# Piper PA-24-260

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7102406
- Manufacturer (registry): PIPER
- Model: PA-24-260
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 4
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 135 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS 1A15](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1A15) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Piper Aircraft Inc.
- Registered aircraft: 590
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-24-260

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 2024-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-14-03): Autopilot System · Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot (STC SA01866WI). Effective Aug 20, 2024
- [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 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 2012-17-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-17-06): Flight Controls · Piper PA-24, PA-24-250 and PA-24-260. Effective Oct 22, 2012
- [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 2005-01-19](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 2001-23-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-23-17): GNS 430 units · Cessna 172, 182, 206 and 209 more. Effective Dec 28, 2001
- [AD 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 99-05-09](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 97-01-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-01-01-R1): Main Gear Sidebrace Stud · Piper PA-24, PA-24-250, PA-24-260 and 10 more. Effective Dec 8, 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 94-13-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-13-10): Stabilizer Torque Tube · Piper PA-24, PA-24-250, PA-24-260 and 3 more. Effective Aug 12, 1994
- [AD 91-21-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-21-09): Air Induction System · Piper PA-24-260. Effective Nov 29, 1991
- [AD 83-19-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-19-03): Lower Spar Cap Inspection · Piper PA-24, PA-24-250, PA-24-260 and 3 more. Effective Sep 30, 1983
- [AD 82-23-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-23-01-R1): Placard Near Flap Actuator · Leading edge cuffs, stall fences, stall strips drooped… (Sierra Industries STC SA2312WE or SA2495WE). Effective Apr 7, 1983
- [AD 79-20-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-20-10): Piper Kit 763 893 · Piper PA-24, PA-24-250, PA-24-260 and 3 more. Effective Oct 4, 1979
- [AD 77-13-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-13-21): Prevent Landing Gear Collapse · Piper PA-24, PA-24-250, PA-24-260 and 3 more. Effective Dec 16, 1977
- [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 77-08-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-08-01): Aileron Spar Cracks · Piper PA-24, PA-24-250, PA-24-260 and 3 more. Effective Apr 18, 1977
- [AD 76-19-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-19-07): Stabilator Weight Assembly · Piper PA-24-250 and PA-24-260. Effective Sep 29, 1976
- [AD 75-27-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-27-08): Torque Tube Bearing Fittings · Piper PA-24, PA-24-250, PA-24-260 and 3 more. Effective Jun 3, 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 75-12-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-12-06): Fin Forward Spar · Piper PA-24, PA-24-250, PA-24-260 and 1 more. Effective Jun 5, 1975
- [AD 75-05-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-05-02): Engine Oil · Beryl D Shannon Aviation Specialties Engine Crankcase… (D'Shannon Products STC SA2653WE). Effective Feb 21, 1975
- [AD 72-22-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-22-05): Operation Limitation Placard · Piper PA-24, PA-24-250 and PA-24-260. Effective Dec 26, 1974
- [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 66-18-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-18-04): Baggage Door Latch · Piper PA-24-260 and PA-30. Effective Aug 10, 1966
- [AD 65-11-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/65-11-04): Stabilator Control System · Piper PA-24-250, PA-24-260, PA-24-400 and 1 more. Effective May 15, 1965

## Information bulletins (advisory) (3)

- [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018
- [SAIB CE-08-50](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-08-50): Landing Gear Manual Extension System Inspection. Issued Sep 17, 2008
- [SAIB CE-04-88](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-04-88): . Issued Sep 15, 2004

## Registered aircraft (590, first 50)

- [N1018T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1018T): [Leon J Hapka](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEON%20J%20HAPKA), [Halma, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Halma), S/N 24-4884
- [N103HP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N103HP): [Mcfarland Natalie](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCFARLAND%20NATALIE), [Roseburg, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Roseburg), built 1965, S/N 24-4153
- [N10816](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10816): [Van Der Merwe Coenraad](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VAN%20DER%20MERWE%20COENRAAD), [Traverse City, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Traverse%20City), built 1968, S/N 244753
- [N10MA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10MA): [Patterson Casey Paul](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PATTERSON%20CASEY%20PAUL), [Kinston, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Kinston), S/N 24-4180
- [N111E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N111E): [Wimpy Scott](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WIMPY%20SCOTT), [Griffin, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Griffin), S/N 24-4210
- [N111SE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N111SE): [Keith Fischer](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KEITH%20FISCHER), [Gig Harbor, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Gig%20Harbor), built 1966, S/N 24-4462
- [N11CG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11CG): [Comanche 260b-N11cg](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COMANCHE%20260B-N11CG), [Pomeroy, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Pomeroy), built 1966, S/N 24-4434
- [N11CV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11CV): [Stoots Christa M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STOOTS%20CHRISTA%20M), [Tucson, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Tucson), S/N 24-4130
- [N123LM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N123LM): [Mccleary Bryan W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCLEARY%20BRYAN%20W), [Marion, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Marion), built 1967, S/N 24-4669
- [N126HJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N126HJ): [Peterson Charles William](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PETERSON%20CHARLES%20WILLIAM), [Midway City, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Midway%20City), built 1969, S/N 24-4878
- [N139CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139CA): [Squires Gregory K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SQUIRES%20GREGORY%20K), [Cedar Park, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Cedar%20Park), built 1966, S/N 24-4570
- [N1424N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1424N): [Ebonaster Enterprises LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EBONASTER%20ENTERPRISES%20LLC), [Slidell, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Slidell), built 1966, S/N 24-4383
- [N17CR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17CR): [Dawn Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAWN%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Pierce City, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Pierce%20City), built 1965, S/N 24-4093
- [N19RD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N19RD): [Dennison Ronald Walton Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DENNISON%20RONALD%20WALTON%20TRUSTEE), [San Jose, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Jose), built 1966, S/N 24-4597
- [N1JQ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1JQ): [Jacquot Daniel C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JACQUOT%20DANIEL%20C), [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs), built 1965, S/N 24-4327
- [N1WY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1WY): [Bultron Cristina](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BULTRON%20CRISTINA), [Ocala, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Ocala), built 1964, S/N 24-4018
- [N25M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25M): [Humble Ventures Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUMBLE%20VENTURES%20INC), [Tempe, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Tempe), built 1965, S/N 24-4221
- [N260BC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N260BC): [Flying J LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20J%20LLC), [Bulverde, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Bulverde), built 1967, S/N 24-4606
- [N260CD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N260CD): [Marlow Bruce D - Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARLOW%20BRUCE%20D%20-%20TRUSTEE), [Nevada City, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Nevada%20City), built 1966, S/N 24-4389
- [N260DT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N260DT): [International Air Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AIR%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), S/N 24-4995
- [N260GC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N260GC): [Feline Health Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FELINE%20HEALTH%20INC), [Hampstead, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Hampstead), built 1969, S/N 24-4834
- [N260JF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N260JF): [Kropp Christian Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KROPP%20CHRISTIAN%20TRUSTEE), [Azle, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Azle), built 1965, S/N 24-4196
- [N260NC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N260NC): [Younhorsh Sales LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YOUNHORSH%20SALES%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1969, S/N 24-4855
- [N260PC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N260PC): built 1965, S/N 24-4125
- [N26CX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26CX): [Ciholas Philippe A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CIHOLAS%20PHILIPPE%20A), [Sedgwick, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Sedgwick), built 1970, S/N 244949
- [N27BR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27BR): [Larson Allen L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LARSON%20ALLEN%20L), [Capron, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Capron), built 1969, S/N 24-4909
- [N2904P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2904P): [Randall Airlines LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RANDALL%20AIRLINES%20LLC), [Wendell, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Wendell), built 1965, S/N 24-4191
- [N2947](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2947): [Moran M Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORAN%20M%20MICHAEL), [Chico, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Chico), S/N 24-4681
- [N2RT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2RT): [Barnett Keri Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARNETT%20KERI%20TRUSTEE), [Brownfield, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Brownfield), built 1969, S/N 24-4830
- [N31WH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31WH): [Derbecker David G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DERBECKER%20DAVID%20G), [Katy, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Katy), built 1969, S/N 24-4810
- [N320JL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N320JL): [Inspired Oasis LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INSPIRED%20OASIS%20LLC), [Salem, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Salem), built 1969, S/N 244886
- [N333CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N333CB): [Secondary Minimums Task Force LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SECONDARY%20MINIMUMS%20TASK%20FORCE%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 1971, S/N 24-5003
- [N333CX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N333CX): [Flying Bs LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20BS%20LLC), [Canby, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Canby), built 1967, S/N 24-4720
- [N33DN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33DN): built 1969, S/N 24-4896
- [N344TX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N344TX): [Cline Lyndi](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLINE%20LYNDI), [Royce City, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Royce%20City), built 1966, S/N 24-4478
- [N37HE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37HE): [Bjbipbip Corp Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BJBIPBIP%20CORP%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 24-4514
- [N3HM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3HM): [Talley John T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TALLEY%20JOHN%20T), [Clifton, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Clifton), built 1965, S/N 24-4277
- [N40VK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40VK): [Simply Living LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIMPLY%20LIVING%20LLC), [Fort Myers, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Myers), built 1966, S/N 24-4473
- [N4284](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4284): [Clements Eric C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLEMENTS%20ERIC%20C), [Sheridan, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Sheridan), built 1965, S/N 24-4284
- [N430MM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N430MM): [Mersereau Iden H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MERSEREAU%20IDEN%20H), [Goodyear, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Goodyear), built 1966, S/N 24-4525
- [N431AB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N431AB): [Airtrust LLC - 18 - Series 18 Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRTRUST%20LLC%20-%2018%20-%20SERIES%2018%20TRUSTEE), [Sheridan, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Sheridan), S/N 24-4156
- [N434BB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N434BB): [Elgin Engineering LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ELGIN%20ENGINEERING%20LLC), [Arlington, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Arlington), built 1966, S/N 24-4536
- [N44PC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44PC): [Genocchio Anthony F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GENOCCHIO%20ANTHONY%20F), [New Port Richey, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/New%20Port%20Richey), built 1965, S/N 24-4124
- [N46P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46P): [Harrison Donna J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARRISON%20DONNA%20J), [Eau Claire, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Eau%20Claire), built 1966, S/N 24-4470
- [N478WT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N478WT): [Bas Part Sales LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAS%20PART%20SALES%20LLC), [Greeley, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greeley), built 1966, S/N 24-4634
- [N4960](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4960): [250 Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/250%20INC), [Washington, DC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DC/Washington), S/N 24-4025
- [N4995B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4995B): [Stobbe Marlin L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STOBBE%20MARLIN%20L), [Granada Hills, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Granada%20Hills), S/N 24-4501
- [N4XN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4XN): [Miller Donald W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20DONALD%20W), [Harrisonburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Harrisonburg), built 1971, S/N 244990
- [N500AV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N500AV): [International Air Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AIR%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1969, S/N 24-4805
- [N503JA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N503JA): [Liem David H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIEM%20DAVID%20H), [Brea, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Brea), built 1965, S/N 24-4165

