# Piper PA-30

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7103002
- Manufacturer (registry): PIPER
- Model: PA-30
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 2 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 6
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 139 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A1EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A1EA) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Piper Aircraft Inc.
- Registered aircraft: 878
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-30

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

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

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

- [AD 2024-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-14-03): Autopilot System · Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot (STC SA01866WI). Effective Aug 20, 2024
- [AD 2023-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-09-09): Exhaust Turbine System (Recip) · Aerostar PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) and 292 more. Effective Jul 17, 2023
- [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022
- [AD 2017-15-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-15-05): Air Conditioning · Piper PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235 and 3 more. Effective Aug 28, 2017
- [AD 2015-24-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-24-05): PLACARDS AND MARKINGS; Interior Placards · Piper PA-23-250, PA-24-250, PA-24-260 and 7 more. Effective Jan 12, 2016
- [AD 2006-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-12-07): ECi cylinder assemblies · Aerostar AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 386 more. Effective Jul 11, 2006
- [AD 2006-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-03-08): Vacuum pumps · Aero Advantage 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3 and 299 more. Effective Mar 10, 2006
- [AD 2004-25-16 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-25-16-R1): Fuel regulator shutoff valve · Bombardier CL-215-1A10, CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T Variant), CL-215-6B11 (CL-415 Variant) and 64 more. Effective Jun 20, 2005
- [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005
- [AD 98-21-21 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-21-21-R1): Electric Inflatable Door Seals · Cessna 17-30, 17-30A, 17-31 and 267 more. Effective May 1, 2000
- [AD 99-14-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-14-01): AFM - Limitations Section - Icing · Piper PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235 and 21 more. Effective Aug 17, 1999
- [AD 97-01-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-01-01-R1): Main Gear Sidebrace Stud · Piper PA-24, PA-24-250, PA-24-260 and 10 more. Effective Dec 8, 1998
- [AD 85-02-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-02-05-R1): Piper P/N s 81090-02, 683-107 Placard Installation · Lavia Argentina PA-25, PA-25-235, PA-25-260 and 32 more. Effective Nov 21, 1997
- [AD 94-13-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-13-10): Stabilizer Torque Tube · Piper PA-24, PA-24-250, PA-24-260 and 3 more. Effective Aug 12, 1994
- [AD 83-19-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-19-03): Lower Spar Cap Inspection · Piper PA-24, PA-24-250, PA-24-260 and 3 more. Effective Sep 30, 1983
- [AD 83-10-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-10-01): Water and Fuel System Inspection · Piper PA-24-400, PA-30 and PA-39. Effective Jun 15, 1983
- [AD 82-23-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-23-01-R1): Placard Near Flap Actuator · Leading edge cuffs, stall fences, stall strips drooped… (Sierra Industries STC SA2312WE or SA2495WE). Effective Apr 7, 1983
- [AD 81-19-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-19-04): Hose Assembly · Rajay Hose Assemblies, 500A, 500B and 87 more. Effective Sep 17, 1981
- [AD 79-20-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-20-10): Piper Kit 763 893 · Piper PA-24, PA-24-250, PA-24-260 and 3 more. Effective Oct 4, 1979
- [AD 79-12-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-12-08): Fuel Selector Valves · Piper PA-24-400, PA-30 and PA-39. Effective Jun 19, 1979
- [AD 78-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-12-07): Fuel Selector Valve · Piper PA-30 and PA-39. Effective Jun 19, 1978
- [AD 77-13-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-13-21): Prevent Landing Gear Collapse · Piper PA-24, PA-24-250, PA-24-260 and 3 more. Effective Dec 16, 1977
- [AD 69-24-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-24-04): Minimum Control Speed · Piper PA-30. Effective Aug 5, 1977
- [AD 77-09-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-09-10): Electric Trim Switch · Piper PA-23-250, PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1), PA-24-260 and 6 more. Effective May 12, 1977
- [AD 77-08-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-08-01): Aileron Spar Cracks · Piper PA-24, PA-24-250, PA-24-260 and 3 more. Effective Apr 18, 1977
- [AD 76-18-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-18-05): Forward Fin Attachment · Piper PA-30 and PA-39. Effective Sep 10, 1976
- [AD 75-27-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-27-08): Torque Tube Bearing Fittings · Piper PA-24, PA-24-250, PA-24-260 and 3 more. Effective Jun 3, 1976
- [AD 74-13-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-13-03): Stabilator Attach Bolts · Piper PA-23-235, PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1), PA-24 and 5 more. Effective Apr 30, 1976
- [AD 74-16-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-16-08): Aft Bulkhead Assembly · Piper PA-30 and PA-39. Effective Aug 9, 1974
- [AD 70-22-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-22-05): Electrical System Modifications · Piper PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1), PA-30, PA-31 and 1 more. Effective Nov 30, 1971
- [AD 71-12-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-12-05): Electric Trim Switch Modification · Piper PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1), PA-24-260, PA-30 and 5 more. Effective Jun 16, 1971
- [AD 70-22-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-22-02): Fuel Selector Valves · Piper PA-28-235, PA-30, PA-32-260 and 3 more. Effective Nov 4, 1970
- [AD 70-15-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-15-17): Operating Limitation Placard · Piper PA-30. Effective Aug 4, 1970
- [AD 67-19-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-19-05): Oxygen Cylinder Mounting Channels · Piper PA-30. Effective Jun 7, 1967
- [AD 66-28-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-28-06): Stabilator System · Piper PA-30. Effective Nov 25, 1966
- [AD 66-18-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-18-04): Baggage Door Latch · Piper PA-24-260 and PA-30. Effective Aug 10, 1966
- [AD 65-11-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/65-11-04): Stabilator Control System · Piper PA-24-250, PA-24-260, PA-24-400 and 1 more. Effective May 15, 1965
- [AD 64-28-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-28-03): Heavy Walled Torque Tube · Piper PA-30. Effective Dec 24, 1964
- [AD 64-21-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-21-05): Hartzell Propeller Governor · Piper PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1) and PA-30. Effective Sep 16, 1964
- [AD 64-16-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-16-06): Nose Gear Retraction Tubes · Piper PA-30. Effective Aug 20, 1964
- [AD 64-09-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-09-05): Induction System Alternate Air Doors · Piper PA-30. Effective Apr 29, 1964

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 69-13-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-13-03) (historical): Heater Exhaust Tube · Piper PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235 and 3 more. Effective Dec 14, 1973

## Information bulletins (advisory) (4)

- [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018
- [SAIB CE-08-50](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-08-50): Landing Gear Manual Extension System Inspection. Issued Sep 17, 2008
- [SAIB CE-04-88](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-04-88): . Issued Sep 15, 2004
- [SAIB ACE-95-05](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-95-05): . Issued Dec 20, 1995

