# Piper PA-23-250 (6PCLM)

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7102313
- Manufacturer (registry): PIPER
- Model: PA-23-250 (6PCLM)
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 2 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 6
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS 1A10](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1A10) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Piper Aircraft Inc.
- Registered aircraft: 5
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-23-250-6pclm

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 2021-25-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-25-11): Horizontal Stabilizer Structure · Piper PA-23-250. Effective Jan 25, 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 2015-24-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-24-05): PLACARDS AND MARKINGS; Interior Placards · Piper PA-23-250, PA-24-250, PA-24-260 and 7 more. Effective Jan 12, 2016
- [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 2005-01-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-10): Turbocharger Oil Reservoir · Piper PA-23-235, PA-23-250, PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1) and 1 more. Effective Feb 22, 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 99-05-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-05-09): Induction Air Filter · Piper PA-23-235, PA-23-250, PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1) and 20 more. Effective Mar 19, 1999
- [AD 83-22-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-22-01-R1): Fuel Weight Limitations · Piper PA-23-235, PA-23-250, PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1) and 1 more. Effective Nov 25, 1998
- [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 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 81-04-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-04-05-R1): Flap-Spar Hinge Attachment · Piper PA-23, PA-23-235, PA-23-250 and 1 more. Effective Feb 11, 1982
- [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 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 79-26-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-26-01): Stabilator Skins and Frame · Piper PA-23-250 and PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1). Effective Dec 24, 1979
- [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 78-25-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-25-03): Hose Assemblies · Piper PA-23-250, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200 and 11 more. Effective Jan 15, 1979
- [AD 77-23-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-23-09): Fuel Flow · Piper PA-23-250, PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1) and PA-E23-250. Effective Dec 19, 1978
- [AD 77-09-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-09-10): Electric Trim Switch · Piper PA-23-250, PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1), PA-24-260 and 6 more. Effective May 12, 1977
- [AD 77-01-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-01-05): Strobe NAV Light Wire · Piper PA-23-250 and PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1). Effective Jan 13, 1977
- [AD 76-11-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-11-07): Magnetic Compass Deviations · Piper PA-23-250 and PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1). Effective Jun 4, 1976
- [AD 74-13-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-13-03): Stabilator Attach Bolts · Piper PA-23-235, PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1), PA-24 and 5 more. Effective Apr 30, 1976
- [AD 72-21-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-21-07): Longitudinal Stability · Piper PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1). Effective Apr 29, 1976
- [AD 74-10-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-10-01): Outboard Flap Hinge · Piper PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1). Effective Dec 31, 1975
- [AD 75-11-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-11-05): Glare Shield Panel · Piper PA-23-250 and PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1). Effective May 20, 1975
- [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 72-14-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-14-05): Engine Exhaust System Stacks · Piper PA-23-250, PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1) and PA-E23-250. Effective Sep 3, 1974
- [AD 72-11-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-11-01): Possible Fire From Fuel Vapor · Piper PA-23-235, PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1) and PA-E23-250 with STC SA179CE or SA867SW. Effective May 19, 1972
- [AD 68-07-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-07-04): Engine Mount · Piper PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1). Effective Apr 11, 1972
- [AD 70-22-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-22-05): Electrical System Modifications · Piper PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1), PA-30, PA-31 and 1 more. Effective Nov 30, 1971
- [AD 71-21-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-21-06): Engine Firewall Flex Duct · Piper PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1). Effective Oct 12, 1971
- [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 71-12-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-12-05): Electric Trim Switch Modification · Piper PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1), PA-24-260, PA-30 and 5 more. Effective Jun 16, 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 68-21-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-21-03): Exhaust Tailpipe Assemblies · Piper PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1) and PA-E23-250 with STC SA909WE or SA978WE. Effective Oct 28, 1968
- [AD 66-18-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-18-03): Induction System Icing · Piper PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1) and PA-E23-250. Effective Aug 2, 1966
- [AD 64-21-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-21-05): Hartzell Propeller Governor · Piper PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1) and PA-30. Effective Sep 16, 1964

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 78-02-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-02-03) (historical): Stabilator · Piper PA-23-250 and PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1). Effective Jan 26, 1978
- [AD 74-06-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-06-01) (historical): AiResearch Turbochargers · PA-23-235, PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1) and PA-E23-250 with STC SA852WE or 2 others. Effective Oct 2, 1974
- [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) (5)

- [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-12-44](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-12-44): Exhaust systems. Issued Sep 17, 2012
- [SAIB CE-08-11](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-08-11): Landing Gear. Issued Jan 9, 2008
- [SAIB CE-04-88](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-04-88): . Issued Sep 15, 2004

## Registered aircraft (5)

- [N1249V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1249V): [Aguilar Perez Jose L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AGUILAR%20PEREZ%20JOSE%20L), [Newton, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Newton), built 1976, S/N 27-7654046
- [N270GG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N270GG): [Skylens LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKYLENS%20LLC), [Hammond, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Hammond), built 1975, S/N 27-7554085
- [N375AZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N375AZ): Guatemala City, S/N 27-7854038, Sale reported
- [N619BL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N619BL): [Pacific Fleet Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PACIFIC%20FLEET%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Rochester, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Rochester), built 1975, S/N 27-7554003
- [N78LJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N78LJ): [Valiair Lc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VALIAIR%20LC), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 1973, S/N 27-7304943

