# Piper PA-32-301

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7103207
- Manufacturer (registry): PIPER
- Model: PA-32-301
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 7
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A3SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A3SO) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Piper Aircraft Inc.
- Registered aircraft: 167
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32-301

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

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

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

- [AD 2024-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-14-03): Autopilot System · Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot (STC SA01866WI). Effective Aug 20, 2024
- [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022
- [AD 2017-14-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-14-04): Engine Oil · Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151 and 22 more. Effective Aug 15, 2017
- [AD 2013-02-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-02-13): Stabilizer Control System · Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151 and 33 more. Effective Mar 11, 2013
- [AD 2010-15-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-15-10): Control wheel shafts · Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151 and 33 more. Effective Aug 31, 2010
- [AD 2006-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-03-08): Vacuum pumps · Aero Advantage 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3 and 299 more. Effective Mar 10, 2006
- [AD 2005-25-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-25-08): Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS) · B-N Group BN-2A, 172, 180 and 22 more. Effective Jan 23, 2006
- [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005
- [AD 2001-23-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-23-17): GNS 430 units · Cessna 172, 182, 206 and 209 more. Effective Dec 28, 2001
- [AD 98-21-21 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-21-21-R1): Electric Inflatable Door Seals · Cessna 17-30, 17-30A, 17-31 and 267 more. Effective May 1, 2000
- [AD 99-05-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-05-09): Induction Air Filter · Piper PA-23-235, PA-23-250, PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1) and 20 more. Effective Mar 19, 1999
- [AD 98-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-25-02): Top-mounted Antenna · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407, 172, 172A and 243 more. Effective Dec 22, 1998
- [AD 98-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-14-03): Transponders · Cessna 172, 172A, 172B and 230 more. Effective Aug 16, 1998
- [AD 96-10-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-10-03): Flap Handle Attach Bolt · Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151 and 28 more. Effective Jun 14, 1996
- [AD 87-08-08 R3](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-08-08-R3): Lower spar cap · Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151 and 28 more. Effective May 22, 1989
- [AD 86-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-17-01): Ammeter Replacement · Piper PA-28-150, PA-28-160, PA-28-180 and 20 more. Effective Aug 21, 1986
- [AD 85-23-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-23-07): Autopilot Systems · Aerostar PA-60-700P (Aerostar 700P), 172L, 172P and 37 more. Effective Jan 27, 1986
- [AD 80-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-14-03): Bendix, King or Narco Transmitters · Piper PA-28-161, PA-28-181, PA-28-201T and 16 more. Effective Jul 1, 1980
- [AD 79-26-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-26-05): Oil and Fuel System Hoses · Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151 and 28 more. Effective Jan 3, 1980

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 95-26-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-26-13) (historical): Inspect Oil Cooler Hoses · Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151 and 22 more. Effective Feb 5, 1996

## Information bulletins (advisory) (14)

- [SAIB 2022-20](https://openairdocs.org/saib/2022-20): Wing Spar. Issued Oct 19, 2022
- [SAIB AIR-21-10](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-21-10): Wing, Attach Fittings (JASC 5740). Issued Jun 29, 2021
- [SAIB CE-11-12R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-12R1): Wings - PA-28, PA-32, PA-34, and PA-44 Rear Spar Corrosion at Fuselage Attach Fitting. Issued Dec 2, 2015
- [SAIB CE-14-23](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-14-23): Powerplant; Air Intake. Issued Aug 6, 2014
- [SAIB CE-11-42](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-42): Flight Controls: Control Cable/Pulley Inspections. Issued Jun 29, 2011
- [SAIB CE-11-14](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-14): Stabilizers- Vertical Stabilizer on Piper PA-28, PA-32, PA-34 Forward Attach Point Corrosion. Issued Jan 5, 2011
- [SAIB CE-11-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-13): Wings - Piper PA-28, PA-32, PA-34 Forward Spar Corrosion. Issued Jan 5, 2011
- [SAIB CE-11-12](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-12) (historical): PA-28, PA-32, PA-34, and PA-44 Rear Spar Corrosion at Fuselage Attach Fitting. Issued Jan 5, 2011
- [SAIB CE-11-11](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-11): Wings - Piper PA-28, PA-32, and PA-34 Aileron Hinge Fitting Corrosion. Issued Jan 5, 2011
- [SAIB CE-11-10](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-10): Piper PA-28, PA-32, PA-34, and PA-44 Corrosion on Flap Hinges, Brackets, and Ribs. Issued Jan 5, 2011
- [SAIB CE-11-01](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-01): Stabilizers -Horizontal Stabilator   Turnbuckle. Issued Oct 4, 2010
- [SAIB CE-09-23](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-09-23): Fuel: Piper PA-28, PA-32, PA-34. Issued Apr 7, 2009
- [SAIB CE-09-12](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-09-12): Navigation: CRS/BARO Knob Interference in some G1000/G900X/G950 Installations. Issued Feb 11, 2009
- [SAIB CE-01-30](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-01-30): . Issued Jul 11, 2001

