# Piper PA-23-160

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7102304
- Manufacturer (registry): PIPER
- Model: PA-23-160
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 2 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 5
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 150 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS 1A10](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1A10) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Piper Aircraft Inc.
- Registered aircraft: 188
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-23-160

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 2023-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-09-09): Exhaust Turbine System (Recip) · Aerostar PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) and 292 more. Effective Jul 17, 2023
- [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 2017-15-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-15-05): Air Conditioning · Piper PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235 and 3 more. Effective Aug 28, 2017
- [AD 2009-13-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-13-06-R1): Doors · Piper PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235 and 16 more. Effective Nov 3, 2011
- [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 2006-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-03-08): Vacuum pumps · Aero Advantage 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3 and 299 more. Effective Mar 10, 2006
- [AD 2005-18-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-18-20): "FASTprop" propeller de-icers · Hartzell PHC-C3YF-1RF/F8468A(B,K)-8R constant speed propeller (STC SA00718LA or 17 others). Effective Oct 14, 2005
- [AD 2004-25-16 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-25-16-R1): Fuel regulator shutoff valve · Bombardier CL-215-1A10, CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T Variant), CL-215-6B11 (CL-415 Variant) and 64 more. Effective Jun 20, 2005
- [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005
- [AD 2003-09-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-09-13): Flap control torque tube assembly · Piper PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235 and 2 more. Effective Jun 23, 2003
- [AD 98-21-21 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-21-21-R1): Electric Inflatable Door Seals · Cessna 17-30, 17-30A, 17-31 and 267 more. Effective May 1, 2000
- [AD 99-14-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-14-01): AFM - Limitations Section - Icing · Piper PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235 and 21 more. Effective Aug 17, 1999
- [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 96-21-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-21-04): Hydraulic Hose Inspection · Piper PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235 and 13 more. Effective Dec 10, 1996
- [AD 93-06-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-06-02): Fuel Hose · Integral 24 gallon auxiliary fuel tank in each wing tip (Met-Co Aire STC SA1480WE). Effective May 12, 1993
- [AD 92-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-13-04): Fuel Tank Modifications · Piper PA-23 and PA-23-160. Effective Aug 21, 1992
- [AD 88-21-07 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-21-07-R1): Fuel Filler Compartment · Piper PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235 and 3 more. Effective Aug 22, 1989
- [AD 81-19-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-19-04): Hose Assembly · Rajay Hose Assemblies, 500A, 500B and 87 more. Effective Sep 17, 1981
- [AD 80-26-04 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-26-04-R1): Rudder Pulley at Cabin Step · Piper PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235 and 2 more. Effective Aug 28, 1981
- [AD 81-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-15-03): Engine Inlet Air Filters · Replace existing engine induction air filter (Brackett Aero Filters STC SA693CE or SA71GL). Effective Jul 20, 1981
- [AD 80-18-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-18-10): Fuel Selector Valves · Piper PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235 and 8 more. Effective Sep 8, 1980
- [AD 79-11-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-11-06): Landing Gear Selector Lever · Piper PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235 and 3 more. Effective Aug 29, 1979
- [AD 78-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-08-03): Rudder Hinge Bracket Assembly · Piper PA-23 and PA-23-160. Effective Nov 10, 1978
- [AD 74-22-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-22-05): Full Valve Stem and Cap Nut · Piper PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235 and 2 more. Effective Oct 23, 1974
- [AD 71-18-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-18-03): Left Nose Wheel Door Hinge · Wheel well doors (Apache Modification STC SA598SW). Effective Sep 2, 1971
- [AD 63-26-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/63-26-03): Tail Area Inspection · Piper PA-23 and PA-23-160. Effective Jul 13, 1971
- [AD 71-12-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-12-01): Engine Control Support Bracket · Piper PA-23, PA-23-160 and PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1). Effective Jun 8, 1971
- [AD 63-24-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/63-24-03): Rudder Trim Tab Control Rod Assembly · Piper PA-23 and PA-23-160. Effective Nov 27, 1963
- [AD 63-07-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/63-07-03): Rudder Trim Tabs · Piper PA-23 and PA-23-160. Effective Apr 15, 1963
- [AD 60-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-03-08): Fuel Control Cable and Wire · Piper PA-23 and PA-23-160. Effective Mar 21, 1961

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 2009-13-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-13-06) (historical): Nose baggage door · Piper PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235 and 16 more. Effective Jul 24, 2009
- [AD 69-13-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-13-03) (historical): Heater Exhaust Tube · Piper PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235 and 3 more. Effective Dec 14, 1973

## Information bulletins (advisory) (4)

- [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018
- [SAIB CE-17-08](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-17-08): Main Landing Gear  Drag Link Bolt. Issued Feb 21, 2017
- [SAIB CE-08-11](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-08-11): Landing Gear. Issued Jan 9, 2008
- [SAIB CE-05-67](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-05-67): . Issued Jul 7, 2005

