# Piper PA-31T1 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 7103126 - Manufacturer (registry): PIPER - Model: PA-31T1 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 2 · Turbo-prop - Seats: 7 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A8EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A8EA) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Piper Aircraft Inc. - Registered aircraft: 64 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31t1 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 2017-02-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-02-06): Electrical Power/Electrical Power System Wiring · Piper PA-31P-350, PA-31T, PA-31T1 and 2 more. Effective Feb 22, 2017 - [AD 2012-10-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-10-09): Placards and Markings · Piper PA-31T and PA-31T1. Effective Jun 29, 2012 - [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 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 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 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 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 98-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-14-03): Transponders · Cessna 172, 172A, 172B and 230 more. Effective Aug 16, 1998 - [AD 97-26-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-26-12): AFM - Limitations Section - Power Levers · Piper PA-31T, PA-31T1, PA-31T2 and 4 more. Effective Jan 28, 1998 - [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 96-10-14](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 96-10-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-10-13): Bulkhead Assembly Inspection · Piper PA-31T, PA-31T1, PA-31T2 and 1 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 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 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 82-11-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-11-04): Emergency Exit Window Modification · Piper PA-31T, PA-31T1 and PA-31T2. Effective Jun 3, 1982 - [AD 81-23-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-23-06): Flap Track Structure · Piper PA-31P, PA-31T and PA-31T1. Effective Nov 16, 1981 - [AD 81-01-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-01-01): Propeller Deice Relay · Piper PA-31T and PA-31T1. Effective Feb 27, 1981 - [AD 80-25-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-25-05): Voltage Regulator Modification · Piper PA-31T and PA-31T1. Effective Feb 12, 1981 - [AD 80-01-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-01-08): Oil Cooler Inlet Hose Assembly · Piper PA-31T and PA-31T1. Effective Jan 14, 1980 - [AD 79-19-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-19-09): Electroluminescent Panel Inverters · Piper PA-31T and PA-31T1. Effective Sep 25, 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 78-02-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-02-01): Main Landing Gear · Piper PA-31T and PA-31T1. Effective May 9, 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 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 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 80-11-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-11-06) (historical): Aircraft Data Plate · Piper PA-31T and PA-31T1. Effective May 28, 1980 - [AD 80-02-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-02-15) (historical): Elevator Butt Rib Cracks · Piper Aircraft, Inc., The New PA-31P, PA-31T and PA-31T1. Effective Jan 29, 1980 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (2) - [SAIB CE-17-05](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-17-05): Electrical Power/Electrical Power System Wiring. Issued Dec 16, 2016 - [SAIB CE-08-11](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-08-11): Landing Gear. Issued Jan 9, 2008 ## Registered aircraft (64, first 50) - [N105MA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N105MA): [Morrison Andrew](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORRISON%20ANDREW), [Haverford, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Haverford), built 1980, S/N 31T-8104015 - [N118HB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N118HB): [Td Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TD%20AIR%20LLC), [Cromwell, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Cromwell), built 1980, S/N 31T-8004052 - [N129LC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N129LC): [L R & F LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/L%20R%20%26%20F%20LLC), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), built 1979, S/N 31T7904042 - [N14886](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14886): [Fat Aire Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FAT%20AIRE%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 31T-7904036 - [N14NE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14NE): [Schroeder David C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHROEDER%20DAVID%20C), [Norfolk, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Norfolk), built 1984, S/N 31T-1104012 - [N165SW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N165SW): [N165sw LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N165SW%20LLC), [Lagrange, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Lagrange), S/N 31T-7904051 - [N200TS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N200TS): [Smith Ironworks Of Alabama LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20IRONWORKS%20OF%20ALABAMA%20LLC), [Fort Payne, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Fort%20Payne), built 1978, S/N 31T-7804002 - [N212KS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N212KS): [Kilo Sierra LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KILO%20SIERRA%20LLC), [Dodge City, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Dodge%20City), built 1979, S/N 31T-7904010 - [N222GW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N222GW): [Dodson International Parts Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DODSON%20INTERNATIONAL%20PARTS%20INC), [Rantoul, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Rantoul), S/N 31T-7904050 - [N225CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N225CA): [Tvpx Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TVPX%20AIRCRAFT%20SOLUTIONS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [North Salt Lake, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/North%20Salt%20Lake), built 1981, S/N 31T-8104024 - [N244AB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N244AB): [Parton Aviation Co LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PARTON%20AVIATION%20CO%20LLC), [Rutherfordton, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Rutherfordton), built 1979, S/N 31T-8004015 - [N2458W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2458W): [Big Bend Outdoor Center LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BIG%20BEND%20OUTDOOR%20CENTER%20LLC), [Pittsburg, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Pittsburg), built 1979, S/N 31T-8004017 - [N2556R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2556R): [Red Willow Rescue Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RED%20WILLOW%20RESCUE%20INC), [Cooperstown, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Cooperstown), built 1979, S/N 31T-8004003 - [N262LR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N262LR): [Valiair Lc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VALIAIR%20LC%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 1981, S/N 31T8104002 - [N271AB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N271AB): [Honey Badger LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HONEY%20BADGER%20LLC), [Tulsa, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Tulsa), built 1979, S/N 31T-7904024 - [N27BF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27BF): [Jab Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JAB%20AIR%20LLC), [Ponte Vedra Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Ponte%20Vedra%20Beach), built 1981, S/N 31T-8104038 - [N300SR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N300SR): [Levenson Louis](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEVENSON%20LOUIS), [Atlanta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Atlanta), built 1981, S/N 31T-8104022 - [N300WP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N300WP): [Pcp Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PCP%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Miramar Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miramar%20Beach), built 1978, S/N 31T-7904006 - [N329KK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N329KK): [Bristol Aircraft Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRISTOL%20AIRCRAFT%20LEASING%20LLC), [Montgomery, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Montgomery), built 1980, S/N 31T-8104011 - [N34HM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34HM): [71wg LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/71WG%20LLC), [Tulsa, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Tulsa), built 1980, S/N 31T-8004057 - [N37PJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37PJ): [Dodson International Parts Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DODSON%20INTERNATIONAL%20PARTS%20INC), [Rantoul, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Rantoul), built 1978, S/N 31T-7904003 - [N38TW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N38TW): [Hones William G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HONES%20WILLIAM%20G), [Normandy Park, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Normandy%20Park), S/N 31T-8104008 - [N398SP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N398SP): [Hillcrest Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HILLCREST%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Clear Lake, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Clear%20Lake), S/N 31T-8104027 - [N39TL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39TL): [Dunamis Resources LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUNAMIS%20RESOURCES%20LLC), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), S/N 31T-8104012 - [N403M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N403M): [Corporate Aircraft Group LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CORPORATE%20AIRCRAFT%20GROUP%20LLC), [Annapolis, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Annapolis), S/N 31T-8004033 - [N454CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N454CA): [Cul8tr LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CUL8TR%20LLC), [Boynton Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Boynton%20Beach), built 1982, S/N 31T-8104053 - [N481SW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N481SW): [Four Hills LLC - Piper Series](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOUR%20HILLS%20LLC%20-%20PIPER%20SERIES), [Plano, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Plano), built 1980, S/N 31T-8104016 - [N511PJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N511PJ): [Nanavati Parashar Jayendra Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NANAVATI%20PARASHAR%20JAYENDRA%20TRUSTEE), [Springfield, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Springfield), built 1983, S/N 31T-1104006 - [N515GA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N515GA): [Framalin Leonard](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRAMALIN%20LEONARD), [Troy, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Troy), built 1981, S/N 31T-8104050 - [N521JM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N521JM): [Jmcy Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JMCY%20AIR%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 31T-8004040 - [N523PD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N523PD): [Rulewiez Dennis G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RULEWIEZ%20DENNIS%20G), [Jackson, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Jackson), built 1979, S/N 31T-7904044 - [N52HL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N52HL): [Baker Mark](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAKER%20MARK), [Murfreesboro, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Murfreesboro), built 1980, S/N 31T-8004023 - [N555FR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N555FR): [Wallace Jeffrey S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALLACE%20JEFFREY%20S), [Bonita Springs, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Bonita%20Springs), S/N 31T-8004010 - [N601AJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N601AJ): [Shamrock Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHAMROCK%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Madison, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Madison), built 1984, S/N 31T-1104013 - [N60JW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N60JW): [Tumbleweed Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TUMBLEWEED%20LEASING%20LLC), [Tacoma, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Tacoma), built 1980, S/N 31T-8004031 - [N621AK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N621AK): [Plane Fun Inc Tr Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANE%20FUN%20INC%20TR%20TRUSTEE), [Snellville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Snellville), built 1984, S/N 31T1104014 - [N66TW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N66TW): [Rolfe Bangerter Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROLFE%20BANGERTER%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Murray, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Murray), S/N 31T-8004030 - [N701PT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N701PT): [Isr Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ISR%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1984, S/N 31T-1104011 - [N708SA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N708SA): [Olivier Seth Nicholas](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OLIVIER%20SETH%20NICHOLAS), [Baskin, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Baskin), built 