Piper PA-25-260 airworthiness directives

Aircraft by year built · 175

1965Registered nowDeregistered2026

Aircraft by the year they were built: 175 aircraft
1965	1
1966	2
1967	8
1968	58
1969	43
1970	2
1971	5
1972	1
1974	28
1975	14
1976	10
1986	1
1988	1
2002	1

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 13

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

1974In forceSuperseded2026

ADs by the year they took effect: 15 ADs
1974	2
1977	1
1979	1
1980	1
1990	1
1995	1
1997	1
1999	1
2000	1
2001	1
2006	1
2007	1
2014	1
2015	1

Airframe · Piper PA-25-260

AD 2015-08-04WingsEffective Jun 3, 2015 · Supersedes AD 99-01-05 R1 AD 2007-08-07Horizontal stabilizerEffective May 18, 2007 AD 2006-12-07ECi cylinder assembliesEffective Jul 11, 2006 · Supersedes AD 2005-26-10 AD 2001-23-17GNS 430 unitsEffective Dec 28, 2001 AD 99-26-05Induction Air FilterEffective Jan 13, 2000 AD 85-02-05 R1Piper P/N s 81090-02, 683-107 Placard InstallationEffective Nov 21, 1997 AD 95-12-01Forward Wing SparsEffective Jul 7, 1995 AD 90-02-06Forward Wing Spar Cap(s) InspectionEffective Feb 8, 1990 AD 80-21-08Forward Wing SparsEffective Oct 15, 1980 AD 79-07-02BatteriesEffective Apr 3, 1979 AD 77-21-06Fuselage Steel Tubing ClusterEffective Oct 19, 1977 AD 74-18-02Fuel LinesEffective Aug 27, 1974 AD 73-26-01Forward Wing SparsEffective Jan 28, 1974

Superseded and historical ADs · 2

AD 99-01-05 R1WingsHistoricalEffective Jan 14, 2014 · Replaced by AD 2015-08-04 AD 99-01-05Wing Lift Struts or ForksHistoricalEffective Feb 8, 1999 · Replaced by AD 99-01-05 R1

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7102508'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7102508'))
ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC

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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

Airframe · Piper PA-25-260

SAIB ACE-96-10Issued Dec 9, 1996

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7102508'))
  GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"

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FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7102508'))
GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC

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Registered aircraft · 47

N122KYSeminole Flying & Soaring Inc · Clermont, FLBuilt 1968 · S/N 25-4576 N138ABAerial Banners Inc · Pembroke Pines, FLBuilt 1966 · S/N 25-3915 N169ABSouthern Cub And Aircraft Restoration LLC · Pensacola, FLBuilt 1968 · S/N 25-4517

See all 47 registered aircraft

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7102508')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7102508')
ORDER BY n_number

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NTSB investigations · 175

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

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 10 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 35 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB ERA23LA245Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Hollywood, FLThe pilot’s improper banner pickup approach, which resulted in the banner tow hook contacting the airplane, and the subsequent overload separation of the right rudder control horn, resulting in a loss of airplane control.May 25, 2023 · N454AB · Substantial damage NTSB GAA17CA331Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA25 · Hood River, ORThe pilot's failure to visually check the fuel level prior to takeoff and subsequent mismanagement of the available fuel supply during numerous glider tow flights.Jun 11, 2017 · N8578L · Substantial damage NTSB WPR15FA250Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 25 · Llano, CAThe pilot's loss of airplane control during the landing approach due to an incapacitating medical event.Aug 27, 2015 · N4369Y · Substantial damage

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SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102508') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102508')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102508')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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FAA incident reports · 165

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

Accident 20230525005769APiper PA-25-260 · Pembroke Pines, FLA part 91 commercial operation / banner tow accident occurred on airport after several missed attempts of banner pick ups. Aircraft destroyed and sustained major structural damage to the wings and fuselage from the impact. Pilot sustained serious injuries.May 25, 2023 · N454AB · Destroyed Incident 20220507006719IPiper PA-25-260 · Hartford, WIOn may 7, 2022 at approximately 1100 local time aircraft N8588L a Piper PA-260 with only the pilot on board, towed and releasing a glider then returned and landed at Hartford Municipal Airport in Hartford, Wisconsin. Upon landing on runway 18 and turning off…May 7, 2022 · N8588L · Minor damage Incident 20210528004169IPiper PA-25-260 · Palm Beach, FLOn may 28, 2021, at approximately 1530 eastern standard time, a Piper pawnee PA-25-260 (N454AB), registered to [privacy data omitted] out of pembroke pines, FL was on a 14 CFR part 91 flight performing a banner towing operation. At a mile offshore and an…May 28, 2021 · N454AB · No damage

See all 165 incident reports

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7102508')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
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WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7102508')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC

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Service difficulty reports · 8

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'PA25260'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'PA25260'
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STCs that may be installed · 92

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

STC SA04837NYInstallation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lightsAeroLED's Holdings, LLC STC SA04652CHTo allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specificationSwift Fuels LLC STC SA01147WIInstallation of Concorde FLA or VRSLA series batteries in Piper Light Airplanes.Concorde Battery Corporation

See all 92 STCs

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SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model FROM ( SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7102508') GROUP BY stc_number ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number) ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number

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  FROM (
    SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7102508')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"

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FROM (
  SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7102508')
  GROUP BY stc_number
) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number

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PMA parts · 233

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-RFuel Quantity Indication PlacardSwift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 2026 S1069100R Fuel PlacardSwift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 2026 066-106Brake LiningGame Aerospace, LLC · PMA PQ00052CB · Replaces Cleveland Wheels and Brakes P/N… · Jun 9, 2026

See all 233 PMA parts

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT drs_guid, part_number, part_name, holder, pma_number, replaces_part, supplement_date, tcds_models
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_type_certificate_pma.parquet'
  WHERE tcds_number IN ('2A8')
    AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['PA-25-260'])) > 0
  ORDER BY supplement_date DESC, drs_guid DESC"

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SELECT drs_guid, part_number, part_name, holder, pma_number, replaces_part, supplement_date, tcds_models
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_type_certificate_pma.parquet'
WHERE tcds_number IN ('2A8')
  AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['PA-25-260'])) > 0
ORDER BY supplement_date DESC, drs_guid DESC

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The same model under other registry codes

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

Lavia Argentina PA-25-2601 registered aircraftRegistry code 5132508

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = 'PA25260' AND m.code NOT IN ('7102508')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
WHERE m.match_key = 'PA25260' AND m.code NOT IN ('7102508')
GROUP BY ALL
ORDER BY aircraft DESC
LIMIT 12

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