# N2838T: 1972 Piper PA-28-140, registration cancelled 2015-05-15

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: May 15, 2015
- Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
- Airframe: [Piper PA-28-140](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-140) (registry code 7102802)
- Engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 2A13](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/2A13), [TCDS E-274](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-274) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 28-7225247
- Year built: 1972
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal, utility
- Airworthiness date: March 24, 1972
- Certificate issued: August 27, 1999
- Last registry action: September 16, 2008
- Mode S code: A2DCA2
- Owner when cancelled: [East Wing Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EAST%20WING%20AVIATION%20INC)
- Location: Humacao, PR, RQ
- Owner type: Corporation
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2838T
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=2838T
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2838T-2015-05-15

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-28-140: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-140.md

## 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 MIA03LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA006), Oct 23, 2002: Piper PA-28-140 (N2838T), Las Palmas, PR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to switch fuel tanks resulting in a partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during a go-around. Additionally, the pilot's failure to monitor airspeed and proper…
- [NTSB IAD77DID31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77DID31), Sep 21, 1977: Piper PA-28 (N2838T), Boydton, VA, 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 20021023032229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021023032229A), Oct 23, 2002: Piper PA28140 (N2838T), Patillas, Puerto Rico, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot experienced loss of power while executing a go-around, returned to airport and overshooted the runway, attempted to proceed airborne after…
- [Accident 19770921034229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770921034229A), Sep 21, 1977: Piper PA28140 (N2838T), Boydton, VA, Substantial damage. NO3 exhaust valve failed.

## Other aircraft with N2838T

- [Cancelled 2024-11-09](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2838T-2024-11-09): DJI AGRAS T40, S/N 64TBKBJ00200CB. Assigned, pending cancellation

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