## Registered aircraft (878, first 50)

- [N1020H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1020H): [Hw Barnhouse Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HW%20BARNHOUSE%20INC), [Vero Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Vero%20Beach), built 1968, S/N 30-1569
- [N103PG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N103PG): [Hnd Operations LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HND%20OPERATIONS%20LLC), [Henderson, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Henderson), built 1969, S/N 30-1858
- [N104CP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N104CP): [N7293l LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N7293L%20LLC), [Waxahachie, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Waxahachie), built 1966, S/N 30-1276
- [N1100L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1100L): [Raider Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAIDER%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Lubbock, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Lubbock), S/N 30-12
- [N110WW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N110WW): [Torba Jacob](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TORBA%20JACOB), [Citrus Heights, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Citrus%20Heights), built 1969, S/N 30-1846
- [N1111H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1111H): [Bielamowicz John Kolbe](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BIELAMOWICZ%20JOHN%20KOLBE), [Waxahachie, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Waxahachie), built 1964, S/N 30-427
- [N111PL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N111PL): [Columbia Asset Trust Corp Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLUMBIA%20ASSET%20TRUST%20CORP%20TRUSTEE), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), built 1969, S/N 301929
- [N1147](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1147): [N7371y LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N7371Y%20LLC), [Waterford, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Waterford), built 1964, S/N 30-423
- [N114CD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N114CD): [Norwest Ventures LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORWEST%20VENTURES%20LLC), [Santa Cruz, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Cruz), built 1963, S/N 30-37
- [N114RS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N114RS): [Luggelle Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUGGELLE%20MICHAEL), [Hull, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Hull), built 1966, S/N 30-1094
- [N1188Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1188Y): [Skylark Flight Training LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKYLARK%20FLIGHT%20TRAINING%20LLC), [Panama City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Panama%20City), built 1964, S/N 30-403
- [N118BL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N118BL): [Edge Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EDGE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Hawthorne, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Hawthorne), built 1965, S/N 30-913
- [N11KY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11KY): [Klad-Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KLAD-AIR%20LLC), [Catlett, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Catlett), built 1966, S/N 30-1181
- [N11PY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11PY): [Culler John T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CULLER%20JOHN%20T), [Arvada, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Arvada), built 1964, S/N 30-533
- [N11QT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11QT): [Av8rs LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AV8RS%20LLC), [Sugar Valley, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Sugar%20Valley), built 1968, S/N 30-1780
- [N11YY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11YY): [Aerospace Trust Management LLC Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROSPACE%20TRUST%20MANAGEMENT%20LLC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1967, S/N 30-1573
- [N1206A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1206A): [Pelham Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PELHAM%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1966, S/N 301206
- [N1236](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1236): [Entwistle Brian V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENTWISTLE%20BRIAN%20V), [Knoxville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Knoxville), S/N 30-1167
- [N126MA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N126MA): [Winter Kristin A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WINTER%20KRISTIN%20A), [Spring Lake Park, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Spring%20Lake%20Park), built 1969, S/N 30-1865
- [N126PF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N126PF): [Pylant Ruth A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PYLANT%20RUTH%20A), [Lubbock, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Lubbock), S/N 30-1122
- [N128LB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N128LB): [Wareham Andrew John](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WAREHAM%20ANDREW%20JOHN), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), built 1966, S/N 30-1132
- [N12FS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12FS): [Lawley Frederick E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAWLEY%20FREDERICK%20E), [Bozeman, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Bozeman), built 1966, S/N 30-1226
- [N12MP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12MP): [Marcus Robert L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARCUS%20ROBERT%20L), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1963, S/N 30-284
- [N130MM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130MM): [Mighty Mike LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MIGHTY%20MIKE%20LLC), [Maysville, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Maysville), built 1964, S/N 30-550
- [N132C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N132C): [Tausch Roger M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAUSCH%20ROGER%20M), [Saint Charles, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Saint%20Charles), built 1963, S/N 30-62
- [N13GP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13GP): [Weidner Kevin G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEIDNER%20KEVIN%20G), [Bunker Hill, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Bunker%20Hill), built 1967, S/N 30-1535
- [N142E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N142E): [N142e LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N142E%20LLC), [Page, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Page), built 1967, S/N 30-1479
- [N148SB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N148SB): [Griner Warren D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRINER%20WARREN%20D), [Pinson, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Pinson), built 1966, S/N 30-1148
- [N156LM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N156LM): [Loup Technologies Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOUP%20TECHNOLOGIES%20INC), [Longmont, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Longmont), built 1966, S/N 30-1017
- [N160MJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N160MJ): [Foley Robert A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOLEY%20ROBERT%20A), [Columbia, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Columbia), S/N 30-1410
- [N161RE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N161RE): [Vornholt David](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VORNHOLT%20DAVID), [New Richmond, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/New%20Richmond), built 1969, S/N 30-1952
- [N162PM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N162PM): [French Loren](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRENCH%20LOREN), [Gypsum, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Gypsum), built 1963, S/N 30-72
- [N16AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16AM): [Animal Health Supply Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANIMAL%20HEALTH%20SUPPLY%20INC), [Vinita, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Vinita), built 1968, S/N 30-1693
- [N16NJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16NJ): [Burke Bryan E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURKE%20BRYAN%20E), [Broomfield, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Broomfield), built 1969, S/N 30-1845
- [N16TW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16TW): [Baughman Kevin](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAUGHMAN%20KEVIN), [Avinger, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Avinger), built 1964, S/N 30-527
- [N178E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N178E): [Gagan Samrat LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GAGAN%20SAMRAT%20LLC), [Charlotte, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Charlotte), S/N 30-1727
- [N178U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N178U): [Davis Roger W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVIS%20ROGER%20W), [Felton, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Felton), built 1969, S/N 30-1779
- [N178X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N178X): [Ss Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SS%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Sulphur, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Sulphur), S/N 30-1950
- [N17BD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17BD): built 1967, S/N 30-1520
- [N17CM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17CM): [Abernathy Laurence K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ABERNATHY%20LAURENCE%20K), [Wills Point, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Wills%20Point), built 1964, S/N 30-437
- [N17MB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17MB): [Aerocorp LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROCORP%20LLC), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), built 1966, S/N 30-1215
- [N19VS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N19VS): [Gardner James R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GARDNER%20JAMES%20R), [League City, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/League%20City), built 1963, S/N 30-144
- [N1ME](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1ME): [Hall James C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HALL%20JAMES%20C), [Redington Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Redington%20Beach), built 1967, S/N 30-1439
- [N1NT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1NT): [Dmac Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DMAC%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Savannah, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Savannah), built 1964, S/N 30-262
- [N1WU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1WU): [N1wu LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N1WU%20LLC), [Loganville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Loganville), built 1966, S/N 30-1383
- [N203SC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N203SC): [Wesley Robert J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESLEY%20ROBERT%20J), [Chuckey, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Chuckey), built 1966, S/N 30-1118
- [N204WT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N204WT): built 1964, S/N 30-699
- [N206RG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N206RG): [Vne LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VNE%20LLC), [Dowagiac, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Dowagiac), built 1967, S/N 30-1427
- [N208RG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N208RG): [Inland Northwest Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INLAND%20NORTHWEST%20AERO%20LLC), [Veradale, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Veradale), built 1966, S/N 30-1152
- [N214JN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N214JN): [Fox-1 Drafting & Design Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOX-1%20DRAFTING%20%26%20DESIGN%20INC), [Eagan, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Eagan), built 1966, S/N 30-1130