All 590: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-24-260/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (505, 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 ANC26FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26FA091), Aug 26, 2026: Piper PA-24-260 (N9485P), Seldovia, AK, substantial damage, 4 fatal, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB WPR26LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA292), Aug 5, 2026: Piper PA-24-260 (N617ED), Albuquerque, NM, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB CEN26LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA263), Jul 16, 2026: Piper PA24 (N8606P), Baraboo, WI, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB ERA26LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA150), Mar 14, 2026: Piper PA-24-260 (N9024P), Athens, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB WPR25LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA301), Jun 29, 2025: Piper PA-24-260 (N9366P), West Yellowstone, MT, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB CEN25LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA220), Jun 24, 2025: Piper PA-24-260 (N8817P), Ashland, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing and his failure to conduct the before landing checklist.
- [NTSB CEN24LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA104), Feb 2, 2024: Piper PA24 (N4284), Cherokee, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined. Contributing to the accident was the presence of ground fog, which hindered the landing approach and resulted in the pilot…
- [NTSB CEN24LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA060), Dec 12, 2023: Piper PA-24-260 (N8729P), Anthony, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: A failure of the airplane’s alternator, which resulted in a loss of electrical power, and the pilot’s failure to use the emergency gear extension procedure during the initial landing approach, which…
- [NTSB WPR23LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA317), Aug 8, 2023: Piper PA-24-260 (N503JA), Fullerton, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The separation of the stabilator actuator from the stabilator tab, which resulted in pitch control surface flutter and structural damage.
- [NTSB WPR23LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA116), Feb 20, 2023: Piper PA-24-260 (N9267P), San Jose, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A landing gear collapse due to an inadequately maintained landing gear extension and retraction system.
- [NTSB ERA23LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA097), Dec 29, 2022: Piper PA24 (N9026P), Athens, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to detect water in the fuel during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN22LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA313), Jul 11, 2022: Piper PA-24-260 (N478WT), Rapid City, SD, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was unavailable for examination.
- [NTSB ERA22LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA295), Jun 27, 2022: Piper PA-24-260 (N9077P), Lewisburg, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN22LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA184), Apr 27, 2022: Piper PA-24-260 (N73T), Terre Haute, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: A hard landing, which resulted in the failure of the right main landing gear outer bearing and collapse of the landing gear.
- [NTSB ERA22FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA014), Oct 13, 2021: Piper PA-24-260 (N9126P), Blairsville, GA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to commence the flight in low IFR weather conditions, and making immediate turns after takeoff in IMC, resulting in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA21LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA241), Jun 6, 2021: Piper PA-24-260 (N79RG), Robbinsville, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s mismanagement of fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA19CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA140), Feb 12, 2019: Piper PA24 (N9184P), Slaton, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's complacency, which led to his improper crosswind correction and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion…
- [NTSB WPR18FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA119), Apr 10, 2018: Piper PA 24-260 (N9456P), Scottsdale, AZ, destroyed, 6 fatal. Probable cause: The flight instructor's failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb as a result of the airplane being loaded above its maximum gross weight and beyond its aft center of gravity…
- [NTSB CEN18LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA097), Feb 8, 2018: Piper PA 24-260 (N9360P), Fargo, ND, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to use the published emergency procedures to manually extend the landing gear when an electrical failure precluded normal extension of the landing gear, resulting in the gear…
- [NTSB WPR17LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA217), Sep 26, 2017: Piper PA-24-260 (N9020P), Los Angeles, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB ERA17LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA006), Oct 6, 2016: Piper PA24 (N8560P), Hollywood, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A failure of the fuel tank selector valve in a partially closed position, which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA16LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA258), Jul 16, 2016: Piper PA24 (N11MT), Westwood, MA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in exhaustion of the fuel in the selected fuel tank and a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB GAA16CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA278), May 31, 2016: Piper PA24 (N991K), Wadsworth, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadvertent power reduction during landing, which resulted in a runway undershoot, collision with the runway threshold, nose and right main landing gear collapse, and runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR16FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA059), Jan 29, 2016: Piper PA 24-260 (N9362P), Santa Rosa, CA, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an instrument approach in night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident…
- [NTSB GAA15CA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA287), Sep 26, 2015: Piper PA 24 (N8583P), West Bend, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain his descent rate during the landing, which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN15FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA232), May 16, 2015: Piper PA 24-260 (N9032P), Spring Branch, TX, destroyed, 4 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff due to his impairment from marijuana. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impaired decision to fly after using a disqualifying drug.
- [NTSB ERA15CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA021), Oct 18, 2014: Piper PA-24-260 (N254WM), Everglades City, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper approach to landing and his failure to perform a go-around, which resulted in a runway overshoot, runway excursion, and collision with vegetation and water.
- [NTSB CEN13LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA362), Jun 28, 2013: Piper PA-24-260 (N856CC), Eagle, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilots’ improper fuel management, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was worn and corroded fuel senders, which transmitted inaccurate…
- [NTSB CEN13FA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA351), Jun 15, 2013: Piper PA-24-260 (N8815P), La Pointe, WI, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after deciding to go around after a gear-up landing, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR12CA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA435), Sep 20, 2012: Piper PA24 (N8648P), Madera, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student's and flight instructor’s failure to ensure that the landing gear was extended prior to landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA551](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA551), Aug 17, 2012: Piper PA-24-260 (N8546P), Holton, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The mechanic's failure to adequately torque the right magneto attachment nuts, allowing the right magneto to come loose, which allowed engine oil to escape, causing the engine to seize.
- [NTSB WPR12CA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA360), Aug 15, 2012: Piper PA-24-260 (N9382P), Coolin, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to attain a touchdown point sufficient to stop the airplane within the length of the runway.
- [NTSB CEN11CA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA277), Mar 29, 2011: Piper PA-24-260 (N8546P), Kansas City, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear for a landing.
- [NTSB CEN11FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA079), Nov 21, 2010: Piper PA-24-260 (N8675P), Norfolk, NE, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to continue the flight into instrumental meteorological conditions which resulted in a collision with a tree.
- [NTSB WPR10FA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA385), Aug 5, 2010: Piper PA-24-260C (N9365P), Ridgecrest, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management during cruise flight.
- [NTSB ERA10CA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA265), May 8, 2010: Piper PA-24-260B (N9231P), Carrollton, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper touchdown point during landing. Contributing to the accident was the certificated flight instructor's lack of remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN10CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA106), Jan 21, 2010: Piper PA-24-260 (N8916P), Cherokee, IA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot misjudged his altitude while on short final approach.
- [NTSB ERA10CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA002), Oct 3, 2009: Piper PA-24-260 (N9237P), Highgate, VT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper fuel management which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR09LA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA412), Aug 23, 2009: Piper PA-24-260 (N8775P), Santa Barbara, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of power during approach due to fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons
- [NTSB WPR09CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA120), Feb 20, 2009: Piper PA-24-260 (N8816P), Lincoln, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear for landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention due to an open door and the airport's pilot activated runway lights turning…
- [NTSB WPR09FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA116), Feb 16, 2009: Piper PA-24-260 (N8810P), Hagerman, ID, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The student pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's mental condition which could…
- [NTSB ERA09FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA029), Oct 24, 2008: Piper PA-24 (N8820P), Red Hill, VA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to an improper repair to the stabilator, which resulted in an in-flight failure of the stabilator. Contributing to the accident was the descent in…
- [NTSB DFW08LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA089), Mar 28, 2008: Piper PA24-260 (N9097P), Abbeville, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other approaching airplane. A contributing factor was the close proximity between the two private airstrips.
- [NTSB MIA08CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA077), Mar 5, 2008: Piper PA24-260 (N9126P), West Palm Beach, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to follow the checklist resulting in a gear up landing.
- [NTSB LAX07LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA234), Jul 27, 2007: Piper PA-24-260 (N8637P), Ramona, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to a short circuit between both magneto ground leads. A factor in the accident was the inadequate annual/100-hour maintenance inspection regarding the wires.
- [NTSB CHI07LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA056), Dec 28, 2006: Piper PA-24-260B (N9284P), Belleville, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the torque link bolt which resulted in the right main landing gear strut scissors separating and becoming jammed in the wheel well. Contributing to the accident was the seized torque…
- [NTSB CHI07FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA041), Dec 18, 2006: Piper PA-24-260 (N9073P), Bucyrus, OH, destroyed, 4 fatal. Probable cause: The inadvertent stall the pilot encountered during cruise flight while inadvertently entering an area of icing and his exceeding the design limits of the airplane during the subsequent descent.…
- [NTSB CHI07CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA008), Oct 12, 2006: Piper PA-24-260 (N8546P), Osage Beach, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions which resulted in the hard landing. The gusting crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB DEN06LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA112), Aug 10, 2006: Piper PA-24-260 (N8741P), Harrisburg, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power resulting from mechanical failure of a connecting rod for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC06LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA023), Mar 4, 2006: Piper PA-24 (N9220P), La Vern, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's excessive taxi speed while turning, which resulted in an on ground collision with a taxiway light and the ground.