## NTSB investigations (46)

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 DEN83FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA062), Feb 16, 1983: Piper PA-23F-250 (N63808), Moab, UT, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB ATL82FLG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FLG06), Dec 7, 1981: Piper PA-23 (N5295Y), Hilton Head, SC, destroyed
- [NTSB MIA81FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FA124), Sep 29, 1981: Piper PA-23 (N62628), Daytona Beach, FL, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB ATL81FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA053), Mar 11, 1981: Piper PA-23 (N6545Y), Kingstree, SC, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB LAX80FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA083), Apr 20, 1980: Piper PA-23 (N63780), Solvang, CA, destroyed, 4 fatal
- [NTSB MIA80FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FA045), Mar 10, 1980: Piper PA-23 (N6102Y), Bradley Jct, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB IAD79FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FA092), Sep 29, 1979: Piper PA-23 (N6378Y), Greensboro, NC, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB IAD79FIG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FIG09), Jul 15, 1979: Piper PA-23 (N555WP), Baltimore, MD, destroyed
- [NTSB NYC78FFJ16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FFJ16), Apr 20, 1978: Piper PA-23 (N6858Y), Dryden, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN78FTE32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FTE32), Feb 18, 1978: Piper PA-23 (N6049Y), Milner, CO, destroyed
- [NTSB CHI78FEC13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEC13), Feb 6, 1978: Piper PA-23 (N6704Y), Troy, MI, destroyed
- [NTSB CHI77FEE49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEE49), Aug 28, 1977: Piper PA-23 (N54767), Elgin, IL, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FA060), Jul 21, 1977: Piper PA-23 (N5900Y), Plano, IL, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MKC77FCQ41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FCQ41), Jun 15, 1977: Piper PA-23 (N54797), Minneapolis, KS, destroyed
- [NTSB CHI77FEE23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEE23), May 26, 1977: Piper PA-23 (N5957Y), Streator, IL, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77DKA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DKA05), Apr 6, 1977: Piper PA-23 (N5519Y), San Juan, PR, destroyed
- [NTSB MIA76DKK03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76DKK03), Sep 16, 1976: Piper PA-23 (N62569), Demopolis, AL, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76FLA70](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FLA70), Sep 13, 1976: Piper PA-23 (N6036Y), Hilliard, FL, destroyed
- [NTSB NYC76AN074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76AN074), Feb 4, 1976: Piper PA-23 (N65TM), S Burlington, VT, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB LAX76AL032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76AL032), Oct 31, 1975: Piper PA-23 (N1356E), San Dimas, CA, destroyed, 3 fatal
- [NTSB NYC76AN045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76AN045), Oct 25, 1975: Piper PA-23 (N54005), Whitehouse Sta, NJ, destroyed, 6 fatal
- [NTSB FTW76DRJ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DRJ06), Aug 16, 1975: Piper PA-23 (N54166), Alexandria, LA, destroyed
- [NTSB ANC75AA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75AA082), May 12, 1975: Piper PA-23 (N5607Y), Savoonga, AK, substantial damage, 6 fatal
- [NTSB CHI75AC085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75AC085), May 10, 1975: Piper PA-23 (N644N), Cleveland, OH, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB CHI75AC066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75AC066), Mar 16, 1975: Piper PA-23 (N54212), Grandview, IN, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB DEN75AD045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75AD045), Feb 26, 1975: Piper PA-23 (N6920Y), Albuquerque, NM, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB CHI75FEE47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEE47), Feb 26, 1975: Piper PA-23 (N6800Y), Elgin, IL, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75FEI23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEI23), Oct 24, 1974: Piper PA-23 (N6308Y), Oberlin, OH, destroyed
- [NTSB MKC75AK019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75AK019), Sep 11, 1974: Piper PA-23 (N6168Y), Austin, MN, destroyed, 6 fatal
- [NTSB SEA74AS047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74AS047), Jun 3, 1974: Piper PA-23 (N54074), Toledo, WA, destroyed, 4 fatal
- [NTSB LAX74AL036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74AL036), Nov 15, 1973: Piper PA-23 (N6694Y), Alpine, CA, destroyed, 3 fatal
- [NTSB DEN73AD025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN73AD025), Nov 25, 1972: Piper PA-23 (N6767Y), Nederland, CO, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB SEA72AS039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72AS039), Mar 14, 1972: Piper PA-23 (N5600Y), Salem, OR, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB NYC69A0091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69A0091), Mar 29, 1969: Piper PA-23 (N6116Y), Missing Aircraft, destroyed, 6 fatal
- [NTSB LAX69D0166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69D0166), Aug 23, 1968: Piper PA-23 (N6263Y), Sj Capistrano, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC69A0011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69A0011), Jul 28, 1968: Piper PA-23 (N5980Y), Wyandanch, NY, destroyed, 8 fatal
- [NTSB OAK68D0283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68D0283), Jan 22, 1968: Piper PA-23 (N6168Y), Eureka, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC68F0035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68F0035), Jun 30, 1967: Piper PA-23 (N6354Y), W.Milford, NJ, destroyed
- [NTSB FTW67F0558](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67F0558), Apr 13, 1967: Piper PA-23 (N6073Y), Haskell, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI67A0034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67A0034), Aug 27, 1966: Piper PA-23 (N5951Y), Z, destroyed, 3 fatal
- [NTSB FTW66F0702](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0702), Jun 9, 1966: Piper PA-23 (N5951Y), Lubbock, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66F0497](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0497), Jan 28, 1966: Piper PA-23 (N5951Y), Lubbock, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66F0383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66F0383), Jan 12, 1966: Piper PA-23 (N5657Y), Winston Salem, NC, substantial damage
- [NTSB CAN65AF367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CAN65AF367), May 16, 1965: Piper PA-23 (N5725Y), Gander Nf, Canada, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MIA65A0076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA65A0076), Jan 20, 1965: Piper PA23 (N5585Y), Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean), destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB UNK64X2981](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2981), Jul 22, 1964: Piper PA23 (N5295Y), St Petersburg, FL, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (31)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 19830215004109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830215004109A), Feb 15, 1983: Piper STCPA23 (N63808), Moab, UT, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Struck the top of a mesa. Indicates a descent to the airport was in progress. Marijuana and alcohol test positive.
