# Piper PA-16 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 7101602 - Manufacturer (registry): PIPER - Model: PA-16 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 4 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 87 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS 1A1](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1A1) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Piper Aircraft Inc. - Registered aircraft: 276 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-16 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 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022 - [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 96-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-06): Air Filter Assemblies · Maule Aerospace Technology 7ACA, 7ECA, 7FC and 180 more. Effective Jun 7, 1996 - [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 - [AD 74-17-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-17-04): Fabric Reinforcement · FS 2002 PA-14, PA-12, PA-12S and 18 more. Effective Apr 11, 1977 - [AD 68-05-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-05-01): Exhaust Mufflers · FS 2001 J5A-80, J5A (Army L-4F), J5B (Army L-4G) and 67 more. Effective Mar 31, 1968 - [AD 57-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/57-22-01): Fire Prevention Rework · Piper PA-16, PA-16S, PA-20 and 12 more - [AD 58-12-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/58-12-02): Aileron Hinge Brackets · Piper J-3, J3C-40, J3C-50 and 20 more - [AD 51-23-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/51-23-03): Battery Box Insulation · Piper PA-16, PA-20 and PA-22 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 99-01-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-01-05-R1) (historical): Wings · FS 2000 L-14, AE-1, HE-1 and 73 more.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 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1) - [SAIB ACE-99-01](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-99-01): . Issued Oct 21, 1998 ## Registered aircraft (276, first 50) - [N108PC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N108PC): built 1948, S/N 16-322 - [N4000H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4000H): [Smith Clyde R Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20CLYDE%20R%20JR), [Lock Haven, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Lock%20Haven), built 1948, S/N 16-1 - [N40260](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40260): [Omlid Robert L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OMLID%20ROBERT%20L), [Watford City, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Watford%20City), S/N 16-244 - [N4473Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4473Y): [Jackson Robert S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JACKSON%20ROBERT%20S), [Gallatin, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Gallatin), built 1949, S/N 16-375 - [N49PC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49PC): [Foster David W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOSTER%20DAVID%20W), [North Fort Myers, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/North%20Fort%20Myers), S/N 16-194 - [N49WV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49WV): [Oleary Timothy M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OLEARY%20TIMOTHY%20M), [Aliquippa, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Aliquippa), built 1949, S/N 16-723 - [N5206H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5206H): [Mccallum Michael C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCALLUM%20MICHAEL%20C), [Delta, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Delta), built 1949, S/N 16-7 - [N5208H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5208H): [Sweet Richard S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SWEET%20RICHARD%20S), [Prior Lake, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Prior%20Lake), built 1949, S/N 16-10 - [N5209H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5209H): [Cook James F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COOK%20JAMES%20F), [Portland, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Portland), built 1949, S/N 16-11 - [N5214H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5214H): [Vagabond Flight Corporation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VAGABOND%20FLIGHT%20CORPORATION), [Decatur, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Decatur), built 1949, S/N 16-15 - [N5215H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5215H): [Davis Ted E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVIS%20TED%20E), [Brodhead, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Brodhead), built 1949, S/N 16-17 - [N5216H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5216H): [Watkins John W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WATKINS%20JOHN%20W), [Somers, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Somers), built 1944, S/N 16-18 - [N5222H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5222H): [Davidson Gerald W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVIDSON%20GERALD%20W), [Okatie, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Okatie), built 1949, S/N 16-24 - [N5223H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5223H): [Szorek Evelyn Personal Representative](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SZOREK%20EVELYN%20PERSONAL%20REPRESENTATIVE), [Fairbanks, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Fairbanks), built 1949, S/N 16-25 - [N5226H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5226H): [Jockos Sleigh LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOCKOS%20SLEIGH%20LLC), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), built 1949, S/N 16-28 - [N5227H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5227H): [Bowman Brent W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOWMAN%20BRENT%20W), [Sebewaing, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Sebewaing), S/N 16-31 - [N5229H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5229H): [Cahoon Theodore J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAHOON%20THEODORE%20J), [Erie, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Erie), built 1949, S/N 16-33 - [N5230H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5230H): [Seneca Aeronautical Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SENECA%20AERONAUTICAL%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 16-34 - [N5235H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5235H): [Moore Jeffrey D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOORE%20JEFFREY%20D), [Cleveland, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Cleveland), built 1949, S/N 16-39 - [N5240H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5240H): [Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20AIRCRAFT%20CONSULTANCY%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 1949, S/N 16-44 - [N5242H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5242H): [Johnson Steven D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20STEVEN%20D), [Oklahoma City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Oklahoma%20City), built 1949, S/N 16-46 - [N5243H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5243H): [Kirk Douglas R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KIRK%20DOUGLAS%20R), [Benzonia, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Benzonia), built 1949, S/N 16-47 - [N5250H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5250H): [Philyaw Dale A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PHILYAW%20DALE%20A), [Lafayette, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Lafayette), built 1949, S/N 16-54 - [N5253H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5253H): [Berry Milo A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BERRY%20MILO%20A), [Clarinda, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Clarinda), built 1949, S/N 16-57 - [N5255H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5255H): [North Anthony](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTH%20ANTHONY), [Rockwood, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Rockwood), built 1949, S/N 16-59 - [N5258H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5258H): [Frenzel Carl O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRENZEL%20CARL%20O), [Midlothian, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Midlothian), built 1949, S/N 16-62 - [N5261H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5261H): [Turner Edward J III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TURNER%20EDWARD%20J%20III), [Mokena, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Mokena), built 1949, S/N 16-65 - [N5263H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5263H): [Welch I Jay](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WELCH%20I%20JAY), [Concrete, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Concrete), built 1949, S/N 16-67 - [N5264H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5264H): [Raichl Andrej L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAICHL%20ANDREJ%20L), [Astoria, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Astoria), built 1949, S/N 16-68 - [N5265H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5265H): [Harper Clayton E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARPER%20CLAYTON%20E), [Seabrook, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Seabrook), built 1949, S/N 16-69 - [N5266H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5266H): [Fritz Flying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRITZ%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Lincoln, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Lincoln), S/N 16-70 - [N5276H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5276H): [Yagcioglu Deniz S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YAGCIOGLU%20DENIZ%20S), [Eatonton, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Eatonton), built 1949, S/N 16-80 - [N5277H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5277H): [Turner Edward J III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TURNER%20EDWARD%20J%20III), [Mokena, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Mokena), built 1949, S/N 16-81 - [N5279H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5279H): [Harris Joe Paul Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARRIS%20JOE%20PAUL%20TRUSTEE), [Goldsby, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Goldsby), built 1949, S/N 16-83 - [N5284H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5284H): [Campbell Peter R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAMPBELL%20PETER%20R), [Edgewater, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Edgewater), S/N 16-89 - [N5292H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5292H): [Hartmann Lucas A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARTMANN%20LUCAS%20A), [Barrington, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Barrington), built 1949, S/N 16-96 - [N5293H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5293H): [Pierce Stephan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIERCE%20STEPHAN), [Graham, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Graham), built 1949, S/N 16-97 - [N5294H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5294H): [Wingo John W Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WINGO%20JOHN%20W%20JR), [Washington, DC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DC/Washington), built 1949, S/N 16-98 - [N5300H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5300H): [Stanton David R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STANTON%20DAVID%20R), [Washougal, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Washougal), built 1949, S/N 16-111 - [N5304H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5304H): [Myakka Head Aviation LLC DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MYAKKA%20HEAD%20AVIATION%20LLC%20DBA), [Bradenton, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Bradenton), built 1949, S/N 16-108 - [N5305H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5305H): [Marlatt Daniel L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARLATT%20DANIEL%20L), [Susanville, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Susanville), S/N 16-109 - [N5306H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5306H): [Wroe Daniel C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WROE%20DANIEL%20C), [Denton, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Denton), built 