Bellanca 17-31A airworthiness directives

Aircraft by year built · 124

1969Registered nowDeregistered2026

Aircraft by the year they were built: 124 aircraft
1969	5
1970	11
1971	17
1972	35
1973	24
1974	16
1975	5
1976	4
1977	5
1978	1
1990	1

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 14

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

1972In forceSuperseded2026

ADs by the year they took effect: 16 ADs
1972	1
1973	1
1975	2
1976	1
1986	2
1987	1
1990	1
1996	1
2000	1
2005	1
2006	1
2008	1
2014	1
2022	1

Airframe · Bellanca 17-31A

AD 2022-03-15Fuel Quantity IndicatorEffective Mar 21, 2022 AD 2014-20-12FuselageEffective Nov 12, 2014 · Supersedes AD 75-20-06 AD 2008-05-11Muffler and tailpipe assembliesEffective Apr 8, 2008 · Supersedes AD 76-23-03 R1

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1220435', '1250031'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1220435', '1250031'))
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 · 1

Airframe · Bellanca 17-31A

SAIB SW-18-31Navigation, Attitude, and Direction Data SystemIssued Nov 21, 2018

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1220435', '1250031'))
  GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"

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SELECT s.saib_number, any_value(s.title) AS title, max(s.issue_date) AS issue_date, any_value(s.status) AS status
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1220435', '1250031'))
GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC

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Registered aircraft · 71

N10DEDragoo Robert E · Raleigh, NCS/N 73-32-108 N123ALLambert Danny J · Plainview, TXBuilt 1973 · S/N 73-32-104 N123BSLackie Stuart W · Swanton, VTBuilt 1970 · S/N 32-34

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1220435', '1250031')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1220435', '1250031')
ORDER BY n_number

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NTSB investigations · 45

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

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 2 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 15 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB CEN17LA019Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31A · Mc Alester, OKA total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation.Oct 16, 2016 · N93668 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA15CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 17 31A · Siler City, NCThe pilot's failure to ensure that the airplane's landing gear was down and locked prior to touchdown.Mar 24, 2015 · N93715 · Destroyed NTSB MIA02LA147Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31A · Gainesboro, TNa total loss of engine power due to the failure of the main bearing, a loss of oil pressure and the seizure of a connecting rod, resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.Aug 10, 2002 · N39835 · Substantial damage

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SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url 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.aircraft_model_code IN ('1220435', '1250031') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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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.aircraft_model_code IN ('1220435', '1250031')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
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.aircraft_model_code IN ('1220435', '1250031')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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FAA incident reports · 100

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

Incident 20221213018299IBellanca 17-31A · Sarasota Braden, FLPilot was on approach 3 miles out from Sarasota airport (srq). The pilot selceted gear down and no gear indications were present. Pilot contacted Sarasota tower to confirm if the gear was down and the tower advised the pilot that the gears were not down. The…Dec 13, 2022 · N73KP · Substantial damage Incident 20220520012689IBellanca 17-31A · Sulpher, OKPilot stated he was conducting operational checks after the aircraft had completed it annual inspection in sulfer, OK. He stated that on the first flight he noted that the engine was running rough, and that on landing the brake seemed sluggish. Maintenance…May 20, 2022 · N14746 · Minor damage Incident 20180422003989IBellanca 17-31A · Spokane, WAPilot landed at approximately 1400 local time, normal landing ensued, followed by: hard left uncommanded deviation from runway centerline. Pilot attempted maximum correction to the right with rudder/steering controls to keep the aircraft tracking on the…Apr 22, 2018 · N8868V · Minor damage

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1220435', '1250031')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
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WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1220435', '1250031')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC

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Service difficulty reports · 8