1981, S/N 31T-8104042 - [N70GW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N70GW): [Ancient City Capital LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANCIENT%20CITY%20CAPITAL%20LLC), [Saint Augustine, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Saint%20Augustine), built 1980, S/N 31T-8104004 - [N70TW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N70TW): [Gunter Lennon DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GUNTER%20LENNON%20DBA), [Tabernacle, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Tabernacle), S/N 31T-7904043 - [N711ER](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N711ER): [Communications Laboratories Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COMMUNICATIONS%20LABORATORIES%20INC), [Melbourne, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Melbourne), built 1981, S/N 31T-8104056 - [N72JJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N72JJ): [Catton Consulting LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CATTON%20CONSULTING%20LLC), [Fairfax Station, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Fairfax%20Station), built 1980, S/N 31T-8004048 - [N73BG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N73BG): [Rw Air Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RW%20AIR%20SERVICES%20INC), [Hatfield, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Hatfield), S/N 31T-8004027 - [N7VR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7VR): [Aja Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AJA%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Hutchinson, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Hutchinson), built 1978, S/N 31T-7804010 - [N818SF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N818SF): [Sierra Foxtrot LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIERRA%20FOXTROT%20LLC), [Dodge City, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Dodge%20City), built 1980, S/N 31T-8004018 - [N819SW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N819SW): [Who Dey LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHO%20DEY%20LLC), [Savannah, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Savannah), built 1981, S/N 31T-8104059 - [N81MS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N81MS): [Capital Craft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAPITAL%20CRAFT%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 31T-8104007 - [N824CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N824CB): [Helfrick Edward W Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HELFRICK%20EDWARD%20W%20JR), [Elysburg, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Elysburg), built 1981, S/N 31T-8104052 - [N827LP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N827LP): [Sagamore Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SAGAMORE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), S/N 31T-7904048 All 64: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31t1/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (23) 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 ERA26LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA163), Apr 1, 2026: Piper PA31T (N96MA), Ocean City, NJ, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB WPR20LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA128), Apr 20, 2020: Piper PA31T (N926K), Billings, MT, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The degraded airplane performance after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined from available evidence. - [NTSB CEN17FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA266), Jul 13, 2017: Piper PA31T (N47GW), Tyler, TX, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The loss of engine power and the subsequent pilot's loss of control for reasons that could not be determined because post-accident engine examination revealed no anomalies. - [NTSB ERA15FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA181), Apr 12, 2015: Piper PA-31T1 (N119RL), Fort Lauderdale, FL, destroyed, 4 fatal. Probable cause: A rapid onset of smoke and/or fire inflight for reasons that could not be determined due to the postimpact fire and the condition of the wreckage. - [NTSB WPR13FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA070), Dec 15, 2012: Piper PA-31T1 (N93CN), Ely, NV, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to regain airplane control following a sudden rapid descent during cruise flight, which resulted in an exceedance of the design stress limits of the aircraft and led to an… - [NTSB CEN09LA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA389), Jun 25, 2009: Piper PA-31T1 (N701PT), St. Louis, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to establish and maintain a stabilized final approach which resulted in a hard landing and runway overrun. - [NTSB CHI07LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA037), Dec 13, 2006: Piper PA-31T1 (N20DL), Waterloo, IA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The go-around not performed and the improper flare by the pilot during landing. - [NTSB NYC04WA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04WA055), Jan 2, 2004: Piper PA-31T (N480CA), Toussus Le Nobl, France, destroyed, 3 fatal - [NTSB CHI03IA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03IA108), Apr 17, 2003: Piper PA-31T1 (N855JL), Wheeling, IL, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance and the inadequate glidepath which resulted in a collision with a utility pole. Contributing factors were the lack of experience in the incident… - [NTSB FTW02FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA036), Nov 13, 2001: Piper PA-31T1 (N6134A), Graham, TX, destroyed, 4 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to discontinue the approach after encountering instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing factors were the dark night… - [NTSB FTW00LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA150), May 21, 2000: Piper PA-31T1 (N301TA), Houston, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were the partially engaged parking brake and the pilot's diverted attention to the engine instruments. - [NTSB DEN00LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA030), Dec 16, 1999: Piper PA-31T1 (N919RD), Santa Fe, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot initiating lift off at an airspeed insufficient to maintain flight and retracting the landing gear prematurely resulting in a stall mush. A factor was the pilot incorrectly setting the… - [NTSB SEA00LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA026), Nov 30, 1999: Piper PA-31T1 (N93SH), Seattle, WA, minor damage. Probable cause: Inadequate visual lookout and clearance was not maintained. Diverted attention, dark night conditions and rain were factors. - [NTSB LAX98FA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA260), Aug 8, 1998: Piper PA-31-T1 (N6JM), Baker, NV, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to