/N 850-00026-000-( ) consisting of Avidyne Processor P/N 700-00033-000-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Antenna P/N S72-1715-1 with doubler plate P/N S72-171530-1, and Avidyne Mounting Tray P/N 700-00034-000. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA02717NY PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02717NY%20PAGE%202): Installation of VoiceFlight Systems LLC VFS101 Speech Recognition Module. VoiceFlight Systems LLC
- [STC SA01692SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01692SE): Installation of a Garmin GMX 200 Multi-Function Display. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA03148NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03148NY): The installation of the Latitude Technologies Corporation S100 Tracking System. Latitude Technologies Corporation
- [STC SA00674WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00674WI-D): Modification of Collins VHF-22A/VHF-22B VHF COMM Receiver Transmitter with CTL-22 Control Pro Line II System Installation to a Collins VHF-22C/VHF-22D VHF COMM Receiver Transmitter with CTL-22C Control 8.33 kHz Pro Line II system installation. Rockwell Collins Inc
- [STC SA5156NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5156NM): Fabrication and installation of Pulsar-MOSFET Landing Light Flasher System. AvTek

All 86: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3SP/stcs.md

## Earlier aircraft with N3SP

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N3SP before.

- [Cancelled 2009-10-19](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3SP-2009-10-19): Cessna 402B, S/N 402B0930, built 1975. Registration revoked. Owner: [South Pacific Island Airways Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTH%20PACIFIC%20ISLAND%20AIRWAYS%20INC), Pago Pago

## Related

- Other Piper PA-42-1000 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-42-1000/aircraft.md
- The Garrett TPE331-14B engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/garrett-tpe331-14b.md

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