# Piper AE-1

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7100202
- Manufacturer (registry): PIPER
- Model: AE-1
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 82 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A-725](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-725) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: FS 2001 Corp.
- Registered aircraft: 3
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-ae-1

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 2025-02-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-02-11): Rudder Structure · FS 2001 J5A (Army L-4F), J5A-80, J5B (Army L-4G) and 67 more. Effective Mar 20, 2025
- [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 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 85-06-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-06-04): Fuel Tank · FS 2001 AE-1, HE-1, J5A-80 and 60 more. Effective May 4, 1985
- [AD 78-10-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-10-03): Fuel Venting · FS 2001 AE-1, HE-1, J5A-80 and 66 more. Effective May 23, 1978

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):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
- [AD 93-10-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-10-06) (historical): Corroded Wing Lift Struts or Cracked Forks · Piper Aircraft, Inc., The New J-2, J-3, J4 and 28 more. Effective Jul 9, 1993

## Registered aircraft (3)

- [N49387](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49387): [Old Aire LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OLD%20AIRE%20LLC), [Bellingham, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Bellingham), S/N 5-1493
- [N49722](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49722): [Kapeller James A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KAPELLER%20JAMES%20A), [Wickenburg, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Wickenburg), built 1943, S/N 5-1438
- [N63557](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N63557): [Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESTERN%20ANTIQUE%20AEROPLANE%20%26%20AUTOMOBILE%20MUSEUM), [Hood River, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hood%20River), S/N 5-1465

## 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 ANC78DAH14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC78DAH14), Sep 7, 1978: Piper J5B (N49387), Kenai, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3243), Aug 6, 1964: Piper AE-1 (N75619), Hurt, VA, destroyed, 1 fatal

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 19780907034469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780907034469A), Sep 7, 1978: Piper J5A80 (N49387), Kenai, AK, Substantial damage. Ferry. Eng siezed in flt due to loss of oil. Eng quick drain oil plissing.

## Service difficulty reports (14)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2022FA0000481](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000481), Aug 25, 2022: STIFFENER. CRACKED. RIGHT WING, INBOARD, BOTTOM, FORWARD SKIN, FORWARD AND AFT STIFFENERS CRACKED.
- [SDR 2022FA0000480](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000480), Aug 25, 2022: STIFFENER. CRACKED. RIGHT WING, INBOARD, BOTTOM, FORWARD SKIN, FORWARD AND AFT STIFFENERS CRACKED.
- [SDR 2022FA0000479](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000479), Aug 19, 2022: STIFFENER. CRACKED. RIGHT WING, INBOARD, BOTTOM, FORWARD SKIN, FORWARD AND AFT STIFFENERS CRACKED.
- [SDR 2022FA0000478](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000478), Aug 19, 2022: STIFFENER. CRACKED. RIGHT WING, INBOARD, BOTTOM, FORWARD SKIN, FORWARD AND AFT STIFFENERS CRACKED.
- [SDR 2022FA0000477](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000477), Jul 27, 2022: STIFFENER. CRACKED. RIGHT WING, INBOARD, BOTTOM, FORWARD SKIN, FORWARD AND AFT STIFFENERS CRACKED.
- [SDR 2022FA0000476](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000476), Jul 27, 2022: STIFFENER. CRACKED. RIGHT WING, INBOARD, BOTTOM, FORWARD SKIN, FORWARD AND AFT STIFFENERS CRACKED.
- [SDR 2022FA0000475](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000475), Jul 20, 2022: STIFFENER. CRACKED. RIGHT WING, INBOARD, BOTTOM, FORWARD SKIN, FORWARD AND AFT STIFFENERS CRACKED.
- [SDR 2022FA0000474](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000474), Jul 20, 2022: STIFFENER. CRACKED. RIGHT WING, INBOARD, BOTTOM, FORWARD SKIN, FORWARD AND AFT STIFFENERS CRACKED.
- [SDR 2022FA0000473](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000473), Jun 10, 2022: STIFFENER. CRACKED. RIGHT WING, INBOARD, BOTTOM, FORWARD SKIN, FORWARD AND AFT STIFFENERS CRACKED.
- [SDR 2022FA0000472](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000472), Jun 10, 2022: STIFFENER. CRACKED. RIGHT WING, INBOARD, BOTTOM, FORWARD SKIN, FORWARD AND AFT STIFFENERS CRACKED.
- [SDR 2022FA0000470](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000470), Jun 8, 2022: STIFFENER. CRACKED. RIGHT WING, INBOARD, TOP, FORWARD SKIN, FORWARD AND AFT STIFFENERS CRACKED, FORCED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE SKIN SECTION ALSO.
- [SDR 2022FA0000262](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000262), May 18, 2022: ALTERNATOR. WORN. OWNER REPORTED AN ALTERNATOR FAILURE IN FLIGHT. INSPECTED ALTERNATOR INSTALLATION AND FOUND BELT HAD FAILED AND ALTERNATOR BEARING HAD EXCESSIVE PLAY. REPLACED 
- [SDR 2022FA0000245](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000245), Apr 29, 2022: FUEL CONTROL. LOOSE. PART 91 AIRCRAFT - - VIDEO AVAILABLE: PILOT REPORTED THE ENGINE WOULD NOT GO TO IDLE AFTER FLIGHT. ENGINE WOULD REMAIN AT APPROX. 77% WITH THE PCL AGAINST THE I
- [SDR 2021FA0000377](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000377), Dec 11, 2021: NONE. NONE. ADSB INOP ON MULTIPLE AIRCRAFT USING THIS SYSTEM. THERE’S NO ANNUNCIATION THAT IT’S NOT WORKING, SO USUALLY DISCOVERED BY ACCIDENT MONTHS AFTER UNSAFE OPERATION

