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Piper PA-20S

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 7102004

Manufacturer (registry)
PIPER
Model
PA-20S
Registry code
7102004
Registered
1 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
3
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
94 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDS1A4
Holder
Piper Aircraft Inc.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 5

1950Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 13

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

1959In forceSuperseded2026
Superseded and historical ADs · 2
AD 99-01-05 R1WingsHistoricalEffective Jan 14, 2014 · Replaced by AD 2015-08-04AD 99-01-05Wing Lift Struts or ForksHistoricalEffective Feb 8, 1999 · Replaced by AD 99-01-05 R1
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  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7102004'))
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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

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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 ('7102004'))
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Registered aircraft · 1

N6952KPoor Jeffrey L · Bettles, AKS/N 20-57
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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7102004')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 3

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 1 case 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 1 case with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB GAA17CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 20S · Arcadia, FLThe pilot's improper pitch and power control during landing in a straight float-equipped airplane on grass in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control.Oct 23, 2016 · N7329K · Substantial damageNTSB ANC82DA040Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-20S · Gulkana, AKThe owner, a private pilot, was getting dual instructional training in his tailwheel equipped aircraft. The aircraft was a Piper PA-20 that had been converted from a model PA-22. The owner had accumulated about 10 hours of flight time in this make and model.…May 14, 1982 · N6952K · Substantial damageNTSB NYC66D0172Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20S · Edinburg, NYAug 8, 1965 · N1541A · 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.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102004')
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FAA incident reports · 2

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

Accident 20161023016929APiper PA-20S · Arcadia, FLPilot was operating a float plane and attempted to land on a dry grass runway. Upon landing the aircraft bounced and drifted to the left when the left float hit the ground again it bent 90 degrees to the right and the aircraft ended up upside down.Oct 23, 2016 · N7329K · Substantial damageAccident 19820514043669APiper PA20S · Gulkana, AKPilot being checked out in conventional geared aircraft lost directional control. Instructor reaction too late.May 14, 1982 · N6952K · Substantial damage
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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7102004')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 209

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 SA01800SEFabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.TCW Technologies, LLCSTC SA01861SEFabrication and installation of Landing Light ControllerTCW Technologies, LLCSTC SA12428CHInstallation of the Lycoming Engines Electronic Ignition System (EIS)Lycoming Engines, An Operating Division of AVCO Corporation
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  FROM (
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    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7102004')
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