# Piper PA-31

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7103103
- Manufacturer (registry): PIPER
- Model: PA-31
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 2 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 8
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A20SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A20SO) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Piper Aircraft Inc.
- Registered aircraft: 26
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31

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 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 2017-10-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-10-20): Fuselage--Main Bulkhead · Piper PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325 and 1 more. Effective Jun 29, 2017
- [AD 2016-05-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-05-01): Fuselage · Piper PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325 and 1 more. Effective Apr 15, 2016
- [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 2013-10-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-10-04): Engine Exhaust · Piper PA-31, PA-31-325 and PA-31-350. Effective Jul 17, 2013
- [AD 2009-13-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-13-06-R1): Doors · Piper PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235 and 16 more. Effective Nov 3, 2011
- [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 2005-18-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-18-20): "FASTprop" propeller de-icers · Hartzell PHC-C3YF-1RF/F8468A(B,K)-8R constant speed propeller (STC SA00718LA or 17 others). Effective Oct 14, 2005
- [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 2003-24-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-24-07): Rudder torque tube · Piper PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325 and 7 more. Effective Feb 9, 2004
- [AD 2001-06-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-06-01): Elevator Structure · Piper PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325 and 7 more. Effective May 8, 2001
- [AD 2000-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-25-01): Main Landing Gear Door Hinges · Piper PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325 and 7 more. Effective Jan 19, 2001
- [AD 2000-06-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-06-06): Pneumatic Deicing Boots · Piper PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325 and 7 more. Effective May 5, 2000
- [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 99-12-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-12-05): Elevator Spar Assembly · Piper PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325 and 2 more. Effective Jul 23, 1999
- [AD 99-06-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-06-01): Horizontal Stabilizer Rear Spar · Piper PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325 and 2 more. Effective Apr 20, 1999
- [AD 98-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-14-03): Transponders · Cessna 172, 172A, 172B and 230 more. Effective Aug 16, 1998
- [AD 98-09-25](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-09-25): Lower Spar Splice Plate · Piper PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325 and 1 more. Effective Jun 15, 1998
- [AD 98-08-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-08-18): Elevator Bungee Spring · Piper PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325 and 2 more. Effective May 26, 1998
- [AD 97-07-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-07-03): Nose Wheel Assembly · Piper PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325 and 2 more. Effective May 15, 1997
- [AD 96-24-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-24-13): Landing Gear Selector Cable · Piper PA-31, PA-31-325, PA-31-350 and 2 more. Effective Jan 17, 1997
- [AD 96-21-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-21-11): Main Landing Gear Actuator Reinforcement Bracket · Piper PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325 and 7 more. Effective Dec 16, 1996
- [AD 96-21-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-21-04): Hydraulic Hose Inspection · Piper PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235 and 13 more. Effective Dec 10, 1996
- [AD 96-21-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-21-03): Aileron Spar Crack Inspection · Piper PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325 and 11 more. Effective Dec 10, 1996
- [AD 96-10-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-10-15): Wing Attachments WS 147.5 Inspection · Piper PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325 and 1 more. Effective Jun 27, 1996
- [AD 96-10-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-10-14): Main Landing Gear Sidebraces Inspection · Piper PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325 and 5 more. Effective Jun 27, 1996
- [AD 93-24-02 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-24-02-R1): Elevator Control Tube Assembly · Piper PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325 and 7 more. Effective Feb 15, 1994
- [AD 93-23-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-23-13): Engine Baffle Seals · Piper PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325 and 1 more. Effective Jan 21, 1994
- [AD 92-27-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-27-05): Aileron Control System · Piper PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325 and 7 more. Effective Jan 29, 1993
- [AD 87-21-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-21-01): Fuel Filler Openings · Aerostar PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) and 14 more. Effective Nov 2, 1987
- [AD 85-08-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-08-05): Strut Housing Inspection · Piper PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325 and 6 more. Effective May 15, 1985
- [AD 82-27-13 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-27-13-R2): Flap Extension System · Piper PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325 and 4 more. Effective Aug 18, 1983
- [AD 81-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-15-03): Engine Inlet Air Filters · Replace existing engine induction air filter (Brackett Aero Filters STC SA693CE or SA71GL). Effective Jul 20, 1981
- [AD 80-18-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-18-10): Fuel Selector Valves · Piper PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235 and 8 more. Effective Sep 8, 1980
- [AD 80-17-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-17-06): Placards · Piper PA-31, PA-31-325 and PA-31-350. Effective Aug 13, 1980
- [AD 80-17-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-17-02): Elevator Balance Weights · Piper PA-31, PA-31-325 and PA-31-350. Effective Aug 8, 1980
- [AD 79-20-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-20-07): Lighter Circuit Breaker · Piper PA-31, PA-31-325 and PA-31-350. Effective Oct 2, 1979
- [AD 79-14-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-14-02): Control Wheel Shaft Stud · Piper PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325 and 4 more. Effective Jul 6, 1979
- [AD 79-12-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-12-02): Elevator Surface Travel · Piper PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325 and 4 more. Effective Jul 2, 1979
- [AD 78-25-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-25-03): Hose Assemblies · Piper PA-23-250, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200 and 11 more. Effective Jan 15, 1979
- [AD 78-05-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-05-06): Flexible Fuel Cells · Cessna 180, 182, 185 and 98 more. Effective Jun 30, 1978
- [AD 78-08-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-08-10): Fuel Selector Lever · Piper PA-31 and PA-31-325. Effective Apr 25, 1978
- [AD 77-24-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-24-01): Stabilizers and Fins · Piper PA-31, PA-31-325 and PA-31-350. Effective Apr 17, 1978
- [AD 78-05-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-05-05): Cabin Door Latch · Piper PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325 and 1 more. Effective Mar 8, 1978
- [AD 78-01-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-01-02): Elevator Bungee · Piper PA-31, PA-31-325 and PA-31-350. Effective Jan 3, 1978
- [AD 77-08-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-08-02): Electrical Short · Piper PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325 and 3 more. Effective Nov 15, 1977
- [AD 77-19-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-19-06): Aileron Cables · Piper PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325 and 1 more. Effective Sep 27, 1977
- [AD 77-14-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-14-14): Skin Deformation And Loose Or Missing Rivets · Piper PA-31, PA-31-325 and PA-31-350. Effective Jul 19, 1977
- [AD 77-12-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-12-02): Elevator Balance Weights · Piper PA-31 and PA-31-300 with STC SA986SW. Effective Jun 10, 1977

