# N57738: 1975 Piper PA-36-285

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Piper PA-36-285](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-36-285) (registry code 7103610, 1 seats)
- Engine: [Continental 6-285-A](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-6-285-a) (registry code 17038)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E12CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E12CE) (Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 36-7660054
- Year built: 1975
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Restricted, agriculture and pest control
- Airworthiness date: December 31, 1975
- Certificate issued: June 12, 2014
- Expires: June 30, 2027
- Mode S code: A76B4C
- Registered owner: [Quality Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUALITY%20AVIATION%20INC)
- Location: [Marana, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Marana)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 32.3988° N, 111.3863° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 85653, within about 10 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=57738
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57738

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 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): 17 in force

### Matched by airframe (Piper PA-36-285)

- [AD 2021-11-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-11-16): Wings · Piper PA-36-285, PA-36-300 and PA-36-375. Effective Jul 15, 2021
- [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 85-02-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-02-05-R1): Piper P/N s 81090-02, 683-107 Placard Installation · Lavia Argentina PA-25, PA-25-235, PA-25-260 and 32 more. Effective Nov 21, 1997
- [AD 81-24-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-24-01): Rudder Control And Harness Cable Assemblies · Piper PA-36-285, PA-36-300 and PA-36-375. Effective Nov 19, 1981
- [AD 76-05-07 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-05-07-R2): Rudder Control System · Piper PA-36-285, PA-36-300 and PA-36-375. Effective Nov 16, 1981
- [AD 79-12-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-12-09): Engine Mount Attach Brackets · Piper PA-36-285. Effective Jun 19, 1979
- [AD 78-26-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-26-05): Elevator And Aileron Control Systems · Piper PA-36-285, PA-36-300 and PA-36-375. Effective Dec 26, 1978
- [AD 77-21-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-21-03): Rudder Spar Cracks · Piper PA-36-285. Effective Oct 18, 1977
- [AD 77-04-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-04-02): Directional Control · Piper PA-36-285. Effective Feb 21, 1977
- [AD 77-02-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-02-06): Wing Attachment Fittings · Piper PA-36-285. Effective Jan 28, 1977
- [AD 75-20-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-20-07): Front Bearing Plate Bolt · Piper PA-36-285. Effective Sep 22, 1975
- [AD 75-01-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-01-02): Elevator Control Forces · Piper PA-36-285. Effective Jan 6, 1975
- [AD 74-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-21-02): Stall Warning System · Piper PA-36-285. Effective Oct 4, 1974
- [AD 74-14-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-14-06): Wing Spar · Piper PA-36-285. Effective Jul 8, 1974
- [AD 74-13-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-13-07): Fuel Shutoff Lever Placard · Piper PA-36-285. Effective Jun 25, 1974

### Matched by engine (Continental 6-285-A)

- [AD 2012-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-06): Fuel servo diaphragm · Continental Motors 6-260-A, 6-285-A, 6-285-B and 482 more. Effective Feb 24, 2012
- [AD 91-19-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-19-03): Oil Filter · Continental Motors 6-285-A, 6-285-B, 6-285-BA and 169 more. Effective Sep 29, 1991

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

- [AD 83-20-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-20-03) (historical): Structural Components Replacements · Piper PA-36-285, PA-36-300 and PA-36-375. Effective Nov 11, 1983
- [AD 79-01-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-01-03) (historical): Wing Spar Carry Thru Assembly · Piper PA-36-285. Effective Jan 2, 1979

## Information bulletins (advisory) (3 in force)

- [SAIB NE-16-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-13): Powerplant - Prohibited use of sealant. Issued Mar 8, 2016
- [SAIB NE-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-04): Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Connecting Rod Piston Pin Bushing Inspection. Issued Oct 31, 2012
- [SAIB NE-02-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-02-31): . Issued Jun 10, 2002

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 MKC82FCJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FCJ04), Jul 9, 1982: Piper PA-36 (N57738), North Platte, NE, substantial damage, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MKC78DCG44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78DCG44), Jul 4, 1978: Piper PA-36 (N57738), Bolckow, MO, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 19820709038829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820709038829A), Jul 9, 1982: Piper PA36285 (N57738), North Platte, NE, Substantial damage. Struck a ditch off end of runway on takeoff. Flipped over. No mechanical defects. Load density altitude a question.
- [Accident 19780704016579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780704016579A), Jul 4, 1978: Piper PA36285 (N57738), Bolckow, MO, Substantial damage. Wind gusting to 15K. Dens alt abt 4000FT.

## Reports on N57738 not matched to an aircraft (1)

They name N57738, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [Accident 19791103035949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791103035949A), Nov 3, 1979: Cessna 182 (N57738), Tomball, TX, Destroyed. Engine quit on descent. Landed crossways & ran off end runway into trees & fence. Did not use carb heat.

## 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) (7)

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 engine (Continental 6-285-A)

- [STC SE02352CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE02352CH): Installation of Challenger cleanable oil filter assembly. Challenger Aviation Products Inc
- [STC SE03309CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03309CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit, p/n TSP6CYL-2927-115 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc
- [STC SE01966WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01966WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas in spark ignition piston aircraft engines. General Aviation Modifications Inc
- [STC SA4005NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4005NM): Precise Flight Inc. Pulselite Control System. Precise Flight Inc
- [STC SE1780NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1780NM): Installation of Precise Flight standby vacuum system (SVS III). Precise Flight Inc
- [STC SE09513SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09513SC): Installation and usage of Exxon 20W50 Multigrade aircraft engine oil conforming to Exxon Oil Formulation WS-3013. Exxon Company USA
- [STC SE1445SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1445SO): Use of Aero-blend oil additive in Teledyne (non turbocharged) aircraft engines. ProTec

## Related

- Other Piper PA-36-285 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-36-285/aircraft.md
- The Continental 6-285-A engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-6-285-a.md

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