- [Accident 19811207079389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811207079389A), Dec 7, 1981: Piper PA23250 (N5295Y), Hilton Head, SC, Destroyed. Misjudged visual approach on a night landing. Landed short of runway. Struck a tree.
- [Accident 19810929063429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810929063429A), Sep 29, 1981: Piper PA23250 (N62628), Daytona Beach, FL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Aircraft crashed at night in isolated area. Marijuana was found at crash site.
- [Accident 19810311009649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810311009649A), Mar 11, 1981: Piper PA23250 (N6545Y), Kingstree, SC, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Indicates a stall landing from a high level-off. Impact ruptured fuel cells. Airplane burned. Illegal flight.
- [Accident 19800310089429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800310089429A), Mar 10, 1980: Piper PA23250 (N6102Y), Bradley Junctio, FL, Destroyed. Witness observed airplane to make a steep bank and nose into ground from a normal cruise. Kidney stone impairment
- [Accident 19790929042409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790929042409A), Sep 29, 1979: Piper PA23250 (N6378Y), Greensboro, NC, Destroyed. Hit trees on ILS approach. Pilot reported fatigue and that he had blacked out. Had previous chest pains.
- [Accident 19790715027029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790715027029A), Jul 15, 1979: Piper PA23250 (N555WP), Baltimore, MD, Destroyed. Lost engine on climb out. Crashed short of rwy 33L. No engine defects found. Pilot unskilled in engine out procedure
- [Incident 19790428025229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790428025229I), Apr 28, 1979: Piper PA23250 (N6309Y), New Orleans, LA, Minor damage. Nose gear collapsed during roll out. Had not been locked down properly due to bent linkage.
- [Accident 19780420008849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780420008849A), Apr 20, 1978: Piper PA23 (N6858Y), Dryden, NY, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19780218004189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780218004189A), Feb 18, 1978: Piper PA23 (N6049Y), Milner, CO, Substantial damage. Aipcraft had been tied down in below zero temp for a week.
- [Accident 19780206007659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780206007659A), Feb 6, 1978: Piper PA23 (N6704Y), Troy, MI, Destroyed. Cabin heater ignited acft drg taxi frm aborted tkof for undetermireason.
- [Accident 19770828032449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770828032449A), Aug 28, 1977: Piper PA23250 (N54767), Elgin, IL, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19770721040089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770721040089A), Jul 21, 1977: Piper PA23250 (N5900Y), Plano, IL, Destroyed. Plt reported l eng feathered.l wing & eng separated.
- [Accident 19770615016159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770615016159A), Jun 15, 1977: Piper PA23250 (N54797), Minneapolis, KS, Destroyed
- [Accident 19770526025089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770526025089A), May 26, 1977: Piper PA23250 (N5957Y), Streator, IL, Substantial damage. Baggage door opened,bag hit prop. Eng shut down due vibration. Un maintain flt.
- [Accident 19770406011869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770406011869A), Apr 6, 1977: Piper PA23250 (N5519Y), San Juan, Puerto Rico, Destroyed. Plt unable extend lnd gr by emergency method. Rt eng overheat lost powr on go-around
- [Accident 19760916027669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760916027669A), Sep 16, 1976: Piper PA23250 (N62569), Demopolis, AL, Substantial damage. Acft on rwy,flaps retracted,selector neutral.
- [Accident 19760913032509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760913032509A), Sep 13, 1976: Piper PA23 (N6036Y), Hilliard, FL, Destroyed. Plt stated attmpd flt at 90MPH aft fea l eng. Rec cruise is 138MPH. Lost dir cont aft ext gear.
- [Accident 19760204005449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760204005449A), Feb 4, 1976: Piper PA23250 (N65TM), S Burlington, VT, Destroyed. Plt clrd to 10000 ft by btv rapcon after tkof. Contact lost. Extensive destruction of acft.
- [Accident 19751031040389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19751031040389A), Oct 31, 1975: Piper PA23250 (N1356E), San Dimas, CA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Made 360 on 1st apch,too hi. Terrain,sparse ltg,dark nite caused lack of horizon on apch.
- [Accident 19751025039179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19751025039179A), Oct 25, 1975: Piper PA23250 (N54005), Whitehouse Sta, NJ, Destroyed, 5 fatal. Shortly aft tkof acft emerged & ascended twice into ovcst, then dove into ground.
- [Accident 19750816025519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750816025519A), Aug 16, 1975: Piper PA23 (N54166), Alexandria, LA, Destroyed. Dscnd blo mda drg ILS apch.
- [Accident 19750512020219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750512020219A), May 12, 1975: Piper PA23250 (N5607Y), Savoonga, AK, Substantial damage, 5 fatal. Cabin door came open in flt.
- [Accident 19750510019619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750510019619A), May 10, 1975: Piper PA23250 (N644N), Cleveland, OH, Destroyed. Nite VFR.un dtrm why plt failed to arrest dscnt. Pilot-failed to arrest dscnt drg ldg apch
- [Accident 19750316040909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750316040909A), Mar 16, 1975: Piper PA23250 (N54212), Grandview, IN, Destroyed, 1 fatal
- [Accident 19750226006449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750226006449A), Feb 26, 1975: Piper PA23250 (N6920Y), Albuquerque, NM, Destroyed. Recovery date 2/27/75.training for ATP rating. Flew into mtn 300-400FT blo summit. Clear night.
- [Accident 19750226004219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750226004219A), Feb 26, 1975: Piper PA23250 (N6800Y), Elgin, IL, Substantial damage. First part of rwy free of ice. Plt apld brakes btwn ice patches on rwy,hvy braking bfr end of rwy.
- [Accident 19741024041039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19741024041039A), Oct 24, 1974: Piper PA23250 (N6308Y), Oberlin, OH, Destroyed. Abin door opened,maps & apch charts started to blow out.
- [Accident 19740911044399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740911044399A), Sep 11, 1974: Piper PA23250 (N6168Y), Austin, MN, Destroyed, 5 fatal. Vert fin and l stabilator failed. Clg lwr than fcst.
- [Accident 19740603043549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740603043549A), Jun 3, 1974: Piper PA23 (N54074), Toledo, WA, Destroyed, 3 fatal. Recovery date 6/4/74.acft disintegrated.
- [Accident 19731115042899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19731115042899A), Nov 15, 1973: Piper PA23250 (N6694Y), Alpine, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Cause of l eng ovrspd condition not determined. Eng not feathered.

