# N8304C: 1975 Piper PA-32R-300, registration cancelled 2010-04-01

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: April 1, 2010
- Exported to: Philippines
- Status when cancelled: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Piper PA-32R-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32r-300) (registry code 7103213)
- Engine: [Lycoming TI0-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-ti0-540-series) (registry code 41533)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A3SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A3SO), [TCDS E14EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E14EA) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 32R-7680091
- Year built: 1975
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Turbo-prop
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: January 13, 1976
- Certificate issued: March 22, 2010
- Last registry action: March 22, 2010
- Mode S code: AB5B41
- Owner when cancelled: [Libertyville Savings Bank](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIBERTYVILLE%20SAVINGS%20BANK)
- Location: [Eldon, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Eldon)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 40.9253° N, 92.2357° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 52554, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8304C
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8304C
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8304C-2010-04-01

From the FAA registry file of November 7, 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-32R-300: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32r-300.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 CHI00LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA286), Sep 1, 2000: Piper PA-32R-300 (N8304C), Mason City, IA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot and the failure of the oil filter converter plate gasket. Factors to the accident were the total loss of oil and the soft terrain condition.

## 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 20000901009569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000901009569A), Sep 1, 2000: Piper PA32R300 (N8304C), Garner, IA, No damage. (-23) Piolot was enroute to mason city, Iowa airport about 14 miles west and at 4,000 feet, the a/c began to vibrate, low oil pressure was experienced and…
- [Incident 19860608032189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860608032189I), Jun 8, 1986: Piper PA32R300 (N8304C), Des Moines, IA, Minor damage. Added power after flare when 2 deer appeared on the runway. Cleared for go around. Left flap actuating rod broken.
- [Incident 19791019053409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791019053409I), Oct 19, 1979: Piper PA32R300 (N8304C), Peoria, IL, Minor damage. Electrical failure due to failed alternator belt. Pilot unable to extend gear manually, no defects found in gear.

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