All 878: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-30/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (835, 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 WPR27LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR27LA016), Oct 12, 2026: Piper PA-30 (N7571Y), Reno, NV, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB CEN26LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA248), Jul 9, 2026: Piper PA-30 (N8154Y), Tulsa, OK, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB CEN26LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA225), Jun 15, 2026: Piper PA-30 (N8143Y), Meridian, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of power to both engines due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to verify the airplane’s fuel quantity before departure.
- [NTSB ERA26LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA190), Apr 26, 2026: Piper PA-30 (N8432Y), Enterprise, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate preflight and inflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and subsequent forced landing into trees.
- [NTSB WPR26LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA163), Apr 18, 2026: Piper PA30 (N741TJ), Auburn, WA, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB WPR26LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA107), Feb 24, 2026: Piper PA-30 (N811LE), Big Bear, CA, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB CEN26FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA064), Dec 17, 2025: Piper PA-30 (N8693Y), West Chicago, IL, substantial damage, 2 fatal, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB WPR26LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA007), Oct 6, 2025: Piper PA-30 (N8678Y), Gila Bend, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper throttle input and failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN25LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA361), Sep 2, 2025: Piper PA-30 (N26RJ), Caro, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to remove the tow bar before flight.
- [NTSB ERA25LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA153), Mar 21, 2025: Piper PA-30 (N8339Y), Anderson, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilots’ overcorrection during the landing roll which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion. Contributing was the flight instructor’s inability to correct the pilot’s…
- [NTSB CEN25LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA015), Oct 16, 2024: Piper PA-30 (N7967Y), New Orleans, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of a landing gear torque arm which resulted in a landing gear collapse and runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN25LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA016), Oct 10, 2024: Piper PA-30 (N7577Y), Springfield, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor’s inability to confirm landing gear position before landing due to the sun glare which resulted in gear up landing. Contributing to the accident was an undetected tripped…
- [NTSB WPR24LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA275), Aug 9, 2024: Piper PA-30 (N8458Y), Concord, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the main landing gear to extend and lock for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. Contributing to the accident was a mechanical failure of the…
- [NTSB CEN24LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA055), Dec 6, 2023: Piper PA-30 (N7790Y), Alamosa, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with an excessive touchdown speed that resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN23FA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA284), Jul 8, 2023: Piper PA-30 (N4743M), Sherman, TX, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control during a forced landing following a loss of engine power. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to feather the left propeller following the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA23FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA274), Jun 25, 2023: Piper PA-30 (N7240Y), Claxton, GA, substantial damage, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The flight crew’s improper fuel management, which resulted in the airplane’s right engine being starved of fuel and its subsequent total loss of power.
- [NTSB ERA23FA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA270), Jun 17, 2023: Piper PA-30 (N7628Y), Ebensburg, PA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR23LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA220), Jun 8, 2023: Piper PA-30 (N7318Y), Nephi, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination as a result of the inadequate removal of fuel system corrosion during previous maintenance.
- [NTSB ERA23LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA210), Apr 18, 2023: Piper PA-30 (N751WW), St. Augustine, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB ERA23FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA067), Nov 19, 2022: Piper PA-30 (N7295Y), Winston-Salem, NC, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: Contamination and/or misalignment of the regulator section of the right engine’s fuel servo, which resulted in excessive idle fuel flow and a total loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot's…
- [NTSB WPR23LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA013), Oct 15, 2022: Piper PA-30 (N7746Y), Tucson, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of control during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA23LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA005), Oct 4, 2022: Piper PA-30 (N7494Y), Milan, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB WPR22LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA313), Aug 23, 2022: Piper PA-30 (N4009Y), St Ignatius, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN22FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA145), Mar 17, 2022: Piper PA-30 (N8357Y), Pond Creek, OK, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of control of the airplane, resulting in an in-flight breakup.
- [NTSB GAA22WA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA121), Mar 14, 2022: Piper PA-30 (N8350Y), Sandown, United Kingdom, substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA22LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA138), Feb 28, 2022: Piper PA-30 (N7943Y), Farmingdale, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight crew’s failure to verify the landing gear position prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was an overload in the landing gear motor electrical circuit which resulted in the circuit…
- [NTSB CEN22LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA083), Dec 16, 2021: Piper PA-30 (N19VS), Houston, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The instructed pilot and the flight instructor’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing resulting in a wheels up landing.
- [NTSB ERA22LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA049), Nov 7, 2021: Piper PA-30 (N8822Y), Newport Richie, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of directional control on landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA22FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA047), Nov 5, 2021: Piper PA30 (N8924Y), Rock Hill, SC, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while troubleshooting a landing gear indication, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA22LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA037), Oct 29, 2021: Piper PA-30 (N30SH), Waverly, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper pre-flight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power to both engines due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB GAA21WA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA263), Aug 12, 2021: Piper PA-30 (N8663Y), Saint-Honorat, France, destroyed
- [NTSB WPR21LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA179), Apr 29, 2021: Piper PA-30B (N125RJ), Corvallis, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a simulated engine out landing which resulted in impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN21LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA171), Mar 22, 2021: Piper PA-30 (N7588Y), Wanatah, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilots’ fuel mismanagement, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power to both engines.
- [NTSB GAA21WA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA137), Mar 2, 2021: Piper PA-30 (N7977Y), Courcelles-sur-Viosnes, France, substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN21LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA105), Dec 28, 2020: Piper PA-30 (N1236), Navasota, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB WPR20LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA314), Sep 12, 2020: Piper PA30 (N7669Y), Homer, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper flare which resulted in a hard bounced landing and runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR20LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA308), Sep 12, 2020: Piper PA 30 (N7602Y), Billings, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA20LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA272), Aug 2, 2020: Piper PA 30 (N7750Y), Alabaster, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of control and lack of climb performance shortly after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence, resulting in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR20LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA223), Jul 15, 2020: Piper PA 30 (N8488Y), Vaughn, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of power in the right engine due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the manufacturer-recommended procedure after the loss of power in…
- [NTSB WPR20LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA252), Jun 5, 2020: Piper PA 30 (N8244Y), Salem, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: A fatigue failure of the right main landing gear trunnion.
- [NTSB WPR20LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA111), Mar 19, 2020: Piper PA 30 (N7155Y), Eagle Creek, OR, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of airplane control during takeoff due to his left shoe’s interference with the rudder pedal.
- [NTSB GAA20CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA050), Oct 25, 2019: Piper PA 30 (N8816Y), Opa Locka, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot receiving instruction's failure to relinquish the flight controls to the flight instructor during a simulated engine failure during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane touching down in…
- [NTSB WPR19LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA220), Aug 8, 2019: Piper PA 30 (N10KC), Phoenix, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the landing gear due to the nose gear being positioned to the far right during retraction, which caused the nose gear to jam upon retraction.
- [NTSB ERA19FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA170), May 11, 2019: Piper PA 30 (N7650Y), Naples, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: Incapacitation of the pilot due to a birdstrike through the windshield in front of the pilot's position, while on approach to land.
- [NTSB CEN19FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA035), Nov 29, 2018: Piper PA 30 (N7751Y), Marion, IN, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack following a loss of the left engine power shortly after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for…
- [NTSB GAA18CA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA381), Jun 23, 2018: Piper PA 30 (N7072Y), Goodyear, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA18LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA171), Jun 17, 2018: Piper PA 30 (N8674Y), Vero Beach, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The collapse of all three landing gear for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the landing gear system revealed no evidence of any mechanical malfunctions or…
- [NTSB CEN17FA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA297), Aug 1, 2017: Piper PA30 (N22HW), Topeka, KS, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot and flight instructor to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB WPR17FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA108), May 27, 2017: Piper PA 30 (N7376Y), Haines, AK, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to turn toward the inoperative engine after conducting a low-level pass, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at too low an altitude to recover. Contributing to the accident…
- [NTSB CEN16LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA380), Sep 22, 2016: Piper PA 30 (N7663Y), Mineral Wells, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's fuel mismanagement, which resulted in fuel starvation to both engines and their subsequent loss of engine power.

