# Piper PA-25

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7102502
- Manufacturer (registry): PIPER
- Model: PA-25
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 81 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS 2A8](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/2A8) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Lavia Argentina S.A. (Laviasa)
- Registered aircraft: 59
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-25

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 2015-08-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-08-04): Wings · FS 2000 L-14, AE-1, HE-1 and 77 more. Effective Jun 3, 2015
- [AD 2007-08-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-08-07): Horizontal stabilizer · Lavia Argentina PA-25, PA-25-235 and PA-25-260. Effective May 18, 2007
- [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 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 99-26-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-26-05): Induction Air Filter · Lavia Argentina PA-25, PA-25-235, PA-25-260 and 5 more. Effective Jan 13, 2000
- [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 95-12-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-12-01): Forward Wing Spars · Lavia Argentina PA-25, PA-25-235 and PA-25-260. Effective Jul 7, 1995
- [AD 90-02-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-02-06): Forward Wing Spar Cap(s) Inspection · Lavia Argentina PA-25, PA-25-235 and PA-25-260 with STC SA501SW. Effective Feb 8, 1990
- [AD 80-21-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-21-08): Forward Wing Spars · Lavia Argentina PA-25, PA-25-235 and PA-25-260 with STC SA501SW. Effective Oct 15, 1980
- [AD 79-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-07-02): Batteries · Aircraft Parts & Development A, A-2, A-3 and 149 more. Effective Apr 3, 1979
- [AD 77-21-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-21-06): Fuselage Steel Tubing Cluster · Lavia Argentina PA-25, PA-25-235 and PA-25-260. Effective Oct 19, 1977
- [AD 73-26-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-26-01): Forward Wing Spars · Lavia Argentina PA-25, PA-25-235 and PA-25-260. Effective Jan 28, 1974
- [AD 72-24-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-24-02): Throttle Movement Placard · Lavia Argentina PA-25, PA-28-140, PA-28-150 and 2 more. Effective Nov 17, 1972
- [AD 65-15-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/65-15-05): Elevator Control System · Lavia Argentina PA-25 and PA-25-235. Effective Jul 18, 1965
- [AD 62-02-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/62-02-06): Wing Spar Hinge Fitting · Lavia Argentina PA-25. Effective Jan 18, 1962

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 99-01-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-01-05-R1) (historical): Wings · FS 2000 L-14, AE-1, HE-1 and 73 more. Effective Jan 14, 2014
- [AD 99-01-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-01-05) (historical): Wing Lift Struts or Forks · FS 2000 L-14, AE-1, HE-1 and 73 more. Effective Feb 8, 1999
- [AD 93-10-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-10-06) (historical): Corroded Wing Lift Struts or Cracked Forks · Piper Aircraft, Inc., The New J-2, J-3, J4 and 28 more. Effective Jul 9, 1993

## Information bulletins (advisory) (2)

- [SAIB CE-13-26](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-13-26): Engine Air Intake System; Air Box Vanes. Issued Mar 27, 2013
- [SAIB ACE-96-10](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-96-10): . Issued Dec 9, 1996

## Registered aircraft (59, first 50)

- [N150PP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N150PP): [Burghduff Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURGHDUFF%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Ludlow, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Ludlow), S/N 25-23
- [N337AB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N337AB): [Plane And Simple Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANE%20AND%20SIMPLE%20LEASING%20LLC), [Delano, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Delano), built 1960, S/N 25-459
- [N37AB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37AB): [Plane And Simple Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANE%20AND%20SIMPLE%20LEASING%20LLC), [Delano, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Delano), built 1960, S/N 25-340
- [N4477P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4477P): [Airknocker Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRKNOCKER%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1960, S/N 25-253
- [N6016Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6016Z): [Prestenbach Kyle A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRESTENBACH%20KYLE%20A), [Vacherie, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Vacherie), S/N 25-19
- [N6021Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6021Z): [Aerial Banners Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERIAL%20BANNERS%20INC), [Pembroke Pines, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Pembroke%20Pines), S/N 25-25
- [N6035Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6035Z): [Aerial Banners Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERIAL%20BANNERS%20INC), [Pembroke Pines, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Pembroke%20Pines), built 1959, S/N 25-42
- [N6047Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6047Z): [Valley Soaring Club](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VALLEY%20SOARING%20CLUB), [Middletown, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Middletown), built 1959, S/N 25-54
- [N6049Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6049Z): [Lockwood Shawn O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOCKWOOD%20SHAWN%20O), [Volborg, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Volborg), built 1959, S/N 25-56
- [N6052Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6052Z): [Jackson Paul D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JACKSON%20PAUL%20D), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), built 1959, S/N 25-59
- [N6053Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6053Z): [Slack Brenda](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SLACK%20BRENDA), [Norfolk, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Norfolk), built 1959, S/N 25-60
- [N6058Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6058Z): [Blackstone Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLACKSTONE%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Hartselle, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Hartselle), built 1960, S/N 25-18
- [N6079Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6079Z): [Simmons Aviation Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIMMONS%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Pawcatuck, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Pawcatuck), built 1960, S/N 25-91
- [N6112Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6112Z): [Lowry Wilson R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOWRY%20WILSON%20R), [Leonardtown, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Leonardtown), built 1960, S/N 25-130
- [N6120Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6120Z): [H & H Ag Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/H%20%26%20H%20AG%20AVIATION%20INC), [New Underwood, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/New%20Underwood), built 1960, S/N 25-140
