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Engine model · Turbo-prop · 904 hp · registry codes 01514, 01517

Manufacturer (registry)
AIRESEARCH
Model
TPE331 SERIES
Registry codes
01514, 01517
Installed in
492 registered aircraft
Type
Turbo-prop
Power
904 hp

The registry names only the engine series, so ADs for every model in the series are matched. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 41

ADs whose products match this engine model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1972In forceSuperseded2026
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  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_directive.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('01514', '01517'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 4

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Registered aircraft · 492

N100BYFirst Flight Aviation LLC · Boerne, TXBuilt 1984 · S/N 1565 S.A.N100MUWakaya Services Inc · Dover, DEBuilt 1980 · S/N 793SAN100TWTexas La Flyers LLC · Monroe, LABuilt 1978 · S/N BE-51
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  WHERE engine_model_code IN ('01514', '01517')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 224

Aircraft matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 65 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 136 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR26FA309Accident · 8 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 441 · Cape Newenham, AKOn August 20, 2026, at about 1145 Alaska daylight time, a Cessna 441, N128EZ, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Cape Newenham, Alaska. The two pilots and six passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…Aug 20, 2026 · N128EZ · DestroyedNTSB WPR26LA308Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-40 · Norton Shores, MIThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.Aug 15, 2026 · N5LC · Substantial damageNTSB DCA26LA151Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openFairchild SA227-AC · Denver, COMar 7, 2026 · N425MA · Substantial damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('01514', '01517')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 824

Matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20260820013239ACessna 441 · Cape Newenham, AKAircraft departed anc for paeh at about 0911. At the time of departure, the most recent METAR from paeh reported 10 sm visibility and cloud ceilings at 800 ft AGL. Crew received updated weather enroute and held at rrlnd for weather to improve. At 1102, the…Aug 20, 2026 · N128EZ · Destroyed · 8 fatalAccident 20260815009929AMitsubishi MU-2B-40 · Muskegon, MIOn August 15, 2026, at approximately 1359 EDT, a Mitsubishi MU-2 solitaire aircraft, registered as [privacy data omitted], experienced gear-up landing at Muskegon airport (mkg), MI. The flight was operated by one pilot, and it was conducted under the…Aug 15, 2026 · N5LC · Substantial damageIncident 20260719009319ICessna 441 · Ogden, UTThe pilot stated that he was on a personal flight from kslc to kogd in VMC conditions with one passenger onboard. The passenger was a CFI but was not performing duties as a pilot for this flight. The pilot stated that approximately 3-5 miles from kogd he…Jul 19, 2026 · N274GC · Minor damage
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  WHERE engine_model_code IN ('01514', '01517')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 394

SDR JIKA2026041701Engine · flamed outON FINAL APPROACH THE NR 2 ENGINE EXPERIENCED A FLAME OUT CONDITION AND THE PILOT WAS ABLE TO LAND THE AIRCRAFT SAFELY WITH ONLY POWER FROM THE #1 ENGINE. A GENERAL VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE FIRST STAGE COMPRESSOR SECTION REVEALED NO DAMAGE. A GENERAL VISUAL INApr 4, 2026 · N672AV · Swrngn SA227AC · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR JIKA2026012601Hydraulic Line · damagedWHILE PREPARING TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR, THE FLIGHT CREW NOTED THAT BOTH HYDRAULIC LOW-PRESSURE LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. QRH PROCEDURES WERE FOLLOWED AND THE LANDING GEAR WAS MANUALLY ACTUATED TO THE DOWN AND LOCKED POSITION. THE LANDING WAS UNEVENTFUL AND Jan 19, 2026 · N241DH · Swrngn SA227AT · Hydraulic System, MainSDR JIKA2026012301Trim System · out of alignmentDURING CLIMB, THE FLIGHT CREW NOTED THAT THE AIRCRAFT ROLLED TO THE LEFT AND REQUIRED FULL INPUT TO LEVEL OFF THE WINGS. THE CREW CALLED IT IN, AND AIR RETURNED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOT THE SYSTEM, CHECKED ALL FLIGHT CONTROL CABLES FORJan 6, 2026 · N31704 · Beech 1900C · Flight Control System
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  WHERE engine_model_key = 'TPE331'
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STCs that may be installed · 20