comply with a 12,500-foot altitude restriction placed on the aircraft by an FAA approved maintenance facility due to unresolved oxygen system issues. Contributing to the… - [NTSB SEA98FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA078), May 19, 1998: Piper PA-31T1 (N121BE), Great Falls, MT, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The flight crew's failure to maintain aircraft control. - [NTSB SEA95FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA025), Nov 30, 1994: Piper PA-31T1 (N22CN), Brockway, MT, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: a loss of control for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB BFO93LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA028), Feb 19, 1993: Piper PA-31T1 (N6192A), Pittsfield, ME, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE INFLIGHT DECISION TO CONTINUE A LANDING WITHOUT RUNWAY LIGHTS, AND HIS DELAY IN INITIATING A GO-AROUND. A RELATED FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S OVER CONFIDENCE IN HIS ABILITY. - [NTSB CHI92LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA240), Aug 13, 1992: Piper PA-31T1 (N701PT), Osage Beach, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT. - [NTSB ATL90LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA065), Feb 19, 1990: Piper PA-31T1 (N222GW), Chamblee, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE LANDING FLARE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO DEFROST THE WINDSHIELD DURING THE APPROACH. - [NTSB FTW83LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA158), Mar 16, 1983: Piper PA-31T1 (N879SW), Oklahoma City, OK, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX81IA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81IA123), Aug 30, 1981: Piper PA-31T (N2594R), Joshua Tree, CA, incident, minor damage - [NTSB MKC79FER53](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FER53), Jul 12, 1979: Piper PA-31T (N6192A), Eveleth, MN, substantial damage - [NTSB IAD79FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FA033), Feb 23, 1979: Piper PA-31T (N6123A), Baltimore, MD, destroyed, 3 fatal ## FAA accident and incident reports (49) 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 20200420001119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200420001119A), Apr 20, 2020: Piper PA-31T1 (N926K), Billings, MT, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Following departure the pilot failed to gain sufficient altitude for normal flight - impacted ground just over 1.4 miles from departure end of runway. Post… - [Incident 20190228011139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190228011139I), Feb 28, 2019: Piper PA-31T1 (N20WE), Henderson, NV, Minor damage. On 29 February 2019, at 1432 PST, a 1980 Piper pa 31T1 cheyenne, six seat, low wing, twin engine turboprop, tricycle retractable gear with two people onboard… - [Accident 20170713010769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170713010769A), Jul 13, 2017: Piper PA-31T1 (N47GW), Tyler, TX, Destroyed, 2 fatal. On July 13, 2017, at approximately 0813 local time, a Piper PA-31T1 cheyenne, registration number N47GW, owned and operated by T-210 holdings LLC, impacted the… - [Accident 20150412004549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150412004549A), Apr 12, 2015: Piper PA-31T1 (N119RL), Fort Lauderdale, FL, Destroyed, 4 fatal. The aircraft departed from orlando executive airport on an IFR flight plan in VFR conditions direct to kfxe. The aircraft had been cleared to land by the kfxe… - [Incident 20130806017019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130806017019I), Aug 6, 2013: Piper PA-31T1 (N819SW), Fletcher, NC, Minor damage. On August 6, 2013 N819SW operated under 14 CFR part 91 by the owner substained damage to the propellers while attempting to land at (avl) Asheville Regional… - [Accident 20121215026719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121215026719A), Dec 15, 2012: Piper PA-31T1 (N93CN), Ely, NV, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. While at FL240, heading at 320 degrees the aircraft experienced a rapid decent estimated at 10,000 feet per minute descent rate with a subsequent right bank.… - [Accident 20090625010389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090625010389A), Jun 25, 2009: Piper PA31T1 (N701PT), St Louis, MO, Substantial damage. (-23) N701PT departed the end of runway 16 during landing at the Creve Coeur Airport and continued to travel for an additional 434 feet beyond the runway end.… - [Incident 20081010855839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081010855839I), Oct 10, 2008: Piper PA31T1 (N231SW), Charleston, SC, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft landed runway 15, rolled out onto runway overrun. (Runway 15 is 90001 long and 200 feet wide). Aircraft exited runway at taxiway golf and taxied… - [Incident 20080502835369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080502835369I), May 2, 2008: Piper PA31T (N511PJ), Mena, AR, Minor damage. (-23) On 5/2/08 at about 1830 local time pilot states he took delivery of aircraft PA31T, N511PJ from Mena aircraft painting, aircraft was there for painting… - [Incident 20070906020229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070906020229I), Sep 6, 2007: Piper PA31T1 (N93CN), Portland, OR, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot attempted to land on runway 25, was blinded by sun glare and lost sight of the runway, then touched down between runway and taxiway. - [Incident 20070831830889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070831830889I), Aug 31, 2007: Piper PA31T1 (N199MA), Madison, WI, Minor damage. (-23) On August 31, 2007, at the Madison (msn), WI, airport, the pilot [privacy data omitted] was unable to lower the right main gear. He chose to land gear up. - [Incident 20070223004259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070223004259I), Feb 23, 2007: Piper PA31T1 (N398SP), Dubuque, IA, Minor damage. (-23) The flight crew of N398SP were practicing takeoff and landing procedures during a training flight. After landing on runway 18 the crew used reverse and… - [Accident 20061213028589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061213028589A), Dec 13, 2006: Piper PA31T1 (N20DL), Waterloo, IA, Substantial damage. (-23) VOR approach to runway 18 at the Waterloo Municipal Airport, Waterloo, Iowa. Pilot reported visual approach 2 to 3 miles from end of runway. Pilot… - [Incident 20040911020679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040911020679I), Sep 11, 2004: Piper PA31T1 (N31MB), Washington, PA, Minor damage. (-23) On September 11, 2004, at 20:08 eastern time while taking off from runway 27 at the Washington County Airport, aircraft N31MB a Piper PA31T struck a deer… - [Incident 20031015036079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031015036079I), Oct 15, 2003: Piper PA31T1 (N707CV), San Juan, Puerto Rico, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot did not complete his before landing checklist. He was closely following a SD-3-60. When cleared to land, he forgot that the landing gear was not… - [Incident 20030417010139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030417010139I), Apr 17, 2003: Piper PA31T1 (N855JL), Chicago/Wheelin, IL, Minor damage. (-23) During approach to landing at the palwaukee airport at sunrise, the aircraft was flown at significantly low altitude to cause impact with power lines off… - [Incident 20030117004219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030117004219I), Jan 17, 2003: Piper PA31T1 (N14PX), Sacramento, CA, Minor damage. (-23) On jan. 17, 2003, Mr. Herrington was the PIC of N14PX, a PA-31-T1, when he landed at mhr at approx. 