- [N6125Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6125Z): [Svendsen Jon A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SVENDSEN%20JON%20A), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), built 1960, S/N 25-145
- [N6126Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6126Z): [Kistler Stephen M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KISTLER%20STEPHEN%20M), [Monument, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Monument), built 1960, S/N 25-147
- [N6127Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6127Z): [Simmons Aviation Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIMMONS%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Pawcatuck, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Pawcatuck), built 1960, S/N 25-148
- [N6140Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6140Z): [Connecticut Soaring Association Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CONNECTICUT%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION%20INC), [New London, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/New%20London), S/N 25-164
- [N6141Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6141Z): [Rotor And Wing](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROTOR%20AND%20WING), [Tioga, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Tioga), built 1960, S/N 25-165
- [N6151Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6151Z): [Rotor And Wing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROTOR%20AND%20WING%20LLC), [Tioga, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Tioga), built 1960, S/N 25-177
- [N6175Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6175Z): [Spot-Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPOT-AIR%20LLC), [Burlington, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Burlington), built 1959, S/N 25-208
- [N6189Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6189Z): [Hall William B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HALL%20WILLIAM%20B), [Vincentown, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Vincentown), built 1960, S/N 25-223
- [N6196Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6196Z): [H&H Ag-Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/H%26H%20AG-AVIATION%20INC), [New Underwood, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/New%20Underwood), built 1960, S/N 25-230
- [N6200Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6200Z): [Aerial Banners Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERIAL%20BANNERS%20INC), [Pembroke Pines, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Pembroke%20Pines), built 1960, S/N 25-234
- [N6203Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6203Z): [Knutson Wayne R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KNUTSON%20WAYNE%20R), [Tioga, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Tioga), built 1960, S/N 25-241
- [N6208Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6208Z): [Benz Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BENZ%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Ionia, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Ionia), built 1960, S/N 25-246
- [N6218Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6218Z): [Lorenzo Ag Air Inc DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LORENZO%20AG%20AIR%20INC%20DBA), [Lorenzo, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Lorenzo), built 1960, S/N 25-258
- [N6225Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6225Z): [Briner Mark E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRINER%20MARK%20E), [Utica, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Utica), built 1963, S/N 25-273
- [N6238Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6238Z): [Drake Aerial Enterprises LLC DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DRAKE%20AERIAL%20ENTERPRISES%20LLC%20DBA), [Genoa, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Genoa), built 1960, S/N 25-289
- [N6239Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6239Z): [Quickflight LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUICKFLIGHT%20LLC), [Mazomanie, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Mazomanie), built 1960, S/N 25-290
- [N6260Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6260Z): [Aerial Banners North Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERIAL%20BANNERS%20NORTH%20INC), [Pembroke Pines, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Pembroke%20Pines), built 1960, S/N 25-321
- [N6264Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6264Z): [Simmons Aviation Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIMMONS%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Pawcatuck, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Pawcatuck), built 1960, S/N 25-326
- [N6265Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6265Z): [Aerial Banners Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERIAL%20BANNERS%20INC), [Pembroke Pines, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Pembroke%20Pines), built 1960, S/N 25-327
- [N6266Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6266Z): [Linzel Jesse Gray Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LINZEL%20JESSE%20GRAY%20JR), [Southern Pines, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Southern%20Pines), built 1960, S/N 25-329
- [N6267Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6267Z): [Gordon Strom B Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GORDON%20STROM%20B%20JR), [Paris, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Paris), built 1960, S/N 25-332
- [N6268Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6268Z): [Knutson Wayne R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KNUTSON%20WAYNE%20R), [Tioga, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Tioga), built 1960, S/N 25-333
- [N6279Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6279Z): [Flint River Soaring LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLINT%20RIVER%20SOARING%20LLC), [Bainbridge, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Bainbridge), built 1960, S/N 25-346
- [N6291Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6291Z): [Bordelon Thomas D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BORDELON%20THOMAS%20D), [Elephant Butte, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Elephant%20Butte), built 1960, S/N 25-361
- [N6304Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6304Z): [Vintage Aero Sports LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VINTAGE%20AERO%20SPORTS%20LLC), [Easton, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Easton), built 1960, S/N 25-388
- [N6319Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6319Z): [Southern Cub & Aircraft Restoration LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20CUB%20%26%20AIRCRAFT%20RESTORATION%20LLC), [Pensacola, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Pensacola), built 1960, S/N 25-412
- [N6355Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6355Z): [Quality Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUALITY%20AVIATION%20INC), [Marana, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Marana), built 1961, S/N 25-519