## Service difficulty reports (443, newest 50)

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

- [SDR 2026FA0000584](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000584), Jul 15, 2026: DIMMER. ABNORMAL. UPON ENTERING THE DOWNWIND FOR LANDING THE GREEN LIGHTS INDICATING GEAR DOWN WERE DARK. THE PILOT RECYCLED THE GEAR SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE RESULTS WERE THE SAME.
- [SDR 2024FA0000238](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000238), Mar 20, 2024: NONE. PILOT ERROR. ON DECEMBER 18, 2023, THE SUBJECT AIRCRAFT WAS ON AN AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY MISSION LASTING FIVE HOURS. THE PILOT CALCULATED THE AIRCRAFT FUEL ENDURANCE PREDICATED 
- [SDR 2022FA0000564](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000564), Oct 5, 2022: BRAKE DISC. CRACKED. DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION OF AN ADJACENT COMPONENT, THE LEFT BRAKE ROTOR WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED THROUGH 100% OF THE ROTOR THICKNESS. THE CRACK ORIGINATED ON 
- [SDR 2022FA0000563](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000563), Oct 5, 2022: BRAKE DISC. CRACKED. THIS SINGLE EVENT MDR INCLUDES TWO INSTANCES OF THE SAME PART FAILURE. DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION OF AN ADJACENT COMPONENT, THE LEFT BRAKE ROTOR (SN: M0067916)
- [SDR 2022FA0000403](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000403), Jul 24, 2022: GOVERNOR. INOPERATIVE. LH PROPELLER GOVERNOR CAN NOT CONTROL PROPELLER RPM. SUSPECT PROP. GOVERNOR IS AT FAULT. REMOVED PROP. GOVERNOR AND SENT OUT FOR OVERHAUL.
- [SDR 2021FA0000222](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000222), Jul 26, 2021: DRAG LINK. CORRODED. SEVERE CORROSION FOUND ON THE NOSE LANDING GEAR DRAG LINK TUBES AND CRACKS IN THE SURROUNDING CLUSTER
- [SDR 2020FA0000181](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000181), Feb 26, 2020: SCREW. LOOSE. WHILE IN FLIGHT, SCREW P/N: 20-0096-4 CAME LOOSE FROM TURBO OIL PUMP P/N: 096-SCD-003-3, CAUSING HYDRAULIC POWER LOSS.
- [SDR 2020FA0000098](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000098), Dec 26, 2019: TORQUE LINK. SEPARATED. DURING INITIAL TAKEOFF ROLL OF THE DAY, THE UPPER NOSE GEAR TORQUE LINK SEPARATED FROM THE LOWER TORQUE LINK, ALLOWING THE NOSE WHEEL TO TURN SIDEWAYS. THE RESU
- [SDR 2019FA0000184](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000184), Feb 24, 2019: ACTUATOR. CRACKED. DURING INSPECTION TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF LANDING GEAR TO FAIL TO FULLY RETRACT AND THEN FAIL TO FULLY EXTEND IN FLIGHT, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE RIGHT MAIN GEA
- [SDR 2018FA0000523](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000523), May 25, 2018: CONTROL CABLE. BROKEN. PILOT REPORTED UNABLE TO OBTAIN RATED TAKE OFF POWER ON DEPARTURE AND PROPELLER CONTROLLER LEVER STIFF. ENGINE PERFORMANCE RUN OBSERVATION WAS THE GOVERNOR STAR
- [SDR 2018FA0000524](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000524), May 7, 2018: WHEEL. DAMAGED. PILOT REPORTED VIBRATION IN RIGHT BRAKE PEDAL WHILE APPLYING BRAKES BEFORE TURNING OFF OF RUNWAY. DURING TURN RT WING DROPPED AND WHOLE PLANE SHOOK. INITIAL INS
- [SDR PAIR20170731S3982](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PAIR20170731S3982), Jul 31, 2017: WHEEL. CRACKED. WHILE REMOVING THE WHEEL FROM THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR FOR ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE AXLE NUT WAS BINDING. REMOVED ALL AIR FROM THE TIRE AND THE BINDING WAS REL
- [SDR PAIR20170404S3761](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PAIR20170404S3761), Apr 4, 2017: ACTUATOR. CRACKED. PILOT REPORTED THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR RETRACT/EXTEND ACTUATOR LEAKING. UPON INSPECTION FOUND THE ACTUATOR HOUSING TO BE CRACKED APPROXIMATELY .875 INCH LONG
- [SDR 2017FA0000158](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000158), Mar 30, 2017: ACTUATOR. DAMAGED. ROLL PINS THAT HOLD OUTBOARD CAP IN PLACE SHEARED AND BARREL BROKE AT ROLL PIN LOCATION. NO OTHER DEFECTS NOTED IN SYSTEM.
- [SDR 2017FA0000183](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000183), Mar 14, 2017: THROTTLE CABLE. BROKEN. LEFT THROTLLE CABLE BROKE IN FLIGHT AT HIGH POWER SETTING. PILOT SHUTDOWN ENGINE ON FINAL APPROACH AS PRECAUTION.
- [SDR 2017FA0000182](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000182), Mar 8, 2017: MAGNETO. INOPERATIVE. ENGINE SHUT OFF AND WOULD NOT RESTART. LOCAL MAINTENANCE REPLACED LT MAGNETO AND IT FIXED THE ISSUE.
