- Manufacturer (registry)
- PIPER
- Model
- PA-31T3
- Registry code
- 7103128
- Registered
- 2 aircraft
- Type
- Fixed wing multi engine
- Engines
- 2 · Turbo-prop
- Seats
- 11
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification
- Type certificated
- Data sheet
- TCDSA8EA
- Holder
- Piper Aircraft Inc.
Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.
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Aircraft by year built · 9
| 1982 | 8 |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 1 |
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 18
ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
| 1985 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
See all 19 ADs
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SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
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WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7103128'))
ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Information bulletins that may apply · 2
Airframe · Piper PA-31T3
SAIB CE-17-05Electrical Power/Electrical Power System WiringSAIB CE-08-11Landing GearQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.saib_number, any_value(s.title) AS title, max(s.issue_date) AS issue_date, any_value(s.status) AS status
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7103128'))
GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT s.saib_number, any_value(s.title) AS title, max(s.issue_date) AS issue_date, any_value(s.status) AS status
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7103128'))
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Registered aircraft · 2
N401VAPro Aire Cargo & Consulting Inc · Oshkosh, WIN700RDPro Aire Cargo & Consulting Inc · Oshkosh, WI
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
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SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7103128')
ORDER BY n_numberRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB investigations · 11
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
Of 10 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB CEN25LA293Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-31T3 · Appleton, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane on the ground, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane.NTSB ANC04LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T3 · Kaktovik, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the airplane colliding with drifted snow during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident were a snow covered runway, airport personnel's failure to remove accumulated…NTSB ANC00MA125Accident · 5 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T3 · Nuiqsut, AKThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, his improper aborted landing procedure, and inadvertent stall/mush. Factors in the accident were an improper adjustment of the landing gear warning horn system by company maintenance personnel, and the failure…NTSB ANC00LA029Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-T3 · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot descended below the minimum descent altitude. Factors associated with this accident were the task overload of the pilot during the instrument approach, and not performing a level off.NTSB ANC00LA027Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-T3 · Wales, AKThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions, and his inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions. Factors in the accident were terrain induced turbulence and a tailwind.NTSB ANC00LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-T3 · Gambell, AKAn in-flight collision with a bird.NTSB ANC98LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-T3 · Tyonek, AKAn on-ground collision with an animal (moose). Factors in the accident were night VFR conditions that restricted the pilot's visual lookout, and the lack of an airport perimeter fence.NTSB ANC97LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-T3 · Stebbins, AKThe pilot's decision to continue VFR into IMC. Factors associated with the accident are fog/obscuration, and the pilot's failure to initiate a go-around earlier in the approach.NTSB ANC92IA030Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-T3 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's continued taxi after becoming lost or disoriented. Factors relating to the accident were the whiteout conditions caused by the freshly falling and blowing snow and the inadequate snow removal by airport personnel.NTSB ANC92FA083Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T3, T1040 · Ninilchik, AKUndetermined.NTSB ANC90FA021Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31 · Beluga, AKFailure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude. Darkness and adverse weather conditions were related factors.
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('7103128')
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('7103128')
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FAA incident reports · 16
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20250726012222APiper PA-31T3 · Appleton, WIOn July 26, 2025, at 7:10 am, [privacy data omitted] departed from milwaukee airport (mke) with approximately 375 lbs. Of [privacy data omitted]cargo. The aircraft landed at Appleton airport (atw) at 7:35 am on runway 21. After landing, the aircraft exited at…Incident 20050515011559IPiper PA31T3 · Barrow, AK(-23) On may 15, 2005, 1630 local time, at Barrow Alaska, N223CS landed on runway 6 with the landing gear retracted. The aircraft slid on the belly pod and the propellers contacted the runway. [privacy data omitted]Accident 20040321004899APiper PA31T3 · Barter Island, AK(-23) This flight was being operated between dead horse and Barter Island as an on-demand charter with three passengers and one crew member pilot. The flight was on an instrument rules flight (IFR) plan. Upon arrival at Barter islan the pilot was cleared for…