## Registered aircraft (188, first 50)

- [N101SL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N101SL): [Sweet Potato Flying Club LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SWEET%20POTATO%20FLYING%20CLUB%20LLC), [Kalamazoo, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Kalamazoo), built 1959, S/N 23-1832
- [N101UA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N101UA): [Reichard David Elijah](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REICHARD%20DAVID%20ELIJAH), [Breinigsville, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Breinigsville), built 1960, S/N 23-1950
- [N142VP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N142VP): [Mortland Thomas F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORTLAND%20THOMAS%20F), [Duxbury, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Duxbury), built 1959, S/N 23-1593
- [N158G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N158G): [Earle Norman R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EARLE%20NORMAN%20R), [Fairview, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Fairview), S/N 23-1521
- [N160DB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N160DB): [Aguilar Theodore](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AGUILAR%20THEODORE), [Bozeman, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Bozeman), built 1959, S/N 23-1670
- [N18269](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18269): [International Aviation Group LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AVIATION%20GROUP%20LLC), [Lake Wales, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lake%20Wales), built 1959, S/N 23-1705
- [N222EW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N222EW): [Guzman Steven M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GUZMAN%20STEVEN%20M), [Port Saint Lucie, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Port%20Saint%20Lucie), S/N 23-1539
- [N23GN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23GN): [Midwest General And Mechanical Contractors Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MIDWEST%20GENERAL%20AND%20MECHANICAL%20CONTRACTORS%20INC), [Highland, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Highland), S/N 23-1415
- [N270R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N270R): [Baxter Thomas L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAXTER%20THOMAS%20L), [Stockbridge, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Stockbridge), built 1958, S/N 23-1456
- [N314KB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N314KB): [Matthews Grover C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MATTHEWS%20GROVER%20C), [Hardinsburg, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Hardinsburg), built 1958, S/N 23-1391
- [N31PC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31PC): [Flight World Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLIGHT%20WORLD%20INC), [San Juan, PR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PR/San%20Juan), built 1958, S/N 23-1349
- [N3241P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3241P): [Bravo Partners LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRAVO%20PARTNERS%20LLC), [Payson, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Payson), built 1957, S/N 23-1186
- [N3248P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3248P): [Aero Spectra Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERO%20SPECTRA%20CORP), [Boulder, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Boulder), S/N 23-1193
- [N3252P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3252P): [Godbout Kevin P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GODBOUT%20KEVIN%20P), [South Hadley, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/South%20Hadley), built 1957, S/N 23-1197
- [N3268P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3268P): [On Glideslope LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ON%20GLIDESLOPE%20LLC), [Middletown, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Middletown), built 1957, S/N 23-1213
- [N3276P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3276P): [Fly Rite Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLY%20RITE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Fort Myers, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Myers), S/N 23-1221
- [N3279P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3279P): [South Bay Flight Training Center](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTH%20BAY%20FLIGHT%20TRAINING%20CENTER), [Carolina, PR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PR/Carolina), built 1957, S/N 23-1224
- [N3285P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3285P): [Lsop Rentals Premier Asset Management LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LSOP%20RENTALS%20PREMIER%20ASSET%20MANAGEMENT%20LLC), [Gowanda, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Gowanda), built 1957, S/N 23-1233
- [N3292P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3292P): [Crosswindz Ranch LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CROSSWINDZ%20RANCH%20LLC), [Seminole, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Seminole), S/N 23-1242
- [N3298P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3298P): [Cross Albert B III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CROSS%20ALBERT%20B%20III), [Salinas, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Salinas), built 1957, S/N 23-1248
- [N32DM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32DM): [Hulme Thomas L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HULME%20THOMAS%20L), [Fountain Hills, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Fountain%20Hills), built 1959, S/N 23-1692
- [N3301P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3301P): [Dramstad Flying Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DRAMSTAD%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Helena, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Helena), built 1958, S/N 23-1251
- [N3304P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3304P): [Bucket List Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUCKET%20LIST%20AVIATION%20LLC), [San Jose, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Jose), built 1958, S/N 23-1254
- [N3305P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3305P): [Air Royal](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20ROYAL), [Middletown, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Middletown), built 1958, S/N 23-1255
- [N3307P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3307P): [Albano James R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALBANO%20JAMES%20R), [Oakham, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Oakham), built 1958, S/N 23-1257
- [N3316P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3316P): [Crew Sourcing Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CREW%20SOURCING%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1958, S/N 23-1267
- [N3326P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3326P): [Dean Marshall H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEAN%20MARSHALL%20H), [El Paso, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/El%20Paso), built 1958, S/N 23-1277
- [N3329P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3329P): [Stradley Anna M Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STRADLEY%20ANNA%20M%20TRUSTEE), [Bozeman, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Bozeman), built 1958, S/N 23-1280
- [N3339P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3339P): [George James Cooper](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GEORGE%20JAMES%20COOPER), [Lenoir, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Lenoir), built 1958, S/N 23-1291
- [N3341P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3341P): [Dahl Troy M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAHL%20TROY%20M), [Cedar Rapids, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Cedar%20Rapids), built 1958, S/N 23-1294
- [N3346P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3346P): [Dramstad Flying Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DRAMSTAD%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Helena, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Helena), S/N 23-1299
- [N3353P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3353P): [Heffron Jacob L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEFFRON%20JACOB%20L), [Little Falls, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Little%20Falls), built 1958, S/N 23-1308
- [N3363P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3363P): [Dubois Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUBOIS%20AVIATION%20INC), [Chino, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Chino), built 1958, S/N 23-1320
- [N3366](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3366): [Sutton Aircraft Salvage LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUTTON%20AIRCRAFT%20SALVAGE%20LLC), [Palmer, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Palmer), S/N 23-1919
- [N3367P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3367P): [Jackson Lee Roy Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JACKSON%20LEE%20ROY%20JR), [Needville, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Needville), built 1958, S/N 23-1324
- [N3377P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3377P): [Flying High LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20HIGH%20LLC), [Gore, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Gore), built 1958, S/N 23-1337
- [N3388P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3388P): [Morrison Maria](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORRISON%20MARIA), [Port Townsend, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Port%20Townsend), built 1958, S/N 23-1351
- [N3389P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3389P): [Lapeyrouse Charles L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAPEYROUSE%20CHARLES%20L), [Raceland, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Raceland), built 1958, S/N 23-1352
- [N33RW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33RW): [Spencer Joseph C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPENCER%20JOSEPH%20C), [Asheboro, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Asheboro), built 1960, S/N 23-1948
- [N3403P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3403P): [Carper Ryan W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARPER%20RYAN%20W), [Marietta, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Marietta), built 1958, S/N 23-1367
- [N3420P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3420P): [Keyuravong Pisonth](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KEYURAVONG%20PISONTH), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1958, S/N 23-1384
- [N3430P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3430P): [Chamberlain Paul E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHAMBERLAIN%20PAUL%20E), [Troup, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Troup), built 1958, S/N 23-1396
- [N3442P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3442P): [Ottmann Robert](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OTTMANN%20ROBERT), [Indialantic, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Indialantic), built 1958, S/N 23-1410
- [N3447P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3447P): [Simonovich Sheldon K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIMONOVICH%20SHELDON%20K), [Fredericksburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Fredericksburg), built 1958, S/N 23-1418
- [N3448P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3448P): [Dabney Richard W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DABNEY%20RICHARD%20W), [Tanner, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Tanner), built 1958, S/N 23-1419
- [N3456P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3456P): [Bels Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELS%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Albert Lea, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Albert%20Lea), built 1958, S/N 23-1428
- [N3457P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3457P): [Sewade Dawn M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEWADE%20DAWN%20M), [New River, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/New%20River), built 1958, S/N 23-1429
- [N345JG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N345JG): [Go Fly Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GO%20FLY%20INC), [Spring Hill, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Spring%20Hill), built 1959, S/N 23-1825
- [N3468P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3468P): [Hilligoss Forrest R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HILLIGOSS%20FORREST%20R), [Brownsburg, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Brownsburg), built 1958, S/N 23-1442
- [N3475P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3475P): [Edixon James Richard II](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EDIXON%20JAMES%20RICHARD%20II), [Cameron Park, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Cameron%20Park), built 1958, S/N 23-1449

