# Piper PA-28-160

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7102806
- Manufacturer (registry): PIPER
- Model: PA-28-160
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 4
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 107 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS 2A13](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/2A13) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Piper Aircraft Inc.
- Registered aircraft: 253
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-160

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 2024-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-14-03): Autopilot System · Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot (STC SA01866WI). Effective Aug 20, 2024
- [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 2020-24-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-24-05): Wing Spar · Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160 and 4 more. Effective Dec 28, 2020
- [AD 2018-07-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-07-03): Placard and Markings · Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151 and 12 more. Effective Apr 20, 2018
- [AD 2017-14-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-14-04): Engine Oil · Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151 and 22 more. Effective Aug 15, 2017
- [AD 2013-02-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-02-13): Stabilizer Control System · Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151 and 33 more. Effective Mar 11, 2013
- [AD 2010-15-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-15-10): Control wheel shafts · Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151 and 33 more. Effective Aug 31, 2010
- [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 2005-19-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-19-20): Bushing screw thread expanders · Piper PA-28-160, PA-28-161, PA-28-180 and 1 more. Effective Nov 4, 2005
- [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005
- [AD 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 96-10-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-10-01-R1): Landing Light Support and Seal Assembly · Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160 and 1 more. Effective Dec 14, 1998
- [AD 96-10-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-10-03): Flap Handle Attach Bolt · Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151 and 28 more. Effective Jun 14, 1996
- [AD 87-08-08 R3](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-08-08-R3): Lower spar cap · Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151 and 28 more. Effective May 22, 1989
- [AD 86-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-17-01): Ammeter Replacement · Piper PA-28-150, PA-28-160, PA-28-180 and 20 more. Effective Aug 21, 1986
- [AD 79-26-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-26-05): Oil and Fuel System Hoses · Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151 and 28 more. Effective Jan 3, 1980
- [AD 69-22-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-22-02): Failure of Control Wheel · Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160 and 4 more. Effective Jul 30, 1979
- [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 77-01-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-01-01): Fuel Quantity Gauge · Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151 and 7 more. Effective Jan 7, 1977
- [AD 75-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-08-03): Fuel Drain Valves · Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151 and 6 more. Effective Apr 4, 1975
- [AD 75-02-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-02-03): Nose Wheel Fork Assembly · Large nose gear fork and 8.00-6 nose gear tire (Airglas STC SA281AL)
- [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 72-14-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-14-07): Bolts in Stabilator Hinge Fittings · Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160 and 7 more. Effective Jul 7, 1972
- [AD 70-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-16-05): Engine Exhaust Muffler · Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160 and 3 more. Effective May 19, 1972
- [AD 72-08-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-08-06): Main Landing Gear Torque Links · Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160 and 4 more. Effective Apr 14, 1972
- [AD 71-14-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-14-06): Magnetos Grounding · Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160 and 2 more. Effective Jul 9, 1971
- [AD 70-26-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-26-04): Stabilizer Balance Weight Tube · Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160 and 8 more. Effective Jun 24, 1971
- [AD 70-18-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-18-05): Landing Gear Torque Link Bolts · Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160 and 4 more. Effective Sep 7, 1970
- [AD 67-26-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-26-02): Fuel Selector Valve · Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160 and 8 more. Effective May 22, 1968
- [AD 67-26-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-26-03): Fuel System Screens and Filters · Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160 and 7 more. Effective Apr 12, 1968
- [AD 67-20-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-20-04): Main Landing Gear Torque Link · Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160 and 8 more. Effective Sep 27, 1967
- [AD 67-12-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-12-06): Open End Steel Tube Assemblies · Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160 and 3 more. Effective May 4, 1967
- [AD 66-20-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-20-05): Propeller Spinner · Piper PA-28-150, PA-28-160 and PA-28-180. Effective Aug 27, 1966
- [AD 65-06-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/65-06-06): Fuel Quantity Gauge Sender Units · Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160 and 2 more. Effective Mar 12, 1965
- [AD 64-06-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-06-06): Control Wheels · Piper PA-28-150, PA-28-160, PA-28-180 and 3 more. Effective Apr 6, 1964
- [AD 62-26-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/62-26-06): Exhaust System · Piper PA-28-150 and PA-28-160. Effective Dec 14, 1962
- [AD 62-19-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/62-19-03): Propeller Attach Bolts · Piper PA-28-150, PA-28-160 and PA-28-180. Effective Aug 28, 1962

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 2018-02-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-02-05) (historical): Placard and Markings · Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151 and 12 more. Effective Feb 7, 2018
- [AD 96-10-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-10-01) (historical): Landing Light Support and Seal Assembly · Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160 and 1 more. Effective Jun 10, 1996
- [AD 95-26-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-26-13) (historical): Inspect Oil Cooler Hoses · Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151 and 22 more. Effective Feb 5, 1996

## Information bulletins (advisory) (19)

- [SAIB 2022-20](https://openairdocs.org/saib/2022-20): Wing Spar. Issued Oct 19, 2022
- [SAIB AIR-21-10](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-21-10): Wing, Attach Fittings (JASC 5740). Issued Jun 29, 2021
- [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018
- [SAIB CE-11-12R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-12R1): Wings - PA-28, PA-32, PA-34, and PA-44 Rear Spar Corrosion at Fuselage Attach Fitting. Issued Dec 2, 2015
- [SAIB CE-14-23](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-14-23): Powerplant; Air Intake. Issued Aug 6, 2014
- [SAIB CE-14-22](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-14-22): Fuel Selector/Shut-Off Valve. Issued Jul 10, 2014
- [SAIB CE-13-26](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-13-26): Engine Air Intake System; Air Box Vanes. Issued Mar 27, 2013
- [SAIB CE-11-42](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-42): Flight Controls: Control Cable/Pulley Inspections. Issued Jun 29, 2011
- [SAIB CE-11-14](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-14): Stabilizers- Vertical Stabilizer on Piper PA-28, PA-32, PA-34 Forward Attach Point Corrosion. Issued Jan 5, 2011
- [SAIB CE-11-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-13): Wings - Piper PA-28, PA-32, PA-34 Forward Spar Corrosion. Issued Jan 5, 2011
- [SAIB CE-11-12](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-12) (historical): PA-28, PA-32, PA-34, and PA-44 Rear Spar Corrosion at Fuselage Attach Fitting. Issued Jan 5, 2011
- [SAIB CE-11-11](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-11): Wings - Piper PA-28, PA-32, and PA-34 Aileron Hinge Fitting Corrosion. Issued Jan 5, 2011
- [SAIB CE-11-10](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-10): Piper PA-28, PA-32, PA-34, and PA-44 Corrosion on Flap Hinges, Brackets, and Ribs. Issued Jan 5, 2011
- [SAIB CE-11-01](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-01): Stabilizers -Horizontal Stabilator   Turnbuckle. Issued Oct 4, 2010
- [SAIB CE-10-17](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-10-17): Landing Gear - Piper PA-28 and PA-32 Main Landing Gear Torque Link Inspection Interval. Issued Feb 23, 2010
- [SAIB CE-09-23](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-09-23): Fuel: Piper PA-28, PA-32, PA-34. Issued Apr 7, 2009
- [SAIB CE-09-17](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-09-17): Fuel: Piper PA-28 Series Aircraft Fuel Vent and Supply Hose Condition. Issued Mar 10, 2009
- [SAIB CE-05-29R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-05-29R1): . Issued Feb 3, 2005
- [SAIB CE-04-63](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-04-63): . Issued Apr 16, 2004