## Registered aircraft (167, first 50)

- [N100LW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N100LW): [N100lw LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N100LW%20LLC), [Hickory, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Hickory), built 1980, S/N 32-8006091
- [N106GW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N106GW): [Wevodau Gerry R Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEVODAU%20GERRY%20R%20JR), [Enola, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Enola), S/N 32-8406013
- [N106MR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N106MR): [Island Flights Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ISLAND%20FLIGHTS%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1981, S/N 32-8206009
- [N110WT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N110WT): [W T Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/W%20T%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), built 1989, S/N 3206050
- [N114EL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N114EL): [Naperville Flying Club](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NAPERVILLE%20FLYING%20CLUB), [Woodridge, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Woodridge), built 1981, S/N 32-8106096
- [N117JC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N117JC): [Hillsboro Flying Club](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HILLSBORO%20FLYING%20CLUB), [Hillsboro, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hillsboro), built 1980, S/N 32-8006032
- [N11YT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11YT): [Anm Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANM%20AIR%20LLC), [Grimes, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Grimes), built 1986, S/N 32-8606018
- [N137SD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N137SD): [Hann Joseph C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HANN%20JOSEPH%20C), [Flemington, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Flemington), built 1995, S/N 3246002
- [N146SW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N146SW): [Fairway Systems LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FAIRWAY%20SYSTEMS%20LLC), [New Port Richey, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/New%20Port%20Richey), built 1980, S/N 32-8006040
- [N153MK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N153MK): [Thomas Paul](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOMAS%20PAUL), [Falls Church, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Falls%20Church), built 1984, S/N 32-8406009
- [N15KF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15KF): [H Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/H%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Celina, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Celina), built 1980, S/N 32-8006073
- [N186SX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N186SX): [Rodarte Luis Manuel Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RODARTE%20LUIS%20MANUEL%20JR), [Tomball, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Tomball), S/N 32-8106084
- [N18WM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18WM): [Island Cay Express Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ISLAND%20CAY%20EXPRESS%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1980, S/N 32-8006047
- [N22GJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22GJ): [Taffet Jay](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAFFET%20JAY), [New Orleans, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/New%20Orleans), S/N 32-8006026
- [N22UT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22UT): [Momentum Foundation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOMENTUM%20FOUNDATION), [Tullahoma, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Tullahoma), built 1981, S/N 32-8106067
- [N239A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N239A): [Shiloh Flite Five](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHILOH%20FLITE%20FIVE), [Eden, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Eden), built 1996, S/N 3246022
- [N247GW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N247GW): [Rotondo Joseph N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROTONDO%20JOSEPH%20N), [Baden, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Baden), built 1980, S/N 32-8106008
- [N2510X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2510X): [West Hartford, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/West%20Hartford), built 1985, S/N 32-8606001, Registration pending
- [N258SC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N258SC): [Blue Border LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLUE%20BORDER%20LLC), [Blue Earth, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Blue%20Earth), built 1982, S/N 32-8306001
- [N300BH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N300BH): [Green Valley Corporation I](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREEN%20VALLEY%20CORPORATION%20I), [San Jose, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Jose), built 1980, S/N 32-8006011
- [N300UM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N300UM): [Murray Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MURRAY%20AIR%20LLC), [Patoka, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Patoka), built 1982, S/N 32R-8213043
- [N301PS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N301PS): [3b1g Enterprises LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/3B1G%20ENTERPRISES%20LLC), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), built 1982, S/N 32-8306007
- [N3280Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3280Q): [Dakota Acre Farms Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAKOTA%20ACRE%20FARMS%20INC), [Denhoff, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Denhoff), built 1980, S/N 328006071