- [N6384Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6384Z): [Neal Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEAL%20AVIATION%20INC), [Staples, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Staples), built 1961, S/N 25-506
- [N6385Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6385Z): [Doyle Danny G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOYLE%20DANNY%20G), [Mckinney, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mckinney), S/N 25-508
- [N6387Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6387Z): [J T D LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/J%20T%20D%20LLC), [North Platte, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/North%20Platte), S/N 25-510
- [N6432Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6432Z): [Hamlin Timothy S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAMLIN%20TIMOTHY%20S), [Bunker Hill, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Bunker%20Hill), built 1961, S/N 25-585
- [N6447Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6447Z): [H&H Ag Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/H%26H%20AG%20AVIATION%20INC), [New Underwood, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/New%20Underwood), built 1961, S/N 25-607
- [N6454Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6454Z): [Simmons Aviation Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIMMONS%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Pawcatuck, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Pawcatuck), built 1961, S/N 25-638
- [N6456Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6456Z): [Simmons Aviation Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIMMONS%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Pawcatuck, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Pawcatuck), built 1961, S/N 25-639
- [N6462Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6462Z): [Minden Soaring Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MINDEN%20SOARING%20CLUB%20INC), [Minden, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Minden), built 1962, S/N 25-661

All 59: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-25/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (281, 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 CEN25FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA248), Jul 12, 2025: Piper PA-25 (N8186K), Hot Springs, SD, substantial damage, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB ERA20LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA330), Sep 23, 2020: Piper PA25 (N6106Z), Floral City, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to see and avoid a tree while flying towards the rising sun during an aerial application flight, which resulted in a collision with the tree and a subsequent loss of airplane…
- [NTSB ERA18LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA182), Jun 30, 2018: Piper PA 25 (N6307Z), Flat Rock, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the right landing gear during takeoff due to a fatigue failure, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR09FA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA414), Aug 23, 2009: Piper PA-25 (N6353Z), Creswell, OR, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff for a glider tow operation. Contributing to the accident were the tow pilot's impairment due to marijuana use and the low altitude of…
- [NTSB NYC06CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA225), Sep 17, 2006: Piper PA-25-180 (N6319Z), Mount Holly, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper starting procedure, which resulted in an uncontrolled taxi, and collision with a parked airplane.
- [NTSB NYC06LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA193), Aug 4, 2006: Piper PA-25 (N6471Z), Egg Harbor Twp, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to utilize carburetor heat during the descent, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and subsequent engine failure. A factor in the accident was the carburetor icing…
- [NTSB IAD05LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA096), Jul 5, 2005: Piper PA-25 (N6289Z), Cape May, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain to perform a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC00LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA214), Aug 1, 2000: Piper PA-25 (N6195Z), Wildwood, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The partial loss of power caused by detonation of the #3 piston.
- [NTSB DEN99LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA152), Aug 21, 1999: Piper PA-25 (N6249Z), Salida, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: An inadvertent stall during an aborted landing. A factor was the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA159), Jun 7, 1997: Piper PA-25 (N6339Z), Sullivan, MO, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions in an airplane not equipped for flight into IMC. Factors were: the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, his inadequate…
- [NTSB CHI96FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA141), Apr 24, 1996: Piper PA-25-150 (N6254Z), Buffalo, MO, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: failure of company/operator personnel to install the wing and landing gear (strut) fairings after modifying the airplane for a supplemental type certificate (STC), and improper planning/decision by…
- [NTSB CHI95LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA228), Jul 18, 1995: Piper PA-25-150 (N6084Z), Ames, IA, destroyed. Probable cause: The glider pilot's inadequate preflight of the glider by failing to properly secure a push-pull tube to the glider's right ruddervator; and failure of both the glider pilot and the tow pilot to…
- [NTSB CHI94FA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA263), Aug 2, 1994: Piper PA-25 (N6440Z), Decatur, NE, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL.
- [NTSB FTW93LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA164), May 24, 1993: Piper PA-25-151 (N6129Z), Calera, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE EXCEEDED AND TAKEOFF NOT ABORTED. FACTORS WERE THE SOFT WET TURF RUNWAY
- [NTSB CHI93DCD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DCD02), May 21, 1993: Piper PA-25 (N6453Z), Essex, IA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE FORWARD SPAR FUSELAGE ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY FOR THE RIGHT WING. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE LACK OF A DIRECTED INSPECTION PROCEDURE THAT COULD HAVE BEEN PROVIDED…
- [NTSB ATL92LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA116), Jun 6, 1992: Piper PA-25 (N6179Z), Socastee, SC, destroyed. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER CLEARANCE FROM TERRAIN DURING THE MANEUVER. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO RELEASE THE BANNER, AND THE EXCESSIVE SIZE OF THE…
- [NTSB CHI91DCJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCJ07), Aug 23, 1991: Piper PA-25-150 (N6070Z), Stapleton, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S DISREGARD FOR AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE DATA. RELATED FACTORS ARE THE PILOT'S POOR WEATHER EVALUATION, AND DELAYED REMEDIAL ACTION.
- [NTSB DEN91LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA117), Aug 17, 1991: Piper PA-25-150 (N6261Z), Seagraves, TX, destroyed. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL DUE TO WAKE TURBULENCE.