All 505: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-24-260/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (594, 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.

- [Accident 20260826013399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260826013399A), Aug 26, 2026: Piper PA-24-260 (N9485P), Seldovia, AK, Destroyed, 4 fatal. Video and witness statements describe the aircraft appeared to approach runway 16 fast, bounced two or more times and then attempted go around. During go…
- [Accident 20260716012449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260716012449A), Jul 16, 2026: Piper PA-24-260 (N8606P), Baraboo, WI, Destroyed. Arrived on scene at approximately 1700 just n-w a 1/4 to 1/2 mile of the approach end of runway 19 across the road from the ho chunk casino. Aircraft N8606P…
- [Incident 20260430003859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260430003859I), Apr 30, 2026: Piper PA-24-260 (N9911L), Concord, CA, Minor damage. I was given clearance by tower for a LE2 downwind departure from runway 19R to the northeast. I was on climb-out and had an impact to the front of the…
- [Incident 20260421003399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260421003399I), Apr 21, 2026: Piper PA-24-260 (N73T), Terre Haute, IN, Minor damage. [privacy data omitted] Incident upon final approch. Pilot lowered the landing gear and right main gear did not fully extend. Made several attemps to lower the…
- [Incident 20260417004029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260417004029I), Apr 17, 2026: Piper PA-24-260 (N9364P), Raleigh, NC, Minor damage. The aircraft, a 1969 Piper PA-24-260, departed from person county airport on Friday, April 17, at 12:13 EST with a single pilot/operator. Shortly after…
- [Accident 20260314002949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260314002949A), Mar 14, 2026: Piper PA-24-260 (N9024P), Athens, GA, Substantial damage. Aircraft made a gear up landing on runway 27 at ahn.
- [Incident 20251121020319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251121020319I), Nov 21, 2025: Piper PA-24-260 (N9250P), Texarkana, AR, Minor damage. Texarkana, AR (txk) a Piper PA24 veered off the left side of runway 22 on landing rollout and resulted in a nose gear collapse and prop strike. Pilot stated:…
- [Incident 20251119019249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251119019249I), Nov 19, 2025: Piper PA-24-260 (N8566P), Hyannis, MA, Minor damage. Incident aircraft departed Cape Cod Gateway Airport (hya) for nantucket memorial airport (ack). Shortly after take-off and en route to ack, aircraft began…
- [Incident 20250721011692I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250721011692I), Jul 21, 2025: Piper PA-24-260 (N9285P), Oshkosh, WI, Minor damage. On 7/21/2025 at eaa [privacy data omitted] event in Oshkosh, WI, at approximately 1710 CDT, the pilot had just landed and was taxiing between two rows of…
- [Accident 20250629009819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250629009819A), Jun 29, 2025: Piper PA-24-260 (N9366P), West Yellowston, MT, Substantial damage. On June 29, 2025 at 1033 MDT, a privately owned Piper PA-24-260, with one pilot and one passenger on board, performed a gear up landing at Yellowstone Airport,…
- [Accident 20250624007229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250624007229A), Jun 24, 2025: Piper PA-24-260 (N8817P), Ashland, WI, Substantial damage. Pilot landed on runway 31 at kasx without extending landing gear, damaging the aircraft propeller and fuselage. After the aircraft was raised and the gear was…
- [Incident 20241123019749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241123019749I), Nov 23, 2024: Piper PA-24-260 (N8900P), Newton, KS, Minor damage. On November 23,2024 at approximately 13:02 local time a private pilot conducting landing practice at Newton city-county airport (ewk) on runway 17. During a…
- [Incident 20240903015719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240903015719I), Sep 3, 2024: Piper PA-24-260 (N807TA), Poughkeepsie, NY, Minor damage. Aircraft enrered the pattern at kpou and the landing gear was selected down. No down and locked indication was noted. Pou tower observed that the gear did not…
- [Incident 20240711011329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240711011329I), Jul 11, 2024: Piper PA-24-260 (N8874P), San Marcos, TX, Minor damage. Aircraft was in level cruise flight. Pilot reported loss of power and rough running engine. Chose to land in San Marcos Texas. Performed gear up landing run…
- [Accident 20240202001519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240202001519A), Feb 2, 2024: Piper PA-24-260 (N4284), Cherokee, OK, Substantial damage. Part 91 day VFR flight. Pilot reported in flight engine malfunction leading to partial engine failure, rough running engine. Pilot advanced mixture, propeller,…
- [Accident 20231211021419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231211021419A), Dec 11, 2023: Piper PA-24-260 (N8729P), Anthony, KS, Substantial damage. During landing phase, aircraft propeller struck runway due to landing gear not down and locked. Pilot attempted go around, aircraft struck electrical power…
- [Incident 20230808015419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230808015419I), Aug 8, 2023: Piper COMANCHE (N503JA), Fullerton, CA, Minor damage. 08/08/2023- Aircraft depart ful R24, departed right downwind. Upon leveling off at 2500 heading east pilot reported "yoke started to jackhammer back and forth…
- [Incident 20230703008539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230703008539I), Jul 3, 2023: Piper PA-24-260 (N8875P), Pflugerville, TX, Minor damage. PIC attempted visual approach to kedc runway 13. Upon touchdown, a shuddering was felt and a go around was executed. Second attempt resulted in aircraft…
- [Incident 20230612009439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230612009439I), Jun 12, 2023: Piper PA-24-260 (N617ED), Arcadia, FL, Minor damage. On 06/12/2023, 1243 EDT, the PIC of [privacy data omitted], PA-24-260, [privacy data omitted], experienced smoke in the cockpit and performed an emergency…
- [Accident 20230220001169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230220001169A), Feb 20, 2023: Piper PA-24-260 (N9267P), San Jose, CA, Substantial damage. This flight originated from rhv to haf. The pilot selected the landing gear down position on the half moon bay airport approach. The aircraft landing gear did…
- [Incident 20230119005179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230119005179I), Jan 19, 2023: Piper PA-24-260 (N9237P), Okeechobee, FL, Minor damage. Okeechobee, FL (obe): [privacy data omitted], PA-24-260, experienced a nose gear collapse upon landing on runway 23. Aircraft was towed from the runway. No on…
- [Accident 20221229023099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221229023099A), Dec 29, 2022: Piper PA-24-260 (N9026P), Athens, GA, Destroyed. On 12/29/2022 @1322, N9026P, a Piper PA-24-260 departed Athens, Georgia (ahn) in route to dalton, Georgia (dhn). Aircraft departed rwy 9 northbound on a 360…
- [Incident 20220716012529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220716012529I), Jul 16, 2022: Piper PA-24-260 (N9019P), Lancaster, SC, Minor damage. On 7/16/2022 [privacy data omitted] was conducting night time touch and goes on runway 24 at lkr Lancaster Airport, SC. On the last landing, [privacy data…
- [Accident 20220710011989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220710011989A), Jul 10, 2022: Piper PA-24-260 (N478WT), Rapid City, SD, Substantial damage. On July 10, 2022 at 6:10 pm, a Piper PA-24-260 [privacy data omitted]operated by the pilot was involved in an "off field" emergency landing accident while…
- [Accident 20220627011259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220627011259A), Jun 27, 2022: Piper PA-24-260 (N9077P), Lewisburg, TN, Substantial damage. During departure roll on runway 02 aircraft yawed to the left; exited the runway on the left hand side of the runway at approximately the 1900 foot mark.…