- [SDR 2016FA0000292](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000292), Jun 14, 2016: ATTACH BOLT. SHEARED. UPON UNEVENTFUL LANDING ON ROLLOUT, RT GEAR COLLAPSED. UPON INSPECTION FOUND CENTER MAIN GEAR DRAG LINK BOLT, PN 691-327, ALTERNATE PN NAS6607D38, SHEARED ALLOW
- [SDR 2016FA0000166](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000166), Apr 7, 2016: BEARING. SEIZED. WHILE COMPLYING WITH AD74-13-03, SB 1160, AND SAIB CE-04-88, BOTH STABILATOR BEARINGS, PN 452-363 WERE FOUND SEVERELY CORRODED AND SEIZED. THESE ARE SEALED BEAR
- [SDR 2016FA0000165](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000165), Apr 7, 2016: BOLT. CORRODED. WHILE COMPLYING WITH AD74-13-03, SB 1160, AND SAIB CE-04-88, SEVERE CORROSION WAS DISCOVERED ON THE STABILATOR HORN AND BALANCE WEIGHT TUBE FITTING ATTACHMENT B
- [SDR CA160114002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160114002), Nov 30, 2015: CONTACT. DEFORMED. (CAN) LEFT ENGINE WOULD NOT START. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED WEAK OCCASIONAL SPARK TO SPARK PLUGS FROM LT MAGNETO. INSPECTION OF MAGNETO REVEALED RETARD CONTACT 
- [SDR 2015FA0000277](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000277), Jun 11, 2015: FITTING. FRACTURED. UPON LANDING ROLLOUT, STUDENT PILOT REPORTED DIFFICULTY WITH NOSE WHEEL STEERING. AFTER TURNING OFF RUNWAY USING DIFFERENTIAL BRAKING, THE INSTRUCTOR PRESSED ON
- [SDR CA141202034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141202034), Nov 27, 2014: SUPPORT TUBE. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING A 100 HR INSPECTION THE DRAG LINK FITTING SUPPORT TUBE ASSEMBLY (P/N 1742002) WAS FOUND CRACKED AT THE AFT LOWER ATTACH BOLT HOLE.
- [SDR CA141202033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141202033), Nov 27, 2014: DRAG LINK. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING A 100 HR INSPECTION THE DRAG LINK FITTING SUPPORT TUBE ASSY WAS FOUND CRACKED AT THE AFT LOWER ATTACH BOLT HOLE.
- [SDR 2014FA0000659](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000659), Nov 15, 2014: FUEL LINE. BROKEN. DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, RT ENGINE NR 6 CYLINDER EGT AND CHT DROPPED TO ZERO DEGREES AT THE SAME TIME AN ENGINE VIBRATION STARTED. RT ENGINE WAS THEN SHUTDOWN AS A
- [SDR 2014FA0000474](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000474), Aug 11, 2014: HANDLE. DAMAGED. MAIN CABIN DOOR OPENED DURING TAKEOFF ROLL, RESULTING IN AN ABORTED TAKEOFF. ON INSPECTION, THE CABIN DOOR HANDLE SPLINES WERE FOUND TO BE PARTIALLY STRIPPED. T
- [SDR 6CWA20140709001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/6CWA20140709001), Jun 17, 2014: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. WHILE CONDUCTING CHECK RIDE AND FINISHED INSTRUMENT APPROACHES TO PSM AS PART OF PART 135 CHECK RIDE. AIRPLANE BEGAN TO SHAKE. OBSERVED RT ENGINE MANIFOLD PRESS
- [SDR 2014FA0000029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000029), Dec 26, 2013: TUBE. RUPTURED. NOSE TIRE WENT FLAT AFTER A LANDING AT THE START OF TAXI. WHEEL, TIRE AND INNER TUBE REMOVED AND FOUND TO HAVE A SMALL RUPTURE ALONG A CENTER SEAM. TUBE DETERMI
- [SDR 2013FA0000767](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000767), Oct 20, 2013: SPAR. CRACKED. WHILE INSTALLING NEW BLADDER TANKS, INSPECTED UNDER THE TANK TRAY TO FIND A CRACK IN THE AFT SPAR OF THE LT WING. UPON INVESTIGATION THE CRACK WAS FOUND TO HAVE
- [SDR CA131002008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131002008), Sep 23, 2013: O-RING. LEAKING. (CAN) HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PUMP, FLAPS & GEARS, IN CLIMB, GEARS DOWN WITH EMERGENCY HANDLE. POWER PACK FOUND EMPTY, LEAK BY LT EMERGENCY VALVE, REPLACED O-RING M97E
- [SDR SIMA20130303001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA20130303001), Mar 3, 2013: CONTROLLER. FAULTY. ON FLIGHT 2830 THE CREW REPORTED AN UNIDENTIFIABLE ODOR IN THE COCKPIT- POSSIBLY ELECTRICAL. THE AIRCRAFT WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE. FOUND ODOR TO BE ORIGINATING
- [SDR 2012FA0000797](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000797), Dec 7, 2012: SPAR. CRACKED. FOUND ONE CRACK IN THE SPAR ADJACENT TO THE HINGE PLATE. REMOVED THE THREE HINGES, FOUND FIVE MORE CRACKS UNDER THE HINGE PLATES. A TOTAL OF SIX CRACKS WERE FOU
- [SDR CA121102001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121102001), Nov 1, 2012: SKIN. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION, CRACKS WERE FOUND ON THE INBOARD LEADING EDGE SKIN THAT DOVE TAILS ONTO THE TOP OF THE MAIN SPAR INSIDE THE CABIN. CRACKS WER