## Registered aircraft (253, first 50)

- [N1079Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1079Y): [Boyer Jerry D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOYER%20JERRY%20D), [Monument, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Monument), built 1962, S/N 28-118
- [N1123W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1123W): [Thiel Jonathan Ronald](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THIEL%20JONATHAN%20RONALD), [Billings, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Billings), S/N 28-771
- [N16RL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16RL): [Kerr John A Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KERR%20JOHN%20A%20JR), [Dekalb, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Dekalb), built 1964, S/N 28-1834
- [N19VT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N19VT): [Beauchamp James W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BEAUCHAMP%20JAMES%20W), [Corapeake, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Corapeake), built 1962, S/N 28-400
- [N233SP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N233SP): [Buchwald Greg W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUCHWALD%20GREG%20W), [Grapevine, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Grapevine), built 1961, S/N 28-223
- [N2500U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2500U): [Frisbie Anthony G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRISBIE%20ANTHONY%20G), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1964, S/N 28-1873
- [N25D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25D): [Steves Landavator Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEVES%20LANDAVATOR%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Oley, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Oley), built 1964, S/N 28-1919
- [N274TE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N274TE): [Bas Part Sales LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAS%20PART%20SALES%20LLC), [Greeley, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greeley), S/N 28-1545
- [N28PA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28PA): [Burke Jacob R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURKE%20JACOB%20R), [Cornelius, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Cornelius), S/N 28-3410
- [N294TW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N294TW): [Louris Thomas W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOURIS%20THOMAS%20W), [Lake Oswego, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Lake%20Oswego), built 1965, S/N 28-2202
- [N2DG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2DG): [Agostini Glenn](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AGOSTINI%20GLENN), [Tampa, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Tampa), built 1964, S/N 28-1526
- [N347GW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N347GW): [Allen Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALLEN%20AIR%20LLC), [Creola, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Creola), built 1966, S/N 28-3651
- [N347RP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N347RP): [Daytona Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Daytona%20Beach), S/N 28-571, Registration pending, canceled
- [N5001W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5001W): [Hayes Gregory S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAYES%20GREGORY%20S), [Erie, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Erie), built 1962, S/N 28-2
- [N5004W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5004W): [N5004w LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N5004W%20LLC), [Kansas City, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Kansas%20City), built 1961, S/N 28-5
- [N5005W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5005W): [Manxhuka Dukagjin](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MANXHUKA%20DUKAGJIN), [Ridgefield Park, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Ridgefield%20Park), built 1961, S/N 28-6
- [N5009W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5009W): [Americus, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Americus), built 1961, S/N 28-10, Registration pending
- [N5019W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5019W): [Shipley Kelly R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHIPLEY%20KELLY%20R), [Astoria, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Astoria), built 1961, S/N 28-20
- [N5026W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5026W): [Spencer Don W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPENCER%20DON%20W), [The Dalles, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/The%20Dalles), built 1961, S/N 28-27
- [N5027W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5027W): [Johnson Dennis E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20DENNIS%20E), [Factoryville, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Factoryville), built 1961, S/N 28-28
- [N5029W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5029W): [Jaycor Foundation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JAYCOR%20FOUNDATION), [Buirr Ridge, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Buirr%20Ridge), built 1961, S/N 28-31
- [N5031W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5031W): [Bowers Mark A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOWERS%20MARK%20A), [Afton, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Afton), built 1961, S/N 28-33
- [N5038W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5038W): [Marx Karl E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARX%20KARL%20E), [Juneau, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Juneau), built 1961, S/N 28-40
- [N5043W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5043W): [Rushton Harold E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUSHTON%20HAROLD%20E), [Nashville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Nashville), built 1961, S/N 28-45
- [N5047W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5047W): [Cooper James](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COOPER%20JAMES), [Indianapolis, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Indianapolis), built 1961, S/N 28-49
- [N5050W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5050W): [Ladeira Victor E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LADEIRA%20VICTOR%20E), [Holy Cross, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Holy%20Cross), built 1961, S/N 28-61
- [N5053W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5053W): [Jonason David](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONASON%20DAVID), [Ocean Park, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Ocean%20Park), built 1961, S/N 28-62
- [N5065W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5065W): [Addai Emmanuel](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADDAI%20EMMANUEL), [Cincinnati, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Cincinnati), built 1961, S/N 28-74
- [N5069W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5069W): [Nelson Stephen A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NELSON%20STEPHEN%20A), [Milaca, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Milaca), built 1961, S/N 28-78
- [N5072W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5072W): [Hurst Randall S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HURST%20RANDALL%20S), [Altus, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Altus), built 1961, S/N 28-81
- [N5074W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5074W): [Wells Byron R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WELLS%20BYRON%20R), [Bunn, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Bunn), S/N 28-83
- [N5077W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5077W): [Skyport Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKYPORT%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Birmingham, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Birmingham), S/N 28-86
- [N5080W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5080W): [Matzke Kevin T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MATZKE%20KEVIN%20T), [Gilbert, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Gilbert), built 1961, S/N 28-89
- [N5084W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5084W): [Shouse Robert G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHOUSE%20ROBERT%20G), [Owasso, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Owasso), built 1961, S/N 28-93
- [N5085W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5085W): [Martin Marlin Ray Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARTIN%20MARLIN%20RAY%20JR), [Mabank, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mabank), built 1961, S/N 28-94
- [N5090W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5090W): [Jaybird Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JAYBIRD%20AVIATION%20LLC), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), built 1961, S/N 28-99
- [N5117W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5117W): [Jorgensen-Tjorneho Erik R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JORGENSEN-TJORNEHO%20ERIK%20R), [Conroe, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Conroe), built 1961, S/N 28-142
- [N5119W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5119W): [Le Thanh Q](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LE%20THANH%20Q), [Santa Ana, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Ana), built 1961, S/N 28-144
- [N5121W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5121W): [Carroll Thomas F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARROLL%20THOMAS%20F), [Independence, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Independence), built 1961, S/N 28-146
- [N5122W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5122W): [Cape Elizabeth, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Cape%20Elizabeth), built 1961, S/N 28-148, Sale reported
- [N5125W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5125W): [Elyon Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ELYON%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Gulf Shores, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Gulf%20Shores), built 1961, S/N 28-151
- [N5129W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5129W): [Stanek Kenneth W Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STANEK%20KENNETH%20W%20JR), [Russellville, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Russellville), built 1961, S/N 28-156
- [N5130W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5130W): [Mccutcheon Ernest Thomas](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCUTCHEON%20ERNEST%20THOMAS), [Ninety Six, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Ninety%20Six), built 1961, S/N 28-157
- [N5131W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5131W): [Arias Timothy R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARIAS%20TIMOTHY%20R), [Tempe, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Tempe), built 1961, S/N 28-158
- [N5132W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5132W): [Smith Dale S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20DALE%20S), [Grass Valley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Grass%20Valley), built 1961, S/N 28-161
- [N5137W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5137W): [Krehbiel Timothy M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KREHBIEL%20TIMOTHY%20M), [Holt, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Holt), built 1961, S/N 28-166
- [N5149W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5149W): [Thomas Clifford C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOMAS%20CLIFFORD%20C), [Madisonville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Madisonville), built 1961, S/N 28-180
- [N5155W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5155W): [Northfield, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Northfield), built 1961, S/N 28-186, Registration pending
- [N5156W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5156W): [Johnson James E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20JAMES%20E), [Hammond, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Hammond), S/N 28-187
- [N5164W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5164W): [Morning Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORNING%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Altoona, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Altoona), built 1961, S/N 28-195