- [Accident 20220427005849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220427005849A), Apr 27, 2022: Piper PA-24-260 (N73T), Terre Haute, IN, Substantial damage. The pilot reported hearing a higher than normal noise level during takeoff. He realized that the baggage door was not completely closed but there wasn?t enough…
- [Incident 20220406004549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220406004549I), Apr 6, 2022: Piper PA-24-260 (N8547P), Mesa, AZ, Minor damage. On April 6, 2022 about 0800 PST time. A Piper PA-24-260 comanche serial number 24-4004, N8547P, which was certificated under the provisions of 14 CFR section…
- [Accident 20211013017049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211013017049A), Oct 13, 2021: Piper PA-24-260 (N9126P), Blairsville, GA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Aircraft N9126P, Piper PA-24-260 ser# 24-4605 traveling from Blairsville, GA (dzj) to sebring, FL (sef) crashed shortly after takeoff, north of dzj on the…
- [Accident 20210606006739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210606006739A), Jun 6, 2021: Piper PA-24-260 (N79RG), Robbinsville, NJ, Substantial damage. On 06/06/2021, a student pilot, operating solo, without appropriate endorsements for solo, complex aircraft, and high performance aircraft, departed…
- [Incident 20210519008519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210519008519I), May 19, 2021: Piper PA-24-260 (N9258P), Hayward, CA, Minor damage. After landing on 28L pilot stated he accidently moved the gear handle instead of the flaps. No injuries. Aircraft has prop strike damage and belly skin damage.
- [Incident 20210111000489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210111000489I), Jan 11, 2021: Piper PA-24-260B (N9144P), New Castle, DE, Minor damage. 01/11/2021 At 0700 the operator departed brandywine airport (oqn) on a VFR flight. After takeoff when operator attempted to retract the landing gear, it did…
- [Incident 20201230019859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201230019859I), Dec 30, 2020: Piper PA-24-260 (N33DN), Brookhaven, NY, Minor damage. Pilot/owner was flying formation flying with another Piper comanche. During practice go around at hwv upon gear retraction noticed gear circuit breaker…
- [Incident 20201125020729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201125020729I), Nov 25, 2020: Piper PA-24-260 (N9198P), Linden, NJ, Minor damage. The private pilot reported that ?on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 I arrived at the airport at approximately 11:30AM. I paid the attendant the landing fee and…
- [Incident 20200204002839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200204002839I), Feb 4, 2020: Piper PA-24-260 (N8980P), Bartow, FL, Minor damage. Aircraft attempted take off for a maintenance check flight after annual inspection and engine cylinder replacement out of aircraft engineering in Bartow, FL.,…
- [Incident 20190924013609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190924013609I), Sep 24, 2019: Piper PA-24-260 (N8851P), Collegedale, TN, Minor damage. Departed SC99 to fgu Collegedale TN runway O3 on landing pilots reported that the landing gear collapse sliding down the runway 425FT before coming to rest on…
- [Incident 20190724015069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190724015069I), Jul 24, 2019: Piper PA-24-260 (N8762P), Edgewood, NM, Minor damage. On July 24, 2019, at 11:10 MDT, a Piper 24-260, N8762P, registered to [privacy data omitted], impacted the terrain on takeoff from Sandia Airpark Estates East…
- [Incident 20190529005389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190529005389I), May 29, 2019: Piper PA-24-260 (N8965P), Greenfield, IN, Minor damage. On may 29, 2019, at approximately 6:15PM eastern daylight time (EDT), a Piper PA-24-260, N8965P, landed gear-up on runway two-five at the Indianapolis Regional…
- [Incident 20190508004239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190508004239I), May 8, 2019: Piper PA-24-260 (N8565P), Chickasha, OK, Minor damage. The pilot was receiving commercial instruction. He came in for a short field landing. Approximately 500 feet after landing during the roll out the landing gear…
- [Incident 20190330002169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190330002169I), Mar 30, 2019: Piper PA-24-260 (N8733P), Louisa, VA, Minor damage. A/c landed on the runway with the landing gear retracted
- [Accident 20190212010139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190212010139A), Feb 12, 2019: Piper PA-24-260 (N9184P), Slaton, TX, Substantial damage. Student pilot was returning to home base after a solo cross-country flight. Landing on runway 18 with a right crosswind (winds from 220 at 9 knots) caused the…
- [Incident 20180920013969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180920013969I), Sep 20, 2018: Piper PA-24-260-B (N9292P), Pearland, TX, Substantial damage. Departed Pearland regional airport at 1900 hours. The intent of flight was a training flight and all standard maneuvers were to be conducted in the airport…
- [Incident 20180902012909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180902012909I), Sep 2, 2018: Piper PA-24-260 (N8578P), Ticonderoga, NY, Minor damage. Aircraft touched down for landing with landing gear not fully extended by evidence of distance between main gear tire black marks on runway. Prop struck runway…
- [Incident 20180713014489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180713014489I), Jul 13, 2018: Piper PA-24-260 (N915BC), Fort Smith, AR, Minor damage. On July 13, 2018 at 1238 CDT, a Piper PA-24-260, N915BC, registered to [privacy data omitted] impacted a bird while departing runway 25 at Fort Smith regional…
- [Incident 20180628008719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180628008719I), Jun 28, 2018: Piper PA-24-260 (N8383P), Waterford, MI, Minor damage. From report: pontiac, MI (ptk): N8383P, PA24, 1D2-PTK, struck a twy light with the right wing after landing ptk when turning off rwy 27L. POB: 2, injuries:…
- [Accident 20180409003429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180409003429A), Apr 9, 2018: Piper PA-24-260 (N9456P), Scottsdale, AZ, Destroyed, 6 fatal. N9456P, a Piper PA-24 260C aircraft, serial number 24-4964, departed north las vegas airport (kvgt), on April 9, 2018, at 18:42 MST, enroute to Scottsdale, AZ…
- [Accident 20180207002089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180207002089A), Feb 7, 2018: Piper PA-24-260 (N9360P), Fargo, ND, Substantial damage. Feb, 7, 2018 aircraft was involved with a gear collapse after landing at Fargo hector airport approximately 1744 on runway 18. Aircraft had veered off the…
- [Incident 20180120000039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180120000039I), Jan 20, 2018: Piper PA-24-260 (N9100P), Goshen, IN, Minor damage. On January 20, 2018 at 1100 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-24-260 aircraft, N9100P, registered to a private pilot was operated by [privacy data omitted], a…
- [Incident 20171021021449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171021021449I), Oct 21, 2017: Piper PA-24-260 (N8571P), Greenville, TX, Minor damage. On October 21, 2017 @ approximately 1350 CDT aircraft N8571P a Piper PA-24-260, serial number 24-4028 landed at Greenville, TX (gvt) airport, with the landing…
- [Accident 20170926024459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170926024459A), Sep 26, 2017: Piper PA-24-260 (N9020P), Pacoima, CA, Substantial damage. Aircraft cleared to land at Whiteman Airport (kwhp), Pacoima, CA. After landing rollout, approximately 150 ft after touching down, all aircraft landing gear…
- [Incident 20170521007689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170521007689I), May 21, 2017: Piper PA-24-260 (N9069P), Long Beach, CA, Minor damage. N9069P, a Piper comanche PA-24 aircraft made a landing to the Long Beach airport (lgb) and during the rollout, the right landing gear started slowly…