1045. Two passengers were on board,[privacy data… - [Accident 20011112034579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011112034579A), Nov 12, 2001: Piper PA31T1 (N6134A), Graham, TX, No damage, 4 fatal. (-23) On November 12, 2001, at 2325 central standard time, a Piper PA-31T1, N6134A, was destroyed when it impacted terrain during an approach to the Graham… - [Incident 20010313005959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010313005959I), Mar 13, 2001: Piper PA31T1 (N896DR), Columbus, MS, Minor damage. (-23) During landing when the throttles were brought to reverse the left engine went into reverse and the right engine did not. The left main and nose wheel… - [Accident 20000521023389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000521023389A), May 21, 2000: Piper PA31T1 (N301TA), Houston, TX, Substantial damage. (.4)The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were the partially engaged parking brake and the pilot's diverted attention to the engine… - [Incident 20000521019769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000521019769I), May 21, 2000: Piper PA31T1 (N2369V), Circleville, OH, Minor damage. (-23) [privacy data omitted] had been out performing practice approaches at rickenbaker airport where he made three ILS approaches before returning to land at… - [Accident 19991216037679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991216037679A), Dec 16, 1999: Piper PA31T1 (N919RD), Santa Fe, NM, Substantial damage. (.19) On December 16, 1999, at 1515 mountain standard time, a Piper PA-31T1, N919RD, impacted terrain during initial climb following takeoff from Santa Fe, new… - [Accident 19991129045842A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991129045842A), Nov 29, 1999: Piper PA31T1 (N93SH), Seattle, WA, Minor damage. (-23) Sabreliner N920DY was taxiing to parking after landing. An astra jet requested taxi for takeoff and sabreliner N920DY held its position on the taxiway to… - [Accident 19980808020069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980808020069A), Aug 8, 1998: Piper PA31T1 (N6JM), Baker, NV, Destroyed, 3 fatal. Acft reported a problem with cabin pressure at FL260 and was cleared down to FL150, radio and radar contact was lost shortly thereafter, crashed and destroyed… - [Accident 19980519010149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980519010149A), May 19, 1998: Piper PA31T1 (N121BE), Great Falls, MT, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Annual IFR currency flight for insurance. Began go around stalled crashed and burned right engine power lever off.(.4) the flight was on a practice… - [Incident 19970216001649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970216001649I), Feb 16, 1997: Piper PA31T1 (N93CN), Portland, OR, Minor damage. Narrative: N93CN was enroute from sunriver, OR to Hillsboro, OR. During final approach while conducting an ILS runway 12 approach, N93CN was cleared to land.… - [Incident 19960927034949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960927034949I), Sep 27, 1996: Piper PA31T1 (N2552Y), Omaha, NE, Substantial damage. Narrative: on September 27, 1996, approximately 0650 CDT, Piper PA-31-T1, N2552Y, experienced the failure of the left hand cockpit side window at FL 190, 30… - [Incident 19960505013319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960505013319I), May 5, 1996: Piper PA31T1 (N121BE), Helena, MT, Minor damage. Narrative: on may 5, 1996, at 1535 local MST, a Piper cheyenne, operated by pilot in command bruce erickson, on a personal flight, reported that at 27,000… - [Incident 19960422011249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960422011249I), Apr 22, 1996: Piper PA31T1 (N480CA), Wilmington, NC, Minor damage. Narrative: while taxiing the aircraft, the pilot became distracted by a departing C141 aircraft and taxied into a parked crash/rescue truck. The right hand… - [Accident 19941129039789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941129039789A), Nov 29, 1994: Piper PA31T1 (N22CN), Brockway, MT, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Altitude varied FL220. PA31 then spiralled down. Airframe failed. Fire on board. Burned on impact. Origin unknown. - [Accident 19930218003059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930218003059A), Feb 18, 1993: Piper PA31T1 (N6192A), Pittsfield, ME, Substantial damage. Unable to activate runway lights. Believed saw runway. Landed in 18 inches of snow adjacent to runway. - [Incident 19921120050729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921120050729I), Nov 20, 1992: Piper PA31T1 (N82TW), Grand Island, NE. Left engine lost oil pressure in flight. Feathered engine. Precautionary landing. Chip detector plug had broken off - [Accident 19920813031299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920813031299A), Aug 13, 1992: Piper PA31T1 (N701PT), Osage Beach, MO, Substantial damage. High sink rate prior runway threshold caused impact short of runway. Wing spar, gear and prop damaged. - [Incident 19900828047569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900828047569I), Aug 28, 1990: Piper PA31T1 (N49AC), Farmingdale, NY, Minor damage. Unable to retract gear after departure. Returned. Landed with nose gear partially up. - [Incident 19900713035029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900713035029I), Jul 13, 1990: Piper PA31T1 (N977CP), Birmingham, AL, Minor damage. Almost landed gear up as horn sounded and heard a scraping sound. Made a go around and landed safely on second try. - [Accident 19900218002319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900218002319A), Feb 18, 1990: Piper PA31T1 (N222GW), Atlanta, GA, Substantial damage. Made hard landing after visual on ILS approach. Blamed fogged windshield. No mention of using windshield defroster. - [Incident 19890408018449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890408018449I), Apr 8, 1989: Piper PA31350 (N203SB), Richmond, VA, Minor damage. Unable to extend gear. Made a gear up landing on a foamed runway. Frozen bearing caused system to jam. - [Incident 19880919059569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880919059569I), Sep 19, 1988: Piper PA31T1 (N2556R), Luverne, MN. Smoke in cockpit after takeoff due to recirculation fan failure. Returned and landed without incident. - [Incident 