# N8073J: 1978 Piper AEROSTAR 600, registration cancelled 2019-06-21

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: June 21, 2019
- Status when cancelled: First renewal notice
- Airframe: [Piper AEROSTAR 600](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-aerostar-600) (registry code 7106001)
- Engine: [Lycoming IO-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-io-540-series) (registry code 41530)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 1E4](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1E4) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 60-0556-180
- Year built: 1978
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: September 30, 1978
- Certificate issued: August 10, 2016
- Last registry action: August 10, 2016
- Mode S code: AAFEA8
- Owner when cancelled: [Castle Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CASTLE%20AVIATION%20INC)
- Location: [North Canton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/North%20Canton)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 40.9034° N, 81.4333° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 44720, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8073J
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8073J
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8073J-2019-06-21

From the FAA registry file of November 4, 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 AEROSTAR 600: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-aerostar-600.md

## Service difficulty reports (4)

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

- [SDR BSY2001F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BSY2001F00000), Jun 1, 2001: BULB. BURNED OUT. RIC M.I.R. LEFT GEAR, NO DOWN AND LOCK LIGHT. REMOVED AND REPLACED BULB. OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR 99ZZZX3072](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3072), Jul 1, 1999: FUEL SERVO. MALFUNCTIONED. BOL - RT ENGINE SWAGING ON TAKEOFF. RETURNED TO BOL. REMOVED AND REPAIRED FUEL SERVO. OPS CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR 99ZZZX511](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX511), Jan 12, 1999: ENGINE. FAILED. LEFT ENGINE SHUT DOWN IN-FLIGHT. ICE FOUND IN INDUCTION AIR FILTER, ALTERNATE AIR, AND FUEL SERVO. INSPECTION OF RIGHT ENGINE FOUND SAME CONDITION. AIRCRAFT OPE
- [SDR 97ZZZX3158](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3158), Jun 26, 1997: MAGNETO. DEFECTIVE. LEFT ENGINE WOULD NOT DEVELOP POWER ON TAKEOFF OUT OF BOS. REMOVED AND REPLACED DEFECTIVE LEFT MAGNETO. OPS CHECKED GOOD.

## 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 ATL87LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA254), Sep 11, 1987: Aerostar 600 (N8073J), Columbus, OH, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC84LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA082), Feb 7, 1984: Piper PA-600 (N8073J), Newark, NJ, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (4)

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.

- [Incident 20000814025959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000814025959I), Aug 14, 2000: Piper PA60600 (N8073J), Sussex, NJ, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot stated that during cruise at 7000 feet a vibration developed and he decided to make a precautionary landing. Note: investigation #IEA0520000015
- [Incident 19921125053109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921125053109I), Nov 25, 1992: Piper PA60600 (N8073J), Baltimore, MD, Minor damage. While taxiing to ramp aircraft ran into a ditch between new ramp and off parking ramp. No lights on ramp.
- [Accident 19870910057622A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870910057622A), Sep 10, 1987: Piper PA60600 (N8073J), Columbus, OH, Substantial damage. Empannage struck by a taxiing N3643D while stopped on taxiway waiting for departure. Tail light possibly not lit.
- [Accident 19840207070649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840207070649A), Feb 7, 1984: Piper PA60600 (N8073J), Newark, NJ, Substantial damage. Veered off side of runway after landing, hitting taxiway sign. Right main torque link assembly broken.

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