All 188: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-23-160/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (273, 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 WPR25LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA274), Sep 7, 2025: Piper PA-23-160 (N4085P), Santa Teresa, NM, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB CEN25LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA042), Nov 15, 2024: Piper PA-23-160 (N4143P), Manvel, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of left engine power during the initial climb due to restricted fuel flow as a result of a binding fuel control cable.
- [NTSB CEN23LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA262), Jun 23, 2023: Piper PA23 (N4307P), Ocean Springs, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA17CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA208), Jun 16, 2017: Piper PA23 (N4317Y), Cedar Key, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to stop the airplane within the available runway after conducting the approach and landing with a tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN15FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA088), Dec 29, 2014: Piper PA 23-160 (N222CP), Port Clinton, OH, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of control following a loss of left engine power for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any preimpact abnormalities.
- [NTSB ERA14FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA049), Nov 25, 2013: Piper PA-23-160 (N4016P), Graniteville, SC, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's improper maintenance of the airplane's fuel system, which resulted a loss of power in the left engine due to fuel starvation. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain minimum…
- [NTSB CEN09LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA211), Mar 13, 2009: Piper PA-23-160 (N338WS), Shelbyville, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel contamination. Also causal was the pilot's decision to conduct the flight with known contaminants in the fuel.
- [NTSB LAX08FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA109), Apr 16, 2008: Piper PA-23-160 (N4080P), San Dimas, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power in the left engine due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff following the power loss.
- [NTSB NYC07LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA166), Jul 12, 2007: Piper PA-23-160 (N4043P), Enterprise, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The designated examiner's improper decision to simulate an engine failure on short final approach, in conjunction with a short-field landing maneuver, and his inadequate remedial action. Contributing…
- [NTSB DEN06WA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06WA121), Aug 23, 2006: Piper PA-23-160 (N4067P), Neresheim, Germany, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN06LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA113), Aug 12, 2006: Piper PA-23-160 (N245TB), Santa Fe, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's improper decision to continue the attempted takeoff when Vx airspeed was not obtained, and failure to abort the takeoff during ground roll which resulted in an impact on the remaining…
- [NTSB ATL06CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA031), Jan 2, 2006: Piper PA-23-160 (N4370P), Phenix City, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate decision to continue VFR flight into IMC conditions, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI06FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA030), Nov 10, 2005: Piper PA-23-160 (N4319P), Bloomington, IL, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The aircraft control not possible by the pilot during a visual approach to the runway due to the physical impairment of the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX06CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA013), Oct 19, 2005: Piper PA-23-160 (N4252P), Upland, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB LAX05LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA221), Jul 1, 2005: Piper PA-23-160 (N3369P), Honolulu, HI, substantial damage. Probable cause: the flight crew's failure to ensure that the landing gear lever was in the full down position prior to utilizing the hand pump, and the certified flight instructor's failure to utilize the blow down…
- [NTSB SEA04FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA133), Jul 15, 2004: Piper PA-23-160 (N4439P), Ontario, OR, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering for an approach to land.
- [NTSB CHI04LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA070), Feb 15, 2004: Piper PA-23-160 (N4332P), Casey, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the loss of engine power and his improper remedial action during the encountered uncommanded roll (VMC roll). An additional cause was the pilot's…
- [NTSB MIA04FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA047), Jan 22, 2004: Piper PA-23-160 (N4293P), Lake Worth, FL, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate control of the aircraft by his use of an excessive bank angle, and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall and a loss of control following a loss of power in…
- [NTSB FTW04LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA059), Jan 9, 2004: Piper PA-23-160 (N3289P), Fort Worth, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control and the partial loss of engine power as a result of an improperly installed mixture control linkage.
- [NTSB LAX02FA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA191), Jun 8, 2002: Piper PA-23-160 (N4302P), Rio Rico, AZ, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: a loss of engine power in the left engine for undetermined reasons, and the failure of the flying pilot to maintain an adequate single engine minimum control airspeed and aircraft control. Also…
- [NTSB LAX01LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA117), Mar 14, 2001: Piper PA-23-160 (N333PE), Anza, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following the opening of the cockpit/cabin door. The door came open because of improperly installed upholstery, which resulted in the inability…
- [NTSB MIA01LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA062), Jan 13, 2001: Piper PA-23-160 (N2407M), Milton, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: a loss of right engine power due to chaffed and frayed wiring on the right and left magnetos on the right engine resulting in a forced landing, an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with the…
- [NTSB FTW01FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA007), Oct 10, 2000: Piper PA-23-160 (N3390P), Cotulla, TX, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Also contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to feather the engine.
- [NTSB FTW00LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA205), Jul 12, 2000: Piper PA-23-160 (N4322P), Rio Grande City, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the pilot flying the airplane with known deficiencies, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA00LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA193), Jun 29, 2000: Piper PA-23-160 (N3317P), Winter Haven, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: the flight instructor's failure to follow procedures/directives and his misjudgment of distance/altitude following a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the proper…
- [NTSB MIA00FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA163), May 19, 2000: Piper PA-23-160 (N3492P), Titusville, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The failure of the PIC to maintain control of the aircraft while in the simulated engine inoperative configuration in the landing pattern during a checkout flight resulting in an uncontrolled descent…
- [NTSB ATL00LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA029), Feb 28, 2000: Piper PA-23-160 (N441WA), Titusville, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper decision to attempt a flight on minimal fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the closed fuel pumps at the departure airport.
- [NTSB SEA99LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA157), Sep 9, 1999: Piper PA-23-160 (N4065P), Hillsboro, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: Loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB ANC99LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA018), Dec 19, 1998: Piper PA-23-160 (N4185P), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB FTW98LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA288), Jun 26, 1998: Piper PA-23-160 (N4132P), Casper, WY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making by selecting an inadequate landing area for an emergency landing when a suitable landing area was available. Factors were fuel exhaustion,…
- [NTSB FTW98FA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA229), May 18, 1998: Piper PA-23-160 (N4410P), Guthrie, OK, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The designated pilot examiner's decision to execute a single engine go-around which exceeded the airplane's engine out climb capability in the gear down configuration. Factors were the arcing of an…
- [NTSB NYC98FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA073), Mar 4, 1998: Piper PA-23-160 (N3374P), Somerville, NJ, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: in-flight separation of the empennage for undetermined reasons. "THIS CASE WAS MODIFIED AUGUST 2, 2006."
- [NTSB IAD97LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA096), Jul 5, 1997: Piper PA-23-160 (N4022P), Hampton, NH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's poor judgement for intentionally shutting down an engine to perform a practice single engine landing, which led to a single engine go-around due to conflicting traffic.
- [NTSB FTW96WA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96WA342), Nov 17, 1995: Piper PA-23-160 (N3283P), Tipejuanes, Mexico, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW95FA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA226), Jun 5, 1995: Piper PA-23-160 (N4187P), Palestine, TX, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING A GO-AROUND, DUE TO FAILURE OF THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (CFI) TO ASSURE THAT THE MINIMUM CONTROL SPEED (VMC) WAS MAINTAINED. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE:…
- [NTSB FTW95LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA212), May 20, 1995: Piper PA-23-160 (N3245P), Owasso, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURES OF THE LANDING GEAR HYDRAULIC PUMP AND THE EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION SYSTEM AS RESULT OF INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL.
- [NTSB ATL95LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA094), May 6, 1995: Piper PA-23-160 (N4300Y), Dayton, TN, destroyed. Probable cause: INSTALLATION OF AN IMPROPER CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL WHICH EVENTUALLY SEPARATED FROM ITS SEAT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE OIL LOSS, AND THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING IN THAT HE DID NOT ALLOW…
- [NTSB BFO95LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA017), Nov 23, 1994: Piper PA-23-160 (N4430P), Blooming Grove, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The malfunction of the carburetor heat control which resulted in loss of engine power. The carburetor icing weather condition was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA95LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA020), Nov 14, 1994: Piper PA-23-160 (N3323P), Casper, WY, substantial damage. Probable cause: FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL.
- [NTSB CHI94LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA351), Sep 30, 1994: Piper PA-23-160 (N5272A), West Chicago, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to use the manual hydraulic pump to lower the landing gear. Factors were the failure of the fuel selector handle, the subsequent fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to…
- [NTSB ATL94LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA151), Jul 20, 1994: Piper PA-23-160 (N4482P), Columbus, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE DUAL STUDENT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY FLARE THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE LANDING. FACTORS WERE THE DUSK LIGHT CONDITIONS, AND THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE DUAL STUDENT.
- [NTSB ATL94LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA136), Jul 11, 1994: Piper PA-23-160 (N3381P), Hampton, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE AIRCRAFT PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION, HIS FAILURE TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED THAT RESULTED IN A STALL. A FACTOR WAS THE INADEQUATE AIRCRAFT INSPECTION…
- [NTSB SEA94LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA097), Apr 9, 1994: Piper PA-23-160 (N4480P), Hurricane, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO REFUEL AND EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED DURING THE APPROACH. FACTOR(S) WERE: FENCEPOST(S) AND THE LACK OF RECENT EXPERIENCE IN TYPE OF AIRCRAFT.
- [NTSB FTW94FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA052), Dec 22, 1993: Piper PA-23-160 (N4382P), Franktown, CO, destroyed. Probable cause: WAS THE PILOT'S DISREGARD OF FORECAST ICING CONDITIONS AND DELAYED APPLICATION OF CARBURETOR HEAT, RESULTING IN STRUCTURAL AND INDUCTION ICING. FACTORS WERE THE ICING CONDITIONS AND UNSUITABLE…
- [NTSB CHI93LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA362), Sep 16, 1993: Piper PA-23-160 (N4470P), Hobart, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE CERTIFICATED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE FLIGHT DURING A SIMULATED SINGLE ENGINE APPROACH AND LANDING.
- [NTSB CHI93LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA184), May 27, 1993: Piper PA-23-160 (N3333P), Ely, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's decision to continue flight with a known deficiency in the airplane's hydraulic system. Factors associated with the accident are the loss of power in the left engine due to fuel…
- [NTSB FTW93LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA106), Mar 16, 1993: Piper PA-23-160 (N4341P), Mena, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT, HIS IMPROPER IFR PROCEDURES,…
- [NTSB CHI93LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA093), Feb 20, 1993: Piper PA-23-160 (N4229P), Cannonball, ND, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE BLOCKAGE OF THE INLET AIR FILTER FROM SNOW.
- [NTSB LAX92FA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA374), Sep 2, 1992: Piper PA-23-160 (N4305Y), Concord, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The following Probable Cause was modified on April18, 2007, as a result of new information provided to the NTSB. THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE 1.75 INCH OD PLUG IN THE CRANKSHAFT BY UNKNOWN…
- [NTSB SEA92LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA158), Jul 21, 1992: Piper PA-23-160 (N4317P), Burley, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: FUEL EXHAUSTION WHEN ANTICIPATED FUEL CONSUMPTION WAS NOT ADEQUATELY CALCULATED.

