# N2428D: 1978 Piper PA-38-112, registration cancelled 2011-09-06

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: September 6, 2011
- Status when cancelled: Sale reported, pending cancellation
- Airframe: [Piper PA-38-112](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-38-112) (registry code 7103812)
- Engine: [Lycoming 0-235 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-235-series) (registry code 41505)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A18SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A18SO), [TCDS E-223](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-223) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 38-79A0310
- Year built: 1978
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: 4 cycle
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal, utility
- Airworthiness date: December 11, 1978
- Last registry action: May 18, 1995
- Mode S code: A23AE1
- Location: [None, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/None)
- Owner type: Individual
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2428D
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=2428D
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2428D-2011-09-06

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Piper PA-38-112: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-38-112.md

## NTSB investigations (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 MIA85LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA148), Apr 16, 1985: Piper PA-38-112 (N2428D), Vero Beach, FL, 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 19850416065319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850416065319A), Apr 16, 1985: Piper PA38112 (N2428D), Vero Beach, FL, Substantial damage. During simulated engine out on takeoff, CFI took over. Hard landing made before recovery could be accomplished.
- [Incident 19840504044969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840504044969I), May 4, 1984: Piper PA38112 (N2428D), Vero Beach, FL, Minor damage. Smoke in cockpit. Student returned to airport. Voltage regulator transistor burned out.

## Other aircraft with N2428D

- [Registered now](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2428D): Piper PA-18A-135, S/N 18-1934
- [Cancelled 1955-10-06](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2428D-1955-10-06): Cessna 170B, S/N 20580. Exported to Paraguay. Owner: [Cessna Aircraft Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CESSNA%20AIRCRAFT%20CO), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita)

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