- [NTSB CHI90LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA226), Aug 12, 1990: Piper PA-25-150 (N6358Z), Minden, NE, destroyed. Probable cause: A STALL ENCOUNTERED BECAUSE OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL NOT MAINTAINED BY THE PIC. FACTORS WERE A PARTIAL POWERPLANT FAILURE DUE TO CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS, CARBURETOR HEAT NOT USED BY THE PIC, AND LOAD…
- [NTSB CHI90DEV02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEV02), Mar 17, 1990: Piper PA-25-150 (N6340Z), Sullivan, IL, destroyed. Probable cause: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TERRAIN CLEARANCE DURING A TURN AT LOW ALTITUDE, RESULTING IN GROUND COLLISION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE SEVERITY OF THE PILOT'S INJURY WAS HIS FAILURE…
- [NTSB MKC88DCQ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88DCQ02), May 7, 1988: Piper PA-25-150 (N6337Z), Chase, KS, substantial damage, 1 fatal
- [NTSB ATL87LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA245), Aug 30, 1987: Piper PA-25 (N6094Z), Myrtle Beach, SC, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW87DQG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87DQG02), Aug 5, 1987: Piper PA-25 (N6400Z), Lubbock, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN87LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA191), Jul 20, 1987: Piper PA-25 (N6419Z), Portales, NM, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW87LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA094), Apr 12, 1987: Piper PA-25 (N6166Z), Jackson, LA, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI87DER05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DER05), Apr 10, 1987: Piper PA-25 (N6384Z), Henning, MN, substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL86LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA254), Aug 27, 1986: Piper PA-25 (N9101D), Myrtle Beach, SC, destroyed
- [NTSB DEN86FTK03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FTK03), Jun 17, 1986: Piper PA-25 (N6120Z), Badger, SD, substantial damage, 1 fatal
- [NTSB ATL86LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA119), Apr 27, 1986: Piper PA-25-150 (N6242Z), Braselton, GA, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN85LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA166), Jun 15, 1985: Piper PA-25 (N4733Y), Leonard, ND, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC84FFA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FFA04), Aug 1, 1984: Piper PA-25-150 (N6349Z), Lennox, NY, destroyed
- [NTSB NYC84LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA012), Oct 22, 1983: Piper PA-25 (N6247Z), West Mifflin, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI83FA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA393), Aug 26, 1983: Piper PA-25-150 (N6253Z), Graceville, MN, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB DEN83LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA178), Jul 30, 1983: Piper PA-25 (N6217Z), Fowler, CO, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI83LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA287), Jul 1, 1983: Piper PA-25 (N6002Z), Morgan, MN, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW83LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA284), Jun 19, 1983: Piper PA-25-235 (N6303Z), Abilene, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX83LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA278), Jun 10, 1983: Piper PA-25 (N6073Z), New River, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI82DA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA369), Sep 30, 1982: Piper PA-25-180 (N6140Z), Baldwin, WI, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI82FA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA259), Jul 20, 1982: Piper PA-25-150 (N6241Z), Winamac, IN, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MIA81DKJ11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81DKJ11), Jun 30, 1981: Piper PA-25 (N6224Z), Navarre, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA81DYA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81DYA12), Jun 11, 1981: Piper PA-25 (N7312Z), Rockford, ID, substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL81DKG21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81DKG21), Jun 4, 1981: Piper PA-25 (N6289Z), Vidalia, GA, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81FER39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FER39), May 31, 1981: Piper PA-25 (N6140Z), Lake Elmo, MN, destroyed
- [NTSB FTW81DA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DA060), Mar 29, 1981: Piper PA-25 (N6337Z), Kilgore, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80FER49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FER49), Jun 16, 1980: Piper PA-25 (N6444Z), Grove City, MN, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB FTW80FQG24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FQG24), Jun 6, 1980: Piper PA-25 (N6421Z), Portales, NM, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79FEX34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEX34), Aug 5, 1979: Piper PA-25 (N6209Z), Danville, IN, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN79DTE56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79DTE56), Jul 7, 1979: Piper PA-25 (N6349Z), Genoa, CO, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79FCQ29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FCQ29), Jun 14, 1979: Piper PA-25 (N6045Z), Atwood, KS, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79DPJ22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DPJ22), May 28, 1979: Piper PA-25 (N6436Z), Perkins, OK, substantial damage

All 281: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-25/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (146, 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 20250712009439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250712009439A), Jul 12, 2025: Piper PA-25 (N8186K), Hot Springs, SD, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. On July 12, 2025 at 1322 a Piper PA-25 [privacy data omitted] was involved in a fatal accident during glider tow operations. VMC conditions prevailed, and no…