19860205006349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860205006349I), Feb 5, 1986: Piper PA31T1 (N2379W), New Orleans, LA, Minor damage. Struck a lone seagull after takeoff. Damage to deice boot with a dent on top side of wing. - [Incident 19840115002459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840115002459I), Jan 15, 1984: Piper PA31T (N2480X), Broomfield, CO, Minor damage. Landed on icy part of runway. Left brake locked by ice hit a bare spot. Veered off runway. Deep snow at departure. - [Accident 19830316067259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830316067259A), Mar 16, 1983: Piper PA31T1 (N879SW), Oklahoma City, OK, Substantial damage. Landing gear retracted on the landing roll. No defects found. Damage indicates inadvertent retraction by pilot. - [Incident 19820201002149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820201002149I), Feb 1, 1982: Piper PA31T1 (N47TW), Broomfield, CO, Minor damage. Ran off right side of runway on landing. Found ice packed in right brake. Had taken of on slush covered runway. - [Incident 19820104001939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820104001939I), Jan 4, 1982: Piper PA31T1 (N2552Y), Columbus, OH, Minor damage. Pilot struck a parked aircraft while taxiing out for takeoff. - [Incident 19810830061759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810830061759I), Aug 30, 1981: Piper PA31T1 (N2594R), Joshua Tree, CA, Minor damage. Aircraft hit power lines during approach. Diverted and landed ok. - [Incident 19810214011789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810214011789I), Feb 14, 1981: Piper PA31T (N200FB), North Platte, NE. During rollout pilot turned aircraft 180 deg to taxi back up runway. Due to approaching traffic had to pull on grass - [Incident 19800125019289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800125019289I), Jan 25, 1980: Piper PA31T (N2348W), Grand Rapids, MI. While taxiing to runway 26L cabin filled with smoke. Smoke caused by defective heater. - [Accident 19790712024169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790712024169A), Jul 12, 1979: Piper PA31T1 (N6192A), Eveleth, MN, Substantial damage. Pilot said he failed to lower the landing gear. - [Accident 19790223020249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790223020249A), Feb 23, 1979: Piper PA31T (N6123A), Baltimore, MD, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Hit wires on initial VOR apch. Attempted asr apch at other airport. Hit trees 400 yards from rwy. Wx below minimums - [Incident 19780710043059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780710043059I), Jul 10, 1978: Piper PA31T1 (N6600A), Middletown, PA, Minor damage. Hard landing during aircraft certification tests. ## Service difficulty reports (45) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2017FA0000011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000011), Dec 2, 2016: CLAMP. LOOSE. AIRCRAFT WAS IN ROUTE TO GRB FROM LAN. SHORTLY AFTER CLIMB OUT AND AIRCRAFT WAS LEVEL IN CRUISE AT 16,000FT PILOT HEARD A LOUD POP AND CABIN DEPRESSURIZED. PILO - [SDR 2015FA0000149](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000149), Apr 20, 2015: COMBUSTION TUBE. FAILED. HEATER WAS O/H. HAS DATA PLATE ON THE HEATER JACKET. HEATER FAILED THE PRESSURE DECAY TEST. COMBUSTION TUBE ASSEMBLY HAS MULTIPLE LEAKS/HOLES. THE OUTER COMBUST - [SDR 2014FA0000251](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000251), Apr 14, 2014: COMBUSTION TUBE. FAILED. HEATER HAD ZERO TIME IN FEBRUARY 2004. OVERHAULED TO ZERO TIME IN JULY 2010 WITH NEW COMBUSTION TUBE ASSY. COMBUSTION TUBE INNER LINER HAS SAGGED, COLLAPSED AND - [SDR 2014FA0000109](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000109), May 6, 2013: GOVERNOR. MALFUNCTIONED. PILOT REPORTED THAT RT PROPELLER WENT TO COURSE PITCH WITHOUT PILOT INPUT. PILOT FEATHERED PROP AND KEPT ENGINE RUNNING WITH NORMAL INDICATIONS. PILOT EXECUTED - [SDR 2013FA0000036](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000036), Dec 17, 2012: TIE ROD. LOOSE. ENGINE WAS REMOVED FOR COMPRESSOR FOD. ON DISASSEMBLY AT AN APPROVED CRS, IT WAS DETERMINED THE COMPRESSOR TIE BOLTS HAD LOST THE TIE ROD STRETCH (TORQUE) ON 4 - [SDR 2013FA0000038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000038), Oct 27, 2012: TIE ROD. LOOSE. ENGINE WAS REMOVED FOR COMPRESSOR SEIZED AND COMPRESSOR FOD. UPON DISASSEMBLY AT CRS, IT WAS DETERMINED THE COMPRESSOR TIE BOLTS WERE FOUND TO HAVE NO STRETCH O - [SDR 2012FA0000638](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000638), Sep 19, 2012: O-RING. DEFORMED. SECOND SEGMENT OIL PRESSURE TRANSFER TUBE AT "A" FLANGE BRACKET O-RING SEAL FAILURE. SEAL WAS ROLLED AND BROKE WHILE REMOVING. SEAL WAS INSTALLED 76.1 HRS. BEFO - [SDR 2012F00134](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012F00134), Jul 11, 2012: DUCT. SEPARATED. VISUALLY INSPECTED AND FOUND AUXILIARY HEATER DUCT SEPARATED FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING EVAPORATOR HOUSING. REINSTALLED DUCT, REPOSITIONED AND RE-TIGHTENED ALL C - [SDR 2008FA0000374](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000374), May 15, 2008: TIMER. MISMANUFACTURED. THESE UNITS WERE BOUGHT NEW FROM MANUFACTURER AND WHEN THEY WERE INSTALLED IN THE AIRCRAFT IT WAS NOTED THAT THE SURFACE DEICE BOOTS WERE INFLATED ALL OF THE TI - [SDR 2008FA0000373](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000373), May 15, 2008: TIMER. MISMANUFACTURED. THESE UNITS WERE BOUGHT NEW FROM MANUFACTURER AND WHEN THEY WERE INSTALLED IN THE AIRCRAFT IT WAS NOTED THAT THE SURFACE DEICE BOOTS WERE INFLATED ALL OF THE TI - [SDR 2005FA0000776](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000776), May 3, 2005: FLANGE. CRACKED. PILOT REPORTED AIRCRAFT YAW IN FLIGHT. CABLE TENSION HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN ADJUSTED BUT WAS LOOSE AGAIN. FOUND FLANGE CRACKED AT AFT BOLT ON PILOT SIDE RUDDER TOR - [SDR 2005FA0000709](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000709), Dec 8, 2004: BLOWER. BROKEN. HEATER SHOWED SIGNS OF ABNORMAL COMBUSTION IE. SOOT TRAIL FROM FUEL DRAIN VENT. UPON INVESTIGATION, FOUND COMBUSTION AIR BLOWER FAN WHEEL ASSY HAD COME APART AN - [SDR 2005FA0000708](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000708), Dec 8, 2004: PRESSURE SWITCH. BROKEN. HEATER SHOWED SIGNS OF ABNORMAL COMBUSTION IE. SOOT TRAIL FROM FUEL DRAIN VENT. UPON INVESTIGATION. FOUND COMBUSTION AIR BLOWER FAN WHEEL ASSY HAD COME APART AN - [SDR MYN2004F00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MYN2004F00002), Oct 17, 2004: TORQUE TUBE. CORRODED. FOUND RUST/CORROSION AND WATER STAIN, INDICATING WATER HAD ACCUMULATED TO A LEVEL OF MORE THAN 1 INCH AT THE BOTTOM RIB, FORE AND AFT OF THE SPAR. SB 1105A. TRE - [SDR GW12004F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GW12004F00000), Mar 8, 2004: CONTROL LEVER. CRACKED. DURING RT ENGINE FUEL CONTROL UNIT (FCU) REPLACEMENT IT WAS DISCOVERED THE START/STOP CONTROL LEVER WAS FRACTURED AT THE FCU MOUNTING HOLE. THE BRACKET