All 594: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-24-260/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (54, newest 50)

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

- [SDR 2026FA0000203](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000203), Mar 20, 2026: CONTROL CABLE. BROKEN. AIRCRAFT ABORTED TAKEOFF DUE TO LOW POWER. UPON INSPECTION FOUND PROPELLOR GOVERNOR CABLE BROKEN. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE PROP CONTROL CABLE AND PROP CONTROL C
- [SDR 2023FA0000413](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000413), Aug 14, 2023: STABILATOR. UNKNOWN. ON TUESDAY AUGUST 8TH AT APPROXIMATELY 2:45 PST N503JA TOOK OFF FROM KFUL ON RUNWAY 24. APPROX. 8 MIN INTO THE FLIGHT THE AIRCRAFT WAS LEVELED OFF AND TRAVELING
- [SDR 2021FA0000027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000027), Jan 29, 2021: CABLE ASSY. FROZEN. 01/11/2021 AT 0800 THE OPERATOR DEPARTED BRANDYWINE AIRPORT (OQN) ON A VFR FLIGHT. AFTER TAKEOFF WHEN OPERATOR ATTEMPTED TO RETRACT THE LANDING GEAR, IT TRAVELE
- [SDR CA140715013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140715013), Jul 13, 2014: FUEL LINE. WRONG PART. (CAN) AD 2011-26-04 FUEL INJECTION LINES, AND CLAMPING VISUALLY INSPECTED I.A.W. TEXTRON LYCOMING MOB NO. 342G DATED JULY 16, 2013 AS REQUIRED. FOUND FUEL STAIN
- [SDR 2014FA0000257](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000257), Mar 1, 2014: PUMP. PRESSURE LOSS. PILOT REPORTED DURING FLIGHT, THE ACFT ENGINE SHUTDOWN DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. SWITCHED TO ALTERNATE TANKS BUT COULD NOT GET THE ENGINE TO RESTART. DECLARED AN 
- [SDR 2012FA0000353](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000353), Jun 6, 2012: MOTOR. BURNED OUT. ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP FAILED AND CAUSED SMOKE AND BURNING SMELL IN AIRCRAFT. FUEL PUMP IS LOCATED BELOW CO-PILOT FEET FLOOR PANELS. PUMP HAD 27.2 TOTAL AIRFRAME HO
- [SDR CA120420009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120420009), Apr 20, 2012: STRINGER. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING INSPECTION FOUND FUSELAGE RT STR 23743-05 AND LT FUSELAGE STR 23743-04 CRACKED AT THE FORWARD ENDS BELOW THE FORWARD WING ATTACH FITTINGS.
- [SDR 2010FA0000934](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000934), Sep 1, 2010: SPAR. CRACKED. RUDDER SPAR CRACKED AT UPPER HINGE FITTING.
- [SDR 2010FA0000933](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000933), Sep 1, 2010: SPAR. CRACKED. RUDDER SPAR CRACKED AT UPPER HINGE FITTING.
- [SDR CA091119006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA091119006), Nov 19, 2009: HOUSING. BROKEN. (CAN) ENG WAS RECEIVED FOR PROP STRIKE INSP. MAG WAS INSPECTED AND 4 OUT OF THE 5 HSG SCREWS WERE MISSING. MAG WAS DISASSEMBLED AND ONE OF 3 ALIGNMENT TABS IN T
- [SDR 2009FA0000871](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000871), Oct 22, 2009: HINGE. CRACKED. TOP RUDDER HINGE CASTING CRACK AT ROLLER BRG LOCATION. (K)
- [SDR 2009FA0000763](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000763), Aug 17, 2009: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. FOUND AFT VERTICAL FIN SPAR TO BULKHEAD BRACKET CRACKED. STA 258.75. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ADDRESSED BY AD 74-16-08 AND MFG SL 679 ON OTHER SERIES ACFT BUT NOT 
- [SDR 2008FA0000309](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000309), May 7, 2008: TORQUE TUBE. BROKEN. DURING MAINTENANCE RUNUP AND TAXI CHECK AFTER MAINTENANCE THE LEFT RUDDER TORQUE TUBE BROKE OFF. IT APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN CRACKED FOR SOME TIME PRIOR TO FAILING
- [SDR 2005FA0001223](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001223), Aug 5, 2005: PLACARD. MISINSTALLED. WHEN DOING OPERATIONAL CHECK AFTER INSTALLATION OF SVS VI UPGRADE KIT ON SVA IA SYSTEM, (AD 2005-11-05). THE ON/OFF PLACARD ON ON/OFF LEVER WAS CONFUSING. WHEN 
- [SDR 2005FA0001247](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001247), Jul 29, 2005: FILTER. CONTAMINATED. THIS STATION RECEIVED REQUEST FROM REGULAR CUSTOMER, THAT WAS FERRYING AIRCRAFT. AIRCRAFT ENGINE FAILED TO MAKE FULL POWER THEN QUIT ON GROUND. CREW WAS SENT TO
- [SDR NEFSDO03](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NEFSDO03), Jul 11, 2005: ROLL PIN. MISSING. APPROXIMATELY 2149 Z PILOT ADVISED HE BELIEVED THE AIRCRAFT LT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED. THE SAFETY DEVICE (ROLL PIN) WAS NOT INSTALLED. THIS ALLOWED THE NUT TO ROTA
- [SDR 2005FA0000618](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000618), Apr 25, 2005: SEAL. FAILED. UPON TRYING TO INSTALL THE SOLID OIL SEAL OVER THE CRANKSHAFT FLANGE, THE SEAL FAILED AND TOTALLY SEPERATED IN A STRAIGHT LINE 90 DEGREES TO THE FACE OF THE SEA
- [SDR 2005FA0000172](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000172), Oct 26, 2004: STRUT. CORRODED. PERFORMING ROUTINE SERVICE, THE RT MLG STRUT WAS FOUND LEAKING 5606 HYDRAULIC FLUID. DISCOVERED THAT THE STEEL (4130) ATTACHMENT FOR THE GEAR DOOR HAD CREATED D
- [SDR 2005FA0001126](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001126), Oct 15, 2004: RIB. CRACKED. CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE RIB THAT ATTACHES THE RUDDER COUNTER WEIGHTS. THIS HAS BEEN NOTICED IN THE PAST, THE FIX IS TO REPLACE RIB. PARTS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. NO
- [SDR 2005FA0000375](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000375), Oct 15, 2004: SPAR. CRACKED. DURING SERVICE OF THE AIRCRAFT THE RUDDER WAS REMOVED. NOTHING WAS FOUND ABNORMAL. REMOVAL OF THE UPPER RUDDER HINGE (PN 2018300). CRACKS WERE FOUND AT THE HING
- [SDR 2005FA0000374](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000374), Oct 15, 2004: SPAR. CRACKED. DURING SERVICE OF AIRCRAFT THE RUDDER WAS REMOVED. NOTHING WAS FOUND ABNORMAL. REMOVAL OF THE UPPER RUDDER HINGE (PN 2018300. CRACKS WERE FOUND AT THE HINGE ATT
- [SDR 2005FA0000373](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000373), Oct 15, 2004: RIB. CORRODED. DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, MORE THAN NORMAL SURFACE CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE RUDDER TAIL POST. UPON DISASSEMBLY OF THE RUDDER, DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION WA
- [SDR 2004FA0000711](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000711), Jul 21, 2004: ANTENNA. FAILED. DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE ELT ANTENNA ON AIRCRAFT WAS DISCOVERED TO HAVE FAILED. THE ANTENNA FAILED AT THE BULKHEAD FITTING. IT APPEARS TO BE SIMPLY GLUE
- [SDR CA040426008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040426008), Apr 26, 2004: RELEASE PIN. WORN. (CAN) ON ANNUAL INSPECTION, WAS UNABLE TO RELEASE DOOR FOR EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION. PIN WAS FOUND WORN, AND RETURNED TO MFG FOR REPAIR. PIN REINSTALLED AND PRO
- [SDR 2004FA0000017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000017), Dec 19, 2003: BRACKET. CRACKED. DURING RUDDER REMOVAL FOR REQUIRED MAINTENANCE, A CRACK WAS FOUND IN MIDDLE RUDDER HINGE BRACKET MOUNTED ON THE VERTICAL FIN. THE CRACK IS AT THE HINGE BEARING 
