# N3442Z: 1960 Piper PA-22-160, registration cancelled 2012-11-09

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: November 9, 2012
- Status when cancelled: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Piper PA-22-160](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-22-160) (registry code 7102214)
- Engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 1A6](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1A6), [TCDS E-274](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-274) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 22-7361
- Year built: 1960
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: February 11, 1960
- Certificate issued: August 14, 2012
- Last registry action: August 14, 2012
- Mode S code: A3CEE0
- Owner when cancelled: [Andrus Aaron M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDRUS%20AARON%20M)
- Location: [Chico, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Chico)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 39.8765° N, 121.8596° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 95973, within about 10 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3442Z
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=3442Z
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3442Z-2012-11-09

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-22-160: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-22-160.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 95ZZZX4518](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX4518), Jul 28, 1995: RIB. CRACKED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, CRACKS FOUND AT RIB REAR ATTACHMENT AREA. ALSO, FOUND INBOARD FLAP ATTACHMENT CRACKED. AIRCRAFT WAS DAMAGED AT APPROX 500 HOURS. RT WI

## 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 WPR12CA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA340), Aug 2, 2012: Piper PA-22-160 (N3442Z), McKinleyville, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s lack of experience in the accident airplane make…
- [NTSB CHI66D0092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66D0092), Jun 23, 1965: Piper PA-22 (N3442Z), Monticello, IN, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 20120801017479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120801017479A), Aug 1, 2012: Piper PA-22-160 (N3442Z), Mckinleyville, CA, Substantial damage. [privacy data omitted]Left chico airport on 08/01/2012. Prior to the flight he filled both 13 gallon fuel tanks in chico. He left chico at 0530 flew for 1.4…

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