PN 49664 - [SDR 2003F00557](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003F00557), Aug 27, 2003: COMBUSTION LINER. CRACKED. DURING PRESSURE DECAY TESTS OF ELECTRO SYSTEMS JAN-AERO HEATERS, PN FR10E21-EL, WE HAVE DISCOVERED PRESSURE LEAKS IN THE CERAMIC COATED COMBUSTION TUBES. THIS H - [SDR 2002FA0001336](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001336), Nov 12, 2002: TORQUE TUBE. CORRODED. DURING COMPLIANCE OF SB (RUDDER FLIGHT CONTROLS) TORQUE TUBE ASSEMBLY AND ASSOCIATED RIBS WERE NOTED TO BE NON-REPAIRABLE. CORROSION PRESENT. - [SDR 2002FA0000051](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000051), Oct 31, 2001: BALANCE WEIGHT. CRACKED. DURING INSPECTION, FOUND RIGHT ELEVATOR BALANCE WEIGHT HAD A CRACK IN TO LEAD WEIGHT BEHIND THE REAR MOUNTING BOLT. WITH WEIGHT REMOVED THE CRACK COULD BE EXPAN - [SDR 2001F00396](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00396), Sep 6, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. WHILE PERFORMING THE MANUFACTURERS EVENT 1 INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN THE RIGHT WING MAIN SPAR 9FS 137) JUST INBOARD OF WING STATION 87.50. THE CRACK - [SDR 2001F00097](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00097), Jun 27, 2001: STRUT. LOOSE. INCIDENT HAPPENED DUE TO NOSE GEAR STEERING ARM PN 4438600 ON TOP OF NOSE STRUT HOUSING, BECOMING LOOSE DUE TO ATTACHMENT BOLTS FOR ARM BECOME LOOSE AND SHEARED - [SDR ER00101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ER00101), May 2, 2001: CONTROL CABLE. CROSSED. DURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION, THE RIGHT HAND AILERON INTERCONNECT CABLE WAS FOUND TO BE CROSSED OVER THE PRIMARY RUDDER CONTROL CABLE (PT NO 46845-0)AT THE UNDER - [SDR CA000614063](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000614063), Jun 7, 2000: BOLT. SHEARED. (CAN) UPON MAKING A QUICK/INSPECTION OF THE MAIN GEAR DRAG BRACES AND RODS, FOUND EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE DOWNLOCK ROD AT THE CLEVIS BOLT. THE RT CLEVIS BOLT P/N - [SDR CA000614029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000614029), Jun 6, 2000: CASE. FAILED. (CAN) ELT BOUGHT NEW FOR HOMEBUILT USE. NEVER INSTALLED FOR SOMETIME. OWNER NOTICED UNIT INOP WHEN READY TO INSTALL.FOUND BATTERY CONNECTING CABLE TO TRANSMITTE - [SDR 99ZZZX3149](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3149), Aug 5, 1999: HINGE. CRACKED. DURING A NORMAL 100-HOUR EVENT INSPECTION, THE RIGHT FORWARD INBOARD GEAR DOOR HINGE WAS FOUND CRACKED. THE HINGE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED AND RE-RIGGED THE GEA - [SDR 99ZZZX3384](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3384), Aug 4, 1999: LINE. CORRODED. DURING AN EVENT 2 INSPECTION, THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WAS BEING SERVICED WITH FREON R-12 DUE TO LOW OUTPUT. AFTER SERVICING, A LEAK WAS FOUND ON THE LOW PRE - [SDR 98ZZZX3891](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3891), Aug 17, 1998: TORQUE TUBE. CORRODED. DURING A PHASE INSPECTION, THE RUDDER TORQUE TUBE WAS FOUND CORRODED. THE RUDDER WAS REMOVED. THE TURQUE TUBE WAS VERY HEAVILY CORRODED AND NOT FIT FOR SERVICE. - [SDR 98ZZZX2466](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2466), Jun 25, 1998: WIRE. FAILED. DURING PRE-FLIGHT GROUND CHECK, COCKPIT FILLED WITH SMOKE AND NUMEROUS DE-ICE SYSTEM RELATED C/B'S TRIPPED. PILOT SECURED SYSTEMS AND DEPARTED ACFT WITHOUT INCI - [SDR 98ZZZX2630](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2630), Jun 12, 1998: MOTOR. SHORTED. PILOT/OWNER REPORTED SMOKE AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS TRIPPED IN-FLIGHT, LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. INVESTIGATION FOUND LT ENGINE DE-ICE DEFLATOR MOTOR SHORTED AND BURN - [SDR 98ZZZX358](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX358), Dec 19, 1997: TIRE. CHAFED. INSTALLED TIRE ON WHEEL, NOTICED MINIMUM CLEARANCE ON SIDEWALL TIRE HAS TWO GROOVES CUT IN IT BY THE BRAKES. SUBMITTER STATED TIRE IS A DIFFERENT SHAPE THAN A G - [SDR 97ZZZX3382](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3382), Jul 7, 1997: TORQUE TUBE. RUSTED. DURING A 100-HOUR INSPECTION, A RIVET WAS FOUND MISSING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE RUDDER WHERE THE TORQUE TUBE IS RIVETED TO THE BOTTOM RIB. CLOSER INSPECTION REVEAL - [SDR 97ZZZX3381](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3381), Jul 7, 1997: RIB. CORRODED. DURING A 100-HOUR INSPECTION, A RIVET WAS FOUND MISSING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE RUDDER WHERE THE TORQUE TUBE IS RIVETED TO THE BOTTOM RIB. CLOSER INSPECTION REVEAL - [SDR 97ZZZX1878](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1878), Mar 31, 1997: SHOCK MOUNT. BROKEN. PILOT REPORTED WHEN DEICE TURNED ON, PANEL LIGHTS WOULD FLICKER OR GO OUT. VARIOUS OTHER CKTS ENERGIZED (HEATER FUEL, BOOT DEICE, ETC). FOUND RELAY PANEL SHOCK - [SDR 97ZZZX1591](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1591), Mar 21, 1997: WIRE. CHAFED. WIRE BUNDLE FROM GLARESHIELD CHAFED THROUGH 'A+' WIRE FOR ANNUNCIATORS CAUSING ARCING AND SMOKE FROM UNDER GLARESHIELD. FOUND WIRES UNPROTECTED AT FEED-THROUGHS - [SDR 96ZZZX5999](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5999), Sep 27, 1996: WINDOW. BLEW OUT. PILOT'S SIDE WINDOW BLEW OUT AT 19,000 FEET ON CLIMB. STORM WINDOW AND SOME PARTS OF SIDE WINDOW DID NOT LEAVE AIRCRAFT. ALL SYSTEMS SEEMED TO BE FUNCTIONING NO - [SDR 96ZZZX4375](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4375), Jul 31, 1996: CLAMP. CORRODED. PROPELLERS WERE IN FOR TIME OVERHAUL. THREE OF THE BLADE CLAMPS WERE REJECTED FOR CORROSION INSIDE THE CLAMP WHERE CONTACT IS MADE WITH THE BLADE THRUST BEARING - [SDR 96ZZZX3807](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3807), Jul 12, 1996: ELT. FAILED. G-SWITCH FAILS TO ACTIVATE UNIT IN THE 'ARMED' POSITION. IF UNIT IS TURNED 'ON' THE LIGHT ON THE ELT SHOWS THE UNIT IS TRANSMITTING, BUT, IN FACT, THE UNIT IS N - [SDR EY2R9601585](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601585), Jul 1, 1996: LOW STOP COLLAR. DAMAGED. CARBON BLOCK CUT GROOVE IN BETA RING - [SDR 96ZZZX3334](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3334), Jun 6, 1996: CONTROL CABLE. CORRODED. RUDDER AND ELEVATOR TRIM CABLES RUSTED. LOCATED UNDER THE CABIN FLOORBOARD AREA. REMOVAL FROM THE AIRCRAFT GAVE A BETTER VIEW OF THIS CORROSION. THESE CABLES WE - [SDR 96ZZZX3333](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3333), Jun 6, 1996: CONTROL CABLE. RUSTED. RUDDER AND ELEVATOR TRIM CABLES RUSTED. LOCATED UNDER THE CABIN FLOORBOARD AREA. REMOVAL FROM THE AIRCRAFT GAVE A BETTER VIEW OF THIS CORROSION. THESE CABLES WE - [SDR 96ZZZX3218](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3218), Jun 6, 1996: CONTROL CABLE. FRAYED. ELEVATOR TRIM CABLE FRAYED AND BROKEN STRANDS AROUND THE TRIM DRUM - NOT VISIBLE TO INSPECTION UNLESS REMOVED FROM THE TRIM DRUM. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS REMOVAL A - [SDR 96ZZZX2881](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2881), May 15, 1996: WINDOW. DEPARTED. PILOT REPORTS THAT AT 27,000 FEET, RIGHT SIDE COPILOT'S SIDE WINDOW BLEW OUT. PILOT FURTHER REPORTS THAT UNTIL THIS TIME, ALL SYSTEMS WERE NORMAL. PILOT THEN RE - [SDR 96ZZZX2761](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2761), May 5, 1996: WINDOW. DEPARTED. PILOT REPORTED AT ALTITUDE OF 27,000 FEET, THE RIGHT SIDE COCKPIT SIDE WINDOW BLEW OUT. PILOT FURTHER REPORTED THAT UP TO THIS TIME, ALL SYSTEMS WERE NORMAL WIT - [SDR 96ZZZX2949](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2949), Apr 5, 1996: LINK. CRACKED. CHECKED DRAG LINK FOR CRACKS AFTER READING REPORT IN AIRWORTHINESS ALERTS. PAINT HAD FAINT CRACK IN IT, SO PART WAS STRIPPED AND DYE CHECKED AT WHICH TIME A DEE - [SDR 95ZZZX6238](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6238), Oct 25, 1995: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. LEFT ENGINE NACELLE INBOARD LONGITUDINAL BULKHEAD IS CRACKED AT THE INBOARD UPPER BIRDCAGE MOUNT. CRACK IS LOCATED AT THE AFT RIVET HOLE. CRACK WAS DISCOVERED D - [SDR 95ZZZX2322](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2322), Apr 12, 1995: TIMER. FAILED. THE DEICE TIMER IS INTERMITTENT ON THE GROUND AND IS INOPERABLE AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES OF OPERATION IN-FLIGHT. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (188, 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 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 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 SA00843WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00843WI): Installation of Concorde Battery Corporation (VRSLA) Valve Regulated Sealed Lead Acid Battery. Aero-Mach Wilco LLC - [STC SA02203AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02203AK): Installation of FlightLogic Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS-SV). Genesys Aerosystems 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 SA02265SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02265SE): Installation of a camera housing. Airborne Sensor LLC - [STC ST01930LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01930LA): Installation of Sandel Avionics SN4500 Electronic Horizontal Situation Indicator (EHSI). Sandel Avionics LLC - [STC SA02426AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02426AK): Approval of the FreeFlight FDL-978-TX ADS-B system installed. FreeFlight Systems - [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 SA1405CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1405CE): Install King KFC-250 autopilot/flight director. Honeywell International Inc - [STC SA1166CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1166CE): Installation of King KFC-200, 2 axis (3 optional) flight control system, autopilot only or autopilot with flight director. Honeywell International Inc. Lists PA-31 Series - [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 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 SA00528SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00528SE): Installation of emergency medical stretcher and base, oxygen, and electrical systems. LifePort LLC - [STC SA00560CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00560CH): Install air ambulance conversion. Spectrum Aeromed LLC dba Spectrum Aeromed - [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 SA02119AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02119AK): Installation of damage protection plates to inboard, lower side of flaps. Hageland Aviation Services, Inc - [STC SA02013CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02013CH): Installation of Avidyne Corporation Traffic Advisory System (TAS). Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA01933LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01935LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01935LA): Installation of external aft body strakes. Aircraft Performance Modifications - [STC SA02212AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02212AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Seaplanes North LLC - [STC SA10594SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10594SC): Modification of the Monroe Automotive Equipment Co. (MAECO) Shimmy Dampener. Knots 2U, Ltd - [STC SA00343BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00343BO): Installation of a single configuration or a dual configuration Avidyne Corporation Integrated Flight Display, Model IFD540 loaded with Release 10.0 software (or later FAA approved release). Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00352BO PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00352BO%20PAGE%202): Installation of an Avidyne Corporation Mode A/C/S Transponder with ADS-B Out capability, Model AXP340 loaded with Version 3.13 software (or later FAA approved version),. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA01917CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01917CH): Install Air Ambulance Conversion. Paul/ Lanna Egan LLC - [STC SA1039GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1039GL): Install Aero Medical Products Mfg., Inc. Air Ambulance Stretcher P/N 125 using Installation Kit P/N 800. Paul/ Lanna Egan LLC - [STC SA00780SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00780SE): Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System. True Lock LLC - [STC SA01946LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01946LA): Installation of Blackhawk Ultra Electronics Engine Instrument. Blackhawk Modifications Inc - [STC SA00149BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00149BO): Installation of Aircraft Components, Inc. Volt and Vac Alert System, P/N 2044-1. Aircraft Components Inc - [STC SA00944CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00944CH): Replace Janitrol combustion heater Model 81D94-X (XX) with C&D Associates combustion heater Model CD25K, CD35K, and CD45K. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC - [STC SA02641CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02641CH): Installation of C&D Associates Combustion Heater Kit 30 (P/N CD11003K30). Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC - [STC SA02547AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02547AT): Installation of a Voice Alert System. Aircraft Components Inc - [STC SA03658AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03658AT): Installation of a Voice Alert System to incorporate as primary annunciators for stall and gear warnings. Aircraft Components Inc - [STC SA02119SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02119SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B UAT Transceiver System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01969SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01969SE): Installation of a Mid-Continent MD302 Standby Attitude Module. Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics All 188: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31t1/stcs.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.