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 2009-13-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-13-06) (historical): Nose baggage door · Piper PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235 and 16 more. Effective Jul 24, 2009
- [AD 96-12-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-12) (historical): Fuselage Station Bulkhead · Piper PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325 and 1 more. Effective Jul 16, 1996
- [AD 82-16-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-16-05-R1) (historical): Turbocharger Tailpipe Installation · Piper PA-31, PA-31-325 and PA-31-350. Effective Apr 11, 1986
- [AD 80-26-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-26-05) (historical): Main Landing Gear Door Hinges · Piper Aircraft, Inc., The New PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325 and 4 more. Effective Dec 19, 1980
- [AD 70-26-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-26-06) (historical): Cracks in Elevator and Rudder Spar · Piper PA-31 and PA-31-300. Effective Dec 29, 1970

All 72: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31/ads.md

## Information bulletins (advisory) (7)

- [SAIB CE-14-07](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-14-07): WING SPAR  Main Spar Lower Cap Cracks. Issued Dec 12, 2013
- [SAIB CE-08-11](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-08-11): Landing Gear. Issued Jan 9, 2008
- [SAIB CE-06-22](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-06-22): . Issued Jan 20, 2006
- [SAIB CE-03-35](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-03-35): . Issued Apr 16, 2003
- [SAIB ACE-98-44](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-98-44): . Issued Aug 26, 1998
- [SAIB ACE-98-01](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-98-01): . Issued Oct 17, 1997
- [SAIB ACE-96-16](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-96-16): . Issued Dec 24, 1996

## Registered aircraft (26)

- [N131PJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N131PJ): [Crosswinds Flight Center Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CROSSWINDS%20FLIGHT%20CENTER%20INC), [Drums, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Drums), S/N 31-7912030
- [N138R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N138R): [A & K Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/A%20%26%20K%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Wenatchee, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Wenatchee), built 1972, S/N 317300935
- [N144AS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N144AS): [Valiair Lc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VALIAIR%20LC%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 1973, S/N 31-7300903
- [N16SC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16SC): [Western Alaska Aircraft Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESTERN%20ALASKA%20AIRCRAFT%20LEASING%20LLC), [Pahrump, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Pahrump), built 1970, S/N 31-639
- [N212RA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N212RA): [Abin Ricardo](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ABIN%20RICARDO), [Miami Lakes, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami%20Lakes), built 1977, S/N 317712057
- [N250MD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N250MD): [International Air Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AIR%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1971, S/N 31-742
- [N262AS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N262AS): [Aerodata LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERODATA%20LLC), [Ann Arbor, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Ann%20Arbor), built 1977, S/N 31-7712102
- [N27712](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27712): [Juliet Lima Marketing Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JULIET%20LIMA%20MARKETING%20INC), [West Palm Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/West%20Palm%20Beach), built 1978, S/N 31-7812102, Non-citizen corporation, flight hours not reported
- [N28DV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28DV): [Hood Geoffrey A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOOD%20GEOFFREY%20A), [Gladstone, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Gladstone), S/N 31-7912063
- [N300WA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N300WA): [Thunderbolt Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THUNDERBOLT%20AIR%20LLC), [Granbury, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Granbury), built 1968, S/N 31-294
- [N317SF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N317SF): [Lasher Patrick R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LASHER%20PATRICK%20R), [Magnolia, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Magnolia), S/N 31-7300912
- [N325SG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N325SG): [Traveling Lill LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRAVELING%20LILL%20LLC), [Key Largo, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Key%20Largo), built 1978, S/N 317812115
- [N39HA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39HA): [Smc Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMC%20LTD), [Somerset, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Somerset), S/N 31-497
- [N406DZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N406DZ): [Speedstar Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPEEDSTAR%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 1978, S/N 31-7812051
- [N449TA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N449TA): [Valiair Limited Company Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VALIAIR%20LIMITED%20COMPANY%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), S/N 31-480
- [N533YA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N533YA): [Bb Aero Works Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BB%20AERO%20WORKS%20LTD), [Whitehouse, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Whitehouse), built 1968, S/N 31-157
- [N54CL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N54CL): [Air Transport Resources](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20TRANSPORT%20RESOURCES), [Naperville, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Naperville), built 1970, S/N 31-652
- [N6190U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6190U): [Cox Paul G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COX%20PAUL%20G), [Bryce, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Bryce), built 1974, S/N 31-7401232
- [N6AR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6AR): [Bluewater Airmotive Corporation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLUEWATER%20AIRMOTIVE%20CORPORATION), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1973, S/N 31-7300914
- [N703XP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N703XP): [Aircraft Guaranty Corp Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRCRAFT%20GUARANTY%20CORP%20TRUSTEE), [Oklahoma City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Oklahoma%20City), S/N 31-7912090
- [N737WK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N737WK): [International Air Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AIR%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1978, S/N 31-7812079
- [N780GC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N780GC): [Air Eye Md LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20EYE%20MD%20LLC), [Carolina, PR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PR/Carolina), built 1978, S/N 317812069
- [N879CS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N879CS): [Aviatzone LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AVIATZONE%20LLC), [Fort Lauderdale, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Lauderdale), S/N 31-7712033
- [N9167Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9167Y): [Comanche Flyers Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COMANCHE%20FLYERS%20INC), [Gig Harbor, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Gig%20Harbor), built 1968, S/N 31-220
- [N9218Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9218Y): [Hubble Boeing Development Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUBBLE%20BOEING%20DEVELOPMENT%20CORP), [Gallipolis, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Gallipolis), built 1968, S/N 31-282
- [N9680T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9680T): [K And K Recycling Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/K%20AND%20K%20RECYCLING%20INC), [Fairbanks, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Fairbanks), built 1970, S/N 31689