All 273: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-23-160/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (256, 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 20261015013349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20261015013349I), Oct 15, 2026: Piper PA-23-160 (N3301P), Helena, MT, Minor damage. On October 15, 2026, at approximately 1104 MST, the subject aircraft departed Helena regional airport (hln) for a multi-engine instructional flight. The…
- [Accident 20250907017089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250907017089A), Sep 7, 2025: Piper PA-23-160 (N4085P), Santa Teresa, NM, Destroyed. On September 7, 2025, at approximately 17:25 mountain time, Piper PA-23-160 was involved in an accident while taking off from kdna on runway 10 right. The…
- [Incident 20250121006719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250121006719I), Jan 21, 2025: Piper PA-23-160 (N3307P), Minden, NV, Minor damage. The aircraft landed with the landing gear in the up-position at the Minden-Tahoe Airport. Per the pilot's written statement, he was not able to see the 3…
- [Accident 20241115019609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241115019609A), Nov 15, 2024: Piper PA-23-160 (N4143P), Manvel, TX, Substantial damage. During takeoff pilot experienced loss of power in the left engine. Due to low altitude pilots conducted an emergency landing in a field just to the left of the…
- [Incident 20240225003529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240225003529I), Feb 25, 2024: Piper PA-23-160 (N66TV), Tauton, MA, Minor damage. Pilot was distracted during prelanding checklist by radio call of another aircraft in the pattern. Pilot did not restart prelanding checklist after determining…
- [Accident 20230623009079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230623009079A), Jun 23, 2023: Piper PA-23-160 (N4307P), Ocean Springs, MS, Destroyed. Pilot stated he saw smoke coming from left engine after take off engine lost power on climb out.
- [Incident 20210811014229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210811014229I), Aug 11, 2021: Piper PA-23-160 (N4394P), Owasso, OK, Minor damage. About 2 miles from 038 (gundy airport) the left hand engine lost power. Pilot maneuvered to land in a field. Pilot made a gear up landing because he feared…
- [Incident 20200629010249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200629010249I), Jun 29, 2020: Piper PA-23-160 (N6918D), Colorado Spring, CO, Minor damage. On 06/29/2020, aircraft N6918D, during climb out at approximately 400 feet AGL, the determination was to make an emergency landing opposite direction on runway…
- [Accident 20170616008369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170616008369A), Jun 16, 2017: Piper PA-23-160 (N4317Y), Cedar Key, FL, Substantial damage. On June 16, 2017, aircraft N4317Y was involved in an accident at cdk. The aircraft landed on runway 5 and then over ran the end of the runway, proceeded…
- [Incident 20161116025419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161116025419I), Nov 16, 2016: Piper PA-23-160 (N3250P), Augusta, KS, Minor damage. During training flight the nose gear partially extended The pilot attempted to get the gear down and locked, but it would not. When he landed the nose gear…
- [Incident 20151103023909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151103023909I), Nov 3, 2015: Piper PA-23-160 (N4933A), Lanai, HI, Minor damage. On November 3, 2015 PIC was at cruiseing altitude when she heard a loud bang from the right side of the aircraft and confirmed one of the cylinder heads had…
- [Accident 20141229022979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141229022979A), Dec 29, 2014: Piper PA-23-160 (N222CP), Port Clinton, OH, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Aircraft departed rwy 36 at Port Clinton pcw airport. Then made a left turn, which resulted in rapid out of control spinning decent and fatal crash into the…
- [Incident 20141019020619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141019020619I), Oct 19, 2014: Piper PA-23-160 (N4462P), Beverly, MA, Minor damage. Student & instructor were practicing landings. This landing was with the left engine power near idle to simulate an engine out. Upon landing and roll-out, the…
- [Accident 20131125023509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131125023509A), Nov 25, 2013: Piper PA-23-160 (N4016P), Trenton, SC, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Pilot took off from Twin Lakes Airport and began to climb out and bank to the left. The left engine quit and the aircraft began to roll further to the left.…
- [Incident 20130202002849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130202002849I), Feb 2, 2013: Piper PA-23-160 (N4233P), Tomball, TX, Minor damage. During routine pilot training and the fifth consecutive landing, the nose gear green light, indicating the nose gear is in the down and locked position, failed…
- [Incident 20130124001679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130124001679I), Jan 24, 2013: Piper PA-23-160 (N3279P), San Juan, PR, Minor damage. After landing and taxing out active runway to non-movement area engine shut down by itself during power reduction. After several attempts to start engine it…
- [Incident 20111209027799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111209027799I), Dec 9, 2011: Piper PA-23-160 (N4233P), Tomball, TX, Minor damage. During roll-out, after landing on runway 17R at David Wayne Hooks Airport (dwh) the aircraft started to lean to the left. Pilots used right rudder and brakes…
- [Incident 20100728042679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100728042679I), Jul 28, 2010: Piper PA-23-160 (N160DB), Hollywood, FL, Minor damage. Aircraft landed at North Perry Airport. During rollout the left engine caught fire. Aircraft taxied to a stop. Local fire personnel extinguished fire.
- [Incident 20100620052319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100620052319I), Jun 20, 2010: Piper PA-23-160 (N41DM), Norman, OK, Minor damage. The aircraft departed from goldsby ok with the pilot and one passenger aboard at approx 17:30. The aircraft landed with the landing gear retracted at Norman,…
- [Accident 20091006020379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091006020379A), Oct 6, 2009: Piper PA23160 (N4030P), Anahuac, TX, Minor damage. Aircraft, N4030P, PA-23-160, with CFI and student on board, practicing one engine out training, shutdown r/h engine and feathered the prop, then could not…
- [Accident 20090313020079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090313020079A), Mar 13, 2009: Piper PA23160 (N338WS), Shelbyville, IN, Substantial damage. Narrative for aircraft accident of N338WS at approximately 1827Z near shelby ville, IN, on March 13, 2009. The pilot was operating on a special ferry permit to…
- [Incident 20080909844819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080909844819I), Sep 9, 2008: Piper PA23160 (N314KB), New Albany, MS, Minor damage. (-23) After departing New Albany airport, MS, the cabin door popped open in flight. Pilot stated he returned to M72 to land and forgot to lower the landing…
- [Accident 20080415832519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080415832519A), Apr 15, 2008: Piper PA23160 (N4080P), La Verne, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) On 04-15-08 at approximately 2045 hours, N4080P departed Brackett Field (poc) on an instructional flight. The aircraft lost power after take off, made an…
- [Accident 20070712017239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070712017239A), Jul 12, 2007: Piper PA23160 (N4043P), Enterprise, AL, Substantial damage. (-23) During landing, the aircraft crashed on the left side of runway 05 at Enterprise, Alabama (edn) due to an uncommanded feathering of the left propeller,…
- [Incident 20070627012359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070627012359I), Jun 27, 2007: Piper PA23160 (N4062P), College Statio, TX, Minor damage. (-23) While enroute from mckinney, TX (tki) to navasota, TX (60R) a Piper PA-23 apache experienced a loss of power from the left hand engine. Pilot reported…