1949, S/N 16-110 - [N5309H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5309H): [Zeis Patrick J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZEIS%20PATRICK%20J), [Albany, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Albany), built 1949, S/N 16-114 - [N5313H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5313H): [Rizzo Joseph A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RIZZO%20JOSEPH%20A), [Akron, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Akron), built 1949, S/N 16-118 - [N5316H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5316H): [Gade Dale A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GADE%20DALE%20A), [Antioch, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Antioch), built 1949, S/N 16-121 - [N5318H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5318H): [Zefting Brett M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZEFTING%20BRETT%20M), [Bellingham, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Bellingham), built 1949, S/N 16-123 - [N5320H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5320H): [Miller Lorin D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20LORIN%20D), [Colo, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Colo), S/N 16-125 - [N5321H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5321H): [Nurge Richard J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NURGE%20RICHARD%20J), [Gilroy, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Gilroy), S/N 16-126 - [N5325H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5325H): [Adams William Carter](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADAMS%20WILLIAM%20CARTER), [Macon, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Macon), S/N 16-130 - [N5326H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5326H): [Van Zant Timothy L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VAN%20ZANT%20TIMOTHY%20L), [Nenana, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Nenana), built 1949, S/N 16-131 All 276: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-16/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (206, newest 50) 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 ANC23LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA020), Feb 9, 2023: Piper PA-16 (N5987H), Soldotna, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB WPR22LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA077), Jan 10, 2022: Piper PA-16 (N6863K), Creswell, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s excessive left brake pedal application during landing roll, which resulted a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and nose over. - [NTSB ERA21LA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA392), Sep 25, 2021: Piper PA-16 (N5656H), Greensboro, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and fuel system inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB GAA19CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA184), Mar 31, 2019: Piper PA 16 (N676SC), Afton, WY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of directional control and the airplane’s subsequent impact with a snowbank and nose-over during an attempted… - [NTSB GAA19CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA018), Oct 7, 2018: Piper PA 16 (N49WV), Manchester, WV, substantial damage. Probable cause: A vehicle's incursion onto an active runway, which resulted in an evasive action by the pilot landing an airplane on that runway and a subsequent runway excursion. - [NTSB GAA18CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA130), Feb 13, 2018: Piper PA 16 (N5726H), Phoenix, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in crosswind conditions. - [NTSB GAA17CA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA348), Jun 18, 2017: Piper PA 16 (N5896H), Palatka, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing. - [NTSB GAA15CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA114), Jun 10, 2015: Piper PA 16 (N5735H), Tollville, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare, which resulted in the airplane impacting a rice field and nosing over. - [NTSB GAA15CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA047), Apr 22, 2015: Piper PA 16 (N5616H), Hartwell, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB WPR14CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA120), Feb 22, 2014: Piper PA 16 (N5626H), Scappoose, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention and inadequate preflight inspection. - [NTSB WPR14CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA064), Dec 8, 2013: Piper PA 16 (N6913), San Carlos, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB ANC13CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA109), Jun 5, 2013: Piper PA 16 (N5965H), Glennallen, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of control during the initial climb after takeoff, resulting in a collision with trees. - [NTSB ANC13LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA048), May 19, 2013: Piper PA-16 (N5372H), Juneau, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to the inability to recover the airplane. - [NTSB ANC13CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA034), Mar 17, 2013: Piper PA-16 (N5942H), Big Lake, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB CEN12CA503](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA503), Jul 29, 2012: Piper PA-16 (N6834K), Keokuk, IA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll in a variable crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB CEN11LA642](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA642), Sep 11, 2011: Piper PA16 (N5383H), Muskegan, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll and the flight instructor's inability to apply remedial action due to the opposite corrective control inputs by the pilot. - [NTSB CEN11CA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA435), Jun 30, 2011: Piper PA-16 (N5985H), Huntington, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper use of brakes which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB CEN11LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA177), Feb 5, 2011: Piper PA-16 (N5945H), Lake