## NTSB investigations (40)

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 ANC25LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA117), Oct 1, 2025: Piper PA-31 (N16SC), Kotlik, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB GAA24WA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA297), Sep 24, 2024: Piper PA-31 (N250MD), Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN17WA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA349), Jun 9, 2017: Piper PA31 (N250AC), Caernarfon, Gwynedd, United Kingdom, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB SEA02GA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02GA053), Mar 12, 2002: Piper PA-31 (N2336V), Atlanta, ID, substantial damage, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while in cruise flight which resulted in the in-flight separation due to overload of the spar at the right wing root. Hypoxia was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX99LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA149), Apr 15, 1999: Piper PA-31 (N141CM), Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean), destroyed. Probable cause: An undetermined system malfunction in the right engine, which led to an increase in fuel usage beyond the pilot's planned fuel consumption rate and eventual fuel supply exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC98FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA071), Mar 1, 1998: Piper PA-31-310 (N777HM), Presque Isle, ME, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure and his descent below the minimum descent altitude. Contributing factors were the night conditions, low ceilings, and fog.
- [NTSB LAX93LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA109), Feb 1, 1993: Piper PA-31 (N16SC), Columbia, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER GLIDEPATH WHILE ON SHORT FINAL APPROACH. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DARK NIGHT LIGHTING CONDITIONS WHICH MAY HAVE AFFECTED THE PILOT'S PERCEPTUAL…
- [NTSB FTW93WA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93WA030), Oct 29, 1992: Piper PA-31-325 (N701DR), Barranquilla, Colombia, destroyed
- [NTSB FTW86IA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86IA103), Jun 10, 1986: Piper PA-31 (N68ST), Kingston, OK, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB DEN84FA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA303), Sep 28, 1984: Piper PA-31-310 (N7205L), Paonia, CO, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB ATL83AA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83AA031), Nov 14, 1982: Piper PA-31-310 (N3538R), Spencer, VA, destroyed, 8 fatal
- [NTSB FTW81FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FA083), May 1, 1981: Piper PA-31 (N3544J), Hammond, TX, destroyed, 3 fatal
- [NTSB ATL80FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80FA092), Sep 10, 1980: Piper PA-31 (N6702L), Culpeper, VA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB LAX80FVM36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FVM36), Jul 25, 1980: Piper PA-31 (N6628L), Morgan Hill, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA80FLA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FLA08), Nov 25, 1979: Piper PA-31 (N20KA), Jacksonville, FL, destroyed
- [NTSB NYC80FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FA005), Oct 9, 1979: Piper PA-31 (N9277Y), Uniontown, PA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB FTW79FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FA108), Sep 20, 1979: Piper PA-31 (N27614), Luling, LA, destroyed, 4 fatal
- [NTSB IAD79DA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79DA070), Aug 29, 1979: Piper PA-31 (N9167Y), Covington, KY, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB DEN79DTC06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79DTC06), Jan 21, 1979: Piper PA-31 (N9026Y), Pinedale, WY, substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD79FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FA001), Oct 3, 1978: Piper PA-31P (N338J), Lexington, KY, destroyed, 5 fatal
- [NTSB NYC78FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FA076), Aug 7, 1978: Piper PA-31 (N9093Y), East Hampton, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FEP09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEP09), Nov 3, 1977: Piper PA-31 (N9273Y), Manitowoc, WI, destroyed
- [NTSB MIA77FKT67](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKT67), Aug 19, 1977: Piper PA-31 (N63747), Belle Glade, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FA072), Jul 20, 1977: Piper PA-31 (N406CA), Cheektowaga, NY, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB FTW77FRG43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FRG43), May 3, 1977: Piper PA-31 (N6578L), Normana, TX, destroyed
- [NTSB OAK77FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77FA025), Mar 12, 1977: Piper PA-31 (N6616L), Oakland, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB DEN75FQG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75FQG06), Mar 19, 1975: Piper PA-31 (N7245L), Hobbs, NM, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75AN003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75AN003-128127), Jul 5, 1974: Piper PA-31 (N11HW), Chatsworth, GA, substantial damage, 1 fatal
- [NTSB OAK74AP031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74AP031), Jan 11, 1974: Piper PA-31 (N6565L), Novato, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB UNK73X0113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK73X0113), May 3, 1973: Piper PA-31 (N3105E), Chihuahua Cty, Mexico, destroyed
- [NTSB CHI73AC080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73AC080), Mar 31, 1973: Piper PA-31 (N300X), Niles, MI, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB CHI73AC006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73AC006), Jul 21, 1972: Piper PA-31 (N212AD), Missing Aircraft, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MIA72OKA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72OKA10), Dec 25, 1971: Piper PA-31 (N9005Y), Anguilla, WN, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72AM045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72AM045), Nov 17, 1971: Piper PA-31 (N780JM), Iuka, MS, destroyed, 4 fatal
- [NTSB NYC72AN022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72AN022-161232), Aug 19, 1971: Piper PA-31 (N595DE), Augusta, ME, destroyed, 3 fatal
- [NTSB CHI71AC025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71AC025-201433), Oct 20, 1970: Piper PA-31A (N6637L), Fort Wayne, IN, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB LAX70A0005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70A0005), Jul 18, 1969: Piper PA-31 (N9150Y), Burbank, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB FTW69A0052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69A0052), Feb 5, 1969: Piper PA-31 (N440VC), Jasper, TX, destroyed, 3 fatal
- [NTSB DIA69F0080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA69F0080), Oct 3, 1968: Piper PA-31 (N9054Y), Fredericksburg, VA, substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA68A0031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA68A0031), Jan 20, 1968: Piper PA-31 (N9098Y), Tobaccoville, NC, destroyed, 6 fatal