Approved for this engine model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

STC SE02538AKModification of Honeywell TPE331-12JR-702TT engineTAE Aerospace (CTEC) · Lists TPE331-12JRSTC SE03035ATInstallation of Royal Atlantic Aviation Engine Oil Filter Bypass Warning System, Kit P/N RAA2003-1-1Reds Aircraft Service Inc. · Lists TPE331-10NSTC SE00265ATInstall Ayres Fuel Manifold Purge Assembly Kit, P/N 21757-1 in accordance with "Installation Instructions - Ayres P/N 21757-1 Fuel Manifold Purge Assy-Kit" Dwg. No. 21757-1(1), Revision none, dated April 20, 1993, or later FAA approved revision.Thrush Aircraft Inc. · Lists TPE331-1
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    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE engine_model_code IN ('01514', '01517')
    GROUP BY stc_number
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PMA parts · 693

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this engine model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

S9413-114WEPacking, Preform - FluorocarbonWencor, LLC · PMA PQ1370NM · Replaces S9413-114 · Oct 1, 20263101373-1HPLock PlateCentral Texas Aircraft Parts (CTAP) · PMA PQ0880SW · Replaces 3101373-1 · Aug 7, 20253101703-14HPBushingCentral Texas Aircraft Parts (CTAP) · PMA PQ0880SW · Replaces 3101703-14 · Aug 4, 2025
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  WHERE tcds_number IN ('E2WE', 'E3WE', 'E4WE')
    AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['TPE331-25DB', 'TPE331-57-B', 'TPE331-43', 'TPE331-25FA', 'TPE331-61-A', 'TPE331-47', 'TPE331-55', 'TPE331-51', 'TPE331-25F', 'TPE331-47-B', 'TPE331-43-A', 'TPE331-43-B', 'TPE331-45', 'TPE331-25AA', 'TPE331-25B', 'TPE331-25AB', 'TPE331-55-B', 'TPE331-29A', 'TPE331-57', 'TPE331-55-A', 'TPE331-47-A', 'TPE331-25C', 'TPE331-25E', 'TPE331-25DA', 'TPE331-25D', 'TPE331-61', 'TPE331-25A', 'TPE331-1UA', 'TPE331-2UA', 'TPE331-1U', 'TPE331-2U', 'TPE331-2', 'TPE331-1', 'TPE331-9U', 'TPE331-10GP', 'TPE331-10UGR', 'TPE331-10J', 'TPE331-10UK', 'TPE331-10GT', 'TPE331-12B', 'TPE331-5A', 'TPE331-10UG', 'TPE331-12UA', 'TPE331-10UR', 'TPE331-6U', 'TPE331-6', 'TPE331-11UA', 'TPE331-10UJ', 'TPE331-3', 'TPE331-5', 'TPE331-10G', 'TPE331-12UAN', 'TPE331-10N', 'TPE331-10U', 'TPE331-10UA', 'TPE331-10GR', 'TPE331-10R', 'TPE331-3UW', 'TPE331-5B', 'TPE331-5U', 'TPE331-10', 'TPE331-3U', 'TPE331-10P', 'TPE331-10T', 'TPE331-10A', 'TPE331-12JR', 'TPE331-10B', 'TPE331-11U', 'TPE331-12UER', 'TPE331-12', 'TPE331-9', 'TPE331-3W', 'TPE331-10UF', 'TPE331-5AB', 'TPE331-6A', 'TPE331-12UHR', 'TPE331-10AV', 'TPE331-8', 'TPE331-12UAR', 'TPE331-8A'])) > 0
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