- [SDR 2004FA0000016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000016), Dec 19, 2003: BELLCRANK. CRACKED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE BELLCRANK BOLT HOLE. ON CLOSER INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT ALL FOUR BOLT HOLES HAD CRACKS IN VARIOUS STAGES 
- [SDR 2004FA0000623](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000623), Oct 25, 2003: BOLT. CORRODED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION THE STABILATOR WAS REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THIS IS DUE TO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS ON OTHER PA24 AND PA30/39 AIRCRAFT WITH STABILATOR 
- [SDR 2004FA0000617](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000617), Sep 22, 2003: BOLT. CORRODED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION THE STABILATOR WAS REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THIS IS DUE TO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS ON OTHER PA24 AND PA30/39 AIRCRAFT WITH STABILATOR 
- [SDR 2004FA0000612](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000612), May 28, 2003: BOLT. CORRODED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION THE STABILATOR WAS REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THIS IS DUE TO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS ON OTHER PA24 AND PA30/39 AIRCRAFT WITH STABILATOR 
- [SDR 2004FA0000620](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000620), Oct 10, 2002: BOLT. CORRODED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION THE STABILATOR WAS REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THIS IS DUE TO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS ON OTHER PA24 AND PA30/39 AIRCRAFT WITH STABILATOR 
- [SDR AUS20020745](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020745), Jul 25, 2002: MUFFLER. CRACKED. (AUS) LH MUFFLER OUTLET PIPE CRACKED AT REAR SUPPORT CLAMP.
- [SDR 2004FA0000622](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000622), Jul 7, 2002: BOLT. CORRODED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION THE STABILATOR WAS REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THIS IS DUE TO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS ON OTHER PA24 AND PA30/39 AIRCRAFT WITH STABILATOR 
- [SDR 20001129SH018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001129SH018), Nov 14, 2000: STRUT. CRACKED. INSPECTION OF LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR FOUND STRUT JAMMED. HOUSING CRACKED AND LEAKING FLUID. AIRCRAFT TT, 6,763.2 HOURS. (X)
- [SDR 20001103SH006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001103SH006), Oct 17, 2000: SOLENOID. FAULTY. LANDING GEAR INOPERABLE. TROUBLESHOT SYSTEM AND FOUND GEAR SOLENOID TO HAVE INTERNAL GROUND. REPLACED UNIT. P/N PIPER 487-152, MFG P/N W-R/RBM, 70-112222-3 COIL
- [SDR 20001127SH018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001127SH018), Oct 14, 2000: ENGINE. FAILED. ENGINE FAILED CATASTROPHICALLY IN-FLIGHT AND SUBSEQUENTLY AIRCRAFT LANDED GEAR UP NEXT TO CANAL. INITIAL INSPECTION INDICATED ROD BEARING OR ROD CAP FAILURES. M
- [SDR 20000724SH016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000724SH016), Jun 5, 2000: HANDLE. WORN. WHILE PERFORMING EMERG LANDING GEAR EXTENSION CHK DURING ANNUAL INSP, FOUND EMERG RELEASE MECH WOULD NOT DISENGAGE L/G FROM TRANSMISSION ASSY WHEN FLOORBOARDS A
- [SDR 20000517SH018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000517SH018), Apr 24, 2000: SHAFT. FAILED. RELEVANT INDICATION ON CONTROL SHAFT AT THE SPEED ADJUSTMENT SHAFT. (X)
- [SDR 99ZZZX3848](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3848), Sep 1, 1999: FITTING. DAMAGED. DURING GEAR INSPECTION, EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT WAS NOTICED. REMOVED THE SIDE BRACE STUD ASSEMBLY AND DISCOVERED THE SIDE BRACE STUD HAD BEEN FORCED IN THE SIDE BRAC
- [SDR 99ZZZX3095](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3095), Aug 9, 1999: HOSE. MISMANUFACTURED. FULE HOSE CHANGED 3-14-97, CURE DATE/LOT NR 290 1 Q96. HOSE MANUFACTURE DATE 3-13-97. HOSE GOES FROM FUEL PUMP TO FUEL CONTROL. HOSE REMOVED TO SHORTEN LENGTH. 
- [SDR 99ZZZX2131](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2131), May 6, 1999: ANGLE. LOOSE. WHILE PERFORMING RECURRENT INSPECTION FOR AD 94-13-10, A CREAKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE ANGLES SUPPORTING THE STABILATOR TORQUE TUBE BEARING SUPPORT F
- [SDR 98ZZZX4829](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4829), Nov 20, 1998: FLYWEIGHT. FAILED. FLYWEIGHT BASE SEPARATED INTO 2 PIECES CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF GOVERNOR AND PROPELLER.
- [SDR 97ZZZX3794](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3794), May 26, 1997: SEAL. LEAK. SERVO WAS OVERHAULED ON APPROXIMATELY 1-28-97. COMPONENT OPERATED WITHOUT PROBLEM UNTIL 5-11-97 WHEN IT HAD ACCUMULATED 30 HOURS IN SERVICE. ON 5-11-97, EXPERIE
- [SDR 97ZZZX2662](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2662), May 26, 1997: SERVO. SEAL LEAK. ENGINE ROUGHNESS DUE TO EXCESS RIGH MIXTURE. FOUND RECENT OVERHAULED SERVO TO BE AT FAULT DUE TO SEAL LEAKING FUEL INTO AIR CHAMBER. SERVO TSO SERVICE 30 HOURS.
- [SDR 97ZZZX885](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX885), Feb 2, 1997: CAMSHAFT. BROKEN. ENGINE OVERSPED IN CRUISE FLIGHT AT 6,500 FEET. MAXIMUM OVERSPEED WITNESSED WAS 3,500 RPM. AIRCRAFT LANDED AT FIRST SUITABLE AIRFIELD. ON INSPECTION, CAMSHAFT W
- [SDR 96ZZZX5562](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5562), Oct 1, 1996: YOKE MOUNT. FOULS YOKE. YOKE MOUNT CLAMP INSTALLED BY OWNER GOT FOULED IN THE POWER WIRE TO PORTABLE GPS. RESTRICTED YOKE MOVEMENT. PILOT MAKE HARD LANDING. WIRE FINALLY BROKE IN TWO A
- [SDR 96ZZZX2866](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2866), May 15, 1996: DRAIN VALVE. FAULTY. THE FUEL DRAIN VALVE WOULD NOT OPERATE, THE PROBLEM WAS THE VALVE ITSELF, BUT WAS NOT EVIDENT UNTIL THE OVERBOARD HOSE BECAME STIFF FROM AGE AND TEMPERATURE. WH
- [SDR 96ZZZX2039](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2039), Mar 25, 1996: BALL JOINT. CRACKED. COMPLAINTS OF STIFF THROTTLE OPERATON LED TO LUBING THROTTLE CABLE, HOWEVER, AFTER SHORT TIME, CABLE BECAME STIFF AGAIN. WHILE REPLACING CABLE, DISCOVERED THE B
- [SDR 96ZZZX785](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX785), Jan 25, 1996: SWITCH. FAILED. PILOT REPORTED SELECTING GEAR UP AND HAVING GEAR SOLENOID AND LIGHTS' CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIP. AIRCRAFT HAS A WHOLLY COWL CONVERSION FROM LOPRESTI. PILOT EXPERIENC
- [SDR 96ZZZX710](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX710), Jan 16, 1996: CELL. FUEL WEEP. PILOT REPORTED FUEL SMELL. INSPECTION FOUND RT INBOARD TANK WEEPING THROUGH FABRIC OF FUEL CELL ENOUGH TO GENERATE SMELL, BUT NOT ENOUGH TO LEAK OR CAUSE EXCESS
- [SDR 95ZZZX6931](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6931), Nov 22, 1995: TRUNNION. CRACKED. FOUND SECOND TRUNNION THAT HAS BEEN CRACKED. THIS ONE WAS THE RIGHT MLG. OTHER CRACK ON MODEL PA30, LEFT GEAR. REPLACED WITH 27053-001, WITH SPRING CLAMP DIFFER