## FAA accident and incident reports (58, 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 20250930014159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250930014159A), Sep 30, 2025: Piper PA-31 (N16SC), Kotlik, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot reported they got distracted by rain/weather on the downwind when performing their flow, missed the step of lowering the landing gear and then missed the…
- [Incident 20190711009889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190711009889I), Jul 11, 2019: Piper PA-31 (N131PJ), Nantucket, MA, Minor damage. The pilot stated he was taxing out of the rented tie-down spot at Nantucket airport. As he was taxing to the run up area, before heading to runway 24. The…
- [Incident 20181029024449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181029024449I), Oct 29, 2018: Piper PA-31 (N54WB), Searcy, AR, Minor damage. On 10/29/2018 aircraft N54WB s/n 31-8112001, a Piper PA31 twin engine aircraft departed country air (1AR9) headed to Searcy (src) the pilot reported when gear…
- [Incident 20180914019099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180914019099I), Sep 14, 2018: Piper PA-31 (N101M), Fort Myers, FL, Minor damage. On September 14, 2018, at 1531 EST a Beech PA-31, N101M, registered to consolidated citrus LLC, came to an abrupt stop after the nose landing gear turned 90…
- [Incident 20180330024839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180330024839I), Mar 30, 2018: Piper PA-31 (N35AS), Payson, AZ, Minor damage. Aircraft was landing at Payson when the nose gear collapsed during roll out. Right hand main landing gear collapsed and aircraft veered off runway 24 to the…
- [Incident 20090806015279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090806015279I), Aug 6, 2009: Piper PA31 (N780GC), Independence, KS, Minor damage. (-23) Enroute to wiley post (kpwa) from alma municipal airport (K36V), 17 miles north of Independence, Kansas, the aircraft experienced an engine fire on the…
- [Incident 20050223004649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050223004649I), Feb 23, 2005: Piper PA31310 (N901AM), Sparta, MI, Minor damage. (-23) The subject aircraft enroute from midland barstow (3BS) to Sparta Airport, MI (8D4). The pilot picked up 3 persons from Sparta Airport, MI and took off…
- [Incident 20020404019199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020404019199I), Apr 4, 2002: Piper PA31 (N35AS), Harrisburg, PA. (-23) Aircraft N35AS informed Capital City (cxy) control tower at approximately four miles out for landing that it had minimum fuel. At approximately one mile…
- [Accident 20020312003859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020312003859A), Mar 12, 2002: Piper PA31310 (N2336V), Atlanta, ID, No damage, 3 fatal. (-23) On 12 March 2002, N2336V, a PA-31-31 departed ida direct boi with an IFR flight plan. At approximately 1445 MST, NE of boise all radio/radar contact was…
- [Incident 20010314007789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010314007789I), Mar 14, 2001: Piper PA31310 (N80PT), Plattsburgh, NY, Minor damage. (-23)Investigated landing incident which occurred on 3/14/2001 at plb (Clinton country airport) pilot initiated a go around prior to landing after noticing the…
- [Incident 20000601032719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000601032719I), Jun 1, 2000: Piper PA31 (N65TT), Rochester, NY. (-23)On June 1, 2000, at 1830 EST, a Piper aircraft, PA-31-350, s/n 31-7612078, N65TT, experienced fumes in the cockpit while inbound to Rochester, NY airport…
- [Accident 19990414003479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990414003479A), Apr 14, 1999: Piper PA31 (N141CM), Monterey, CA, Destroyed. Acft was on a VFR flight over the ocean (approximately 30 miles off shore) when the pilot advised oakland ARTCC that the acft did not have enough fuel to make…
- [Incident 19980519019569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980519019569I), May 19, 1998: Piper PA31 (N65TT), Rochester, NY. Smoke from under panel on approach turned off master. Smoke stopped. Used had com. Panel dimmer switch shorted.
- [Accident 19980301002179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980301002179A), Mar 1, 1998: Piper PA31 (N777HM), Presque Isle, ME, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Bird air taxi crashed under unknown circ, 2 POB suffered fatal inj, acft was destroyed, Presque Isle, ME. (.4)the pilot was performing a night vor/dme approach…
- [Incident 19940803048509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940803048509I), Aug 3, 1994: Piper PA31310 (N777HM), Albany, NY, Minor damage. NR2 cylinder right engine separated en route. Shutdown. Diverted alb. Cause cylinder failure undetermined.
- [Incident 19940425014519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940425014519I), Apr 25, 1994: Piper PA31310 (N777HM), Albany, NY. Right engine failure on climb. Returned. Found crankshaft had failed.
- [Accident 19930131001319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930131001319A), Jan 31, 1993: Piper PA31310 (N16SC), Columbia, CA, Substantial damage. On final right wing struck a tree. Landed safely. Was too low on approach.
- [Incident 19911012054249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911012054249I), Oct 12, 1991: Piper PA31 (N777HM), Portland, ME, Minor damage. Lost spinner from right propeller on takeoff. Landed safely on return to airport.
- [Incident 19910930050669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910930050669I), Sep 30, 1991: Piper PA31310 (N68ST), Woodward, OK, Minor damage. Pilot landed short of runway. Left main wheel buckled. Left strut failed. Propeller struck runway.
- [Incident 19910621041869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910621041869I), Jun 21, 1991: Piper PA31310 (N68ST), Dallas, TX. Nose gear would not retract after takeoff. Diverted. Gear righted itself on touchdown. Nose steering horn broken.
- [Incident 19900112005519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900112005519I), Jan 12, 1990: Piper PA31 (N20879), Ottawa, KS, Minor damage. Both engines shut down due to surging. Landed in field. No fuel in lines. Main tanks full. Auxiliary tanks empty.
- [Incident 19890120008779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890120008779I), Jan 20, 1989: Piper PA31310 (N9218Y), Madison, WI, Minor damage. Engine fire during rollout. Fire extinguished by fire truck. Oil leaking from turbo charger caused fire.
- [Incident 19871013071019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871013071019I), Oct 13, 1987: Piper PA31310 (N9218Y), Superior, WI, Minor damage. The aircraft struck two deer on landing roll at night.