All 835: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-30/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (884, 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.

- [Incident 20260814011859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260814011859I), Aug 14, 2026: Piper PA-30 (N7820Y), New Iberia, LA, Minor damage. During a multiengine instructional flight, the flight instructor attempted to simulate a left engine failure on the takeoff roll by pulling the left engine…
- [Accident 20260709007559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260709007559A), Jul 9, 2026: Piper PA-30 (N8154Y), Tulsa, OK, Substantial damage. On July 9, 2026, at 1729 CDT, [privacy data omitted] was landing on rwy 19L. Aircraft was being utilized for instruction with a student and instructor on…
- [Accident 20260614007379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260614007379A), Jun 14, 2026: Piper PA-30 (N8143Y), Meridian, MS, Substantial damage. Accident occurred on 06-15-2026 at approximately 0040 UTC. A Piper PA30 twin comanchee) flown by PIC declared an emergency when left engine quit. The aircraft…
- [Incident 20260515005289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260515005289I), May 15, 2026: Piper PA-30 (N8188Y), Starke, FL, Minor damage. On may 15, 2026, the orlando flight standards district office (FSDO) received notification that an aircraft had experienced a gear-up landing at Keystone…
- [Accident 20260418009759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260418009759A), Apr 18, 2026: Piper PA-30 (N741TJ), Auburn, WA, Substantial damage. On April 18, 2026, about 1330 pacific daylight time, a Piper PA-30 twin comanche, [privacy data omitted], Was substantially damaged when it was involved in an…
- [Incident 20260404004569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260404004569I), Apr 4, 2026: Piper PA-30 (N1NT), St. Simons Isla, GA, Minor damage. On 04/04/2026 during a check ride for a multi-engine land rating, with a designated pilot examiner on board, the PIC did not properly execute his checklist and…
- [Accident 20260223001569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260223001569A), Feb 23, 2026: Piper PA-30 (N811LE), Big Bear, CA, Substantial damage. On February 23, 2026 at 1759 PST a Piper PA-30 experienced a landing gear collapse during landing at Big Bear city airport (L35), it slid to a stop on the…
- [Incident 20260211005719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260211005719I), Feb 11, 2026: Piper PA-30 (N7574Y), Mattaponi, VA, Minor damage. On February 02, 2026, at approximately 1400 (EDT), the aircraft PA-30 entered downwind for runway 28 at fyj. Pilot stated that he had green landing gear down…
- [Incident 20260206000619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260206000619I), Feb 6, 2026: Piper PA-30 (N7473Y), Palmer, AK, Minor damage. Interviewed the pilot of that had a gear collapse while landing at paq. Pilot stated that he had an issue with the gear not coming down during approach and had…
- [Accident 20251217021469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251217021469A), Dec 17, 2025: Piper PA-30 (N8693Y), West Chicago, IL, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. On December 17, 2025 a Piper PA-30 departed runway 20R at Dupage Airport (dpa). While climbing the aircraft banked and yawed to the west and impacted the…
- [Incident 20251209017989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251209017989I), Dec 9, 2025: Piper PA-30 (N752CF), Glendale, AZ, Minor damage. The instructor (PIC) and student pilot arrived at the airport at approximately 0710 local time. The initial portion of the flight was uneventful. The flight…
- [Accident 20251005014059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251005014059A), Oct 5, 2025: Piper PA-30 (N8678Y), Gila Bend, AZ, Substantial damage. On 10/5/2025, the PIC of a twin-engine Piper twin comanche lost control during a landing attempt to runway 22 at Gila Bend (E63), in Gila Bend Arizona. The PIC…
- [Accident 20250902012639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250902012639A), Sep 2, 2025: Piper PA-30 (N26RJ), Caro, MI, Substantial damage. The pilot was running late for a departure from bellaire mi to midstate airport in north carolina. After pulling his airplane out of the hangar for the flight,…
- [Accident 20250321003189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250321003189A), Mar 21, 2025: Piper PA-30 (N8339Y), Anderson, SC, Substantial damage. Aircraft was attempting a touch-and-go on runway 23 at kand when the pilot flying lost control and the aircraft veered off the runway into the grass causing…
- [Incident 20241121018129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241121018129I), Nov 21, 2024: Piper PA-30 (N494NJ), Dothan, AL, Minor damage. Aircraft was on final approach to runway 32 at dhn. Upon flaring the aircraft touchdown without the landing gear fully extended.
- [Incident 20241025015859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241025015859I), Oct 25, 2024: Piper PA-30 (N7630Y), Leesburg, FL, Minor damage. On 10/25/2025 a PA-30 was landing at klee when on rollout the aircraft struck a large bird. The right-wing leading edge sustained minor damage. No injuries…
- [Accident 20241016017349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241016017349A), Oct 16, 2024: Piper PA-30 (N7967Y), New Orleans, LA, Substantial damage. On 10/16/2024 PIC was conducting part 91 operations of a Piper PA30 twin comanche as he was approaching knew airport for landing. Weather briefing from noaa at…
- [Accident 20241010021359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241010021359A), Oct 10, 2024: Piper PA30 (N7577Y), Springfield, MO, Substantial damage. During an ILS landing on runway 14. Landing gear was in the up and locked position. On touchdown, the aircraft slid on the fuselage and stayed on the runway…
- [Incident 20240920014909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240920014909I), Sep 20, 2024: Piper PA-30 (N7196Y), Coldwater, MI, Minor damage. On September 20th, 2024 at approximately 1330 local time a Piper PA30 aircraft, operated by a private pilot and flight instructor during a familiarization…
- [Accident 20240808012799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240808012799A), Aug 8, 2024: Piper PA-30 (N8458Y), Concord, CA, Substantial damage. On August 8, 2024, at about 1959 pacific daylight time, a Piper PA-30 airplane, [privacy data omitted], was substantially damaged when it was involved in an…
- [Incident 20240709008859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240709008859I), Jul 9, 2024: Piper PA-30 (N7209Y), Silver Springs, NV, Minor damage. A CFI was instructing a commercial rated pilot on a multi-engine aircraft. On this day, the training consisted of various landings at kspz. While performing an…
- [Incident 20240511005269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240511005269I), May 11, 2024: Piper PA-30 (N7394Y), Lexa, AR, Minor damage. Dra: helena/west helena, AR (hee): [privacy data omitted] PA30, pilot reported possible right engine failure and unsafe gear indication. Acft landed gear up on…
- [Accident 20231206020279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231206020279A), Dec 6, 2023: Piper PA-30 (N7790Y), Alamosa, CO, Substantial damage. On 12/06/2023 a Piper PA30 veered off the right side of runway 02 at san Luis valley regional airport. The event occurred approximately 4,000 feet past the end…
- [Incident 20230919021459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230919021459I), Sep 19, 2023: Piper PA-30 (N8268Y), Arlington, TX, Minor damage. Aircraft departed Arlington Municipal Airport (kgky) at approximately 0730 to complete airborne maneuvers during student flight. After returning to the…
- [Incident 20230824014379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230824014379I), Aug 24, 2023: Piper PA-30 (N30JX), Visalia, CA, Minor damage. The pilot failed to determine if the fuel on the airplane was adequate in violation of 91.151(a)(1). The pilot’s day started at 04:30 and included two flights…