See all 16 incident reportsQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7103128')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7103128')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Service difficulty reports · 14
SDR CSA2005F00000Motor · failedPILOT RETURNED TO AIRPORT SHORTLY AFTER DEPARTURE (0.1 HOUR FLIGHT TIME). REPORTED BURNED ELECTRICAL ODOR IN COCKPIT. INVESTIGATION OF COMPLAINT REVEALED THAT THE FORWARD HEATER COMBUSTION BLOWER WAS NOISY AND VIBRATED DURING HEATER OPERATION, REMOVED BLOWERSDR 2004F00083O-Ring · missingSMOKE ENTERED THE COCKPIT, (KEROSENE EXHAUST) DURING CLIMB. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED. THE FORWARD HEATER WAS SLOW TO LIGHT OFF. DURING RECENT FUEL NOZZLE CLEANING, THE O-RING SEAL THAT SEALS THE NOZZLE TO COMBUSTION TUBE WAS NOT INSTALLED, OR FELL OUT DURING RSDR CSA2003F00000Fire Detector · brokenON 11 APR 03, THE RIGHT ENGINE FIRE LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY IN FLIGHT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS LANDED IN WBB WITHOUT INCIDENT, AND THE FIRE LIGHT CAME ON STEADY AT TOUCHDOWN. NO OTHER SIGN OF FIRE PRESENT, AND ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AT FIRST SAFE OPPORTUNITY. TSDR PNSA000301Door · unsecureCREW DOOR TOP LATCH POPPED OPEN AFTER TAKEOFF. RETURNED TO BASE. DOOR WAS SECURED, SUBSEQUENT FLIGHTS WERE OK.SDR 99ZZZX1589Striker · wornTHE PILOT REPORTED AFTER TAKEOFF FROM WAA DURING CLIMB-OUT PASSING THROUGH 1,000 FEET, THE LT PROPELLER SPEED SLOWLY STARTED TO DECREASE, PILOT RETARDED POWER LEVER TO KEEP THE TORQUE DOWN. ALSO, LT ENGINE BETA LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. PILOT CONTACTED MAINTENSDR PNSA970705Retract Mech · malfunctionedLANDING GEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND. PUMPED GEAR DOWN AND LANDING UNEVENTFUL. COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM ON JACKS, SUBSEQUENT FLIGHTS OK.SDR PNSA970101Oil Temp · highHIGH OIL TEMP INDICATION, PRECAUTIONARY SHUTDOWN PROBLEM NOT VERIFIED.SDR 97ZZZX411Circuit Breaker · brokenAFTER TAKEOFF, PILOT ATTEMPTED TO SELECT THE MAIN LANDING GEAR TO THE UP POSITION. THE GEAR HANDLE WOULD NOT SELECT UP. PILOT RETURNED TO KENAI WITHOUT INCIDENT. AFTER INSPECTING THE AIRCRAFT, MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FOUND THAT THE CIRCUIT BREAKER FOR THE LANSDR 96ZZZX2462Rod Assy · froze upNOSE GEAR WOULD NOT STAY UP AND LOCKED AFTER GEAR SELECTOR RETURNED TO NEUTRAL IN-FLIGHT. ALL OTHER GEAR FUNCTIONS WERE NORMAL. FOUND MOISTURE UNDER DUST BOOTS ON NORMAL AND EMERGENCY UPLOCK HOOK RETRACT RODS. DRIED ROD ASSYS AND BOOTS WITH COMPRESSSED AIR,SDR 96ZZZX2461Rod Assy · froze upNOSE GEAR WOULD NOT STAY UP AND LOCKED AFTER GEAR SELECTOR RETURNED TO NEUTRAL IN-FLIGHT. ALL OTHER GEAR FUNCTIONS WERE NORMAL. FOUND MOISTURE UNDER DUST BOOTS ON NORMAL AND EMERGENCY UPLOCK HOOK RETRACT RODS. DRIED ROD ASSYS AND BOOTS WITH COMPRESSSED AIR,SDR 96ZZZM841Arm · brokenON DEPART, WHILE RETRACTING THE L/G THE CREW NOTED THAT THE GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND THE GEAR SELECTOR HANDLE DID NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL. SELECTED GEAR DOWN AND NOTED THAT THE GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT REMAINED ON AND THE RT MAIN DOWN LIGHT DID NOT ISDR 96ZZZX2067Uplock Hook · iced overAFTER TAKEOFF, PILOT REPORTED NOSE GEAR WOULD NOT LOCK UP. LOWERED GEAR AND RETURNED WITHOUT INCIDENT. FOUND ICE ON UPLOCK HOOK AND UPLOCK ROLLER, CLEANED, AND LUBRICATED NOSE GEAR, RETRACT TEST OK.SDR 96ZZZX2439Rod End · brokenAFTER TAKEOFF, PILOT DETERMINED RT MLG WOULD NOT LOCK UP (GEAR IN-TRANSIENT LIGHT). PILOT CONTINUED FLIGHT TO KENAI. PILOT OVERFLEW HANGAR, AND TOWER WAS ADVISED THE GEAR WAS DOWN. PILOT ACTIVATED EMERGENCY GEAR BLOW-DOWN SYSTEM WITHOUT INCIDENT. UPON INSPSDR 95ZZZX1664Bleed Valve · dirtyANC - DURING LANDING, RT ENGINE HAD AN INTERMITTENT COMPRESSOR STALL. THE LANDING WAS ABORTED DUE TO HIGH WINDS. THE PILOT SHUT DOWN RT ENGINE AND RETURNED TO ENA AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. ON INSPECTION OF THE RT ENGINE, THE BLEED VALVE WAS FOUND STUCK,
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'PA31T3' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"
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SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'PA31T3' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
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STCs that may be installed · 145
Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.
STC SA02571SEInstallation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).STC SA01800SEFabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.STC SA01861SEFabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
FROM (
SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7103128')
GROUP BY stc_number
) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
FROM (
SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7103128')
GROUP BY stc_number
) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
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