Koshkonong, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during a low-altitude pass over a frozen lake. - [NTSB SEA07CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA149), Jun 11, 2007: Piper PA-16 (N5641H), Esparto, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudgment of altitude resulting in an undershoot. Factors included the berm and the wind gusts. - [NTSB ANC06LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA118), Aug 19, 2006: Piper PA-16 (N5280H), Chugiak, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to properly preflight the airplane and remove all water from the fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb, and subsequent loss of… - [NTSB SEA05CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA148), Jul 20, 2005: Piper PA-16 (N5942H), Park City, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane on the takeoff roll. Factors contributing to the accident included the loose gravel, ditch, and the fence. - [NTSB CHI04CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA296), Sep 18, 2004: Piper PA-16 (N5891H), Port Huron, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll which resulted in the overload failure of the right main landing gear. - [NTSB NYC03WA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03WA100), Apr 25, 2003: Piper PA-16 (N5900H), Saint Girons, France, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC02LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA128), Jul 1, 2002: Piper PA-16 (N5921H), Moneta, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of a clip and subsequent loss of the spring on the right side of the tail wheel assembly, for undetermined reasons, which led to a loss of directional control. A factor was the berm. - [NTSB SEA02LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA102), Jun 15, 2002: Piper PA-16 (N5942H), Umpqua, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for unfavorable wind conditions and maintain clearance from the terrain during an attempted VFR go-around. Factors include an encounter with unfavorable… - [NTSB ATL02FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA074), Apr 5, 2002: Piper PA-16 (N5293H), Lakeland, FL, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The failure of the PA-16 pilot to maintain a visual lookout and to yield the right-of-way to a lower aircraft while on final approach resulting in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was… - [NTSB ANC01LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA089), Jul 20, 2001: Piper PA-16 (N5280H), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: An inadvertent ground loop during the landing roll. - [NTSB SEA01LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA027), Dec 6, 2000: Piper PA-16 (N5639H), Gleneden Beach, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's excessive application of main wheel brakes. Factors include the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate remedial action during his attempt to regain control. - [NTSB CHI00LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA282), Sep 18, 2000: Piper PA-16 (N5943H), Chesaning, MI, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot failed to maintain clearance from the trees. A factor was the trees. - [NTSB SEA00LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA109), Jun 18, 2000: Piper PA-16 (N5995H), Vancouver, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to determine the aircraft's airworthiness before flight, resulting in operation of the aircraft in an unairworthy condition and consequent fuel starvation, and his subsequent… - [NTSB MIA99FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA125), Apr 12, 1999: Piper PA-16 (N5796H), Hardeeville, SC, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: An inflight loss of control for undetermined reasons while in a descent and the subsequent collision with the terrain. - [NTSB SEA98LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA187), Sep 27, 1998: Piper PA-16 (N5932H), Medford, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: Directional control was not maintained. - [NTSB ANC98LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA068), Jun 9, 1998: Piper PA-16 (N5280H), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadvertent ground loop. - [NTSB FTW97LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA139), Mar 20, 1997: Piper PA-16 (N6883K), Abilene, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The unlatching of the front bench seat for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB ANC97LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA034), Mar 13, 1997: Piper PA-16 (N5326H), Iliamna, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the flare, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB CHI97LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA003), Oct 5, 1996: Piper PA-16 (N5749H), Silver Lake, IN, destroyed. Probable cause: fuel starvation due to an inadequate preflight and the pilot performed a low altitude maneuver which prevented him from selecting suitable terrain for landing. Additional factors included the loose… - [NTSB SEA96LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA072), Mar 26, 1996: Piper PA-16 (N5638H), Lynnwood, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB CHI95LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA167), Jun 3, 1995: Piper PA-16 (N5328H), Williston, ND, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control on takeoff. The soft condition of the field was a factor. - [NTSB ANC93FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA114), Jul 9, 1993: Piper PA-16 (N5960H), Fairbanks, AK, substantial damage, 4 fatal. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOTS OF BOTH AIRPLANES TO SEE AND AVOID EACH OTHER, AND THE ALCOHOL IMPAIRMENT OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND OF THE PA-16, N5960H. A FACTOR WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE… - [NTSB ATL92LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA117), Jun 6, 1992: Piper PA-16 (N6810K), Williamson, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT OF N46RB (THE SONERAI) TO MAINTAIN PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, AND HIS INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF RUNWAY EDGE MARKINGS AT THIS… - [NTSB NYC90LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA217), Sep 9, 1990: Piper PA-16 (N5972H), Red Hook, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND DEPARTURE OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY DURING THE LANDING ROLL, RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH A TREE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF… - [NTSB DEN89FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA155), Jul 5, 1989: Piper PA-16 (N5295H), Minot, ND, destroyed. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE AIRFRAME TUBING (LONGERON) AT THE LOWER FORWARD DOOR FRAME DUE TO CORROSION. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS FAILURE OF MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO COMPLY WITH SERVICE BULLETIN #819. - [NTSB ATL89LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA118), Mar 29, 1989: Piper PA-16 (N5368H), Danville, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT DELAYED IN APPLYING CARBURETOR HEAT AFTER THE ENGINE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER, AND HIS SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A PRECAUTIONARY-LANDING SITE. - [NTSB ANC88LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA068), Jun 23, 1988: Piper PA-16 (N5630H), Bethel, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC88LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA001), Oct 1, 1987: Piper PA-16 (N5373H), Fairbanks, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX87LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA308), Aug 19, 1987: Piper PA-16 (N5753H), Ehrenberg, AZ, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA87LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA072), Apr 2, 1987: Piper PA 16 (N5916H), Jean, NV, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI86LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA202), Jul 9, 1986: Piper PA-16 (N5214H), Effingham, IL, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI86LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA155), Jun 15, 1986: Piper PA-16 (N5370H), Indianapolis, IN, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC85LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA182), Jul 18, 1985: Piper PA-16 (N5739H), Livingston, NY, substantial damage All 206: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-16/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (129, newest 50) 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. - [Incident 20250314010869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250314010869I), Mar 14, 2025: Piper PA-16 (N5304H), Wauchula, FL, Minor damage. Aircraft landed and veered right, went off the runway into the grass. Tires damaged, left wingtip hit the ground. - [Incident 20240716015499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240716015499I), Jul 16, 2024: Piper PA-16 (N4473Y), Eau Claire, WI, Minor damage. Pilot stated that upon landing the aircraft. Tail caught the wind and due to the speed and the crosswind component the plane ground looped and touched the… - [Accident 20230208001129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230208001129A), Feb 8, 2023: Piper PA-16 (N5987H), Soldotna, AK, Substantial damage. On 02/08/2023 pilot took off from pasx (Soldotna, AK) airport from rwy 7 at approx. 16:45 local. When at approximately 100-300 feet AGL pilot reduced power, at… - [Accident 20220110000439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220110000439A), Jan 10, 2022: Piper PA-16 (N6863K), Creswell, OR, Substantial damage. On landing rollout at approximately 15MPH, the pilot reported he tapped the brakes too hard causing the airplane to nose over upside down. One POB with no… - [Accident 20210925016379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210925016379A), Sep 25, 2021: Piper PA-16 (N5656H), Greensboro, GA, Substantial damage. Pilot fuled aircraft with 18 gallons of fuel in each wing. At aproximate 3 hours into flight pilot switched from left to right tank. The engine stalled and he… - [Incident 20210819013839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210819013839I), Aug 19, 2021: Piper PA-16 (N5891H), Janesville, WI, Minor damage. On August 19, 2021 at approximately 1145 N5891H a 1949 Piper PA-16 landed at southern Wisconsin regional airport (kjvl). N5891H was observed taxing on the ramp… - [Accident 20190331002249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190331002249A), Mar 31, 2019: Piper PA-16 (N676SC), Afton, WY, Substantial damage. Aircraft bounced on landing, pilot lost control and aircraft struck snowbank. - [Accident 20181007019569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181007019569A), Oct 7, 2018: Piper PA-16 (N49WV), New Cumberland, WV, Substantial damage. When coming in for landing on runway 22, the pilot in command (PIC) stated he observed a vehicle approaching the intersection of the road that crosses the… - [Accident 20180213002539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180213002539A), Feb 13, 2018: Piper PA-16 (N5726H), Phoenix, AZ, Substantial damage. Pilot who many years ago had owned and flown for 800 hours a J-3 aircraft, had just purchaced PA-16. After three landings departed on a cross country flight to… - [Accident 20170618011139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170618011139A), Jun 18, 2017: Piper PA-16 (N5896H), Palatka, FL, Substantial damage. Upon arrival at Palatka airport (28J) the [privacy data omitted]pilot in command (PIC), flying from the LH seat, offered to let passenger (pax), seated in the… - [Accident 20150609007599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150609007599A), Jun 9, 2015: Piper PA-16 (N5735H), Hazen, AR, Substantial damage. History of flight On June 9, 2015, about 07:45 p.m. central daylight time, a 1949 Piper PA16 airplane, us registration number N5735H, serial number 16-347,… - [Accident 20150422005789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150422005789A), Apr 22, 2015: Piper PA-16 (N5616H), Hartwell, GA, Substantial damage. Inspector arrived on scene to find aircraft had departed runway into trees adjacent to the runway. Aircraft sustained substantial damage. 