- [Incident 19870712065199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870712065199I), Jul 12, 1987: Piper PA31 (N126AC), Somonauk, IL, 2 fatal. Single jumper collided with tandem jumper. Suspect tandem jumper was disabled. Both impacted the ground.
- [Incident 19860610082509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860610082509I), Jun 10, 1986: Piper PA31310 (N68ST), Kingston, OK, Minor damage. Landing gear collapsed on landing after electrical system failure in flight. Indicates gear not in down locks.
- [Accident 19840928056609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840928056609A), Sep 28, 1984: Piper PA31 (N7205L), Paonia, CO, Destroyed. Flying close to ground during survey. Cleared ridge but downdraft and density altitude resulted in stall into trees
- [Incident 19830912063879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830912063879I), Sep 12, 1983: Piper PA31 (N112WB), Atlanta, GA, Minor damage. Lost directional control while landing on a wet runway with gusty winds. Damage occurred on regaining the runway.
- [Incident 19830902067699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830902067699I), Sep 2, 1983: Piper PA31325 (N7421L), Clearwater, FL, Minor damage. Failed to use landing checklist. Landed gear up.
- [Accident 19821114070389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821114070389A), Nov 14, 1982: Piper PA31310 (N3538R), Spencer, VA, Destroyed, 7 fatal. Struck trees on rising terrain after takeoff. Dark night, no ground lights. Was making a left turn at impact.
- [Incident 19820924060169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820924060169I), Sep 24, 1982: Piper PA31 (N80PT), Fayetteville, AR, Minor damage. Pilot had a fuel fire on engine. Shut off fuel and secured engine. Found hose fitting to fuel pump cracked.
- [Accident 19810921088439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810921088439A), Sep 21, 1981: Piper PA31 (N7554L), Miami, FL, Substantial damage. Both engines quit approaching destination due to fuel exhaustion. Crash landed in everglades swamp.
- [Accident 19810501021089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810501021089A), May 1, 1981: Piper PA31310 (N3544J), Hammond, TX, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Aircraft crashed during storm passage. Witnesses stated black clouds were in area at time of crash
- [Accident 19800910078579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800910078579A), Sep 10, 1980: Piper PA31 (N6702L), Culpeper, VA, Destroyed. Aircraft crashed right after takeoff. Investigation revealed right fuel was shut off.
- [Accident 19800725030609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800725030609A), Jul 25, 1980: Piper PA31 (N6628L), Morgan Hill, CA, Substantial damage. The pilot did not check fuel tanks before departure. Ran out of fuel and hit trees while making forced landing.
- [Incident 19800703059319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800703059319I), Jul 3, 1980: Piper PA31 (N41AV), Malvern, AR, Minor damage. Nose gear collapsed as pilot applied power to taxi. Had previous difficulty with landing gear.
- [Incident 19800408048089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800408048089I), Apr 8, 1980: Piper PA31 (N711VV), Columbus, OH, Minor damage. Aircraft experienced lightning strike in flight.
- [Incident 19800311035699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800311035699I), Mar 11, 1980: Piper PA31 (N6601L), New York, NY. Pilot shut down left engine. RPM was oscillating.
- [Incident 19791231035519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791231035519I), Dec 31, 1979: Piper PA31 (N9218Y), Rapid City, SD. Engine shut down due to vibration. Found prop blade had separated.
- [Accident 19791125011589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791125011589A), Nov 25, 1979: Piper PA31 (N20KA), Jacksonville, FL, Destroyed. Hit tree-tops then ground in clear zone area for rwy 31 on VOR approach. Factor;pilot skill, descent below minimums
- [Incident 19791029053369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791029053369I), Oct 29, 1979: Piper PA31 (N711VV), Erlinger, KY. Elevator control binding caused by frayed trim cable pn 41734-05. Frayed at the trim actuator pulley under floor.
- [Accident 19791009043719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791009043719A), Oct 9, 1979: Piper PA31 (N9277Y), Uniontown, PA, Destroyed. Indicates pilot received erroneous NDB indication due to facility defect. Hit mountain on outbound. Airplane too low
- [Accident 19790920029039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790920029039A), Sep 20, 1979: Piper PA31 (N27614), Luling, LA, Destroyed, 3 fatal. Pilot lost control during climbout in an area of severe thunderstorms. .
- [Incident 19790629017689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790629017689I), Jun 29, 1979: Piper PA31 (N711VV), Findlay, OH. Engine quit in flight found faulty fuel injector.
- [Accident 19790121001279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790121001279A), Jan 21, 1979: Piper PA31 (N9026Y), Pinedale, WY, Destroyed. Pilot lost visual reference on final in fog. Aircraft landed in snow short of runway
- [Accident 19781003044079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781003044079A), Oct 3, 1978: Piper PA31P (N338J), Lexington, KY, Destroyed, 3 fatal. Both prop blade angles found at 30DEG settings,flaps found extend
- [Accident 19780807041479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780807041479A), Aug 7, 1978: Piper PA31T1 (N9093Y), East Hampton, NY, Destroyed. Plt transitioned fm visual reference to instrument reference,enctnd fog after mda.
- [Incident 19780202005489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780202005489I), Feb 2, 1978: Piper PA31 (N7245L), North Jackson, OH, Minor damage. Pilot making one engine landing lost directional control. Oil had leaked out of newly installed vacuum pump.
- [Accident 19771103041199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19771103041199A), Nov 3, 1977: Piper PA31 (N9273Y), Manitowoc, WI, Destroyed. Crashed 1 mile from arpt.
- [Accident 19770819024919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770819024919A), Aug 19, 1977: Piper PA31T1 (N63747), Belle Glade, FL, Substantial damage. Aircraft being used to transport contraband. Injury index presumed.
- [Accident 19770720042379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770720042379A), Jul 20, 1977: Piper PA31 (N406CA), Cheektowaga, NY, Destroyed. Hypertensive hemorrhage of left basil ganglia.