- [Accident 20060812017819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060812017819A), Aug 12, 2006: Piper PA23160 (N245TB), Santa Fe, NM, Substantial damage. (-23) On August 12, 2006, at 0821 MDT, a Piper PA-23-180 "geronimo" (rayjay conversion) (N245TB) registered to [privacy data omitted] ; and operated by its new…
- [Accident 20060101000839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060101000839A), Jan 1, 2006: Piper PA23160 (N4370P), Pheonix City, AL, Substantial damage. (-23) VFR flight with flight following. While deviating around the weather to remain in VFR condition pilot stated he hit a wall of clouds and called atlanta…
- [Accident 20051109032229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051109032229A), Nov 9, 2005: Piper PA23160 (N4319P), Bloomington-No, IL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) The pilot reported the right engine to be "rough" running while on a flight from peoria, Illinois to smithfield, north carolina, and elected to make a…
- [Accident 20051019027959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051019027959A), Oct 19, 2005: Piper PA23160 (N4252P), Upland, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot crashed into parked vehicle, injuring man inside. Pilot reported brakes had locked when applied after touchdown. Inspection of brakes revealed that…
- [Incident 20050823018489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050823018489I), Aug 23, 2005: Piper PA23160 (N821GM), Brookhaven, MS, Minor damage. (-23) After landing and taxiing back to ramp, right main landing gear collapsed, aircraft veered off runway. Aircraft was jacked and found to have a bolt broke…
- [Accident 20050701015769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050701015769A), Jul 1, 2005: Piper PA23160 (N3369P), Honolulu, HI, Substantial damage. (-23) During training of feather restart, the pilot ^privac^ had the student shut down the left engine. Restart was unsuccessful. ^privac^ as PIC, returned to…
- [Accident 20040715014079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040715014079A), Jul 15, 2004: Piper PA23160 (N4439P), Ontario, OR, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. (-23) The aircraft was observed by witnesses to descend into the ground in a spin. Both pilots received fatal injuries. Pilot log books could not be located so…
- [Incident 20040415004809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040415004809I), Apr 15, 2004: Piper PA23160 (N4001P), Olympia, WA, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot noticed lack of green light for right gear when on approach. Pilot worked with ground to troubleshoot gear system cycling up and down a number of…
- [Incident 20040331019529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040331019529I), Mar 31, 2004: Piper PA23160 (N1FK), Galveston, TX, Minor damage. (-23) While performing engine out procedures at altitude, the left engine was shut down. All subsequent attempts to restart the left engine failed. The pilot…
- [Accident 20040215003529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040215003529A), Feb 15, 2004: Piper PA23160 (N4332P), Casey, IL, Substantial damage. (-23) The aircraft departed runway 04, shortly after takeoff the right engine lost power. The airman began a turn to return for a landing when the right engine…
- [Accident 20040122011129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040122011129A), Jan 22, 2004: Piper PA23160 (N4293P), West Palm Beach, FL, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-23) N4239P was fueled at Florida airmotive, inc. with 12.4 gal. Of 100LL. The a/c departed lantana airport (klna) donald dubois (PIC) and his daughter…
- [Accident 20040109007659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040109007659A), Jan 9, 2004: Piper PA23160 (N3289P), Fort Worth, TX, Destroyed. (-23) On January 9, 2004, at 1530 CDT, a Piper apache PA-23-160, N3289P, owned by [privacy data omitted] impacted a hangar and two parked aircraft on takeoff…
- [Incident 20031220033109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031220033109I), Dec 20, 2003: Piper PA23160 (N5243Y), Summit, AK, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot landed at airport that is not maintained during winter months. On landing, nose gear was torn from aircraft, and both propellers bent. No injuries…
- [Incident 20031013029769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031013029769I), Oct 13, 2003: Piper PA23160 (N4147P), Lacon, IL, Minor damage. (-23) [privacy data omitted] airman landed downwind on runway 36 at Lacon Marshall County Airport. The aircraft touched down with approximately 800 feet of…
- [Incident 20030625015689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030625015689I), Jun 25, 2003: Piper PA23160 (N3356P), Augusta, GA. (-23) During flight, a flexible hydraulic hose, mounted from the right engine firewall to right landing actuator, burst in hose's bend radii. Hydraulic fluid…
- [Incident 20030507009239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030507009239I), May 7, 2003: Piper PA23160 (N3388P), Aurora, OR, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft departed runway 35 and experienced a power failure on the right engine shortly after takeoff. The pilot elected to execute a 180 degree turn and…
- [Incident 20030413007619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030413007619I), Apr 13, 2003: Piper PA23160 (N4330P), Eaton Rapids, MI, Minor damage. (-23) VFR landed at the Skyway Estates Airport, Eaton Rapids, MI on runway 26, gear-up. Aircraft damage minor. No reported injuries.
- [Incident 20030201001619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030201001619I), Feb 1, 2003: Piper PA23160 (N3457P), Chandler, AZ, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft had been grounded because the brakes were inoperative. Cfk and student pilot failed to check the discrepancy log or sign out board prior to…
- [Incident 20021031033459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021031033459I), Oct 31, 2002: Piper PA23160 (N4233P), Houston, TX, Minor damage. (-23) After completing a landing, a take-off was executed. At rotation speed, a deer struck the aircraft on the right main landing and gear doors. The take-off…
- [Incident 20020712019339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020712019339I), Jul 12, 2002: Piper PA23160 (N3316P), Easton, MD, Substantial damage. (-23) 07/12/02: Talked with pilot at time of accident by phone. Pilot said he was doing ILS approach to esn and landed and gave power to takeoff (touch and…
- [Accident 20020608013529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020608013529A), Jun 8, 2002: Piper PA23160 (N4302P), Nogales, AZ, No damage, 3 fatal. (-23) DPE in nogalas, ax refused to fly in a/c due to l/h eng. Not developing full power. He advised the 3 pilots on board not to fly. They chose to fly anyway…
- [Incident 20020523011309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020523011309I), May 23, 2002: Piper PA23160 (N4113P), Enterprise, AL, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot operating aircraft N4113P in the traffic pattern at the engerprise municipal airport, stated "lowering the landing gear, verified the landing gear…
- [Incident 20020310011609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020310011609I), Mar 10, 2002: Piper PA23160 (N3285P), Whitney, TX, Minor damage. (-23) On 03/10/02 at 11:30, a Piper geronimo, PA-23-160, owned by skymates inc., experienced a nose gear collapse during taxi. The aircraft sustained minor…
- [Incident 20020109003129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020109003129I), Jan 9, 2002: Piper PA23160 (N3289P), Ft Worth, TX, Minor damage. (-23) On January 9, 2002 at approximately 1700Z time, a Piper PA-23-160, registration number N3289P, flown by Mr. Anthony hodge, FAA certificated private…
- [Incident 20010910029739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010910029739I), Sep 10, 2001: Piper PA23160 (N3368P), Chandler, AZ, Minor damage. (-23) During taxi out, CFI noticed nose landing gear green light was out. She attempted to swap lights to verify the condition of the nose light however could…