All 253: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-160/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (275, 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 ERA26LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA185), Apr 22, 2026: Piper PA-28-160 (N5958W), Lanett, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with taxiway sign.
- [NTSB GAA26WA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA26WA049), Dec 12, 2025: Piper PA-28-160 (N5005W), Lake Mavrovo, North Macedonia
- [NTSB ERA23LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA111), Jan 10, 2023: Piper PA-28-160 (N5841W), Somerville, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: Based on available evidence, the reason for the damage to the airplane’s propeller and engine cowling could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA23LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA016), Oct 11, 2022: Piper PA-28 (N5654W), Morristown, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The solo student pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR22LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA294), Aug 5, 2022: Piper PA-28-160 (N7485R), White Salmon, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point, and his delayed decision to go around which, resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN21LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA068), Nov 28, 2020: Piper PA28 (N5242W), French Lick, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper in-flight decision making which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA21LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA006), Oct 4, 2020: Piper PA28 (N6179U), Fulton, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The mechanic’s improper maintenance, which resulted in the crankshaft expansion plug dislodging in flight and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR14CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA021), Oct 19, 2013: Piper PA28 - 160 (N5184W), Tucson, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collison with a runway sign.
- [NTSB ERA13FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA088), Dec 16, 2012: Piper PA-28-160 (N5714W), Parkton, NC, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The failure of the instrument-rated pilot to maintain control of the airplane while in instrument meteorological conditions after reporting a gyro malfunction. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB CEN12LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA124), Jan 3, 2012: Piper PA-28-160 (N5768W), San Angelo, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA441](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA441), Jul 15, 2009: Piper PA-28 (N5519W), Cincinnati, OH, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of situational awareness during the approach to an unfamiliar airport at night and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack…
- [NTSB ERA09LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA124), Jan 4, 2009: Piper PA-28-160 (N5212W), Indiana, PA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to attempt VFR flight in IMC conditions, resulting in a collision with trees during a go-around.
- [NTSB MIA08LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA004), Oct 10, 2007: Piper PA-28-160 (N5235W), Hillsville, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around.
- [NTSB SEA06LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA109), Jun 2, 2006: Piper PA-28-160 (N1123W), Laurel, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of maintenance personnel to properly reinstall the left-hand control yoke to the left-hand control column, and the failure of other maintenance personnel to properly verify the…
- [NTSB NYC05LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA059), Mar 11, 2005: Piper PA-28-160 (N5946W), Cameron, WV, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor in this accident was the carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB CHI05CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA006), Oct 18, 2004: Piper PA-28-160 (N5520W), Altoona, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate fuel management leading to the fuel starvation in the left tank during the flight's descent. A factor was the impacted power line.
- [NTSB FTW04LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA018), Nov 5, 2003: Piper PA-28-160 (N5203W), Amarillo, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind condition. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of aircraft, and the crosswind.
- [NTSB ATL02FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA063), Mar 9, 2002: Piper PA-28-160 (N160D), Laurens, SC, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot experienced spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of control and the subsequent collision with terrain. Factors were low clouds and dark-night.
- [NTSB NYC02LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA016), Oct 21, 2001: Piper PA-28-160 (N5725W), Buckhannon, WV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor related to the accident were the gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ATL01WA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01WA015), Dec 11, 2000: Piper PA-28-160 (N5306W), Alaj Uela, Costa Rica, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB MIA00LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA235), Aug 10, 2000: Piper PA-28-160 (N5422W), Crossville, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. The crosswind was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB DEN99LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA126), Jul 23, 1999: Piper PA28-160B (N5595W), Pueblo, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: Total loss of power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA98LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA068), May 1, 1998: Piper PA-28-160 (N5157W), Monroe, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Fuel starvation due to the flight instructor's improper in-flight decision to simulate an engine failure by pulling the mixture control toward the lean position until the engine shut down, and his…
- [NTSB NYC98LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA030), Nov 19, 1997: Piper PA-28-160 (N5189W), Mount Holly, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA97LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA138), Apr 14, 1997: Piper PA-28-160 (N5363W), Pickens, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll from a touch-and-go landing, which resulted in the airplane going off the side of the runway, down an embankment,…