2 occupants were on… - [Accident 20140222001629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140222001629A), Feb 22, 2014: Piper PA-16 (N5626H), Scappoose, OR, Substantial damage. The aircraft departed WA87, parkside airpark, battle ground, WA at approximately 10:45 am PST on 02/22/2004, for a pleasure flight conducted under part 91 with… - [Accident 20131208025119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131208025119A), Dec 8, 2013: Piper PA-16 (N6913), San Carlos, CA, Substantial damage. Pilot stated she lost control of the aircraft upon landing and ground-looped. - [Accident 20130605025939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130605025939A), Jun 5, 2013: Piper PA-16 (N5965H), Mc Carthy, AK, Substantial damage. Spoke with airman on 10 April 14. Accident occurred in June of 2013 but roc was not notified until April 2014. Airman was informed of "pilots bill of rights"… - [Accident 20130519009859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130519009859A), May 19, 2013: Piper PA-16 (N5372H), Juneau, AK, Destroyed. Aircraft lost power for unknown reason on climb out Aircraft sank to the bottom of ocean and is unrecoverable - [Accident 20130317003249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130317003249A), Mar 17, 2013: Piper PA-16 (N5942H), Big Lake, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot was attempting to land a wheel plane on an airstrip on a frozen lake that had a marked out landing area made of hard packed snow. The approach end had a… - [Accident 20120729016559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120729016559A), Jul 29, 2012: Piper PA-16 (N6834K), Keokuk, IA, Substantial damage. The pilot indicated the initial 3 point landing was good. On roll out right wing lifted, control input to lower right wing ineffective, aircraft swerved,veered… - [Accident 20110911021359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110911021359A), Sep 11, 2011: Piper PA-16 (N5383H), Muskegon, MI, Substantial damage. Aircraft with a private pilot and flight instructor giving instruction on tailwheel airplanes lost control on takeoff and impacted the ground. The left wing… - [Incident 20110911020999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110911020999I), Sep 11, 2011: Piper PA-16 (N5616H), Anderson, SC, Minor damage. On September 11, 2011 at approximately 1920 hrs, the pilot was practicing take-offs and landings at the Anderson Regional Airport (and), Anderson, south… - [Accident 20110630011709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110630011709A), Jun 30, 2011: Piper PA-16 (N5985H), Huntington, IN, Substantial damage. Pilot stated that he landed runway 27, made a normal approach and landing, (made three point landing). Applied brakes after landing to slow aircraft down (toe… - [Accident 20110205001819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110205001819A), Feb 5, 2011: Piper PA-16 (N5945H), Fort Atkinson, WI, Substantial damage. On February 5, 2011 at 1505 CT, the pilot of a Piper PA-16 made an emergency landing on lake koshkonong, near Fort Atkinson, WI. The pleasure flight was… - [Incident 20100809042179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100809042179I), Aug 9, 2010: Piper PA-16 (N6913), San Jose, CA, Minor damage. During landing roll-out directional control was lost resulting in N6913 leaving the runway. N6913 struck a runway sign causing minor damage to the… - [Incident 20090806013009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090806013009I), Aug 6, 2009: Piper PA16 (N5337H), Bloomfield, KY, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft lost power and landed in a field. The aircraft contacted a barbed wire fence on landing. Aircraft came to rest facing 180 degrees to the… - [Incident 20090613008469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090613008469I), Jun 13, 2009: Piper PA16 (N5693H), Batavia, OH, Substantial damage. (-23) On landing roll out, pilot taped his brakes to slow down. The right brake grabbed harder than the left brake causing the aircraft to swerve to the right.… - [Accident 20070610009579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070610009579A), Jun 10, 2007: Piper PA16 (N5641H), Esparto, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot stated that the winds were gusting, but not any worse than he has encountered before, at his private landing strip. He came in low and hit an… - [Accident 20060819017899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060819017899A), Aug 19, 2006: Piper PA16 (N5280H), Chugiak, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) A float equipped Piper PA-16 departed mirror lake airport one mile north of eagle river Alaska with the pilot [privacy data omitted], wife and family… - [Accident 20050720020579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050720020579A), Jul 20, 2005: Piper PA16 (N5942H), Park City, MT, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft ran out of fuel and made a forced landing in a wheat field. Pilot fueled aircraft and attempted to take off. The aircraft veered off into a… - [Incident 20050521009929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050521009929I), May 21, 2005: Piper PA16 (N6834K), Doylestown, PA, Minor damage. (-23) During landing at the Doylestown Airport on rwy 5, winds were reported light from the northwest, the pilot reported that the right wing dropped, the… - [Accident 20040918026909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040918026909A), Sep 18, 2004: Piper PA16 (N5891H), Port Huron, MI, Substantial damage. (-23) Airport facility maintenance personnel escorted us to the aircraft recovery site. At that time we conducted the runway investigation finding evidence of… - [Incident 20040720020449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040720020449I), Jul 20, 2004: Piper PA16 (N5655H), Urbana, IL, Minor damage. (-23) [privacy data omitted] the pilot of N5655H reported that as he accelerated for takeoff on runway 27 at Urbana-Frasca field, the aircraft tail had just… - [Accident 20020701018119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020701018119A), Jul 1, 2002: Piper PA16 (N5921H), Moneta, VA, No damage. (-23) Airman reports landing runway 05 in full stall landing. The roll out was initially normal, then the aircraft suddenly