- [Accident 20230708010969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230708010969A), Jul 8, 2023: Piper PA-30 (N4743M), Sherman, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On July 8, 2023, at approximately 09:41 CST a Piper PA30, crashed approximately 7.2 miles southeast of Sherman Texas. The flight originated from T31 aero…
- [Accident 20230625011519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230625011519A), Jun 25, 2023: Piper PA-30 (N7240Y), Claxton, GA, Destroyed, 3 fatal. The aircraft was reported missing by family members at approximately 12:42 am on June 26, 2023. With coordinates which included time stamps provided by the…
- [Accident 20230617011399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230617011399A), Jun 17, 2023: Piper PA-30 (N7628Y), Ebensburg, PA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Pilot and passenger departed airport 9G8, on 06/17/2023 at 05:05(EST). The pilot was a comercial rated pilot. There is no weather reporting for 9G8. However,…
- [Accident 20230608021989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230608021989A), Jun 8, 2023: Piper PA-30 (N7318Y), Nephi, UT, Substantial damage. While enroute from kcdc to kbtf the aircraft experienced surging engines with most erratic fluctuations on the left engine. As a result of the erratic engine…
- [Incident 20230505007639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230505007639I), May 5, 2023: Piper PA-30 (N7334Y), Punta Gorda, FL, Minor damage. Pilot made the final approach into Punta Gorda and failed to extend the landing gear. Aircraft throttles were advanced that prevented the gear waringing horn…
- [Accident 20230418004059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230418004059A), Apr 18, 2023: Piper PA-30 (N751WW), Saint Augustine, FL, Substantial damage. On 04/18/2023 a PA-30 was landing at ksgj when the pilot became distracted during the approach phase of the flight due to ATC requesting the pilot to do a 360…
- [Incident 20230118000849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230118000849I), Jan 18, 2023: Piper PA-30 (N7915Y), Ogden, UT, Minor damage. On January 18, 2023 at 1755 MST [privacy data omitted], PA-30, s/n 30-1005 at Ogden, Utah (kogd) during an instructional flight, pilot of [privacy data…
- [Accident 20221119018499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221119018499A), Nov 19, 2022: Piper PA-30 (N7295Y), Winston Salem, NC, Destroyed, 2 fatal. The pilot and his passenger departed cps airport (st. louis) at approximately 6:27 a.m. central time for a flight to int (Winston-Salem, NC). Enroute the…
- [Accident 20221004022629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221004022629A), Oct 4, 2022: Piper PA-30 (N7494Y), Milan, GA, Substantial damage. On October 4th 2022, at approximately 1300 eastern standard time, [privacy data omitted], a 1964 Piper PA-30 (twin engine comanche), s/n 30-555, was forced to…
- [Accident 20220823014959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220823014959A), Aug 23, 2022: Piper PA-30 (N4009Y), St. Ignatius, MT, Substantial damage. On 8/23/2022 [privacy data omitted] was the PIC of [privacy data omitted]. The aircraft performed a ground run prior to takeoff with no anamolies. Shortly…
- [Incident 20220504002739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220504002739I), May 4, 2022: Piper PA-30 (N333SN), Lubbock, TX, Minor damage. On may 4, 2022, at 1209 CDT, a Piper PA-30 aircraft bearing registration number N333SN, registered to hub city aviation academy LLC, suffered a left main…
- [Accident 20220317003899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220317003899A), Mar 17, 2022: Piper PA-30 (N8357Y), Pond Creek, OK, Destroyed, 3 fatal. At approximately 1638 hrs CDT, on March 17,2022, a witness reported hearing what sounded like engines revving. He looked up, saw the aircraft coming straight…
- [Accident 20220228002999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220228002999A), Feb 28, 2022: Piper PA-30 (N7943Y), Farmingdale, NY, Substantial damage. On febuary 28, 2022, at Republic Airport, Farmingdale, NY, [privacy data omitted] landed on runway 32 with gear up while pilot was receving a multi engine…
- [Accident 20211107019019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211107019019A), Nov 7, 2021: Piper PA-30 (N8822Y), New Port Richey, FL, Substantial damage. On Sunday, November 7, 2021, a Piper PA-30, registered as N8822Y, serial number 30-1980, was involved in an accident at Hidden Lake Airport (FA40) in New Port…
- [Accident 20211105018959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211105018959A), Nov 5, 2021: Piper PA-30 (N8924Y), Rockhill, SC, Destroyed, 1 fatal. The last point of departure was lgc and the destination was 55SC, a pvt airfiled 5NM south of Rockhill, SC. Upon arrival the pilot contacted a mechanic via…
- [Incident 20211029022439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211029022439I), Oct 29, 2021: Piper PA-30 (N7420Y), Allendale, SC, Minor damage. 1 Hour into flight after gas stop, right engine oil pressure dropped. Feathered engine and diversion to chs was requested. Aircraft would not hold altitude.…
- [Accident 20211029018469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211029018469A), Oct 29, 2021: Piper PA-30 (N30SH), Waverly, TN, Substantial damage. A short time after departing the airport the pilot decided to alter is flight plan due to low fuel indication. A nearby airport was chosen and when the…
- [Accident 20210429013209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210429013209A), Apr 29, 2021: Piper PA-30 (N125RJ), Corvallis, OR, Substantial damage. Pilot was practicing a single engine approach to landing with left engine at idle, upon entering the flare the airplane started to yaw left . Pilot elected to…
- [Incident 20210423004659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210423004659I), Apr 23, 2021: Piper PA-30 (N7544Y), Alabaster, AL, Minor damage. Airman failed to lower landing gear prior to touchdown.
- [Accident 20210322003369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210322003369A), Mar 22, 2021: Piper PA-30 (N7588Y), Wanatah, IN, Substantial damage. Pilot was flying approaches with a safety pilot to build time. In cruise at 9,000', left engine began sputtering. Pilot turned toward the porter co. airport…
- [Incident 20210224003189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210224003189I), Feb 24, 2021: Piper PA-30 (N7327Y), Washington Cour, OH, Minor damage. Upon entering the pattern for runway 23 at Washington, court house, Ohio. The pilot failed to follow the check list and lower the landing gear prior to…
- [Incident 20210220002679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210220002679I), Feb 20, 2021: Piper PA-30 (N7164Y), Mason, MI, Minor damage. On 02/20/2021 the pilot listed in this report operated the aircraft, N7164Y, with the intention of performing take offs and landings to renew his 90 day…
- [Incident 20210113002129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210113002129I), Jan 13, 2021: Piper PA-30 (N3088G), Atlanta, GA, No damage. The pilot experienced a high workload coming into pdk and was provided with complicated instructions from ATC. On short final the pilot experienced gusty…
- [Incident 20210105000019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210105000019I), Jan 5, 2021: Piper PA-30 (N7305Y), Arkadelphia, AR, Minor damage. Investigation: on January 5, 2021 at kadf at approximately 1130(l), N7305Y, suffered a gear up landing on a training flight with a CFI and student while…
- [Accident 20201228018959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201228018959A), Dec 28, 2020: Piper PA-30 (N1236), Navasota, TX, Substantial damage. 12/28/2020 The PIC departed 60R to the north and performed several flight conditions checks as the aircraft was new to the PIC. The PIC elected to terminate…

