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N7985P

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Piper PA-24-250 · Lycoming 0-540 series

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Registered owner
Scarpelli Kenneth R
Location
Wichita, KS
Owner type
Individual
Serial number
24-3223
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engine
Reciprocating
Airworthiness
Standard, normal
Airworthiness date
April 25, 1962
Certificate issued
July 15, 2020
Expires
July 31, 2027
Mode S code
AAD8D2
Piper PA-24-250Airframe model · 4 seats · 1 engine · 1,222 registeredTCDS 1A15Airframe · Piper PA-24-250TCDS E-295Engine · Lycoming 0-540 series

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Lycoming 0-540 model are included below.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 80

Matched by this aircraft’s airframe and engine models. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

1959In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 13

Advisory, not mandatory.

Historical bulletins · 2
SAIB NE-08-26R1Dual MagnetosIssued Jul 8, 2008SAIB NE-08-32Propeller Governor Set ScrewIssued Jul 3, 2008

NTSB investigations · 3

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NTSB GAA15CA178Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNewton, KSThe failure of the right main landing gear down-lock micro switch, which resulted in a landing gear collapse during landing, and the pilot/owner's unfamiliarity with the emergency landing gear extension procedure. Contributing to the accident was the flight…Jul 4, 2015 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA91LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArco, IDWater in the fuel tank and the inability of the pilot to flare for landing after maneuvering to avoid transmission lines in his flight path during the forced landing.Sep 19, 1991 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA75DYA24Accident · Minor injuriesClosedArco, IDNov 27, 1974 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 4

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

Accident 20150704010039ALanding: Touchdown · Newton, KSOn July 4, 2015, at approximately 1115 local time, a private pilot was involved in an aircraft accident that occurred while landing the Piper PA-24 comanche aircraft at the Newton city county airport (kewk), Newton, Kansas. The aircraft initially departed…Jul 4, 2015 · Substantial damageAccident 19910919042269AFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Arco, IDEngine quit en route after running 3 or 4 tanks out of usable fuel. High sink rate landing. Believe ice blocked fuelSep 19, 1991 · Substantial damageIncident 19790819032039ILevel Off Touchdown · Mackay, IDAttention diverted by flock of geese. Pilot dropped airplane in from 30 feet.Aug 19, 1979 · Minor damageAccident 19741127038759AFinal Approach · Arco, IDEncountered fog on apch. Called arpt for destination wx.Nov 27, 1974 · Substantial damage

Service difficulty reports

No reports matched to N7985PGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Reports on Piper PA-24-250 aircraft

STCs that may be installed · 420

Approved for this aircraft’s airframe or engine model. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.

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