veered left and ran off the side of… - [Accident 20020615013339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020615013339A), Jun 15, 2002: Piper PA16 (N5942H), Roseburg, OR, No damage. (.19) On June 15, 2002, approximately 1600 pacific daylight time, a Piper PA-16, N5942H, impacted the terrain while attempting to land at Umpqua sky park,… - [Accident 20020405014279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020405014279A), Apr 5, 2002: Piper PA16 (N5293H), Lakeland, FL, No damage. (-23) A high wing, gray and blue, Piper PA-16, N5293H, and a low wing, maroon, RV6A, N3333S, were preparing to land at Lakeland linder regional airport,… - [Accident 20010720039839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010720039839A), Jul 20, 2001: Piper PA16 (N5280H), Anchorage, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) On June 20, 2001 at 1315 adt, a wheel equipped Piper PA-16 airplane, N5280H, sustained substantial damage during landing at Merrill field, Anchorage… - [Accident 20001206022959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001206022959A), Dec 6, 2000: Piper PA16 (N5639H), Glenedon, OR, No damage. (-23) On 12-06-00, pilot michael d. murphy landed N5639H, a PA-16 aircraft at gleneden beach airport (S45), and applied brake too hard and flipped over onto… - [Accident 20000918037129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000918037129A), Sep 18, 2000: Piper PA16 (N5943H), Chesaning, MI, No damage, 1 fatal. (-23) Pilot attempting to land at Howard Nixon Memorial Airport hit tops of trees on final and crashed airplane short of app. End of rwy 18. - [Accident 20000618012209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000618012209A), Jun 18, 2000: Piper PA16 (N5995H), Vancouver, WA, No damage. (-23) Pilot had washed the aircraft belonging to a friend, when he decided to fly around the traffic pattern. The pilot claims that the engine quit, and he… - [Accident 19990412042209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990412042209A), Apr 12, 1999: Piper PA16 (N5796H), Hardeeville, SC, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-4) The pilot transmitted that he was encountering 'pretty bad' clear air turbulence at his assigned altitude and requested a lower altitude from the military… - [Accident 19980927034609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980927034609A), Sep 27, 1998: Piper PA16 (N5932H), Medford, OR, Substantial damage. On September 27, 1998, at 1630 pacific daylight time, a Piper PA-16, N5932H, registered to and operated by the pilot as a 14 CFR part 91 instructional flight,… - [Accident 19980609012849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980609012849A), Jun 9, 1998: Piper PA16 (N5280H), Anchorage, AK, Substantial damage. Ground looped off runway landing. Damaged left wing. Collapsed left main gear.(-23) on June 9, 1998, about 1233 Alaska daylight time, a wheel equipped Piper… - [Incident 19970811028149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970811028149I), Aug 11, 1997: Piper PA16 (N5263H), Fitchburg, MA, Minor damage. Ground looped to left landing. Folded right gear. Wing tip hit. Pilot accidently pulled brake on instead carb heat. - [Accident 19970320003779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970320003779A), Mar 20, 1997: Piper PA16 (N6883K), Abilene, TX, Substantial damage. Bench seatback fell rearward on takeoff roll. Full power. Ground loop ensued. Twisted fuselage. Seat latch weak. (-23) during the take off roll of this… - [Accident 19970313003089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970313003089A), Mar 13, 1997: Piper PA16 (N5326H), Iliamna, AK, Substantial damage. Game hunting survey. Landed on frozen lake. Leveled off high. Stalled onto frozen surface. Impact damaged wing. - [Accident 19961005031039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961005031039A), Oct 5, 1996: Piper PA16 (N5749H), Silver Lake, IN, Destroyed. While circling town lost power. Hit tree. Crashed in city street. Fuel selector on empty tank. Failed to switch. (-23) the aircraft departed ames, Iowa,… - [Accident 19960326005019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960326005019A), Mar 26, 1996: Piper PA16 (N5638H), Lynnwood, WA, Substantial damage. Lost power on climbout. Landed in trees in residential area. Fell into yard. No mechanical. Suspect carburetor ice - [Incident 19950721025789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950721025789I), Jul 21, 1995: Piper PA16 (N5693H), Cincinnati, OH, Minor damage. Over corrected a swerve on landing. Side load collapsed left main gear. - [Accident 19950603048049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950603048049A), Jun 3, 1995: N5328H, Williston, ND, No damage. (-23) Pilot and aircraft owner operating under FAR part 91 departed farm field with wife as passenger. Pilot stated field was somewhat soft and takeoff… - [Incident 19950429013509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950429013509I), Apr 29, 1995: Piper PA16 (N5707H), Wilmington, OH, Minor damage. Lost control landing. Ran off side of runway. - [Accident 19930708022822A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930708022822A), Jul 8, 1993: Piper PA16 (N5960H), Fairbanks, AK, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. Called tower to land on float pond cleared but was struck from below by N87568 that was passing thru area NORDO. All 129: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-16/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (2) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2007FA0000513](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000513), Jun 8, 2007: CONNECTOR. MISSING. DURING 100 HOUR INSPECTION IT WAS NOTED THAT THE BNC CONNECTOR ATTACHED TO THE ELT PORTABLE ANTENNA WAS MISSING. AN IN-DEPTH SEARCH OF THE AIRCRAFT BELLY FAILED - [SDR 95ZZZX1206](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1206), Mar 7, 1995: FABRIC. DEFECTIVE. AIRCRAFT RECOVERED IN JULY, 1990, WITH BLUE RIVER 7600 PROCESS. AIRCRAFT TIED DOWN OUTSIDE AT ALL TIMES. FAILURE OF FINAL FINISH (CRACKING, FLAKING, CHIPPING) T ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (153, first 50) 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 SA12428CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12428CH): Installation of the Lycoming Engines Electronic Ignition System (EIS). Lycoming Engines, An Operating Division of AVCO Corporation - [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 SA12406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12406WI): Installation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA800EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA800EA): Installation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power supplies. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA02525LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02525LA): Installation of Wheel and Brake Assemblies. Game Aerospace LLC - [STC SA01005DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01005DE): Installation of a EarthX ETX900-TSO Lithium battery. EarthX Inc - [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 SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA24EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA24EA): Conversion of aircraft for parachute jumping and aerial photography. Steve Pierce - [STC SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system. Shady Aviation LLC - [STC SA11854CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11854CH): Installation of modified exhaust system in lieu of original components. Dakota Cub Aircraft Inc - [STC SA04378CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04378CH): Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH. SureFly Partners Ltd - [STC SA02594SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594SE): SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured. Dynon Avionics - [STC SA02386AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02386AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems. AeroLED's Holding LLC - [STC SA03898NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03898NY): Installation and maintenance of ORATEX covering and coating material. Aircraft Design & Certification Ltd - [STC SA01343WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01343WI): Installation of B&C Specialty Products BC400 alternator. B & C Specialty Products Inc - [STC SA8438SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8438SW): Installation of dual toe brakes including rudder pedals, linkages and torque tubes. Peter C. Morrison - [STC SA01899WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01899WI): Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02576AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02576AK): Installation of Cleveland and ABI, LLC Wheel and Brake Kits. ABI LLC - [STC SA02987CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02987CH): Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System. Electroair Acquisition Corporation - [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 SA04474CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04474CH): Installation of Rubbert Exhaust Assembly RR-1210, RR-1210-HR, RR-1212 and RR-1212-HR on Piper Aircraft models PA-12, PA- 14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-19, PA-20 and PA-22, in accordance with Installation Instructions, document number RR-120, revision Org., dated 04/24/2020 and Instruct 1201, revision Org., dated July 27, 2020 or later FAA approved revision. Rubbert Aircraft Services - [STC SA01843SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01843SE): Installation of Lycoming engine and modified fuel system. Dan Stewart - [STC SA01863SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01863SE): Installation of Niagara Oil Cooler in the above model aircraft. Steve Pierce - [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA02846CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02846CH): Installation of MT Propeller model MTV-15-B/210-58 on Piper Aircraft models PA-20 and PA-22,. Svenn's Aviation LLC - [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation - [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 SA615EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA615EA): Installation of a Whelen Anti-Collision Strobe Light System as replacement for originally installed anti-collision lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA04112CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04112CH): Installation of Appareo Systems, LLC Stratus ESG ADS-B transponder. Appareo Systems LLC - [STC SA02264AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02264AK): Fabrication and Installation of a Right Hand Seaplane Door. Trimmer Marvin E/Trimmer Aviation LLC - [STC SA02263AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02263AK): Fabrication and Installation of a Left Hand Seaplane Door. Trimmer Marvin E/Trimmer Aviation LLC - [STC SA02241AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02241AK): Installation of a Maule Fuel Selector Valve and Associated Fuel System Upgrade in accordance with the Descriptive Data listed in Trimmer Aviation, LLC, Master Data List, MDL-001, dated March 22, 2005, or later FAA approved revision. Trimmer Marvin E/Trimmer Aviation LLC - [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 SA02484AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02484AK): Installation of Sensenich W80CM8 wood propeller. Trimmer, Marvin E - [STC SA02483AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02483AK): Installation of : (1) Cleveland 199-62 or 199-62A wheel and brake kit or ABI LLC AB-199-62 or ABI-199-62A wheel and brake kit on aircraft with 1.5" axles, OR (2) Cleveland wheel and brake kit 199-71 or ABI LLC ABI-199-71 kit on aircraft with 1.25" axles. Trimmer Marvin E/Trimmer Aviation 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 SA02734CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02734CH): Installation of Lightweight Battery and Circuit Breaker Master Switch in lieu of original components. Svenn s Aviation LLC - [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc - [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 All 153: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-16/stcs.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Nicholas Coblio PA16](https://openairdocs.org/model/nicholas-coblio-pa16): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05631HL --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.