All 884: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-30/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (163, newest 50)

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

- [SDR 2026FA0000200](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000200), Jun 30, 2025: IMPULSE COUPLING. DESTROYED. PILOT REPORT OF HEARING A BANG AT STARTUP. WHILE BRINGING THE PLANE TO THE MAINTENANCE SHOP ACROSS THE AIRFIELD, THE PILOT HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE COMING FR
- [SDR 2022FA0000359](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000359), Jul 5, 2022: NONE. MALFUNCTIONED. THE MAGNETIC TIMING HOUSING MAGNETIC SENSOR FAILED DURING FLIGHT CAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF LEFT ENGINE ELECTRONIC IGNITION. INITIALLY, ENGINE ROUGHNESS WAS NOTED
- [SDR 2020FA0000522](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000522), Nov 11, 2020: PUSH-PULL ROD. BROKEN. DURING AN INSTRUCTION FLIGHT WITH THE OWNER AND INSTRUCTOR THE LANDING GEAR WAS SELECTED DOWN WHILE ON APPROACH TO SNA. WHEN THE GEAR WAS SELECTED DOWN THEY DID
- [SDR 2020FA0000282](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000282), Jun 5, 2020: STRUT. CRACKED. LEFT MAIN STRUT CRACKED AT THE AFT WEB AT THE HOLE DRILLED FOR THE SQUAT SWITCH BRACKETRY ATTACHMENT TO THE STRUT. THERE WAS FLUID AND NITROGEN (AIR) LEAKAGE TH
- [SDR 2019FA0000094](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000094), Mar 26, 2019: SHUTOFF VALVE. LEAKING. HEATER SHUTOFF VALVE LEAKED SIGNIFICANT FUEL THROUGH ITS STEM ANYTIME THE VALVE WAS NOT IN THE FULLY OPEN POSITION. WHILE IN THE OFF POSITION FUEL WOULD POOL IN
- [SDR 2018FA0000531](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000531), Dec 13, 2018: COTTER PIN. BROKEN. THREE AIRCRAFT ALL IN PIPER COMANCHE FAMILY HAVE BEEN FOUND TO HAVE COTTER PIN EARS BROKEN OFF ON CLEVIS PIN THAT CONNECTS BRAKES TO PEDALS. ONE AIRCRAFT WAS AB
- [SDR EY2R20180320001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R20180320001), Mar 16, 2018: SCREW. BACKED OUT. PROPELLER FEATHERED ON SHUT-DOWN. ON PROPELLER DISASSEMBLY, THE LATCH ASSEMBLY WAS FOUND LOOSE INSIDE OF CYLINDER. 4 LATCH ASSEMBLY ATTACHING SCREWS HAD BACKED 
- [SDR 2018FA0000050](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000050), Feb 1, 2018: BEARING. MISMANUFACTURED. LUBRICATION HOLE MISMATCHED BETWEEN BEARING RACE AND ROD END STRUCTURE. ROD END BEARING WILL RECEIVE NO LUBRICATION.
- [SDR 2016FA0000396](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000396), Aug 30, 2016: TRUNNION. CRACKED. RIGHT MLG TRUNNION, PN: 20752-09 PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED, IS CRACKED AT THE UPPER END OF THE WELD WHERE IT MEETS THE BARREL, IT HAS STARTED CRACKING INTO THE BARREL
- [SDR 2016FA0000395](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000395), Aug 30, 2016: TRUNNION. CRACKED. RIGHT MLG TRUNNION, PN: 20752-09 PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED, HAS CRACKED AT THE UPPER END OF THE WELD AT THE BARREL.
- [SDR 2016FA0000377](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000377), Aug 17, 2016: MOUNT. CRACKED. LOWER OUTBOARD ENGINE MOUNT SUPPORT BRACKET ATTACH STRUCTURE CRACKED FOR RT ENGINE AFT OF FIREWALL.
- [SDR 2016FA0000023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000023), Jan 18, 2016: RECEIVER. MALFUNCTIONED. AIRCRAFT IS CONFIGURED WITH AN IFR CERTIFIED GTN-750 GPS COUPLED TO AN E2000 PFD/MFD AS THE PRIMARY FLIGHT INSTRUMENTATION DISPLAYS. THE PILOT WAS ALSO UTILIZIN
- [SDR CA151027008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151027008), Oct 26, 2015: CRANKCASE. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING 100 HR INSPECTION FOUND ALTERNATOR MOUNTING BRACKET AND BOLTS WORN CAUSING A VIBRATION WHICH BROKE ALTERNATOR TIGHTENER MOUNTING BOLT AND CRACKED C
- [SDR 2015FA0000339](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000339), Jun 15, 2015: SOLENOID VALVE. CONTAMINATED. INSUFFICIENT FUEL FLOW TO ENGINE FROM AUXILIARY AND TIP FUEL TANKS. DEBRIS IN SOLENOID VALVE, OBSTRUCTING, JAMMING OPERATION. THE PLUG IS IN A LOCATION PERMITTI
- [SDR CA140530006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140530006), May 16, 2014: ROTOR. CRACKED. (CAN) WHEN TESTING MAGNETO OPERATION ON GROUND RUN UP, THE RT MAG ON THE RT ENGINE WAS FOUND INOPERATIVE. WHEN THE MAG WAS REMOVED AND EXAMINED, WE FOUND THE IN
- [SDR CA130118012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130118012), Jan 14, 2013: TORQUE LINK. BROKEN. (CAN) ON AN APPROACH TO AIRPORT, THE PILOT NOTICED THE ABSENCE OF GREEN LIGHT, AND THE GEAR THAT WAS NOT EXTENDING IAW THE MIRROR VIEW. THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSE
- [SDR CA121022006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121022006), Sep 30, 2012: DRIVE SHAFT. SHEARED. (CAN) DURING PRIMARY CARE RESPONSE MISSION, WITH A PASSENGER LOADED, THE CREW WAS UNABLE TO START NR 2 ENGINE IN EITHER IN AUTO OR MANUAL MODE. AFTER ON GROUND 
- [SDR CA120910011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120910011), Sep 7, 2012: PISTON PIN. CORRODED. (CAN) THE CORROSION ON THE PISTON PIN WAS FOUND WHEN CYLINDER NR 1 WAS REMOVED FOR AN INTAKE VALVE LEAK. THE PISTON PIN WAS CHECKED AND FOUND WITH DEEP CORROSIO
- [SDR 2012FA0000320](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000320), Jul 8, 2011: HOUSING. CRACKED. ACFT ENCOUNTERED A SLIGHTLY HARDER-THAN-NORMAL LANDING. ON PARKING, IT WAS NOTICED THAT FLUID WAS ON THE GROUND BELOW THE RT MAIN GEAR. JACKING THE ACFT, CLEANE
- [SDR CA110302005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110302005), Jan 30, 2011: BRUSHES. WORN. (CAN) AFTER TAKEOFF, THE LANDING GEAR WAS SLOW TO RETRACT. WHEN THE LANDING GEAR WAS SELECTED DOWN, IT ONLY PARTIALLY EXTENDED AND STOPPED. RECYCLING WAS INEFFE
- [SDR 2011FA0000023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000023), Oct 15, 2010: WASHER. BROKEN. DURING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, UPON INSP OF THE "FINGER" SCREEN IN THE CRANKCASE OIL SUMP APPROX HALF OF WHAT APPEARED TO BE AN AN-960 WASHER WAS FOUND. NO PART L
- [SDR 2010FA0000195](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000195), Mar 2, 2010: CAPACITOR. LEAKING. NAVIGATION RECEIVER BECAME INOPERATIVE AFTER THE BELOW LISTED COMPONENT LEAKED ELECTROLYTE ON TO THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD.
- [SDR CA100217006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100217006), Feb 16, 2010: HUB. DAMAGED. (CAN) UPON DISASSEMBLY AND VISUAL INSP OF THE ABOVE HUB, THE PRELOAD SHELFS WERE FOUND TO CONTAIN VISUAL DAMAGE FROM PREVIOUS IMPACT. ACCORDING TO PROP MANUAL 2
- [SDR CA080903004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080903004), Aug 1, 2008: HOUSING. CRACKED. (CAN) RT ENGINE OIL FILTER SEPARATED FROM HSG SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. ENGINE SHUTDOWN IN-FLIGHT. ACFT LANDED SAFELY. ACD REMOTE OIL FILTER HSG THREADED STUD FOUN
- [SDR 2007FA0000989](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000989), Nov 6, 2007: LANDING GEAR. WORN. PART (A) OF AD 77-13-21 REQUIRES INSPECTION OF LANDING GEAR EVERY 1000 HRS IAW SL 782. AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A COLLAPSED RT MLG FOLLOWING A SCENARIO THAT IS IDEN