All 54: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-24-260/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (347, 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 SA01866WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01866WI): Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA04075CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04075CH): Installation of Dynon EFIS-D10A EAA sales kit part number 102778-000. Dynon Avionics Inc
- [STC SA01005DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01005DE): Installation of a EarthX ETX900-TSO Lithium battery. EarthX Inc
- [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC
- [STC SA5758SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5758SW): Install ALCOR fuel flow/totalizer system 24606 which includes transducer 86216 24606 indicator and related hardware. Alcor LLC
- [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 SA00037WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00037WI): Installation of B & C Specialty Products BC100-1 battery. B & C Specialty Products Inc
- [STC SA01120SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01120SE): Installation of Door Steward. Mountain View Aviation LLC
- [STC SA02594SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594SE): SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured. Dynon Avionics
- [STC SA02386AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02386AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems. AeroLED's Holding LLC
- [STC SA01941LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01941LA): Installation of stabilizer trim handle and cabin door handle. McFarlane Aviation LLC
- [STC SA00343AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00343AT): Installation of engine cowl and full length gear doors and relocation of engine oil cooler and replacement exhaust system. For PA-24-250, S/N 24-103 and up; for PA-24-260, S/N 24-3642, 24-4000 to 24-4782 and 24-4784 to 24-4803. Air Comanche Performance
- [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 SA01899WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01899WI): Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System. Garmin International Inc
- [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 SA00424AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00424AT): Installation of flap gap seals. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA00426AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00426AT): Installation of a composite WHOLLEY COWL. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA3077SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3077SO): Installation of 'speed spats' main landing gear fairings and/or installation of 'Comanche speed slipper' nose gear fairing. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA3281SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3281SO): Installation of flap bracket fairings. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [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 SA00954WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00954WI): Installation of Concorde RG Series Batteries in Piper Single Engine Airplanes. Aero-Mach Wilco LLC
- [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc
- [STC SA00618AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00618AT): Installation of a stabilator modification kit. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA288CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA288CH): Installation of Hartzell HC-C3YR-1RF/ F7590 propeller and 835-52P spinner. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA02203AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02203AK): Installation of FlightLogic Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS-SV). Genesys Aerosystems Inc
- [STC SA3872NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3872NM): Installation of an AVCO Lycoming IO-540-R1A5 engine as modified per STC No. SE3873NM for the addition of induction air intercoolers. Franklin Aircraft Engines Inc
- [STC SA4014NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4014NM): Installation of a McCauley Model B3D32C412/82NDA propeller. Franklin Aircraft Engines, 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