- [NTSB FTW96LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA086), Jan 8, 1996: Piper PA-28-160 (N5505W), Decatur, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to follow proper starting procedures, and an inadequate tie-down.
- [NTSB SEA95LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA151), Jul 15, 1995: Piper PA-28-160 (N5040W), Kent, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEAR OF THE TREES. THE DARK NIGHT LIGHT CONDITION WAS A FACTOR.
- [NTSB CHI95LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA176), Jun 9, 1995: Piper PA-28-160 (N5762W), Viroqua, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI95LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA150), May 14, 1995: Piper PA-28-160 (N5528W), East Gull Lake, MN, destroyed. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Factors in the accident were the crosswind and gusts.
- [NTSB MIA95FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA100), Apr 8, 1995: Piper PA-28-160 (N5718W), St. Petersburg, FL, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO EXTEND WING FLAPS AND MAINTAIN AIRSPEED WHILE ON APPROACH TO LAND RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL, SPIN, AND UNCONTROLLED DESCENT UNTIL COLLISION WITH A RESIDENCE AND…
- [NTSB FTW94LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA234), Jul 14, 1994: Piper PA-28-160 (N5193W), Tulsa, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. THE LACK OF TERRAIN SUITABLE FOR A FORCED LANDING WAS A FACTOR.
- [NTSB BFO94LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA076), Apr 24, 1994: Piper PA-28-160 (N5855W), New Carlisle, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inattention to the mixture control which was inadvertently placed in the idle cut-off position by the passenger and resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor is the pilot's inadequate…
- [NTSB MIA93FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA160), Jul 21, 1993: Piper PA-28 (N5096W), Morriston, FL, destroyed, 4 fatal. Probable cause: VFR FLIGHT BY THE PILOT(S) INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC) AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE (OR CLEARANCE) FROM THE TOWER. THE PROXIMITY OF THE TOWER/GUY WIRES AND WEATHER…
- [NTSB CHI93LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA244), Jul 7, 1993: Piper PA-28-160 (N5638W), California, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED.
- [NTSB CHI93LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA148), Apr 24, 1993: Piper PA-28-160 (N5548W), Yankton, SD, destroyed. Probable cause: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER CLEARANCE. GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS WERE A FACTOR.
- [NTSB BFO92LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA150), Sep 26, 1992: Piper PA-28-160 (N5867W), Bethel, ME, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE TO AVOID THE TERRAIN. THE DARK NIGHT WAS A FACTOR.
- [NTSB ATL92FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA162), Aug 19, 1992: Piper PA-28-160 (N5640W), Lawrenceville, GA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL, AND HIS IMPROPER EXECUTION OF EMERGENCY PROCEDURES. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S OVERCONFIDENCE, HIS INADEQUATE…
- [NTSB SEA92LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA166), Jul 27, 1992: Piper PA-28-160 (N5639W), Sisters, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE IMPROPER USE OF FLIGHT CONTROLS BY THE PIC DURING AN ABORTED TAKEOFF. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE UNFAVORABLE WIND (WINDSHIFT) ENCOUNTERED DURING TAKEOFF GROUND ROLL, THE TAILWIND…
- [NTSB DEN89LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA174), Jul 19, 1989: Piper PA-28-160 (N5673W), Crested Butte, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE WHILE FLYING OVER MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. THE TERRAIN AND WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE RELATED FACTORS.
- [NTSB NYC89LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA164), Jul 14, 1989: Piper PA-28-160 (N5913W), Hammond, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S DECISION TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF WITH INSUFFICIENT RUNWAY REMAINING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE THE ACCIDENT WAS A WET GRASS RUNWAY AND THE FAULTY TACHOMETER WHICH INFLUENCED THE PILOT'S DECISION.
- [NTSB ANC89LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA120), Jul 14, 1989: Piper PA-28 (N5745W), Naknek, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND INADVERTENTLY ALLOWED THE AIRPLANE TO STALL.
- [NTSB MIA89FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA108), Mar 14, 1989: Piper PA-28-160 (N5572W), Holley, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: CONTINUED FLIGHT BY THE PLT INTO ADVERSE WX, FOLLOWED BY SPATIAL DISORIENTATION AND LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL. LACK OF A PREFLIGHT WEATHER BRIEFING, WEATHER CONDITIONS, AND LACK OF VISUAL CUES AT…
- [NTSB MKC89LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA035), Dec 8, 1988: Piper PA-28-160 (N5875W), Crete, NE, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA88LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA193), Sep 29, 1988: Piper PA-28-160 (N5896W), Renton, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC88FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88FA120), Jul 2, 1988: Piper PA-28-160 (N5517W), Beedeville, AR, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: INTENTIONAL BUZZING PERFORMED, VISUAL OUTLOOK NOT MAINTAINED AND OVER CONFIDENCE IN PERSONAL ABILITY BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND.
- [NTSB DEN88LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA136), Jun 25, 1988: Piper PA-28-160 (N5113W), Ogden, UT, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA87LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA116), Jun 14, 1987: Piper PA-28-160 (N5458W), Odessa, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW87LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA138), Jun 9, 1987: Piper PA-28-160 (N5552W), Norman, OK, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX87LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA132), Mar 1, 1987: Piper PA-28-160 (N5466W), Redlands, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL86LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA205), Jul 23, 1986: Piper PA-28-160 (N5041W), Dozier, AL, destroyed