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (41)

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

- [STC SA01233SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01233SE): Fabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assembly. ABI, LLC
- [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC
- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA01704LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01704LA): Installation of the Grove Disk Brake System. Grove Aircraft Landing Gear Systems Inc
- [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC
- [STC SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system. Shady Aviation LLC
- [STC SA01343WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01343WI): Installation of B&C Specialty Products BC400 alternator. B & C Specialty Products Inc
- [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc
- [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc
- [STC SA01015SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01015SE): Installation of eligible Alaska Bushwheel, Inc. wheels and TSO-C62d tires. ABI LLC
- [STC SA02553AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02553AK): Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener. Keller Engineering Group LLC
- [STC SA220SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA220SO): Tow bar, release mechanism, and safety tow link. Fliegen Works Inc. d/b/a Pacific Aerial Tow Hooks
- [STC SA00344BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA00024NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00024NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA02212AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02212AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Seaplanes North LLC
- [STC SA3606NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3606NM): Installation of landing gear fueling step. F. Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services, LLC
- [STC SA01734SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01734SE): Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts. Andrew D. Humphrey
- [STC SA00780SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00780SE): Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System. True Lock LLC
- [STC SA4305WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4305WE): Installation of GAR-AERO wheel adapters and tundra type tires on the main landing gear. Seaplanes North LLC
- [STC SA02283SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA02402SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA02428AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428AK): Installation of a hydraulically actuated ski drag assembly. Northern Airframes LLC
- [STC SA01765SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01765SE): Installation of Alaskan Bushwheel TSO-C26d wheels, Part Number (P/N) ABI-1010. ABI, LLC
- [STC SA02110CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02110CH): Installation of a Time Trac Data Recorder. P2 Incorporated
- [STC SA02002SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02002SE): Installation of vortex generators on the above model aircraft. Micro AeroDynamics Inc
- [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line. M-20 Oil Separators LLC
- [STC SA02007AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02007AK): Installation of main landing gear long step no. 3195. F Atlee Dodge Aircraft Service
- [STC SA5-65](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5-65): Installation of Goodyear 25 x 11.0 - 4 Type IV tires with tubes on Goodrich Model 841696 4-inch wheels on main landing gear, using Alaskan Aircraft Equipment Supply Model A-1 rim adapters. Douten Thomas
- [STC SA01944CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01944CH): Modify airplane to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index, per ASTM Specification D-439 or D-4818 of any volatility class, A through E, or 82UL AVGAS per ASTM D-6227. Experimental Aircraft Association Inc
- [STC SA739GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA739GL): Superseded by STC SA01944CH. Modify airplane to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index. EAA Aviation Foundation
- [STC SA3285WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3285WE): Installation of George M. Adams DGA-2000 or Bodell BMI-2000 wheels and Bodell BMI-252 brakes. Skybound Manufacturing Inc
- [STC SA1008WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1008WE): Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material. Poly-Fiber Inc
- [STC SA489EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA489EA): Installation of ARP Inc. carburetor ice detection system. Aircraft & Rotorcraft Products (ARP) Inc
- [STC SA02520AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02520AT): Installation of M-20 Oil Separator, model 600-WP. M-20 Oil Separators LLC
- [STC SA02093AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02093AK): Installation of hourmeter airspeed switch. Avalaska Inc
- [STC SA1-510](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1-510): Installation of Sur-Vent fuel tank filler cap manufactured. Puccinelli Frances V
- [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer. Electronics International
- [STC SA3601NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3601NM): Installation of landing gear fueling step. F Atlee Dodge Aircraft Service
- [STC SA1351WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1351WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage, and/or control surfaces, with Ceconite101 material. (262A Series -12). Ceconite Inc
- [STC SA4-1210](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1210): Installation of Eonnex cover on aircraft surfaces. Ceconite, Inc
- [STC SA4-1080](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1080): Ceconite 101 covering of complete airframe. Cooper Engineering Corporation

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