- [SDR CA070312007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070312007), Mar 3, 2007: WHEEL HALF. DESTROYED. (CAN) SUSPECT HARD LANDING WITH SIDE MOVEMENT STRESSED WHEEL HALF CASTING. THE BACK STOP PORTION OF HUB CASTING HAS A NEW CLEAN BREAK. WITH RACE BROKEN, BEARING
- [SDR 4381](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/4381), Feb 7, 2006: GCU. INOPERATIVE. AIRCRAFT CAME IN FOR GENERATOR PARALLELING. LEFT GENERATOR CONTROL UNIT NEEDED REPLACEMENT. INSTALLED OVERHAULED GCU S/N 10853A; GCU FAILED ON INITIAL RESET. IN
- [SDR 2006FA0000146](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000146), Jan 19, 2006: SKIN. BENT. DURING INSP OF HORIZ STAB, FWD SPAR AND CTR SECTION SKIN WAS FOUND BENT, DISTORTED AT CENTER LIGHTENING HOLE. SKIN AND SPAR BOTH SHOWED SIGNS OF WRINKLING AND D
- [SDR CA060116003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060116003), Jan 6, 2006: CYLINDER. CRACKED. IN RESPONSE TO AD 2005-26-10 ISSUED BY THE FAA, INSPECTED AIRCRAFT TO DETERMINE IF ANY OF SUSPECT SN CYLINDERS INSTALLED. FOUND 2 CYLINDERS ON LT ENGINE WERE PA
- [SDR 2005FA0001540](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001540), Nov 21, 2005: GEARBOX. FRACTURED. THE GEARBOX CASTING WHICH SUPPORTS THE MOTOR AND GEARBOX FRACTURED. VISUAL EXAMINATION INDICATES FATIGUE. DUE TO THIS FAILURE, THE LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND
- [SDR CA051116004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051116004), Nov 3, 2005: ARM. FAILED. DURING FLIGHT TRAINING, GEAR RETRACTION CAUSED UNUSUAL NOISE AND GEAR FAILED TO RETRACT. ON SELECTING GEAR DOWN, 3 GREEN LIGHTS WERE NOTED BUT VISUAL INSPECTION
- [SDR CA050503009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050503009), Mar 22, 2005: NOZZLE. FAILED. (CAN) ON CLIMB OUT AFTER TAKEOFF, A HIGH FUEL PRESSURE READING ON THE LT ENGINE WAS NOTICED (NEEDLE TO THE REDLINE). REDUCED POWER/CALLED ATC/RETURNED FOR LANDI
- [SDR 2005FA0000358](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000358), Mar 7, 2005: CAMSHAFT. BROKEN. WHILE CLIMBING OUT OF 4,000 FT, RT ENGINE (2-23-05) SHUTTERED AND BEGAN VIBRATING EXCESSIVELY. RETURNED TO AIRPORT. INSPECTION REVEALED THE CAMSHAFT HAD BROKEN 
- [SDR CA041029008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA041029008), Oct 29, 2004: HUB. CORRODED. (CAN) PROPELLER REMOVED FROM AC FOR 10 YR. O/H. UPON VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE HUB CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE MOUNTING FLANGE AND O-RING GROOVE OF THE REAR HUB H
- [SDR CA041029007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA041029007), Oct 29, 2004: HUB. CORRODED. PROPELLER REMOVED FROM AIRCRAFT FOR 10 YR O/H. UPON VISUAL INSPECTION OF HUB, CORROSION BEYOND REPAIRABLE LIMITS WAS FOUND IN THE BLADE 'O' RING GROOVES. MANUFA
- [SDR 2004FA0000619](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000619), Mar 26, 2004: BOLT. CORRODED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION THE STABILATOR WAS REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THIS IS DUE TO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS ON OTHER PA24 AND PA30/39 AIRCRAFT WITH STABILATOR 
- [SDR 2004FA0000614](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000614), Mar 26, 2004: BOLT. CORRODED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION THE STABILATOR WAS REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THIS IS DUE TO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS ON OTHER PA24 AND PA30/39 AIRCRAFT WITH STABILATOR 
- [SDR 2004FA0000287](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000287), Feb 19, 2004: CONTROL WHEEL. CRACKED. A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE CO-PILOT CONTROL WHEEL WHEN IT WAS REMOVED. THE BOTTOM OF THE WHEEL FROM FRONT TO REAR THROUGH THE PIN HOLE. THIS CRACK IS NOT VISABLE 
- [SDR CA040202001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040202001), Feb 11, 2004: SEAL. BLOWN. (CAN) PILOT NOTICED ENGINE SEEPING FROM LT ENGINE COWL, THEY WERE NEAR THE AIRPORT AND DECIDED TO SHUTDOWN LT ENGINE TO PREVENT ENGINE DAMAGE. IT WAS DETERMINED
- [SDR CA030730010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030730010), Jul 16, 2003: HOUSING. CRACKED. (CAN) FLUID LEAK FROM HOUSING ASSEMBLY. CRACK DETECTED.
- [SDR 2004FA0000616](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000616), Jun 30, 2003: BOLT. CORRODED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION THE STABILATOR WAS REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THIS IS DUE TO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS ON OTHER PA24 AND PA30/39 AIRCRAFT WITH STABILATOR 
- [SDR 2004FA0000613](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000613), Jun 30, 2003: BOLT. CORRODED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION THE STABILATOR WAS REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THIS IS DUE TO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS ON THE PA24 AND PA30/39 AIRCRAFT WITH STABILATOR TO
- [SDR CA030610004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030610004), Jun 3, 2003: CONDUIT. FAILED. (CAN) RT MAIN GEAR CONDUIT FLEXIBLE OUTER SLEEVE MOVED WITH INNER CABLE EXPOSING 11.0 INCHES OF INNER CABLE. INNER CABLE LOOPED OUT OF EXPOSED AREA. NOW WITH CA
- [SDR CA030627016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030627016), May 2, 2003: ATTACH FITTING. BROKEN. (CAN) GEAR WOULD NO EXTEND WHEN SELECTED DOWN. EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION CARRIED OUT. LUG WAS FOUND BROKEN. THIS RESULTED IN JAMMING OF THE RETRACTION MECHANISM.
- [SDR 2004FA0000624](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000624), Jan 17, 2003: BOLT. CORRODED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION THE STABILATOR WAS REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THIS IS DUE TO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS ON OTHER PA24 AND PA30/39 AIRCRAFT WITH STABILATOR 
- [SDR 2004FA0000611](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000611), Jan 17, 2003: BOLT. CORRODED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION THE STABILATOR WAS REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THIS IS DUE TO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS ON OTHER PA24 AND PA30/39 AIRCRAFT WITH STABILATOR 
- [SDR AUS20021363](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021363), Nov 20, 2002: SPAR CAP. CORRODED. (AUS) LH WING MAIN LOWER SPAR CAP CORRODED. CORROSION IS LOCATED AT WS62 AS INDICATED IN AWB/51-4 ISSUE 1.
- [SDR AUS20021362](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021362), Nov 20, 2002: SPAR CAP. CORRODED. (AUS) RH WING MAIN LOWER SPAR CAP CORRODED. CORROSION IS LOCATED AT WS62 AS INDICATED IN AWB/51-4 ISSUE 1.
- [SDR AUS20021335](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021335), Nov 13, 2002: SPAR. CORRODED. (AUS) LH WING SPAR CONTAINED LIGHT CORROSION AND MINOR PITTING LOCATEDIN AREA JUST ABOVE LOWER SPAR CAP RADIUS. AREA OF CORROSION APPROXIMATELY 25MM (1IN) LONG 
- [SDR AUS20021315](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021315), Nov 7, 2002: PIN. BROKEN. (AUS) LANDING GEAR TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY MOTOR RELEASE LINK PIN BROKEN AND JAMMING MECHANISM.