All 256: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-23-160/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (35)

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

- [SDR 2026FA0000876](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000876), Oct 19, 2026: DRAG BRACE. BROKEN. NOSE LANDING GEAR DRAG BRACE CATASTROPHICALLY FAILED
- [SDR 2016FA0000581](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000581), Nov 16, 2016: DRAG LINK. BROKEN. THE NOSE LANDING GEAR UPPER DRAG LINK WAS BROKEN WHICH PREVENTED THE NOSE GEAR FROM EXTENDING CORRECTLY. THIS CAUSED A NOSE GEAR UP LANDING INCIDENT. IT APPEARS
- [SDR 2011FA0000812](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000812), Dec 9, 2011: LINK ASSY. FAILED. DURING ROLLOUT, AFTER LANDING, ACFT STARTED TO LEAN TO THE LEFT. PILOTS USED RT RUDDER AND BRAKES TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE ACFT ON THE RUNWAY. ACFT CAME TO CO
- [SDR CA090826008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090826008), Aug 19, 2009: HINGE BRACKET. CRACKED. BRACKET REMOVED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH AD 78-08-03 (HINGE BRACKET ASSY). CRACKS FOUND IN BRACKET OFF OF ANCHOR NUT RIVET HOLES. UPON FURTHER INSP, CRACKS FOUND ALS
- [SDR 2006FA0000726](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000726), Jul 20, 2006: DRAG LINK. FAILED. DURING THE INVESTIGATION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE RT MLG UPPER DRAG LINK ASSY HAD FAILED AT THE ATTACHMENT POINT FOR THE MLG DOWNLOCK LATCH ASSY. A VISUAL IN
- [SDR 2006FA0000641](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000641), Jun 23, 2006: STARTER. MISOVERHAULED. UPON RECEIPT OF STARTER, INITIAL INSPECTION REVEALED LOOSE HARDWARE ATTACHING FRONT HOUSING TO STATOR HOUSING. DISASSEMBLED UNIT AND FOUND TWO PIECES OF SOLDER 
- [SDR 2006FA0000414](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000414), Apr 27, 2006: DRIVE ASSY. FAILED. STARTER DRIVE FAILED
- [SDR 2006FA0000413](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000413), Apr 27, 2006: DRIVE ASSY. FAILED. STARTER DRIVE FAILED.
- [SDR 2005FA0000942](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000942), Jul 8, 2005: LANDING GEAR. NO INDICATION. PILOT DID NOT HAVE A GREEN LIGHT FOR THE NOSE GEAR ON HIS FINAL APPROACH. ATC WAS NOTIFIED AND A VISUAL WAS CONFIRMED THAT HIS NOSE GEAR WAS IN A DOWN ATTITUDE.
- [SDR 2005FA0001606](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001606), Apr 29, 2005: DRAG LINK. CRACKED. DUE TO PREVIOUS FAILURE OF RT DRAG LINK, LT MAIN LANDING GEAR DRAG LINK WAS REMOVED, PAINT STRIPED AND INSPECTED WITH ZYGLOW. A SMALL CRACK WAS NOTED EXTENDING 
- [SDR AUS20031045](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20031045), Sep 30, 2003: TORQUE TUBE. WORN. (AUS) FLAP TORQUE TUBE WORN BEYOND LIMITS. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAWAD/PA23/89.
- [SDR AUS20031044](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20031044), Sep 30, 2003: BELLCRANK. CORRODED. (AUS) FLAP BELLCRANK CORRODED. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/PA23/50.
- [SDR 2003FA0001048](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001048), Sep 15, 2003: SPAR. CRACKED. DURING COMPLIANCE WITH AD 78-08-03, FOUND CRACKS IN THE UPPER HINGE REINFORCEMENT BRACKET (PN 17067-18) OF THE VERTICAL STABILIZER. REMOVAL OF THE BRACKET WAS P
- [SDR 2003FA0000078](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000078), Dec 27, 2002: LINK. BROKEN. PILOT REPORTED HEARING A BANG WHEN GEAR RETRACTED. NO NOSE GEAR INDICATION ON GEAR EXTENSION. UPON LANDING, NOSE GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED WITH GREEN LIGHT. LANDED W
- [SDR 2002FA0000402](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000402), Mar 11, 2002: ACTUATOR. BROKEN. PILOT WAS TAXIING OFF OF RUNWAY ON AN UNIMPROVED AREA. THE NOSE GEAR DOWN LOCK WAS RELEASED DUE TO ROUGH TERRAIN AND THE NOSE GEAR ACTUATOR ROD WAS BENT APPROXI
- [SDR 2002FA0000376](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000376), Mar 1, 2002: TUBE. DAMAGED. ENGINE WILL NOT START, FOUND ACCELERATING PUMP DISCHARGE TUBE IN AIR BOX. REMOVE CARBURETOR FOR OVERHAUL.
- [SDR SW15200112234](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SW15200112234), Apr 27, 2001: FORK. CRACKED. AT OVERHAUL THE PITCH CHANGE FORK NR B2457-3 WAS FOUND TO HAVE A CRACK APPROX. .1875 INCHES IN LENGTH LOCATED AT THE LOWER INSIDE RADIUS OF THE NR 2 BLADE PITCH
- [SDR 20010501CW007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010501CW007), Apr 6, 2001: LATCH. INOPERATIVE. DOOR CAME OPEN IN FLIGHT CAUSING AIRCRAFT TO LOOSE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. GROUND INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT LATCH MECHANISM WAS NOT LOCKING PROPERLY AT THE JAMS.
- [SDR 20010207CW003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010207CW003), Dec 12, 2000: STUD. BROKEN. DURING REPAIR OF MAJOR OIL LEAK ON LT ENGINE, FOUND NR1 CYLINDER HAD 3 BROKEN STUDS AND ALL BUT 2 OF THE REMAINING HOLD DOWN NUTS HAD BACKED OFF. CYLINDER ASSEM
- [SDR 20010206CW001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010206CW001), Dec 12, 2000: PRIMER LINE. BROKEN. WHILE REPAIRING MASSIVE EXHAUST LEAK ON LEFT ENGINE THE CYLINDER PRIMER LINE WAS FOUND BROKEN IN HALF AND ANOTHER FUEL PRIMER LINE FOUND CHAFED. RAW FUEL AND MA
- [SDR 20010205CW021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010205CW021), Dec 12, 2000: TUBE. MISINSTALLED. AC RETURNED TO AIRPORT DUE TO NOTICEABLE OIL LEAKAGE APPEARING ON LEFT WING AND COWLING. 4 QUARTS OF OIL MISSING WHEN MAINTENANCE CK ENGINE. FOUND OIL DIPSTICK 
- [SDR 20010205CW020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010205CW020), Dec 12, 2000: TRUSS. BROKEN. WHILE PERFORMING OTHER MAINTENANCE ON RT ENGINE, TECH NOTICED BROKEN ENGINE TRUSS. TRUSS MEMBER COMPLETELY BROKEN IN HALF. CAUSE OF FAILURE BELIEVED TO BE SEVER
- [SDR 20010205CW017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010205CW017), Dec 12, 2000: EXHAUST STACK. BROKEN. DURING REPAIR OF MASSIVE OIL LEAK ON LEFT ENGINE, FOUND EXHAUST STACK MISSING ON NR3 CYLINDER. STACK BROKEN AT FLANGE AND WAS LYING IN COWL. AIRCRAFT HAD BEEN F
- [SDR CA991028013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA991028013), Sep 27, 1999: CRANK CASE. CRACKED. (CAN) CRACK FOUND IN VICINITY OF STARTER PAD.
- [SDR 98ZZZX4051](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4051), Oct 16, 1998: WASHER. MISMANUFACTURED. UNABLE TO BLEED MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER AFTER INSTALLING NEW O-RINGS AND WASHER P/N 494-083 (NR 24 IN ILLUSTRATED PARTS). NEW WASHER HAD TOO LARGE ON OUTSIDE DIAM
- [SDR 98ZZZX3674](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3674), Jun 1, 1998: BLANKET. LOOSE. PIPER BLANKET, P/N 18343-00, DETERIORATED, FELL INTO NOSE GEAR OLEO AND DOWNLOCK MECHANISM CAUSING LIGHT SWITCH, P/N 487-805, TO BLINK AND 2 LINKS, P/N 16667-00
- [SDR 97ZZZX4877](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4877), Nov 6, 1997: HUB ARM. CRACKED. INSPECTION FOUND CRACK ON OUTSIDE RADIUS OF NR 1 HUB ARM APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH LONG.
- [SDR 98ZZZX1021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1021), Aug 11, 1997: POWER PAK. RUPTURED. UPON LANDING ROLL-OUT, RT MAIN AND NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. DROP CHECK IN HANGAR WITH HAND PUMP SHOWED NO ABNORMALITIES DURING OPERATION. POWER PAK REMOVED AND SENT
- [SDR 97ZZZX1473](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1473), Mar 14, 1997: BLADE. CRACKED. INSPECTION FOUND PROPELLER BLADE CRACKED IN RETENTION V-GROOVE OF BLADE.
- [SDR EY2R9601346](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601346), Dec 1, 1996: CLAMP. CORRODED. CLAMP CORRODED.
- [SDR EY2R9601345](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601345), Dec 1, 1996: BEARING. CORRODED. BEARING CORRODED.
- [SDR CA961105004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA961105004), Oct 30, 1996: DISCS. DEFECTIVE. (CAN) AFTER DISC REPLACEMENT, AND WHILE TAXIING A PULSATING WAS FELT IN THE RUDDER PEDALS. BRAKE DISC THICKNESS MEASURED AND FOUND TO HAVE .006 TO .007 INCH DIF
- [SDR 96ZZZX1935](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1935), Mar 12, 1996: MUSHROOM. CRACKED. BOTH PROPELLERS HAVE APPROXIMATELY 11,863 TOTAL HOURS SINCE NEW AND 5,920.1 HOURS SINCE OVERHAUL. HOWEVER, BOTH PROPELLERS HAVE HAD ROUTINE INTERNAL CORROSION I
- [SDR 96ZZZX1934](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1934), Mar 12, 1996: MUSHROOM. CRACKED. THE PART THAT IS DEFECTIVE INSIDE OF THE PROPELLER IS CALLED THE MUSHROOM, PN A856. WHILE DISASSEMBLING THE FEATHER SPRING KIT DURING IRAN (INSPECT, REPAIR AS N
- [SDR 96ZZZX1111](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1111), Feb 14, 1996: COLLECTOR. WRAP FAILED. LEFT EXHAUST COLLECTOR INSULATION WRAP DETERIORATED ALLOWING EXHAUST TO MELT EXTERNAL SHROUD AND DAMAGE NACELLE SKIN INTO WHEELWELL AND TIRE. SUBMITTER STATED P