- [SDR CA120518007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120518007), May 17, 2012: BOLT. MISSING. (CAN) OIL SUMP BOLTS FOR THE TURBO EXHAUST STAYS ON BOTH ENGINES, LT SNAPPED, RT MISSING. CAUSED THE EXHAUST STAY TO WEAR INTO THE OIL SUMPS, PAINT WEAR ON LT E
- [SDR CA120321010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120321010), Mar 13, 2012: NUT. LOOSE. (CAN) DIAPHRAM LEAKING AT PLUNGER NUT. NUT FOUND LOOSE.
- [SDR CA120307009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120307009), Mar 6, 2012: WHEEL HALF. CRACKED. (CAN) 4" CRACK ON BEAD OF INNER WHEEL HALF OF THE MAIN WHEEL ASSY.
- [SDR CA120307008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120307008), Mar 6, 2012: WHEEL HALF. CRACKED. (CAN) MULTIPLE RADIAL CRACKS EMINATING FROM THE CENTER OF THE WHEEL WHERE THE BEARING CUP SITS.
- [SDR 9RVA2012FA0000062](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9RVA2012FA0000062), Jan 21, 2012: CYLINDER HEAD. FAILED. ACFT HAD JUST DEPARTED ON PART 91 REPOSITIONING FLIGHT BACK HOME. APPROX 10 OR SO MINUTES AFTER DEPARTURE, WHILE LEVEL IN CRUISE FLIGHT AT 7000', RT ENGINE EXPE
- [SDR CA111115009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA111115009), Nov 4, 2011: PUMP. LEAKING. (CAN) DURING PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION AN OIL LEAK WAS OBSERVED ON THE RT SIDE BY THE PILOT. AFTER INVESTIGATION THE MECHANICAL GAS PUMP WAS REPLACED. RUN UP WAS PE
- [SDR CA111115008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA111115008), Nov 4, 2011: PUMP. LEAKING. (CAN) RT ENG POWER LOSS. FOUND OIL LEAK FROM THE DRAIN ON CROSS FEED LT PUMP. PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED. 2 ENGS RUNNING & RETURNED TO SERVICE. NO PROBLEMS TO REPOR
- [SDR CA110822006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110822006), Aug 18, 2011: LINK. BROKEN. (CAN) DURING GEAR RETRACTION AFTER TAKEOFF, THE GEAR IN-TRANSIT LIGHT DID NOT EXTINGUISH AND THE NOSE GEAR WAS VISUALLY VERIFIED AS PARTIALLY IN THE UP POSITION
- [SDR CA110808007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110808007), Aug 1, 2011: TRIM SYSTEM. BINDING. DURING SLOW CRUISE OPERATION AT ALTITUDE, THE STABILATOR TRIM WAS MOVED NOSE UP. WHEN THE PILOT APPLIED POWER TO RESUME NORMAL FLIGHT OPERATIONS, THE ACFT DID N
- [SDR CA111117007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA111117007), May 19, 2011: GOVERNOR. LEAKING. (CAN) OIL LEAK FOUND AT PROPELLER GOVERNOR HEAD GASKET AT INSPECTION.
- [SDR 2011FA0000292](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000292), May 6, 2011: WIRE. SHORTED. WHILE IN FLIGHT THE RT ALTERNATOR FIELD HOT WIRE SHORTED TO GROUND IN THE ALTERNATOR. MAIN VOLTAGE REGUALTOR BREAKER TRIPED. A RESET ALSO RESULTED IN A TRIP. SW
- [SDR CA110429002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110429002), Apr 28, 2011: ROD. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING AN EVENT 3 INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FOUND CRACKS ON BOTH LT AND RT MLG HYDRAULIC CYLINDER ACTUATOR ROD, PN 35033-00, AT ROD END ATTACHMENT
- [SDR 2011FA0000129](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000129), Feb 7, 2011: TRIM TAB. CORRODED. (PN 15618-05) ELEVATOR TRIM ARM ASSY CORRODED TO THE POINT OF HAVING A .1875 HOLE THRU BOTH SIDES OF THE TUBE ON AFT END OF TUBE.
- [SDR CA110112004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110112004), Dec 7, 2010: BRACKET. CRACKED. ON REMOVAL OF RUDDER ASSY, FOUND TOP RUDDER HINGE P/N 16103-03 AND MIDDLE RUDDER HINGE BRACKET P/N 16103-02 CRACKED. THE CRACKS ARE LOCATED ON THE OUTSIDE DIAME
- [SDR 2011FA0000055](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000055), Nov 14, 2010: BOLT. BROKEN. THE BOLT ATTACHING THE LT MAIN GEAR UPPER DRAG LINK TO THE LOWER LINK ASSY BROKE AND THE LT MAIN GEAR STRUT ASSY FOLDED BACKWARDS IN THE LWR NACELLE STRUCTURE. 
- [SDR CA101018011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA101018011), Sep 27, 2010: BRACKET. BROKEN. RT INBD BRACKET, 31003-07, BRACKET REMPLACED, 4-57 DOUBLE INSP C/OUT. SYS TESTED OK. IN DESCENT, RT FLAP DIDN`T GO DOWN, THE PILOT THUS KEPT THE FLAPS UP FOR LA
- [SDR CA100813004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100813004), Jul 15, 2010: WARNING LIGHT. FAILED. ENGLISH VERSION AFTER THE MLG RETRACTION, THE "GEAR UP" LIGHT DID NOT LIGHT. THE ACFT RETURN TO LAND. DURING INSP, THE "DOWN LOCK" HOOK REMAINED WEDGED. THE GEA
- [SDR 2010FA0000476](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000476), Apr 29, 2010: MOUNT. BROKEN. PILOT REPORTED STARTER MAKING A GRINDING NOISE. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED THE STARTER DRIVE GEAR NOT FULLY MESHING IN RING GEAR. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED M