- [Accident 20200923009399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200923009399A), Sep 23, 2020: Piper PA-25 (N6106Z), Floral City, FL, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. An aircraft operated by consolidated ag pilot services, LLC was providing aerial application services by spraying pesticides in hay fields 2.2 miles south of…
- [Incident 20190706009279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190706009279I), Jul 6, 2019: Piper PA-25 (N6456Z), South Kingstown, RI, Minor damage. The pilot was conducting banner tow operations under the provisions identified in letter of authorization J550 banner towing operations for simmons aviation…
- [Accident 20180630015769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180630015769A), Jun 30, 2018: Piper PA-25 (N6307Z), Flat Rock, AL, Substantial damage. During the takeoff roll, prior to rotation, the pilot heard a noise followed by a drop of the right wing. The right Landing gear leg dug into the turf causing…
- [Incident 20170101000659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170101000659I), Jan 1, 2017: Piper PA-25 (N6106Z), Arcadia, FL, No damage. On January 01, 2017 at approximated 15:00 local time, a Piper , PA-25 aircraft struck a secondary power line on the field near Arcadia airport, FL. This event…
- [Incident 20141003017769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141003017769I), Oct 3, 2014: Piper PA-25 (N6368Z), Franconia, NH, Minor damage. Franconia airport, NH: N6368Z, a PA25 tow plane, was executing a go-around via runway 36 when the left wing struck a parked glider, N1188B on the left wing…
- [Incident 20100621006149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100621006149I), Jun 21, 2010: Piper PA-25 (N6238Z), Detroit, MI, Minor damage. Banner tow aircraft picked up banner off runway. Crew asked pilot to return. Upon decent of aircraft for banner drop, it appeared banner did not release from…
- [Accident 20090823053599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090823053599A), Aug 23, 2009: Piper PA-25 (N6353Z), Creswell, OR, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On August 23, 2009 at approximately 2325Z, N6353Z, a PA-25, departed runway 33 at the Creswell Hobby airport with N65974, a Schweizer sgs 2-33A glider in tow.…
- [Incident 20090730048059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090730048059I), Jul 30, 2009: Piper PA-25 (N6368Z), Sterling, MA, Minor damage. Pilot landed at Sterling airport, aircraft nosed over on landing rollout.
- [Incident 20070616016629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070616016629I), Jun 16, 2007: Piper PA25 (N6195Z), Stone Harbor P, NJ, No damage. (-23) Aircraft departed green creek, NJ, green creek landing strip (JY04). After 35 minutes of banner towing at approximately 500 hundred feet, engine started…
- [Accident 20060917022659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060917022659A), Sep 17, 2006: Piper PA25 (N6319Z), Mount Holly, NJ, Substantial damage. (-23) The starter on N6319Z was inoperative. For some time, the pilot [privacy data omitted] hand propped his Piper PA-25-25 (s/n 25-412). When the aircraft…
- [Accident 20060804031269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060804031269A), Aug 4, 2006: Piper PA25 (N6471Z), Destroyed. (-23) After pilot dropped banner aircraft hit trees and crashed. Unable to determine correction action because no interview of pilot could be completed due to…
- [Accident 20050705018969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050705018969A), Jul 5, 2005: Piper PA25 (N6289Z), Cape May, NJ, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot stated: he departed JY04 at approximately 1100 hours local time. After picking up the banner, I proceeded down the bay southbound while…
- [Incident 20041010028469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041010028469I), Oct 10, 2004: Piper PA25 (N37AB), Hollywood, FL, Minor damage. (-23) While banner towing over the north miami beach area, pilot, Mr. Keith bryan-jones, certificate #2416144 pilot, experienced engine failure and had to make…
- [Incident 20040311005759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040311005759I), Mar 11, 2004: Piper PA25 (N37AB), Miami, FL, Minor damage. (-23) The pilot, Mr. Thomas john garlick stated in his signed statement, that on March 11, 2004, at approximately 4:00 pm local time, he landed at Opa Locka…
- [Incident 20030615022119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030615022119I), Jun 15, 2003: Piper PA25 (N37AB), Miami Beach, FL. (-23) On June 15, 2003, christopher reicks was piloting a PA-25, N37AB, returning to the opa locka airport, after completing a banner tow assignment. At this…
- [Accident 20000801012799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000801012799A), Aug 1, 2000: Piper PA25 (N6195Z), Middletownship, NJ, No damage. (-23) Pilot stated "when throttle was advanced for climb,engine was un-responsive," continued level but engine temp. Was climbing and power output falling.…
- [Incident 20000712034379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000712034379I), Jul 12, 2000: Piper PA25 (N6270Z), Somerville, NJ, Minor damage. (-23)Aircraft landed on grass runway 26 at Somerset Airport (sjb). After landing and almost stopping, as the pilot attempted to turn to back taxi, the right…
- [Accident 19990821043579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990821043579A), Aug 21, 1999: Piper PA25 (N6249Z), Salida, CO, No damage. (-23)On August 21, 1999, at approx. 1100 MDT, a Piper PA-25, N6249Z, registered to jensen aircraft, inc. and piloted by james m. dickson , was substantially…
- [Incident 19980902036369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980902036369I), Sep 2, 1998: Piper PA25 (N6220Z), Oriag Island, NJ. Pilot ran out of fuel while ferrying aircraft from a banner tow operation. Landed on a deserted beach without incident.