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (332, 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 SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, 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 SA02279AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02279AT): Installation of a Boom Beam bulb, starter, and ballast. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [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 SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01147WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01147WI): Installation of Concorde FLA or VRSLA series batteries in Piper Light Airplanes. Concorde Battery Corporation
- [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 SA02511SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02511SE): Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s). CiES Inc
- [STC SA316SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA316SO): Carburetor ice detector. LegacySTC.com. Lists PA-23 Series
- [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA04046CH PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%202): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA04378CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04378CH): Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH. SureFly Partners Ltd
- [STC SA01120SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01120SE): Installation of Door Steward. Mountain View Aviation LLC
- [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 SA04568CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04568CH): Installation of the uAvionix tailBeaconX, a tail mounted position light with integrated Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out and 1090MHz Mode-S transponder functionality. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02532AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02532AT): Installation of subject Michelin tires on appropriate aircraft. For Michelin 5, 6, 8, and 10-inch rim diameter tires on General Aviation Aircraft. Michelin North America Inc
- [STC SA1260WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1260WE): Installation of turbocharged Lycoming O-360-A1A or A1D engines. TALCO Aviation
- [STC SA2WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2WE): Installation of fuel pressure warning lights. TALCO Aviation
- [STC SA4-1637](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1637): Installation of Turbocharged Lycoming 0-320-A or B Series engines. TALCO Aviation
- [STC SA02019WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019WI): Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio. Peregrine
- [STC SA04192NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04192NY): KFD 900 Primary Flight Display System Additional Functions. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SA00756DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00756DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA11137SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11137SC): Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator. Hartzell Engine Technologies, 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 SA02203AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02203AK): Installation of FlightLogic Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS-SV). Genesys Aerosystems Inc
- [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC
- [STC SA01818WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01818WI): Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA09902AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09902AC): Installation of BendixKing KFD 900 Flight Display System. Honeywell International Inc. (Bendix King)
- [STC SA11174SC PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%202): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King)
- [STC SA02265SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02265SE): Installation of a camera housing. Airborne Sensor LLC
- [STC SA10822SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10822SC): Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display. Aspen Avionics Inc
- [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA10236SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10236SC): Installation of a GDC 31 Roll Steering Converter. DAC International Inc
- [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA01560WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01560WI-D): Installation of the Honeywell KFD 840 Primary Flight Display System. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SA01714WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA00344BO PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%202): 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 SA00744DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00744DE): Installation of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT31 Transponder and an approved position sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA00765DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00765DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out functionality using the BendixKing KT74 Transponder and qualified position sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA04362CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04362CH): Installation of the uAvionix skyBeacon Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA04165NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04165NY): Installation of Latitude Technologies Skynode S200 Satcom system must be performed. Latitude Technologies Corporation

All 332: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-23-160/stcs.md

## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (640, first 50)