All 275: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-160/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (159, 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 20260422004539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260422004539A), Apr 22, 2026: Piper PA-28-160 (N5958W), Lanett, AL, Substantial damage. Pilot approached runway and landed long, during rollout, pilot lost control and left the paved portion of the runway, striking a runway marker and sign before…
- [Incident 20260322010639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260322010639I), Mar 22, 2026: Piper PA-28-160 (N5298W), Lantana, FL, No damage. Aircraft declared an emergency while coming in for landing. Pilot reported that engine began running really rough during flight and decided to divert to a…
- [Incident 20241219022109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241219022109I), Dec 19, 2024: Piper PA-28-160 (N5378W), Roanoke, TX, No damage. Pilot stated after dropping off his flight instructor he departed 52F to return to propwash airport in justin, TX. Shortly after take off the aircraft…
- [Incident 20230624010999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230624010999I), Jun 24, 2023: Piper PA-28-160 (N5231W), Gladewater, TX, Minor damage. Completing his third solo flight, the student pilot touched down. During the rollout, his aircraft left the runway surface to the left, where it struck a…
- [Accident 20221011019999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221011019999A), Oct 11, 2022: Piper PA-28-160 (N5654W), Morristown, TN, Substantial damage. Student pilot of[privacy data omitted]departed kgkt for a solo flight to destination kmor and landed on runway 23. Pilot stated he setup to land the aircraft…
- [Accident 20220805014179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220805014179A), Aug 5, 2022: Piper PA-28-160 (N7485R), White Salmon, WA, Substantial damage. PA28-160 2 person on board. No injuries/no fatalities. Departed W5Z enroute to WA66. Described as a private airstrip, requires a call ahead to land. Pilot said…
- [Accident 20201128014839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201128014839A), Nov 28, 2020: Piper PA-28-160 (N5242W), French Lick, IN, Substantial damage. On November 28, 2020, at approximately 1:37 pm eastern daylight time (EDT), a Piper PA-28-160, N5242W, was substantially damaged during a forced landing in a…
- [Accident 20201004012799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201004012799A), Oct 4, 2020: Piper PA-28-160 (N6179U), Fulton, NY, Substantial damage. On Sunday, October 4, 2020 at approximately 1230 pm EST, the pilot of aircraft N6179U, executed a take-off from runway 15 at the oswego county airport (fzy) in…
- [Incident 20190117007679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190117007679I), Jan 17, 2019: Piper PA-28-160 (N5973W), Tallahassee, FL, Minor damage. Tallahassee, FL. N5973W, PA28, experienced an exhaust pipe fire on start up. Fire extinguisher was used to extinguish fire. Aircraft was on ramp prior to…
- [Incident 20171216023199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171216023199I), Dec 16, 2017: Piper PA-28-160 (N5568W), Crewe, VA, Minor damage. The pilot was returning to home base at W81. On approach to runway 33 the pilot corrected for a crosswind coming from the west. On touchdown he did not correct…
- [Incident 20150419005119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150419005119I), Apr 19, 2015: Piper PA-28-160 (N5605W), Corvallis, OR, Minor damage. PIC said she was a bit low, but on speed. She said she extended her flaps to 25 degrees and saw she was not going to land on the runway. She said she just…
- [Accident 20131019020449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131019020449A), Oct 19, 2013: Piper PA-28-160 (N5184W), Tucson, AZ, Substantial damage. The flight was uneventful and began at E63, gila bend enroute to ryn, Ryan Field on 10/19/13. The pilot stated that she Slowed the aircraft to 1800 RPM on base…
- [Accident 20121216028089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121216028089A), Dec 16, 2012: Piper PA-28-160 (N5714W), Fayetteville, NC, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Virgil t. deal, while being vectored for a no gyro approach to Fayetteville Regional Airport (fay) runway 04, at approximately 1534 on December 16, 2012, lost…
- [Accident 20120103000299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120103000299A), Jan 3, 2012: Piper PA-28-160 (N5768W), San Angelo, TX, Substantial damage. The aircraft was substantially damaged during a forced landing after the engine lost power. VMC prevailed at the time of the accident. The instructional flight…
- [Incident 20100214027419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100214027419I), Feb 14, 2010: Piper PA-28 (N5972W), Duchesne, UT, Minor damage. Aircraft departed U42 for a flight to return to U42. At approximately 1630 the pilot was landing in U69 with icy conditions the aircraft began to slide to the…
- [Accident 20090104005909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090104005909A), Jan 4, 2009: Piper PA28160 (N5212W), Indiana, PA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. N5212W departed kidi at approximately 2130 UTC for a local pleasure flight. Kidi AWOS reported weather as 12 sm visibility and 400 overcast. The pilot stated…
- [Incident 20071216831319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071216831319I), Dec 16, 2007: Piper PA28160 (N5766W), Walworth, WI, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot took off on runway 36 which was ice covered and with a left crosswind. After starting the takeoff roll the aircraft started drifting to the right.…
- [Incident 20071205827659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071205827659I), Dec 5, 2007: Piper PA28160 (N5475W), Berryville, AR, Minor damage. (-23) On December 5, 2007, at 1030 central daylight savings time, a Piper PA-28-160 received minor damage during a normal landing at Carroll County Airport,…
- [Accident 20060602008179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060602008179A), Jun 2, 2006: Piper PA28160 (N1123W), Laurel, MT, Destroyed. (-23) This was the maiden flight after annual inspection - pilot states that on climb-out as he initiated a left turn the aileron control was ineffective. He…
- [Incident 20060124001239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060124001239I), Jan 24, 2006: Piper PA28160 (N5845W), Jean, NV, Minor damage. (-23) A student flying his own airplane ran off the runway to the left while attempting a takeoff at Jean, NV, runway 20R. He had a left quartering tailwind of…
- [Incident 20050814019409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050814019409I), Aug 14, 2005: Piper PA28160 (N5053W), Toledo, OR, Minor damage. (-23) IFR flight plan vancouver to newport, cancelled IFR and diverted to Toledo. Upon landing at 1915 PDT ran off the end of the runway and nosed into approx.…
- [Accident 20050311005429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050311005429A), Mar 11, 2005: Piper PA28160 (N5946W), Cameron, WV, Destroyed. (-23) Aircraft crashed in a field southeast of wheeling, WV, due to a loss of power caused by icing conditions.
- [Incident 20041105027609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041105027609I), Nov 5, 2004: Piper PA28160 (N5768W), Oklahoma City, OK, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot was being vectored for the VOR 17L approach at will rogers airport (okc) by okc approach control. Aircraft was at 3,500 feet in cruise flight when…
- [Accident 20041017025759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041017025759A), Oct 17, 2004: Piper PA28160 (N5520W), Altoona, WI, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot stated: he arrived at the menomonee, WI airport at approximately 10:40 EDT on 10/17/2004. The pilot performed a preflight inspection and had…