All 58: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (517, newest 50)

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

- [SDR 2026FA0000026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000026), Jan 15, 2026: TRANSMITTER. DEFECTIVE. PILOTS RETURNED FROM THEIR FLIGHT WITH A SQUAWK DETAILING THAT FUEL PRESSURE INDICATOR BEGAN DISPLAYING A NULL VALUE. THIS WAS DUE TO A PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE
- [SDR CA190711008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190711008), Jul 10, 2019: LAMP. FAILED. (CAN) CAPTAIN SIDE EHSI PROJECTION LAMP FAILED IN FLIGHT, AFTER APPROXIMATELY 55 HOURS OF OPERATION SINCE NEW. FLIGHT CONTINUED WITH NO OTHER ISSUES, AND LAMP R
- [SDR CA190801010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190801010), Jul 1, 2019: STRUT. CRACKED. (CAN) LEFT HAND MAIN LANDING GEAR STRUT COLLAPSED ON LANDING. FOLLOWING INSPECTION BY AN AME THE LANDING GEAR HOUSING WAS FOUND TO HAVE AN 8 INCH LONG CRACK THA
- [SDR CA190627005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190627005), Jun 20, 2019: DRIVE SHAFT. LEAKING. (CAN) LEAKING FROM DRIVE SHAFT SEAL AND SHAFT WORN (TC# 20190627005)
- [SDR CA190222022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190222022), Feb 19, 2019: PUMP. LOW PRESSURE. (CAN) ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP P/N RG9080J4A/M S/N C-5717, FUEL PRESSURE LOW AT IDLE. (TC# 20190222022)
- [SDR CA151222005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151222005), Dec 21, 2015: GEAR. BROKEN. (CAN) ENGINE SURGED IN FLIGHT, CONTINUED TO DESTINATION. BOTH GEARS IN LT ENGINE, LT MAGNETO FOUND MISSING AND BROKEN TEETH. DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK AND GEAR ASSY PAR
- [SDR CA150915004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150915004), Sep 15, 2015: PUMP. FAILED. (CAN) WITH THE BOOSTER PUMP ON, THE ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP WAS FOUND INTERNALY LEAKING THROUGH THE PRESSURE REGULATOR DIAPHRAGM CHAMBER IN TO THE PUMP VENT LIN
- [SDR CA150623003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150623003), Jun 14, 2015: LINE. PUNCTURED. (CAN) LT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LINE PUNCTURE FROM CHAFING.
- [SDR CA150610004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150610004), Jun 8, 2015: TIRE. BLOWN. (CAN) DURING THE ROLL OUT, IMMEDIATELY AFTER LANDING ON RUNWAY 30, LT MAIN TIRE BLEW. TAXIED ACFT CLEAR OF RUNWAY & SHUTDOWN ON A3 TAXIWAY. TOWED ACFT TO HANGAR
- [SDR CA150704001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150704001), Jun 6, 2015: ENGINE. DAMAGED. (CAN) ENGINE RT, HIGH LEVELS OF ALUMINUM & MODERATE LEVELS OF CHROME STEEL WEAR SHOWING ON ENG OIL ANALYSIS TREND, MICRO TECH SYSTEMS LAB NUMBER UL4452 & VC5327
- [SDR CA150608004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150608004), Jun 5, 2015: DISTRIBUTOR BLK. DAMAGED. (CAN) DEAD MAG AT RUN-UP. MAGNETO REMOVED, DISASSEMBLED, & INSPECTED. FOUND LATERAL MOVEMENT OF DISTRIBUTOR ROTOR, ROTOR POINT CONTACTING DISTRIBUTOR HOUSING PO
- [SDR CA150527001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150527001), May 22, 2015: PLATE. CRACKED. (CAN) RIGHT ENG TURBO SUPPORT BRACKET CRACKED.
- [SDR CA141015003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141015003), Oct 4, 2014: MOTOR. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) MOTOR WAS IDENTIFIED AND CERTIFIED AS PN 1202-00-1 SN 4556, , FAILED SHORTLY AFTER INSTALLATION. MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN SETUP AT OVERHAUL AS A 12 VOLT UNIT P
- [SDR CA140811006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140811006), Aug 1, 2014: TORQUE LINK. BROKEN. (CAN) TOP REAR ATTACH POINT ON TORQUE LINK BROKE ON LANDING.
- [SDR CA140703003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140703003), Jul 1, 2014: MAGNETO. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) ENGINE RUN-UP PRIOR TO FLIGHT WAS NORMAL. IN CLIMBOUT, LT ENGINE BEGAN SURGING. PILOT RETURNED TO BASE. ENGINE RUN-UP CARRIED OUT BY AMO INITIALLY SHOWED 
- [SDR CA141219002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141219002), Mar 26, 2014: COMBUST CHAMBER. CRACKED. (CAN) THIS WAS DISCOVER DURING REGULAR 5 YEARS PRESSURE DECAY TEST OF THE HEATER, THE UNIT FAIL TEST. IT WAS REMOVED TO PERFORM ANOTHER TEST. THE LEAK SEEM FROM
- [SDR CA140124027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140124027), Jan 23, 2014: STUD. BROKEN. (CAN) THE NR 3 CYLINDER HOLD DOWN STUD AT 8 O`CLOCK POSITION WAS OBSERVED SHEARED OF AT THE BASE OF THE NUT DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION. ASSUMED MFG. PART REPLACE
- [SDR CA131120009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131120009), Oct 17, 2013: CONTROL CABLE. FRAYED. (CAN) DURING A DETAILED CABIN INSPECTION, THE FORWARD UP ELEVATOR CABLE WAS FOUND TO HAVE ALL STRANDS SEPARATED FROM THE CORE OF THE CABLE. CABLE DEFORMITY WAS 
- [SDR CA131120010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131120010), Oct 8, 2013: SERVO. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) RT ENGINE WOULD NOT PRODUCE MORE THAN 2000 RPM DURING RUN-UP. FUEL INJECTION SERVO REPLACED.
- [SDR CA130912002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130912002), Sep 10, 2013: TAILPIPE. CRACKED. (CAN) FOUND RT TOP TURBOCHARGER TAIL PIPE CRACKED.
- [SDR CA131021022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131021022), Aug 22, 2013: MOTOR. FAILED. (CAN) FLAP MOTOR SHORTED INTERNALLY CAUSING CIRCUIT BREAKER TO TRIP. UPON REMOVAL FLAP MOTOR WAS FOUND TO HAVE GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR AND A BURNED ODOR WAS NOTE
- [SDR 9JNR20130832001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9JNR20130832001), Aug 15, 2013: POINTS. MISINSTALLED. INITIALLY INSPECTED AND TESTED MAGNETO PRIOR TO INSTALLATION, TESTS WERE SATISFACTORY. A GROUND RUN OF THE ENGINE AND MAGNETO OPERATION WAS ALSO SATISFACTORY. F
- [SDR CA130712005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130712005), Jul 11, 2013: BRACKET. CRACKED. (CAN) LEFT MLG DOOR ACTUATOR HOLDING BRACKET CRACKED.
- [SDR CA130712004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130712004), Jul 11, 2013: BRACKET. CRACKED. (CAN) LEFT MLG DOOR ACTUATOR HOLDING BRACKET CRACKED.