All 163: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-30/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (345, 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 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 SA02386AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02386AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems. AeroLED's Holding LLC
- [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA04568CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04568CH): Installation of the uAvionix tailBeaconX, a tail mounted position light with integrated Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out and 1090MHz Mode-S transponder functionality. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC 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 SA787WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA787WE): Installation of turbosupercharged Lycoming IO-320-B1A, IO-320-C1A, LIO-320-B1A or LIO-320-C1A engines. TALCO Aviation
- [STC SA02019WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019WI): Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio. Peregrine
- [STC SA04400NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04400NY): Installation of the Integrated Back-up Battery System (IBBS). TCW Technologies LLC
- [STC SA09766DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09766DS): Installation of an S-TEC 01326 Digital Flight Control System (DFCS). S-TEC Corporation
- [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 SA00449AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00449AT): Installation of flap gap seals. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA3105SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3105SO): Installation of 'speed spats' main landing gear fairings. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA3282SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3282SO): Installation of flap bracket fairings. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA3302SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3302SO): Installation of fiberglass nose bowl. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [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 SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc
- [STC SA02203AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02203AK): Installation of FlightLogic Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS-SV). Genesys Aerosystems Inc
- [STC SA2849WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2849WE): Installation of oxygen system. Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems LLC
- [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC
- [STC SA01818WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01818WI): Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA09902AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09902AC): Installation of BendixKing KFD 900 Flight Display System. Honeywell International Inc. (Bendix King)
- [STC SA11174SC PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%202): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King)
- [STC SA02265SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02265SE): Installation of a camera housing. Airborne Sensor LLC
- [STC SA10822SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10822SC): Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display. Aspen Avionics Inc
- [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA4238WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4238WE): Installation of inflatable door seal. TALCO Aviation Corp
- [STC SA02426AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02426AK): Approval of the FreeFlight FDL-978-TX ADS-B system installed. FreeFlight Systems
- [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [STC SA10236SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10236SC): Installation of a GDC 31 Roll Steering Converter. DAC International Inc

All 345: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-30/stcs.md

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