- [Accident 20031105027579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031105027579A), Nov 5, 2003: Piper PA28160 (N5203W), Amarillo, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) On November 5, 2003, at approximately 1600 CST, Mr. James kemp ingram lost control of his aircraft during a crosswind landing at runway 17, Tradewind…
- [Incident 20030914023999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030914023999I), Sep 14, 2003: Piper PA28160 (N5467W), Union, SC, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot reported after landing the engine sputtered then quit, a restart was attempted and the engine compartment caught on fire. The pilot shut down the…
- [Incident 20030528014619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030528014619I), May 28, 2003: Piper PA28160 (N5855W), AR, Minor damage. (-23) On 05/28/2003 at approximately 1900 CST a Piper PA-28-160, registration N5855W, serial number 28-2358 landed on Private grass strip two miles east of…
- [Accident 20020309009139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020309009139A), Mar 9, 2002: Piper PA28160 (N160D), Greenwood, SC, No damage, 2 fatal. (-23) On March 9, 2002, a Piper PA-28-160, N160D, registered to and operated by the pilot, collided with the ground at 0453 eastern standard time while…
- [Accident 20011021031979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011021031979A), Oct 21, 2001: Piper PA28160 (N5725W), Buchanon, WV, No damage. (-23) Student pilot lost control after landing on runway 11, with a crosswind and struck an embankment, approximately 50 feet south of runway. (.19) on October…
- [Incident 20010123001539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010123001539I), Jan 23, 2001: Piper PA28160 (N5904W), Sauk Centre, MN, Minor damage. (-23) On 1-23-2001 at saul Centre, MN (D39) N5904W, Piper PA-28-160, piloted by owner/private pilot [privacy data omitted]was attempting to land on rwy 32.…
- [Accident 20000810013429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000810013429A), Aug 10, 2000: Piper PA28160 (N5422W), Crossville, TN, Substantial damage. (.4)On August 10, 2000, at about 1515 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-160, N5422W, registered to a private owner, operating as a 14 CFR part 91 personal…
- [Incident 19991225041799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991225041799I), Dec 25, 1999: Piper PA28160 (N5287W), El Monte, CA, No damage. (-5) Pilot aborted take-off after becoming airborne and engine lost power. The aircraft made a hard landing collapsing the nose gear. And the prop struck the…
- [Incident 19990828036319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990828036319I), Aug 28, 1999: Piper PA28160 (N5199W), Chicago, IL, Minor damage. (-23) On August 28, 1999, the private pilot, sel departed miday airport, Chicago, IL with a final destination of lansing, IL on a part 91 fersonal flight.…
- [Accident 19990723009849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990723009849A), Jul 23, 1999: Piper PA28160 (N5595W), Pueblo, CO, Substantial damage. Acft experienced engine failure and made hard lndg rwy 17/35 at Pueblo, CO. Wing broken and flipped over on back. (-23) a/c departed runway, at about 300 ft…
- [Incident 19990529015549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990529015549I), May 29, 1999: Piper PA28160 (N5685W), St Paul, KS. Engine quit during cruise flight and an off-airport landing was perfromed. There were no injuries to the occupants or damage to the aircraft. The cause of the…
- [Incident 19980802036299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980802036299I), Aug 2, 1998: Piper PA28160 (N5221W), Williamson, NY, Minor damage. On August 2, 1998, a Piper cherokee, PA-28-160, N5221W, owned and operated by Mr. Gerald n. masucci, landed at Williamson-Sodus Airport on runway 28. He then…
- [Accident 19980501008299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980501008299A), May 1, 1998: Piper PA28160 (N5157W), Monroe, WA, Substantial damage. CFI pulled mixture for simulated forced landing. Student raised nose. Prop stopped unable restart. Landed short. (.4)after the instructor simulated an engine…
- [Incident 19980319003969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980319003969I), Mar 19, 1998: Piper PA28160 (N5850W), Port Angeles, WA, Minor damage. Narrative: aircraft landed on rwy 8 at clm and veered off to the left into the grass. Three on board, no injuries. Nose gear piston assembly bent 45 degrees to…
- [Accident 19971119033679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971119033679A), Nov 19, 1997: Piper PA28160 (N5189W), Mount Holly, NJ, Substantial damage. 1St solo 3rd landing veered off run into wind sock pole. (.4)the student pilot was performing solo takeoffs and landings to runway 26. During the third…
- [Accident 19970414005899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970414005899A), Apr 14, 1997: Piper PA28160 (N5363W), Pickens, SC, Substantial damage. Lost control at liftoff on touch and go. Veered off runway on right main and nose wheel down a hill into trees. (-23) during his takeoff the student pilot…
- [Incident 19970213004829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970213004829I), Feb 13, 1997: Piper PA28160 (N5477W), Salt Lake City, UT, Minor damage. Landing. Wind gust raised a wing lost control. Skidded off runway. Collapsed nose gear.
- [Accident 19960531012372A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960531012372A), May 31, 1996: Piper PA28160 (N5664W), Festus, MO, No damage. Parked in hangar, struck by N9532M, that was out of control.
- [Accident 19960108000279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960108000279A), Jan 8, 1996: Piper PA28160 (N5505W), Decatur, TX, Substantial damage. Tail tied down. Hand started engine. Broke tiedown. Pilot injured trying for throttle. Plane struck windsock pole.
- [Incident 19951023044759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951023044759I), Oct 23, 1995: Piper PA28160 (N5599W), Franklin, NC, Minor damage. Narrative: the student pilot was making his first supervised solo flight, a series of three takeoffs, followed by full stop landings. Solo endorsements were…
- [Accident 19950714018669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950714018669A), Jul 14, 1995: Piper PA28160 (N5040W), Kent, WA, Substantial damage. Unable to clear rising terrain on climbout. Settled into trees. Pilot reported gross weight but possible overgross.
- [Accident 19950609019879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950609019879A), Jun 9, 1995: Piper PA28160 (N5762W), Viroqua, WI, Substantial damage. Engine miss and vibrate on climbout. Made 180 to return to airport. Struck powerline. No mechanical anomalies. (-23) pilot stated that shortly after takeoff,…
- [Accident 19950514011639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950514011639A), May 14, 1995: Piper PA28160 (N5528W), East Gull Lake, MN, Destroyed. Tried takeoff in excessive crosswind. Drifted into trees downwind of runway. Neag gross. Type is under powered. (-23) aircraft impact jack pines, just after…
- [Accident 19950408007359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950408007359A), Apr 8, 1995: Piper PA28160 (N5718W), St Petersburg, FL, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Stalled on approach. Impacted residence roof. Fell to ground minus a wing. Pilot actions prior indicates confusion.
- [Accident 19940714018379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940714018379A), Jul 14, 1994: Piper PA28160 (N5193W), Tulsa, OK, Substantial damage. Lost power on climbout. Crash landed on golf course. Fuel selector on empty tank. Put selector off prior crash.
- [Accident 19940424009239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940424009239A), Apr 24, 1994: Piper PA28160 (N5855W), New Carlisle, OH, Substantial damage. Low on approach, no power to make runway. Landed. Short. Ran thru fence. Passengers head set cord pulled mixture.