- [SDR CA130530005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130530005), May 16, 2013: BOLT. FAILED. (CAN) BOLTS ON SPAR WEB SPLICE PIPER P/N 40624-00 INSPECTED. TWO LOWEST BOLTS ON SPLICE ASSEMBLY BROKE WHEN TIGHTENED. BOLTS REPLACED. (TC# 20130530005)
- [SDR CA130528006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130528006), May 16, 2013: SPAR. CRACKED. (CAN) SEVERAL SMALL CRACKS (<1/2") AND ONE LARGE (1.5" APPROX) CRACK FOUND IN MAIN SPAR WEB. CRACKS ORIGINATE FROM RIVETS IN SPAR WEB AND SOME EXTEND TO BEHIND 
- [SDR CA130424001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130424001), Apr 23, 2013: LIFTER. CORRODED. (CAN) FIVE LIFTERS FOUND PITTED AND 1 LOB OF THE CAM WORN.
- [SDR CA130419001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130419001), Apr 17, 2013: EXHAUST PIPE. BURNED. (CAN) DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, PROP BALANCING, THE AME NOTICED THAT THE UPPER EXHAUST TAIL PIPE ON THE RT ENGINE HAD A LARGE HOLE BURNED THRU. PIPE WAS REMOV
- [SDR CA130311022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130311022), Mar 7, 2013: DOWNLOCK SWITCH. UNKNOWN. (CAN) ON SELECTING GEAR DOWN FOR LANDING, LT MAIN GEAR DOWN SAFE GREEN LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE. CONFIRMED LAMP OK. CYCLED GEAR, SAME RESULT. ON LANDING, LIGHT 
- [SDR CA130306010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130306010), Mar 3, 2013: PUMP. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) LEFT VACUUM PUMP REPORTED INOPERATIVE BY PILOT. VACUMM PUMP REPLACED.
- [SDR CA130220011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130220011), Feb 18, 2013: TRUNNION. CRACKED. (CAN) THE NOSE GEAR TRUNNION WAS CRACKED AT THE LIMIT STOPS FROM WHAT APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN AN OVER STEER PROBLEM EITHER BY GROUND EQUIPMENT OR BY USING DIFFEREN
- [SDR CA130108003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130108003), Jan 5, 2013: BOLT. SHEARED. (CAN) LEFT MAIN GEAR SHIMMY FELT WHILE TAXIING, ACFT RETURNED TO RAMP AND FOUND THE LOWER BOLT ON TORQUE LINK ATTACH SHEARED, NO OTHER DAMAGE FOUND, GEAR INSPEC
- [SDR CA130116013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130116013), Jan 2, 2013: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. (CAN) CRACK FOUND ON PEDESTAL BULKHEAD BS 90.5. CRACK ON RUDDER PEDAL TORQUE TUBE ATTACH POINT. RUDDER TUBE MOVEMENT CAUSED RUDDER TENSION TO BE LESS AND RUDDER
- [SDR CA130104004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130104004), Dec 31, 2012: RHEOSTAT. INTERMITTENT. (CAN) AFTER INSTALLING A CABIN HEATER IN THE ACFT, WE HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THE OPERATION OF THE HEATER. WE INSTALLED A NEW LINEAR RHEOSTAT CONTROL, PN CD21399 W
- [SDR CA121211009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121211009), Dec 4, 2012: CONTROL CABLE. FRAYED. (CAN) FWD ELEVATOR TRIM CABLE FRAYED SEVERAL PLACES AT TRIM SERVO PULLEY.
- [SDR CA121203013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121203013), Dec 3, 2012: CONTROL CABLE. BINDING. (CAN) RIGHT PROP CONTROL STIFF TO OPERATE.
- [SDR 2012FA0000756](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000756), Nov 7, 2012: SCREEN. OBSTRUCTED. RIGHT ENGINE EXPERIENCED POWER LOSS AND ZERO OIL PRESSURE. PILOT FEATHERED AND SHUT DOWN ENGINE. AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS FOUND TO BE WORKING, (I.E. OIL PRESSUERE GAUGE
- [SDR CA120815009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120815009), Aug 4, 2012: MAGNETO. LEAKING. (CAN) MAGNETO FOUND LEAKING. MAGNETO REPLACED.
- [SDR CA120815008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120815008), Jul 20, 2012: MOTOR. LOOSE. (CAN) DURING DETAILED INSPECTION OF THE ACFT THE STARTER MOTOR WAS FOUND TO BE LOOSE. STARTER REPLACED.
- [SDR CA120717002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120717002), Jul 10, 2012: OIL SYSTEM. LOW PRESSURE. (CAN) PILOT REPORTED LOSS OF ENGINE MAIN OIL PRESSURE IN CRUISE FROM PORT MORESBY TO MT HAGEN. LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE WAS MATCHED WITH LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT. ENG
- [SDR CA120706002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120706002), Jul 4, 2012: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING 100 HRS INSPECTION LT SPINNER BACK PLATE FOUND CRACKED.
- [SDR CA120719008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120719008), Jun 21, 2012: ROD END. FAILED. (CAN) NLG COLLAPSED DURING ROLLOUT AFTER LANDING. NO INDICATION OF PROBLEM UNTIL AFTER TOUCHDOWN. ROD ASSEMBLY, LANDING GEAR LOCK, NOSE, PN 41949-00, WAS FOUND 
- [SDR CA120514006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120514006), May 14, 2012: ATTACH FITTING. CRACKED. (CAN) AIRCRAFT WAS IN FOR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TO ADDRESS SL1088 THE 500 HR INSPECTION OF NLG LINK. LINK WAS REMOVED FROM ACFT, PAINT STRIPPED AND INSPECTED WI
- [SDR CA120511005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120511005), May 10, 2012: MOUNT. BROKEN. (CAN) TURBO MOUNT LT UPPER TUBE FWD OF TURBO ATTACHMENT FOUND BROKEN DURING REGULAR INSPECTION.
- [SDR CA120517002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120517002), Apr 29, 2012: MAGNETO. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) PILOT REPORTED A 200 RPM DROP DURING MAG CHECK OF RT MAGNETO ON RT ENGINE. MAGNETO REPLACED.
- [SDR CA120509010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120509010), Apr 17, 2012: WASTEGATE VALVE. LEAKING. (CAN) WASTEGATE FOUND LEAKING. WASTEGATE REPLACED.
- [SDR CA120423020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120423020), Apr 10, 2012: STARTER. SLIPPED. (CAN) LEFT ENGINE STARTER SLIPPING. STARTER REPLACED.
- [SDR CA120423015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120423015), Mar 6, 2012: FUEL CONTROL. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) PILOT REPORTED RT ENGINE ROUGH AT IDLE, RPM OSCILLATIONS FROM 800 TO 1200, MANIFOLD PRESSURE HIGHER THAN NORMAL BY 3-5". FUEL SERVO REPLACED.
- [SDR CA120516005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120516005), Feb 27, 2012: TIRE. FAILED. (CAN) GETTING RECURRING NOSE TIRE FLAT. AFTER CHANGING TIRE AND TUBE BRAND, DIDIN`T HAVE OTHER RECURRENCE.
- [SDR CA120423018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120423018), Feb 24, 2012: MAGNETO. FAILED. (CAN) PILOT REPORTED RIGHT ENGINE RT MAGNETO UNSERVICEABLE. MAGNETO REPLACED.