SDR 2007FA0000687Powerpack · burned outTHIS COMPONENT WAS INSTALLED FRESHLY OVERHAULED ON APRIL 6, 2006 AND HAS A TOTAL IN USE TIME OF 18.0 HOURS. AFTER TAKEOFF THE PILOT NOTICED THE LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT. TROUBLESHOOTING OF THE LANDING GEAR SYSTEM FINDS THE HYDRAULIC POWER PACK MOTOR WIJul 24, 2007 · N14746 · Blanca 1731A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System SDR 2007FA0000068Spring · weakAFTER AN INFLIGHT LANDING GEAR POWER PACK FAILURE, THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM AN EMERGENCY NOSE GEAR EXTENSION EVEN THOUGH THE MAIN GEAR WAS SAFELY EXTENDED. DURING LANDING ROLLOUT, THE NOSE GEAR FOLDED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE PROPELLER AND ENGINE. AN UNSMay 21, 2006 · N14746 · Blanca 1731A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System SDR 20010604CW016Hinge · failedPILOT DID NOT REPORT ANY ABNORMAL OPERATION. AIR BOX WAS REMOVED AT ANNUAL INSPECTION FOR SERVICING AND ALTERNATE AIR DOOR FELL ON FLOOR. ALL HINGE PIN SEGMENTS HAD FAILED.May 11, 2001 · N9505E · Blanca 1731A · Engine Air Intake System SDR 20001101SH008Alt Air Door · failedPILOT REPORTED LOSS OF POWER ON TAKEOFF CLIMB. AFTER RETURNING TO THE AIRPORT, INVESTIGATION REVEALED A FAILED ALTERNATE AIR DOOR. (X)Oct 16, 2000 · N9643E · Blanca 1731A · Engine Air Intake System SDR 99ZZZX3602Air Door · brokenAIRCRAFT LOST POWER ON TAKEOFF AND HAD TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY LANDING. AIRCRAFT WAS ABLE TO RETURN TO AIRPORT. TOWER REPORTED A LARGE AMOUNT OF BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM AIRCRAFT. DUPLICATED PROBLEM ON GROUND RUN. REMOVED AIRBOX AND FOUND ALTERNATE AIR DOOR LASep 3, 1999 · N4113B · Blanca 1731A · Engine Air Intake System SDR CA970902023Impulse Coupling · worn(CAN) AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED LOSS OF ENGINE POWER IN FLIGHT. EMERGENCY NO POWER LA NDING CARRRIED OUT IN FIELD. AIRCRAFT REMOVED FROM FIELD AND DISASSEMBLY OF ENGINE REVEALED THE LEFT HAND MAGNETO IMPULSE COUPLING LOCKED-UP, STRIPPING THE GEARS IN THE ACCESSORY Jun 28, 1997 · Blanca 1731A · Magneto/Distributor SDR 96ZZZX4228Collar · weld crackedWHILE PUTTING A HAND TOW BAR ON THE NOSE FORK, NOTICED PAINT FLAKING OFF THE FRONT STEERING COLLAR. REMOVED ALL THE PAINT OFF THE COLLAR AND NOTICED THE WELD WAS CRACKED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. P/N 19453-30. TT: 1,996.6 HOURS.Aug 4, 1996 · N4205B · Blanca 1731A · Landing Gear Steering System SDR 95ZZZX1596Control Cable · rustedTHE PILOT REPORTED FLAP CABLE BROKE DURING FLIGHT. PILOT STATED WHEN ON FULL FLAP POSITION, HE HEARD A LOUD THUMP AND AIRCRAFT STARTED TO ROLL ON RIGHT WING. PILOT NOTED RIGHT FLAP WAS ON THE 'UP' POSITION, SO HE RAISED LEFT FLAP AND LANDED SAFELY. AN INVESJan 28, 1995 · N4205B · Blanca 1731A · Trailing Edge Flap Control System

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  WHERE aircraft_model_key = '1731A'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_key = '1731A'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC

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STCs that may be installed · 156

Approved for this 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 SA02571SEInstallation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).Garmin International Inc.STC SA01800SEFabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.TCW Technologies, LLC STC SA01861SEFabrication and installation of Landing Light ControllerTCW Technologies, LLC

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SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model FROM ( SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1220435', '1250031') GROUP BY stc_number ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number) ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number

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  FROM (
    SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1220435', '1250031')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"

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  SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1220435', '1250031')
  GROUP BY stc_number
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ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number

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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

Alexanderia 17-31A0 registered aircraftRegistry code 1250022

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = '1731A' AND m.code NOT IN ('1220435', '1250031')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
WHERE m.match_key = '1731A' AND m.code NOT IN ('1220435', '1250031')
GROUP BY ALL
ORDER BY aircraft DESC
LIMIT 12

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