- [Incident 19980111003289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980111003289I), Jan 11, 1998: Piper PA25 (N6462Z), Beasley, TX, Minor damage. Narrative: aircraft began drifting to the right during roll-out. Applied left rudder with-out effect. Applied more left rudder and left aileron with-out…
- [Accident 19970607013469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970607013469A), Jun 7, 1997: Piper PA25 (N6339Z), Potosi, MO, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Aircraft crashed, located at base of tower by maintnance personnel. (.4) on June 7, 1997, about 0930 central daylight time, a Piper PA-25, N6339Z, received…
- [Incident 19960723042039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960723042039I), Jul 23, 1996: Piper PA25150 (N6217Z), Ludington, MI, Minor damage. Banner caught on landing gear on pickup. During subsequent landing, gear bungee cords broke. Ops waiver.
- [Accident 19960424011979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960424011979A), Apr 24, 1996: Piper PA25 (N6254Z), Buffalo, MO, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (.4)The Piper PA-25 (acft), being used to develop an STC, was modified by installing 2nd seat in hopper area & extending canopy forward. On 6/30/95, operator…
- [Accident 19950718019642A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950718019642A), Jul 18, 1995: Piper PA25 (N6084Z), Ames, IA, Destroyed. Glider collided with ground after tow, lost power on takeoff. (.4)the glider pilot stated that after he completed his preflight in preparation for launch, he…
- [Accident 19940802024389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940802024389A), Aug 2, 1994: Piper PA25 (N6440Z), Decatur, NE, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Stalled on climbout. Impacted and burned. No power on impact. No anomalies marijuana herbicide and drugs in pilot.
- [Incident 19940730033019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940730033019I), Jul 30, 1994: Piper PA25 (N6304Z), Taos, NM, Minor damage. Narrative: on July 30, 1994, at 14:30 MDT, a Piper PA-25, N6304Z, registered to air saxton leasing, inc., 3115 pine street, suite 803, waco, TX, while on a…
- [Accident 19930524015079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930524015079A), May 24, 1993: Piper PA25150 (N6129Z), Calera, OK, Substantial damage. Failed to liftoff from wet soft uphill grass strip and failed to abort. Went through fence. Gross weight water load
- [Accident 19930521042769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930521042769A), May 21, 1993: Piper PA25 (N6453Z), Essex, IA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Right wing folded en route spray run, impacted inverted and burned. Attach fittings broke.
- [Incident 19920819038339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920819038339I), Aug 19, 1992: Piper PA25 (N6289Z), Wildwood, NJ, Minor damage. Pilot ran out of fuel while flying a banner tow operation. Forced landing.
- [Incident 19920622024399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920622024399I), Jun 22, 1992: Piper PA25 (N6112Z), Opheim, MT, Minor damage. Aircraft wheels struck fence after turn around from spraying pass. Pilot stated airspeed lost after power added.
- [Accident 19920606018549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920606018549A), Jun 6, 1992: Piper PA25 (N6179Z), Socastee, SC, Destroyed. Banner caught on trees during attempted banner drop. Stalled crashed and burned.
- [Accident 19910822036859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910822036859A), Aug 22, 1991: Piper PA25150 (N6070Z), Stapleton, NE, Substantial damage. High sink rate on climbout. Dumped load. Unable recover. Stall mushed to impact. Thunderstorm in vicinity.
- [Accident 19910817034769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910817034769A), Aug 17, 1991: Piper PA25150 (N6261Z), Seagraves, TX, Destroyed. Flight of two sprayers. Flew into lead aircraft wake during a turn around. Lost control and crashed.
- [Incident 19910523021679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910523021679I), May 23, 1991: Piper PA25 (N6393Z), Sharon Springs, KS, Minor damage. Aircraft lost propeller blade during spraying application. Engine broke loose from mount. Landed safely.
- [Accident 19900812033419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900812033419A), Aug 12, 1990: Piper PA25150 (N6358Z), Minden, NE, Destroyed. Lost power on spray turn-around. Stalled, crashed and burned. Conditions for carburetor icing prevailed.
- [Accident 19900317005679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900317005679A), Mar 17, 1990: Piper STCPA25 (N6340Z), Sullivan, IL, Destroyed. Took off into strong gusty frontal passage winds. Lost control, wing hit ground and aircraft cartwheeled over fence
- [Accident 19890903033479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890903033479A), Sep 3, 1989: Piper PA25 (N6021Z), Milliville, NJ, Substantial damage. Lost power. Could not maintain altitude. Landed in field.
- [Accident 19880507013059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880507013059A), May 7, 1988: Piper PA25 (N6337Z), Chase, KS, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Hit wires and spun in during an agriculture spray operation. Aircraft burned . Pilot died from burns in accident.
- [Accident 19870830048559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870830048559A), Aug 30, 1987: Piper PA25 (N6094Z), Myrtle Beach, SC, Substantial damage. The engine failed and the banner tow aircraft was ditched. Number 4 cylinder was cracked, blowing out the sparkplug
- [Accident 19870805043319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870805043319A), Aug 5, 1987: Piper PA25 (N6400Z), Lubbock, TX, Substantial damage. The aircraft ground looped turning off the runway after landing. The pilots boots restricted rudder movement.