All 517: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (253, 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 SA01844WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01844WI): Installation of Garmin GFC 600 Automatic Flight Control System. Garmin International Inc
- [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 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 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 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 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 SA01435LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01435LA): Installation of engines modified with Firewall Forward Technologies LLC modified camshaft. Centri-Lube Technologies LLC
- [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 SA563GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA563GL): Installation of Cleveland conversion kit, P/N 199-100. Kaman Corporation Aircraft Wheel and Brake LLC
- [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc
- [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC
- [STC SA09856AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09856AC): Installation of BendixKing Aerowave 100 In-flight Data Link System for non-essential, non-required aircraft Cabin Systems & Equipments. 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 SA02426AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02426AK): Approval of the FreeFlight FDL-978-TX ADS-B system installed. FreeFlight Systems
- [STC SA04083CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04083CH): Installation of universal bracket and a sight/viewing hole in the front baggage compartment. Certex Aviation LLC
- [STC SA10236SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10236SC): Installation of a GDC 31 Roll Steering Converter. DAC International Inc
- [STC SA09759DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09759DS): Installation of an S-TEC 01326 Digital Flight Control System (DFCS). S-TEC Corporation
- [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA1187CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1187CE): Installation of King Model KCS 55A pictorial navigation (compass) system with optional KA 52 autopilot adapter. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SA1529CE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1529CE-D): Installation of King KAS 297 altitude selector option. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SA01452CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01452CH): Installation of an air ambulance conversion kit. Med-Pac Inc
- [STC SA01714WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA2124WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2124WE): Installation of air conditioning system. Air Comm Corporation
- [STC SA00344BO PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%202): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA615EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA615EA): Installation of a Whelen Anti-Collision Strobe Light System as replacement for originally installed anti-collision lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA00528SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00528SE): Installation of emergency medical stretcher and base, oxygen, and electrical systems. LifePort LLC
- [STC SA02303NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02303NY): Installation of a Single or Dual Port Fuselage Camera Hole Cutout. Infinion Certification Engineering
- [STC SA1666GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1666GL): Install air ambulance conversion. Spectrum Aeromed LLC dba Spectrum Aeromed
- [STC SA00744DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00744DE): Installation of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT31 Transponder and an approved position sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA00765DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00765DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out functionality using the BendixKing KT74 Transponder and qualified position sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA04165NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04165NY): Installation of Latitude Technologies Skynode S200 Satcom system must be performed. Latitude Technologies Corporation
- [STC SA02153LA-D PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA-D%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA00013SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00013SE): Installation of vortex generators, stall fences, and strakes. BLR Aerospace LLC
- [STC SA00037SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00037SE): Installation of vortex generator(s). BLR Aerospace LLC
- [STC SA00047SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00047SE): Vortex generators manufactured and installed. BLR Aerospace LLC
- [STC SA5954NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5954NM): Vortex generators manufactured. BLR Aerospace LLC
- [STC SA5967NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5967NM): Vortex generators manufactured and installed. BLR Aerospace LLC
- [STC SA02118AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02118AK): Installation of damage protection plates to the inboard, lower side of the flaps. Hageland Aviation Services, Inc
- [STC SA02503AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02503AK): Installation of AMSAFE State of the Art Restraint System (SOARS) inflatable restraints. AMSAFE Inc

All 253: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31/stcs.md

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