# Lavia Argentina PA-25-260 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 5132508 - Manufacturer (registry): LAVIA ARGENTINA SA (LAVIASA) - Model: PA-25-260 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 1 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/lavia-argentina-pa-25-260 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 2015-08-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-08-04): Wings · FS 2000 L-14, AE-1, HE-1 and 77 more. Effective Jun 3, 2015 - [AD 2007-08-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-08-07): Horizontal stabilizer · Lavia Argentina PA-25, PA-25-235 and PA-25-260. Effective May 18, 2007 - [AD 2006-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-12-07): ECi cylinder assemblies · Aerostar AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 386 more. Effective Jul 11, 2006 - [AD 2001-23-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-23-17): GNS 430 units · Cessna 172, 182, 206 and 209 more. Effective Dec 28, 2001 - [AD 99-26-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-26-05): Induction Air Filter · Lavia Argentina PA-25, PA-25-235, PA-25-260 and 5 more. Effective Jan 13, 2000 - [AD 85-02-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-02-05-R1): Piper P/N s 81090-02, 683-107 Placard Installation · Lavia Argentina PA-25, PA-25-235, PA-25-260 and 32 more. Effective Nov 21, 1997 - [AD 95-12-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-12-01): Forward Wing Spars · Lavia Argentina PA-25, PA-25-235 and PA-25-260. Effective Jul 7, 1995 - [AD 90-02-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-02-06): Forward Wing Spar Cap(s) Inspection · Lavia Argentina PA-25, PA-25-235 and PA-25-260 with STC SA501SW. Effective Feb 8, 1990 - [AD 80-21-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-21-08): Forward Wing Spars · Lavia Argentina PA-25, PA-25-235 and PA-25-260 with STC SA501SW. Effective Oct 15, 1980 - [AD 79-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-07-02): Batteries · Aircraft Parts & Development A, A-2, A-3 and 149 more. Effective Apr 3, 1979 - [AD 77-21-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-21-06): Fuselage Steel Tubing Cluster · Lavia Argentina PA-25, PA-25-235 and PA-25-260. Effective Oct 19, 1977 - [AD 74-18-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-18-02): Fuel Lines · Lavia Argentina PA-25-235 and PA-25-260. Effective Aug 27, 1974 - [AD 73-26-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-26-01): Forward Wing Spars · Lavia Argentina PA-25, PA-25-235 and PA-25-260. Effective Jan 28, 1974 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 99-01-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-01-05-R1) (historical): Wings · FS 2000 L-14, AE-1, HE-1 and 73 more. Effective Jan 14, 2014 - [AD 99-01-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-01-05) (historical): Wing Lift Struts or Forks · FS 2000 L-14, AE-1, HE-1 and 73 more. Effective Feb 8, 1999 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1) - [SAIB ACE-96-10](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-96-10): . Issued Dec 9, 1996 ## Registered aircraft (1) - [N8868E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8868E): [Arizona Soaring Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARIZONA%20SOARING%20INC), [Maricopa, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Maricopa), built 2022, S/N LA-260-21063 ## NTSB investigations None matched to aircraft with this model. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to aircraft with this model. ## Service difficulty reports (8) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2019FA0000279](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000279), Jun 9, 2019: ENGINE. POWER LOSS. CYLINDER AND/OR SPARK PLUG FAILURE RESULTED IN A LOSS OF COMPRESSION IN ONE CYLINDER AND SUBSEQUENT POWER LOSS. - [SDR 2012FA0000471](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000471), Jul 1, 2012: POINTS. LOOSE. FOUND MAGNETO CONTACT POINTS LOOSE WHEN POINTS ARE OPEN. - [SDR 2004FA0000654](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000654), Jul 12, 2004: STRUT. FAILED. ON MAKING A SLIP TO A LANDING, THE LT GEAR COLLAPSED. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE (VEE ASSEMBLY) PULLED OUT OF THE FITTING ASSEMBLY OF THE SHOCK STRUT. I RECOMMEND TH - [SDR 2003FA0000799](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000799), Jun 23, 2003: AXLE. FATIGUED. AIRCRAFT LANDED ON SOFT FIELD WITH A LANDING WEIGHT OF 2850 LB. THE MAX. CERTIFIED GROSS WT 2900 LB. AFTER TOUCH DOWN, APPROX 200FT DOWN THE RUNWAY. THE RIGHT M - [SDR 95ZZZX6917](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6917), Nov 4, 1995: CONTROL CABLE. WORN. INSPECTION FOUND SEVERELY WORN RT AND LT UPPER AILERON CABLES RIGHT INSIDE THE WING ROOT WHERE CABLE ROLLS WITH A PULLEY. THERE WAS NO WORN PULLEYS. CABLE WAS S - [SDR 95ZZZX7030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX7030), Nov 3, 1995: SPAR TUBE. CRACKED. THE FUSELAGE REAR SPAR TUBE FOR THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER WAS FOUND CRACKED THREE-FOURTHS THROUGH ON LT SIDE AND ONE-HALF THROUGH ON RT SIDE. THIS DEFECT WAS FO - [SDR 95ZZZX3219](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3219), May 19, 1995: VALVE KEY. BROKEN. FOUND EXHAUST VALVE KEY HAD BROKEN AND WORN ABOUT ONE-THIRD OF THE DIAMETER OF THE VALVE STEM. - [SDR 95ZZZX1733](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1733), Mar 3, 1995: IMPULSE COUPLING. WORN. MAG INSPECTION FOUND FLYWEIGHT TO AXLE CLEARANCE BEYOND LIMITS. ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Piper PA-25-260](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-25-260): 47 registered aircraft, registry code 7102508 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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