All 443: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-23-250-6pclm/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (436, 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 SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels 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 SA00734LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00734LA): Installation of modified exhaust system. S/N 27-2505 and up. Aerospace Welding Minneapolis 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 SA00148IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00148IB): Installation of the MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH model MTV-12-B-C-F/CF188-53() propeller. MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH
- [STC SA539WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA539WE): Installation of Turbocharged Lycoming IO-540-C1B5 or IO-540- C1C5 engines. TALCO Aviation
- [STC SA840WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA840WE): Installation of Roto-Master (Rajay) Turbo-charged Lycoming IO-540-C4B5 or -C4C5 engines. (PA-E23-250 SN 27-2505 and up). 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 SA04400NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04400NY): Installation of the Integrated Back-up Battery System (IBBS). TCW Technologies LLC
- [STC SA01435LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01435LA): Installation of engines modified with Firewall Forward Technologies LLC modified camshaft. Centri-Lube Technologies LLC
- [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 SA1845WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1845WE): Installation of Vibration Isolation Products (VIP) engine mount P/N VIP-50804-20 on various aircraft as shown on FAA Approved Model List (AML) No. SA1845WE. FTG Inc
- [STC SA04586CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04586CH): Installation of Electroair Back Up Battery Panel System Control. Electroair Aquisition Corp
- [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 SA1444WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1444WE): Installation of EDO Model 679-4930 floats and addition of left-hand passenger entry door must be done. Aztec Nomad Inc
- [STC SA1810WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1810WE): Installation of left-hand passenger entry door. Aztec Nomad Inc
- [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 SA04182NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04182NY): Installation of BendixKing KA 310 Autopilot Adapter. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [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