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

- [73-CFG-R](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID139218545420260806152425.0001): Fuel Quantity Indication Placard. Swift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 2026
- [S1069](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID113256326820260806152332.0001): 100R Fuel Placard. Swift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 2026
- [066-106](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID126294031320260728184416.0001): Brake Lining. Game Aerospace, LLC · PMA PQ00052CB · Replaces Cleveland Wheels and Brakes P/N… · Jun 9, 2026
- [066-001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID120510874920260723131534.0001): Rivet. Game Aerospace, LLC · PMA PQ00052CB · Replaces Cleveland Wheels and Brakes P/N… · Jun 9, 2026
- [MDL TD 031851](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID184021792220250508133546.0001): VA-1A( )AndAccessories. Electronics International Inc · PMA PQ0088NM · Modification part · Apr 10, 2025
- [MDL RR1-2-01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID188380771120250311133057.0001): Alternate Avionic SupportStrut Assemblies. Radiorax Aviation Systems LLC · PMA PQ00040WB · Modification part · Jan 17, 2025
- [A78360](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID199919551420250611143005.0001): Pump. Aero Accessories LLC · PMA PQ1206CE · Replaces Piper 481-666 · Jan 13, 2025
- [A76088](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID114226309320250611143005.0001): Pump. Aero Accessories LLC · PMA PQ1206CE · Replaces Piper 481-678 · Jan 13, 2025
- [8850-7CJ](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID128672358320240625133922.0001): MOTOR (28 VDC). McFarlane Aviation Inc. · PMA PQ3732CE · Replaces 8850-7 · Mar 14, 2024
- [01-7079-24](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID168735715720231108124804.0001): LIGHT-ASSY, StarLight. AeroLEDs LLC · PMA PQ5259NM · Replaces WA7079B-24NLI7079-24CMA-7079B-24A7079B… · Nov 3, 2023
- [APS68-01100](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID102488499820231102131426.0001): Shim, Brake. Aviation Products Systems Inc · PMA PQ3830CE · Replaces 068-01100 · Sep 25, 2023
- [UAV-1004236-001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID179059944320230707211347.0001): AV-30-C. uAvionix Corporation · PMA PQ05445NM · Modification part · Jun 28, 2023
- [A76088](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID170558514220231018194101.0001): Pump. Aero Accessories, LLC · PMA PQ1206QE · Replaces Piper P/N:481-678 · Apr 6, 2023
- [A78360](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID161960092520231018194100.0001): Pump. Aero Accessories, LLC · PMA PQ1206QE · Replaces Piper P/N:481-666 · Apr 6, 2023
- [8000075](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID176295041220221130202543.0001): Engine Oil Cooler. Aero-Classics Heat Transfer Products Inc · PMA PQ2543NM · Replaces Harrison P/N: 8526250 · Oct 21, 2022
- [APS66-10600](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID143804207420221020170319.0001): Brake Lining. Aviation Products Systems Inc · PMA PQ3830CE · Replaces 066-10600 · Aug 10, 2022
- [APS105-00200](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID117355682120221020170415.0001): Rivet. Aviation Products Systems Inc · PMA PQ3830CE · Replaces 105-00200 · Aug 10, 2022
- [AAG5-002](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID106659092420220811111804.0001): G5 Adapter Plate. Affordable Aviation LLC · PMA PQ05456NM · Replaces Garmin 115-02733-00 · Aug 2, 2022
- [No part number](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID164383194220220706160206.0001): Whelen Aerospace Technologies · PMA PQ1372CE · Jun 21, 2022
- [EA-20000](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID146768842520220525194024.0001): Four-Cylinder Ignition Controller. Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · Apr 25, 2022
- [EA-22000](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID136128309720220525194058.0001): Controller Wire Harness (14 Pin). Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · Apr 25, 2022
- [EA-22000T](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID134523775620220525194133.0001): Controller Wire Harness- Twin (14 Pin). Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · Apr 25, 2022
- [AF81342-011](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID789132655320211213173025.0001): Washer. Airframes Alaska LLC · PMA PQ3848CE · Replaces 81342-011 · Dec 1, 2021
- [AF81262-014](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID778068961420211213173022.0001): Link. Airframes Alaska LLC · PMA PQ3848CE · Replaces 81262-014 · Dec 1, 2021
- [89000023-001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID171375598920240229155304.0001): Final Assembly KG 71 Air Data Attitude and Heading Reference System (ADHRS). Honeywell International Inc. (BendixKing) · PMA PQ05457NM · Modification part · Nov 15, 2021
- [89000020-001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID151329495120240229155258.0001): Final Assembly KSD 100 Primary Flight Display (PFD). Honeywell International Inc. (BendixKing) · PMA PQ05457NM · Modification part · Nov 15, 2021
- [89000026-003](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID140327588020240229155314.0001): Final Assembly KCP 100 Control Panel(Landscape)e. Honeywell International Inc. (BendixKing) · PMA PQ05457NM · Modification part · Nov 15, 2021
- [89000026-001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID106818448820240229155309.0001): Final Assembly KCP 100 Control Panel. Honeywell International Inc. (BendixKing) · PMA PQ05457NM · Modification part · Nov 15, 2021
- [MC155-00100](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID984820721220211021173450.0001): Retaining Ring. McFarlane Aviation Inc · PMA PQ3732CE · Replaces 155-00100, 155-1, 3023, 752-830 · Sep 9, 2021
- [MC153-00400](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID766003383420211021173337.0001): Ring. McFarlane Aviation Inc · PMA PQ3732CE · Replaces 153-004, 153-00400, 153-4, 3022… · Sep 9, 2021
- [MC153-00500](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID748835256120211021173341.0001): Ring. McFarlane Aviation Inc · PMA PQ3732CE · Replaces 153-00500 · Sep 9, 2021
- [MC154-00300](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID715924487820211021173415.0001): Felt. McFarlane Aviation Inc · PMA PQ3732CE · Replaces 154-00300, 154-3, 3021, 751-772 · Sep 9, 2021
- [MC154-01400](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID457522491720211021173432.0001): Felt. McFarlane Aviation Inc · PMA PQ3732CE · Replaces 154-01400, 154-14, 751-819 · Sep 9, 2021
- [MC153-00900](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID424455364620211021173349.0001): Ring. McFarlane Aviation Inc · PMA PQ3732CE · Replaces 153-00900, 153-9, 755-964 · Sep 9, 2021
- [MC154-00500](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID368277199120211021173421.0001): Felt. McFarlane Aviation Inc · PMA PQ3732CE · Replaces 154-00500 · Sep 9, 2021
- [MC154-00400](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID362023240820211021173418.0001): Felt. McFarlane Aviation Inc · PMA PQ3732CE · Replaces 154-00400 · Sep 9, 2021
- [MC155-00300](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID305340507820211021173505.0001): Retaining Ring. McFarlane Aviation Inc · PMA PQ3732CE · Replaces 155-00300 · Sep 9, 2021
- [EA-23000-A](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID852228130720210923143728.0001): EA-23000 Ignition/Starter Switch Panel. Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · Jul 28, 2021
- [EA-23000-A](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID712978978720210923143829.0001): EA-23000 Ignition/Starter Switch Panel. Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · Jul 28, 2021
- [700-00190-100](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID678303655020210921142559.0001): SkyTrax 100B/200 ADS-B Receiver. Avidyne Corporation · PMA PQ4035CE · Replaces ModificationPart · Jul 28, 2021
- [409-00003-002](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID389167083420210702175234.0001): Internal Battery Pack, Refresh. Aspen Avionics · PMA PQ03868SW · Modification part · Jan 20, 2021
- [1049-4000-03-001C](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FB6A4D62429A217F86258633006145AB.0001): Roll Steering Converter. DAC International · PMA PQ05446NM · Modification part · Nov 30, 2020
- [1049-4201-20](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/ED78E4F8D3C63347862586330061461D.0001): Annunciator Kit GDC31. DAC International · PMA PQ05446NM · Modification part · Nov 30, 2020
- [1049-4200-20](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CBC6239248334CCE86258633006145E5.0001): Connector Kit GDC31. DAC International · PMA PQ05446NM · Modification part · Nov 30, 2020
- [1049-4200-50](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/86CBD103649292948625863300614693.0001): Isolation Coupler Installation Kit. DAC International · PMA PQ05446NM · Modification part · Nov 30, 2020
- [1049-4000-03-001B](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/80F9B5EC9801FD16862586330061456E.0001): Roll Steering Converter. DAC International · PMA PQ05446NM · Modification part · Nov 30, 2020
- [1049-4801-01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/39A0DF401545910A8625863300614652.0001): Isolation Coupler. DAC International · PMA PQ05446NM · Modification part · Nov 30, 2020
- [APS68-01100](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1A9437DB989160E2862586290049EF86.0001): Shim, Brake. Aviation Products Systems Inc · PMA PQ3830CE · Replaces 068-01100 · Nov 4, 2020
- [ALE-2008AE-AC](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E2B30B020A91DE91862585DE00509F79.0001): Stator. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces ALE-2008AE, as used in alternators ALT… · Sep 1, 2020
- [RA154-03000](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DD82997F649BC443862585E40035802A.0001): Molded Grease Seal. Rapco Inc · PMA PQ2101CE · Replaces Cleveland Wheels & Brakes 154-03000 · Sep 1, 2020

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