- [Accident 19870720035539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870720035539A), Jul 20, 1987: Piper PA25 (N6419Z), Portales, NM, Substantial damage. Practicing a spray run. Engine lost power. Landed in a field. Left gear hit a small ridge. Skidded to a stop.
- [Incident 19870711052379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870711052379I), Jul 11, 1987: Piper PA25 (N6340Z), Kalamazoo, MI, Minor damage. Released banner, landed in field after power loss. No mechanical defects found. Aircraft used auto fuel with no STC.
- [Accident 19870412009129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870412009129A), Apr 12, 1987: Piper PA25 (N6166Z), Jackson, LA, Substantial damage. The engine failed from fuel exhaustion on takeoff. Aircraft hit trees. Pilot reported jammed elevator.
- [Accident 19870410009149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870410009149A), Apr 10, 1987: Piper PA25 (N6384Z), Henning, MN, Substantial damage. Lost power after a spray run and stalled trying to turn back to field. Pilot could not locate carb heater switch.
- [Accident 19860827046999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860827046999A), Aug 27, 1986: Piper PA25 (N9101D), North Myrtle Be, SC, Destroyed. The pilot reported the engine of the banner tow plane lost power and the aircraft was ditched in the ocean.
- [Accident 19860616025179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860616025179A), Jun 16, 1986: Piper PA25 (N6120Z), Badger, SD, Substantial damage. Engine quit on takeoff. Landed in a muddy field, nosed over. Sediment found in the fuel strainer, carburetor bowl.
- [Accident 19860427017699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860427017699A), Apr 27, 1986: Piper STCPA25 (N6242Z), Braselton, GA, Substantial damage. Engine lost power during banner tow. Struck sign post landing in race track. Using auto fuel. Possible carb icing.
- [Accident 19850614029569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850614029569A), Jun 14, 1985: Piper PA25 (N4733Y), Leonard, ND, Substantial damage. Aircraft descended over trees for spray run, began roundout flare and impacted ground.
- [Accident 19840801040619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840801040619A), Aug 1, 1984: Piper PA25150 (N6349Z), Lennox, NY, Destroyed. Pilot claims cockpit burst into flames during spraying operation. Investigation suggests aircraft hit tree, burned.

All 146: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-25/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (11)

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

- [SDR 2024FA0000752](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000752), Oct 3, 2024: TUBE. BROKEN. ENGINE EXPERIENCED ROUGHNESS AND POWER REDUCTION DURING FLIGHT, BUT LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. INSPECTION FOUND THAT THE FUEL INJECTION LINE CONNECTING TH
- [SDR 2017FA0000047](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000047), Feb 7, 2017: SPARK PLUG. DEPARTED. DURING CRUISE , THE NR 3 CYLINDER, LOWER SPARK PLUG, DEPARTED THE ENGINE, CAUSING A SUBSTANTIAL LOSS OF POWER. THE SUSPECT SPARK PLUG WAS RECOVERED, AND WAS FOU
- [SDR 2010FA0000726](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000726), Jul 15, 2010: U BOLT. FAILED. DURING THE RELOCATION OF THE ACFT, THE RT MLG ATTACH "U" BOLT FAILED WITH A SUBSEQUENT GEAR COLLAPSE. THE "U" IS SPECIFIC TO THE SPRING STEEL GEAR INSTALLATION 
- [SDR 2007FA0000623](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000623), Jun 16, 2007: FUEL. CONTAMINATED. WATER IN FUEL. (K)
- [SDR 2006FA0000758](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000758), Jul 25, 2006: CYLINDER HEAD. SEPARATED. THIS WAS A NEW CYLINDER INSTALLED APRIL 05, AT ENGINE OVERHAUL. THE CYLINDER COMPLETELY SEPARATED BETWEEN THE HEAD AND BARREL, IN FLIGHT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS SAFEL
- [SDR 2001FA0000584](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000584), Nov 14, 2001: CYLINDER. DELAMINATED. LYCOMING CYLINDER PN LW12429 WITH A CERMINILL COATING FROM ECI DELAMINATED. THE AREA WAS ABOUT 1.5 INCHES IN LENGTH AND ABOUT .250 WIDE AT THE TOP OF THE CYLIND
- [SDR 20000731SH008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000731SH008), Jul 19, 2000: RUDDER. CORRODED. RUDDER TAIL POST CORRODED AND BROKE JUST ABOVE LOWER RUDDER MOUNTING PIN AND FORMING TUBE BROKE OFF AT RUDDER POST. (X)
- [SDR 98ZZZX312](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX312), Jan 9, 1997: FRAME. CORRODED. CORROSION AT TUBING CLUSTER 27 INCHES AFT OF FIREWALL ON LOWER LONGERON. GUSSETS SUPPORTING THE VERTICAL MEMBER HAD ALLOWED DEBRIS AND MOISTURE TO COLLECT ON LO
- [SDR 97ZZZX422](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX422), Dec 1, 1996: WHEEL. BOLTS SHEARED. INSPECTION FOUND UPON REMOVAL OF RT MAIN GEAR WHEEL COVER, ONE OF THE THREE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE WHEEL HALVES TOGETHER WAS SHEARED OFF. THE NUT AND END OF THE BO
- [SDR 96ZZZX3925](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3925), Jul 25, 1996: BOLT. SHEARED. RIGHT FORWARD LANDING GEAR BOLT WAS FOUND WITH HEAD SHEARED COMPLETELY OFF DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION OF WING ATTACH FITTINGS. RECOMMEND GOOD INSPECTION OF GEAR A
- [SDR 96ZZZX3924](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3924), Jul 25, 1996: BRACKET. BROKEN. TWO OF FOUR ENGINE MOUNT BRACKETS CRACKED AT BOLT HOLES. ONE MOUNT BRACKET BROKE IN HALF BY HAND WHEN REMOVED. FATIGUE SUSPECT CAUSE. THESE BRACKETS ALLOW THE E

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (94, 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 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 SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA01147WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01147WI): Installation of Concorde FLA or VRSLA series batteries in Piper Light Airplanes. Concorde Battery Corporation
- [STC SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system. Shady Aviation LLC
- [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC
- [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 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 SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc
- [STC SA1151NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1151NW): Installation of the Flight Grip Model 135 Control Stick Grip. Air Products & Parts LLC
- [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [STC SA00344BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA615EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA615EA): Installation of a Whelen Anti-Collision Strobe Light System as replacement for originally installed anti-collision lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA04112CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04112CH): Installation of Appareo Systems, LLC Stratus ESG ADS-B transponder. Appareo Systems LLC
- [STC SA00024NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00024NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA02212AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02212AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Seaplanes North LLC
- [STC SA2586NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2586NM): Installation of J.P. Instruments temperature monitoring systems. J P Instruments
- [STC SA02428SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428SE): Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft. Henry F Rogers/David E Polley
- [STC SA01734SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01734SE): Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts. Andrew D. Humphrey
- [STC SA441SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA441SW): Installation of Flexsteel Landing Gear. Martin Slone
- [STC SA725SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA725SW): Metal covered fuselage and fin. Martin Slone
- [STC SA00780SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00780SE): Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System. True Lock LLC
- [STC SA00149BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00149BO): Installation of Aircraft Components, Inc. Volt and Vac Alert System, P/N 2044-1. Aircraft Components Inc
- [STC SA03658AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03658AT): Installation of a Voice Alert System to incorporate as primary annunciators for stall and gear warnings. Aircraft Components Inc
- [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc
- [STC SA4305WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4305WE): Installation of GAR-AERO wheel adapters and tundra type tires on the main landing gear. Seaplanes North LLC
- [STC SA01669CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01669CH): Installation of Challenger Reusable Air Filter. Challenger Aviation Products Inc
- [STC SA00992AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00992AT): Installation of a wing forward spar fuselage attachment cluster and cross tube. Aerospace Welding Minneapolis Inc
- [STC SA10682SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10682SC): Installation of alternator and voltage regulator. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA02283SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA02402SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA01359AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01359AT): Installation of wing forward spar fuselage attachment assembly reinforcement. Aerial Banners Mods LLC
- [STC SA02128LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02128LA): Installation of aileron and flap hinge repair bushings. Univair Aircraft Corporation
- [STC SA01026SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01026SE): Improved fuel gascolator assembly. Steve's Aircraft
- [STC SA02825NY PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%201): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc
- [STC SA03148NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03148NY): The installation of the Latitude Technologies Corporation S100 Tracking System. Latitude Technologies Corporation
- [STC SA316BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA316BO): Modification of a fuel system by the installation of a fuel pump and auxiliary fuel tank for the transfer of fuel from the auxiliary tank to the main tank. Simmons Aviation Services LLC
- [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA01085LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01085LA): Installation of the VNS 1000 Voice Navigation System. VNS Incorporated
- [STC SA2693NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2693NM): Installation of Electronics International digital volt/amp gauges and accessories. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA01988SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01988SE): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) MVP-50P. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA563CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA563CH): Authorizes installation of engines equipped w/Unison Limited Authority Spark Advance Regulator (LASAR) ignition system w/Cylinder Head Temp. (CHT) monitoring capability on airframes. engines. Champion Aerospace LLC
- [STC SA4005NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4005NM): Precise Flight Inc. Pulselite Control System. Precise Flight Inc
- [STC SA1512WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1512WE): Installation of exhaust gas temperature monitoring systems Model EGT-1. K S Avionics Inc
- [STC SA2557NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2557NM): Installation of KS Avionics EGT/CHT-2( ) combined exhaust gas and cylinder head temperature monitoring system. K S Avionics Inc
- [STC SA241CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA241CH): Install Ceconite 101 fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc
- [STC SA4-977](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-977): Installation of Fiberglass rudder post mount for either Grimes or Whelen WRM rotating beacons. Univair Aircraft Corporation
- [STC SA00680SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer. Electronics International
- [STC SA01158WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01158WI): Installation of Aero Enhancements UV250-1 Supplemental Instrument Panel Lightning System. Aero Enhancements Inc
- [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc

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