All 159: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-160/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (17)

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

- [SDR 2016FA0000202](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000202), Jan 13, 2016: OIL COOLER. CRACKED. AFTER DEPARTURE, ACFT HAD SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT DUE TO A SPLIT IN THE OIL COOLER WHICH WAS GETTING OIL ON THE MUFFLER, CAUSING SMOKE. REPLACE PART WITH NEW PMA P
- [SDR CA051006016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051006016), Jun 24, 2005: SUPPORT. CRACKED. (CAN) AILERON BELLCRANK SUPPORT ASSEMBLY WAS CRACKED AT THE FORWARD ATTACH BOLT HOLE. THE CRACKS WERE APP 1 INCH LONG. PART HAS NOW BEEN REPLACED NEW.
- [SDR 2005FA0000639](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000639), Mar 17, 2005: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. FOUND DURING INSPECTION, MINER SKIN WRINKLES LT OF FIN. PREVIOUS DAMAGE TO RUDDER FROM THE REAR FORWARD. (K)
- [SDR CA031028004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA031028004), Oct 16, 2003: VOLT REGULATOR. FAILED. (CAN) VOLTAGE REGULATOR FAILED AND ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE ALTERNATOR DIODES. THE ALTERNATOR DIODES WERE REPLACED, AND THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR REPLACED WITH A N
- [SDR CA030826002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030826002), Aug 12, 2003: STRAINER. STRIPPED. (CAN) DURING INSPECTION OF THE FUEL GASCOLATOR AT THE ANNUAL, THE STUD FOR THE SAFETY NUT WAS FOUND TO BE STRIPPED. THE GASCOLATOR BALE WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW 
- [SDR CA030409014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030409014), Apr 8, 2003: BELLCRANK. CRACKED. (CAN) FOUND BRACKET CRACKED FOR A LENGTH OF ABOUT 2 CENTIMETERS JUST BELOW FORWARD BOLT HOLE. DEFECT CAN ONLY BE SEEN WITH INSPECTION MIRROR FROM OUTBOARD INSPE
- [SDR 20000615SH001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000615SH001), Jun 15, 2000: SPAR. CORRODED. FORWARD LOWER EDGE OF MAIN SPAR INBOARD BEHIND FUEL TANK BADLY CORRODED. DEFOLIATED BY ABOUT 50 PERCENT OF THICKNESS. MICE NESTS AND FECAL MATTER FOUND. SUBMITT
- [SDR 20000425SH042](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000425SH042), Mar 31, 2000: SKIN. CORRODED. SEVERE CORROSION FOUND ON FORWARD INBOARD STABILATOR SPAR AND INBOARD RIB JUNCTION. FOUND AFTER REMOVING TOP SKIN TO REPLACE. (X)
- [SDR 99ZZZX3653](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3653), Aug 28, 1999: CLAMP. DETERIORATED. THE RUBBER IN THE ADEL CLAMP DETERIORATED UNTIL THE CLAMP WAS NO LONGER SECURE AROUND THE THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE. WITH NO RESISTANCE ON THE HOUSING AND THROTTLE
- [SDR 99ZZZX1160](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1160), Jan 18, 1999: BALANCE WEIGHT. CRACKED. DURING INSPECTION OF BALANCE WEIGHT TUBE PER AD NR 70-26-04, TUBE MOUNT ON STABILATOR FOUND CRACKED AT BOLT HOLES. FUSELAGE DOES NOT HAVE ACCESS PANEL FORWARD O
- [SDR CA980602014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980602014), May 23, 1998: CRANKSHAFT. PITTED. (CAN) WHILE COMPLYING WITH AD 98-02-08 INSPECTION, PITS WERE FOUND IN THE CRANKSHAFT BORE.
- [SDR AU980555](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980555), May 19, 1998: SCREW. IMPROPER PART. (AUS) INCORRECT HARDWARE WAS USED TO FIT THE AILERONS TO THE AIRCRAFT FOLLOWING PAINTING. INCORRECT TYPE P/N AN526C1032R SCREWS WERE USED INSTEAD OF THE CORRECT
- [SDR CA970618001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970618001), Jun 7, 1997: RIB. CORRODED. (CAN) VERTICAL STABILIZER REMOVED FOR PAINT STRIPPING. THE TWO RIBS P/N 66972-00 AND P/N 63506-00 WERE FOUND CORRODED AND NEEDED REPLACING.
- [SDR 97ZZZX9](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX9), Nov 25, 1996: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. THE FORWARD SPINNER BOLT HOLES WERE 'DISHED' AT EACH HOLE LOCATION. AT ONE LOCATION, THE METAL ON THE BULKHEAD WAS SO THIN A CRACK HAD DEVELOPED THROUGH THE HOL
- [SDR 97ZZZX27](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX27), Nov 25, 1996: BRACKET. CRACKED. ALTERNATOR BRACKET CITED IS ONE HAVING ELONGATED HOLE FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION. THE CRACK LOCATION WAS AT THE ENGINE SIDE OF THE BRACKET, AND CRACKED COMPLETE
- [SDR CA970508001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970508001), Jul 27, 1996: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. (CAN) DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION METAL FILINGS WERE FOUND IN THE ENGINE OIL SCREENS. THE AIRCRAFT REMAINS GROUNDED PENDING ENGINE TEARDOWN.
- [SDR CA960528103](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960528103), May 6, 1996: TUBE. DEFECTIVE. (CAN) PREPARING THE TUBE FOR INSTALLATION, THERE WAS A BLOB OF PAINT IN THE AREA OF MOUNTING OF THE WEIGHT. ON REMOVING THE BLOB OF PAINT, A FOLD IN THE METAL A

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (372, 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 SA5581SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5581SW): Installation of ALCOR true-flow/ totalizer system. Alcor LLC. Lists PA-28 Series
- [STC SA02168AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02168AT): Modification of engine exhaust system for improved engine performance by installation of a Laminar Flow System Extractor Exhaust System. Power Flow Systems Inc
- [STC SA316SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA316SO): Carburetor ice detector. LegacySTC.com. Lists PA-28 Series
- [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA04046CH PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%202): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA00037WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00037WI): Installation of B & C Specialty Products BC100-1 battery. B & C Specialty Products Inc
- [STC SA04378CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04378CH): Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH. SureFly Partners Ltd
- [STC SA01120SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01120SE): Installation of Door Steward. Mountain View Aviation LLC
- [STC 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 SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA04568CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04568CH): Installation of the uAvionix tailBeaconX, a tail mounted position light with integrated Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out and 1090MHz Mode-S transponder functionality. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA01941LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01941LA): Installation of stabilizer trim handle and cabin door handle. McFarlane Aviation LLC
- [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 SA02575AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02575AK): Installation of the nose tire scraper P/N TSL-100. Aero Twin 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 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 SA00060AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00060AT): Installation of flap gap seals. Whelen Aerospace Technologies. Lists PA-28 Series
- [STC SA00063AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00063AT): Installation of aileron gap seals. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA01038AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01038AT): Installation of composite construction wingtips with Hoernr chordwise section with a clear plexiglass nose enclosure for aircraft lighting. (PA-28, -28R, -32, -32R, -34 series MODELS WITH CONSTANT-CHORD WINGS). Whelen Aerospace Technologies. Lists PA-28 Series
- [STC SA02987CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02987CH): Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA04586CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04586CH): Installation of Electroair Back Up Battery Panel System Control. Electroair Aquisition Corp
- [STC SA1072CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1072CE): Installation of wing leading edge cuffs and droop tips, dorsal fin and vertical stabilizer vortex generator. Curry Aviation LLC
- [STC SA2156CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2156CE): Installation of flap and aileron gap seals. Curry Aviation LLC
- [STC SA2194CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2194CE): Installation of Hoerner style wing tips. Curry Aviation LLC
- [STC SA2230CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2230CE): Installation of replacement stabilator tips. Curry Aviation LLC
- [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

All 372: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-160/stcs.md

## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (over 1,000, first 50)

