# N255ER: 1980 Piper PA-44-180, registration cancelled 2012-08-27

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: August 27, 2012
- Status when cancelled: Registration pending, canceled
- Airframe: [Piper PA-44-180](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-44-180) (registry code 7104402)
- Engine: [Lycoming O&VO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-vo-360-series) (registry code 41514)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A19SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A19SO) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 44-8195004
- Year built: 1980
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: November 26, 1980
- Last registry action: November 16, 2009
- Mode S code: A26A85
- Location: [Hayward, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Hayward)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 37.6738° N, 122.0878° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 94541, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N255ER
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=255ER
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N255ER-2012-08-27

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-44-180: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-44-180.md

## Service difficulty reports (1)

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR 2007FA0000620](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000620), May 25, 2007: LINE. LEAKING. HOSE LEAK, ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE NOT DUE TO HOSE. FUEL FED FIRE OFTEN STARTING AT NR 1 EXHAUST PORT. (K)

## 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 DFW07CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA121), May 24, 2007: Piper PA-44-180 (N255ER), Lubbock, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the engine fuel supply line and the separation of the number one cylinder exhaust pipe resulting in an engine fire.

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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 20070524008149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070524008149A), May 24, 2007: Piper PA44180 (N255ER), Lubbock, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) On may 24, 2007, at 1230 CDT, while taxiing for take off on runway 35L at Lubbock International Airport, (klbb), the right engine compartment of N255ER,…
- [Incident 20020128002079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020128002079I), Jan 28, 2002: Piper PA44180 (N255ER), Denver, CO, Minor damage. (-23) 44709 Has been sent to thomas r. lonsdale.
- [Incident 19960616018029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960616018029I), Jun 16, 1996: Piper PA44180 (N255ER), Nassau, Bahamas, Minor damage. Narrative: Piper seminol, pa 44-150, landed at keywest airport and pilot reports landing gear folded up. Pilot (p. barry) flew past keywest nas tower for gear…

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