All 347: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-24-260/stcs.md

## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (933, 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
- [RAP164-00900](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID188161275120260722154713.0001): Brake Disc. Rapco Inc. · PMA PQ2101CE · Replaces 164-00900 · Jun 3, 2026
- [RAP164-01900](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID180304311520260722154717.0001): Brake Disc. Rapco Inc. · PMA PQ2101CE · Replaces 164-01900 · Jun 3, 2026
- [SSV35-231553-4M](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID184970016620260713144517.0001): ROD END BEARING. McFarlane Aviation Inc. · PMA PQ3732CE · Replaces 131553-4M, 452-383, 452-860, HM4… · May 4, 2026
- [4140-00-218CJ](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID125181306220250905142340.0001): Aux. Fuel Pump 14 Volt. McFarlane Aviation Inc. · PMA PQ3732CE · Replaces 4140-00-218 · Aug 28, 2025
- [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
- [LSM-200-700-11](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID187312814920250417183925.0001): Hub Cap Assy. Whelen Aerospace Technologies · PMA PQ1372CE · Modification part · Dec 10, 2024
- [KA24787-02](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID197912286020240919140800.0001): Tailpipe. Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. · PMA PQ2712CE · Replaces 24787-02 · Jun 7, 2024
- [KA24787-03](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID149714607420240919140801.0001): Tailpipe. Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. · PMA PQ2712CE · Replaces 24787-03 · Jun 7, 2024
- [ST-978](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID176612783120240610194410.0001): Installation of S-TEC 01326 Digital Flight Control System (DFCS). S-TEC Corporation · PMA PQ0445SW · Modification part · Jun 5, 2024
- [ST-978-2](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID157598874220240610194411.0001): Installation of S-TEC 01326 Digital Flight Control System (DFCS). S-TEC Corporation · PMA PQ0445SW · Modification part · Jun 5, 2024
- [ST-978-1](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID120969568220240610194411.0001): Installation of S-TEC 01326 Digital Flight Control System (DFCS). S-TEC Corporation · PMA PQ0445SW · Modification part · Jun 5, 2024
- [KA24770-04](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID195515197720240614133008.0001): Stack Assembly. Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. · PMA PQ2712CE · Replaces 24770-04 · Jan 31, 2024
- [KA24770-08](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID150070959120240614133009.0001): Stack Assembly. Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. · PMA PQ2712CE · Replaces 24770-08 · Jan 31, 2024
- [KA24770-06](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID111226834720240614133008.0001): Stack Assembly. Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. · PMA PQ2712CE · Replaces 24770-06 · Jan 31, 2024
- [110HS](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID193059656020240221142908.0001): Drain Valve Assembly. Saf-Air Products Inc · PMA PQ2036CE · Replaces CAV-110H-4 · Jan 30, 2024
- [110SS](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID184612663120240221142904.0001): Drain Valve Assembly. Saf-Air Products Inc · PMA PQ2036CE · Replaces CAV-110 · Jan 30, 2024
- [MDL103216-000](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID163051383020240221143427.0001): SkyView HDX Instrumentation. Dynon Avionics, Inc. · PMA PQ05359NM · Modification part · Jan 26, 2024
- [CA452-382](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID137598332120240423165856.0001): Bearing, Rod End. PMA Products Inc · PMA PQ1146CE · Replaces 452-382 · Aug 10, 2023
- [UAV-1004236-001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID179059944320230707211347.0001): AV-30-C. uAvionix Corporation · PMA PQ05445NM · Modification part · Jun 28, 2023
- [4009](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID157257653920230530150152.0001): Wing Tip Fuel Tank. General Aviation Modifications Inc · PMA PQ0821SW · Modification part · May 2, 2023
- [EA-26000-24](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID189047497920230105195541.0001): 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/DRSDOCID145903032220230105195521.0001): 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
- [APS66-10600](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
- [V674UL94](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID130896858820220809101853.0001): UL94 Fuel Placard. Swift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Aug 3, 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/DRSDOCID149727149720220706160201.0001): Whelen Aerospace Technologies · PMA PQ1372CE · Jun 21, 2022
- [EA-21000](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID190227484920220525194241.0001): Six-Cylinder Ignition Controller. Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · Apr 25, 2022
- [EA-22000](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID167237300320220525194404.0001): Controller Wire Harness (14 Pin). Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · Apr 25, 2022
- [EA-22000T](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID109696654820220525194516.0001): 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
- [AF81342-005](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID109798260020211213173025.0001): Washer. Airframes Alaska LLC · PMA PQ3848CE · Replaces 81342-005 · 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
- [MC153-00500](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID748835256120211021173341.0001): Ring. McFarlane Aviation Inc · PMA PQ3732CE · Replaces 153-00500 · 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

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