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

- [A63300-016W](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID182894196620260909135052.0001): Horn Assembly, Nose Wheel Steering, White. Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. · PMA PQ2712CE · Replaces 63300-000, 63300-008, 63300-014… · Aug 6, 2026
- [A63300-016B](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID152416243620260909135052.0001): Horn Assembly, Nose Wheel Steering, Black. Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. · PMA PQ2712CE · Replaces 63300-000, 63300-008, 63300-014… · Aug 6, 2026
- [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
- [210608](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID126781545220260701191843.0001): G35 Foam Insert. EarthX, Inc. · PMA PQ05466NM · Modification part · Jun 4, 2026
- [RAP164-01900](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID180304311520260722154717.0001): Brake Disc. Rapco Inc. · PMA PQ2101CE · Replaces 164-01900 · Jun 3, 2026
- [RAP164-00500](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID139460967420260722154712.0001): Brake Disc. Rapco Inc. · PMA PQ2101CE · Replaces 164-00500 · 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
- [SSV35-231765-1M](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID142043761020260713144519.0001): ROD END BEARING. McFarlane Aviation Inc. · PMA PQ3732CE · Replaces 452-334, 452-357, M34-14, M34-14M · May 4, 2026
- [SSV35-231765-1F](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID132699716920260713144519.0001): ROD END BEARING. McFarlane Aviation Inc. · PMA PQ3732CE · Replaces 131765-1F, 452-335, F34-14, F34-14… · May 4, 2026
- [SSV35-231765-L1F](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID104549240720260713144520.0001): ROD END BEARING. McFarlane Aviation Inc. · PMA PQ3732CE · Replaces 452-336, FL34-14 · May 4, 2026
- [28-TL-2](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID120616516320260423211201.0001): Leaded and 
Unleaded 
automotive 
gasoline. Air Plains Services Corp · PMA PQ3524CE · Modification part · Aug 29, 2025
- [28-TL-3](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID105007958120260423211201.0001): Leaded and 
Unleaded 
automotive 
gasoline. Air Plains Services Corp · PMA PQ3524CE · Modification part · Aug 29, 2025
- [AE945](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID137768050120250908153028.0001): Rotor Shaft. Aerospace Turbine Rotables · PMA PQ3736CE · Replaces Prestolite Part Number ALE-277 · Aug 27, 2025
- [RAP164-02000](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID117298395720250829181749.0001): Brake Disc. Rapco Inc · PMA PQ2101CE · Replaces 164-02000 Cleveland · Aug 27, 2025
- [P002-1247130-A021](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID146457202320250813154902.0001): Spinner Assembly. Aero Tech Aviation Design, LLC · PMA PQ04281CE · Replaces 35323,36850,14422-A,D3339 · Jul 31, 2025
- [A63300-016](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID105253473120250724121526.0001): Horn Assembly, Nose Wheel Steering. Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. · PMA PQ2712CE · Replaces 63300-000, 63300-008, 63300-014… · Jun 23, 2025
- [P002-1247130-A011](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID192575457920250610210918.0001): Spinner Assembly. Aero Tech Aviation Design, LLC · PMA PQ04281CE · Replaces 63760-04, 65805-00,D-3328 · May 22, 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
- [A78360](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID169972944920250611143005.0001): Pump. Aero Accessories LLC · PMA PQ1206CE · Replaces Piper 481-666 · Jan 13, 2025
- [A76088](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID144449520020250611143006.0001): Pump. Aero Accessories LLC · PMA PQ1206CE · Replaces Piper 461-740 · Jan 13, 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
- [CA65280-000](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID158984042320250530141235.0001): Nose Strut Tube. PMA Products Inc · PMA PQ1146CE · Replaces 65280-00 or 65280-000 · Oct 3, 2024
- [CJ33963-02](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID160083325720240625133916.0001): BRACKET ASSEMBLY. McFarlane Aviation Inc. · PMA PQ3732CE · Replaces 33963-02 · Mar 14, 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/DRSDOCID133870189020240221143427.0001): SkyView HDX Instrumentation. Dynon Avionics, Inc. · PMA PQ05359NM · Modification part · Jan 26, 2024
- [TAU03323](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID194359759020240221143039.0001): AV/Cabin Heat Kit. Hartzell Propeller LLC · PMA PQ2040CE · Modification part · Dec 14, 2023
- [01-7079-24](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID168735715720231108124804.0001): LIGHT-ASSY, StarLight. AeroLEDs LLC · PMA PQ5259NM · Replaces WA7079B-24NLI7079-24CMA-7079B-24A7079B… · Nov 3, 2023
- [TSL-100](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID123406381820230906211240.0001): Nose Tire Scraper. Aero Twin Inc · PMA PQ2503CE · Modification part · Aug 29, 2023
- [PCW-601-103](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID145853679620230823125036.0001): Control Wheel. Custom Aircraft Services · PMA PQ5436NM · Replaces 62818-0062824-00 · Aug 16, 2023
- [UAV-1004236-001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID179059944320230707211347.0001): AV-30-C. uAvionix Corporation · PMA PQ05445NM · Modification part · Jun 28, 2023
- [A76088](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID159963518520231018194104.0001): Pump. Aero Accessories, LLC · PMA PQ1206QE · Replaces Piper P/N:461-740 · Apr 6, 2023
- [A78360](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID144446956420231018194103.0001): Pump. Aero Accessories, LLC · PMA PQ1206QE · Replaces Piper P/N:481-666 · Apr 6, 2023
- [EA-26000-12](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID172302662120230105195522.0001): EA-26000 Series EIS Back-up Battery System Panel. Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · Jan 3, 2023
- [EA-26000-24](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID121923473020230105195542.0001): EA-26000 Series EIS Back-up Battery System Panel. Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · Jan 3, 2023
- [8100-065](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID189478147320240229155225.0001): 60 in-lb. PMA Servo 24V. Honeywell International Inc. (BendixKing) · PMA PQ05457NM · Replaces 8100-065 · Nov 18, 2022
- [8200-141](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID185883423620240229155220.0001): Piper PA28 Kit Parts. Honeywell International Inc. (BendixKing) · PMA PQ05457NM · Replaces 8200-141 · Nov 18, 2022
- [8100-064](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID178963419020240229155224.0001): 60 in-lb. PMA Servo 12V. Honeywell International Inc. (BendixKing) · PMA PQ05457NM · Replaces 8100-064 · Nov 18, 2022
- [8000-174](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID171620492620240229155221.0001): Vizion PMA 2 Inch. Honeywell International Inc. (BendixKing) · PMA PQ05457NM · Replaces 8000-174 · Nov 18, 2022
- [8000-176](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID160691672620240229155222.0001): Vizion PMA 3 Inch. Honeywell International Inc. (BendixKing) · PMA PQ05457NM · Replaces 8000-176 · Nov 18, 2022
- [8000-175](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID151385150220240229155221.0001): VizionPMA Flat. Honeywell International Inc. (BendixKing) · PMA PQ05457NM · Replaces 8000-175 · Nov 18, 2022
- [8000-177](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID132353197320240229155223.0001): PMA Link Sensor. Honeywell International Inc. (BendixKing) · PMA PQ05457NM · Replaces 8000-177 · Nov 18, 2022
- [8225-004](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID104685608220240229155225.0001): PA-28 / PA-32Wiring Harness Kit. Honeywell International Inc. (BendixKing) · PMA PQ05457NM · Replaces 8225-004 · Nov 18, 2022
- [8000075](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID176295041220221130202543.0001): Engine Oil Cooler. Aero-Classics Heat Transfer Products Inc · PMA PQ2543NM · Replaces Harrison P/N: 8526250 · Oct 21, 2022

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