All 436: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-23-250-6pclm/stcs.md

## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (over 1,000, 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
- [K33420MH-1](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID191796544120260722173403.0001): Take-off Assembly. Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. · PMA PQ2712CE · Replaces ModificationArticle · Jul 17, 2026
- [K33420M-101](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID189679587020260722173403.0001): RH Tail Pipe. Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. · PMA PQ2712CE · Replaces ModificationArticle · Jul 17, 2026
- [CS051-7](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID167725349720260722173404.0001): Clamp. Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. · PMA PQ2712CE · Replaces ModificationArticle · Jul 17, 2026
- [K33420M-03](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID160855285020260722173403.0001): RH Outboard Stack. Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. · PMA PQ2712CE · Replaces ModificationArticle · Jul 17, 2026
- [CS051-9P](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID149817039220260722173404.0001): Clamp, Pinned. Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. · PMA PQ2712CE · Replaces ModificationArticle · Jul 17, 2026
- [K33420M-02](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID148412094020260722173403.0001): RH Inboard Stack. Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. · PMA PQ2712CE · Replaces ModificationArticle · Jul 17, 2026
- [CS051-5P](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID138143887320260722173404.0001): Clamp, Pinned. Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. · PMA PQ2712CE · Replaces ModificationArticle · Jul 17, 2026
- [K33419M-02](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID134115365820260722173401.0001): LH Outboard Stack. Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. · PMA PQ2712CE · Replaces ModificationArticle · Jul 17, 2026
- [K33419MH-1](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID130608208520260722173402.0001): Take-off Assembly. Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. · PMA PQ2712CE · Replaces ModificationArticle · Jul 17, 2026
- [K33419M-101](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID128556212020260722173402.0001): LH Tail Pipe. Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. · PMA PQ2712CE · Replaces ModificationArticle · Jul 17, 2026
- [K33419MH-3](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID107718156420260722173403.0001): Take-off Clamp. Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. · PMA PQ2712CE · Replaces ModificationArticle · Jul 17, 2026
- [K33419M-03](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID100863896620260722173402.0001): LH Inboard Stack. Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. · PMA PQ2712CE · Replaces ModificationArticle · Jul 17, 2026
- [RAP164-00206](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID169413177320260722154711.0001): Brake Disc. Rapco Inc. · PMA PQ2101CE · Replaces 164-00206 · Jun 3, 2026
- [RAP164-03206](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID120664689220260722154721.0001): Brake Disc. Rapco Inc. · PMA PQ2101CE · Replaces 164-03206 · Jun 3, 2026
- [RAP164-05700](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID104857764220260722154725.0001): Brake Disc. Rapco Inc. · PMA PQ2101CE · Replaces 164-05700 · Jun 3, 2026
- [AG5221-222](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID162826279020260616140346.0001): Spool, Pilot Valve. Aero Accessories LLC · PMA PQ1206CE · Replaces Woodward P/N:5221-222 · May 27, 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
- [SC-W/T-1041](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID189780454920250328114128.0001): Piper Storm Vent Window - Metal Frame Type (Solar Control Green). Great Lakes Aero Products Inc · PMA PQ2056CE · Replaces 21027-04 · Feb 27, 2025
- [SC-W/G-1041](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID173696917020250328114128.0001): Piper Storm Vent Window - Metal Frame Type (Solar Control Gray). Great Lakes Aero Products Inc · PMA PQ2056CE · Replaces 21027-04 · Feb 27, 2025
- [SC-W/T-1041-250](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID169687815120250328114129.0001): Piper Storm Vent Window - Metal Frame Type (.250” Solar Control Green). Great Lakes Aero Products Inc · PMA PQ2056CE · Replaces 21027-04 · Feb 27, 2025
- [SC-W/G-1041-250](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID123968167420250328114130.0001): Piper Storm Vent Window - Metal Frame Type (.250” Solar Control Gray). Great Lakes Aero Products Inc · PMA PQ2056CE · Replaces 21027-04 · Feb 27, 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
- [3111-022ACD](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID199737664920240917173615.0001): Shim, Brass. Aircraft Component Design LLC · PMA PQ2138NE · Replaces 3111-022 · Sep 4, 2024
- [D8001-GCJ](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID196592634120240625133924.0001): FUEL PUMP. McFarlane Aviation Inc. · PMA PQ3732CE · Replaces B8001-G, 33959-3 · Mar 14, 2024
- [B8001-GCJ](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID182656663920240625133924.0001): FUEL PUMP. McFarlane Aviation Inc. · PMA PQ3732CE · Replaces B8001-G, 33959-3 · Mar 14, 2024
- [D8001-HCJ](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID163471891020240625133925.0001): FUEL PUMP. McFarlane Aviation Inc. · PMA PQ3732CE · Replaces B8001-H, 33959-2 · Mar 14, 2024
- [B8001-HCJ](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID146701459220240625133924.0001): FUEL PUMP. McFarlane Aviation Inc. · PMA PQ3732CE · Replaces B8001-H, 33959-2 · Mar 14, 2024
- [8850-5CJ](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID137037413620240625133919.0001): MOTOR (14 VDC). McFarlane Aviation Inc. · PMA PQ3732CE · Replaces 8850-5 · Mar 14, 2024
- [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
- [AA617774](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID134668548420240813144832.0001): Induction Air Filter. Aero Accessories LLC · PMA PQ1206CE · Replaces Donaldson P617774Piper Aircraft… · Oct 17, 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
- [AG6851-206](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID161499760020231018194028.0001): Coil Adapter Assembly. Aero Accessories LLC · PMA PQ1206CE · Replaces Woodward P/N:6851-206 · Apr 25, 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
- [EA-26000-24](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID199336996220230105195540.0001): EA-26000 Series EIS Back-up Battery System Panel. Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · Jan 3, 2023
- [EA-26000-12](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID162632081920230105195520.0001): EA-26000 Series EIS Back-up Battery System Panel. Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · Jan 3, 2023
- [8000343](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID135975508720221130202558.0001): Engine Oil Cooler. Aero-Classics Heat Transfer Products Inc · PMA PQ2543NM · Replaces Niagara P/N: 20104AHarrison… · Oct 21, 2022
- [APS66-06500](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID151999788020221020170236.0001): Brake Lining. Aviation Products Systems Inc · PMA PQ3830CE · Replaces 066-06500 · 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
- [AG189880](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID169891534920220725141740.0001): Ring, Retaining, RPM Stop. Aero Accessories LLC · PMA PQ1206CE · Replaces Woodward 189880 · May 24, 2022
- [AG3274-038](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID169592875620220725141826.0001): Stud, Idler Gear. Aero Accessories LLC · PMA PQ1206CE · Replaces Woodward 3274-038 · May 24, 2022
- [AG180301](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID133310203620220725141730.0001): Bearing, Idler Gear. Aero Accessories LLC · PMA PQ1206CE · Replaces Woodward 180301 · May 24, 2022
- [AG182799](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID118390406520220725141737.0001): O-ring, Control Shaft. Aero Accessories LLC · PMA PQ1206CE · Replaces Woodward 182799 · May 24, 2022

All of them: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-23-250-6pclm/pma.md

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Piper PA-23-250](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-23-250): 894 registered aircraft, registry code 7102308
- [Piper PA-23-250 E](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-23-250-e): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 7102307

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