- [N335MD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N335MD): [Hamstra Armen Nofer](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAMSTRA%20ARMEN%20NOFER), [Saratoga, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Saratoga), built 1982, S/N 32-8206036
- [N356VA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N356VA): [Victory Aviation Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VICTORY%20AVIATION%20CLUB%20INC), [Hamilton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Hamilton), built 1981, S/N 32-8206008
- [N390MS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N390MS): [Stack Brian James](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STACK%20BRIAN%20JAMES), [Paso Robles, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Paso%20Robles), built 1981, S/N 32-8106048
- [N3999](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3999): [International Air Service Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AIR%20SERVICE%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1981, S/N 32-8106049
- [N40NC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40NC): [Jones Edward B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONES%20EDWARD%20B), [Valdese, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Valdese), built 1980, S/N 32-8006014
- [N428S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N428S): [Griffing Flying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRIFFING%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Port Clinton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Port%20Clinton), built 1980, S/N 32-8106021
- [N42942](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N42942): [Mott Plane LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOTT%20PLANE%20LLC), [Morning Sun, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Morning%20Sun), built 1983, S/N 32-8306018
- [N42945](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N42945): [Pollnow Dean M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POLLNOW%20DEAN%20M), [West Bend, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/West%20Bend), built 1983, S/N 32-8306020
- [N4296N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4296N): [Scholz Daniel Joseph](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHOLZ%20DANIEL%20JOSEPH), [Mantorville, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Mantorville), built 1983, S/N 32-8306021
- [N4296S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4296S): [B J Air Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/B%20J%20AIR%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1983, S/N 32-8306022
- [N42985](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N42985): [Hall Jason](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HALL%20JASON), [Iron Mountain, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Iron%20Mountain), built 1983, S/N 32-8306023
- [N42986](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N42986): [Xp Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/XP%20INC), [Rehoboth Beach, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Rehoboth%20Beach), built 1983, S/N 32-8306024
- [N42993](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N42993): [Bc Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BC%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Valdosta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Valdosta), S/N 32-8306025
- [N4301M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4301M): [Hayes Feeding Company LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAYES%20FEEDING%20COMPANY%20LLC), [Osceola, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Osceola), built 1983, S/N 32-8306017
- [N4304W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4304W): [Guyton Gregory P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GUYTON%20GREGORY%20P), [Phoenix, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Phoenix), built 1983, S/N 32-8306029
- [N4308D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4308D): [Waterfall Airways LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WATERFALL%20AIRWAYS%20LLC), [Prospect, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Prospect), built 1983, S/N 32-8306027
- [N4312M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4312M): [Richards Michael Luke](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RICHARDS%20MICHAEL%20LUKE), [Orlando, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Orlando), S/N 32-8306026
- [N4327J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4327J): [Dowling Investments LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOWLING%20INVESTMENTS%20LLC), [Gillette, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Gillette), built 1983, S/N 32-8406001
- [N4327P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4327P): [King Air Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KING%20AIR%20INC), [Naknek, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Naknek), S/N 32-8406002
- [N4331B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4331B): [Parker Charles B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PARKER%20CHARLES%20B), [Fort Myers, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Myers), built 1983, S/N 32-8406003
- [N43355](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N43355): [Calloway Enterprises LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CALLOWAY%20ENTERPRISES%20LLC), [Johnson City, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Johnson%20City), built 1983, S/N 32-8406004
- [N4336D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4336D): [Wing Flying Club](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WING%20FLYING%20CLUB), [Lees Summit, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Lees%20Summit), built 1983, S/N 32-8406006
- [N4339L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4339L): [Ann Arbor Flyers Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANN%20ARBOR%20FLYERS%20INC), [Ann Arbor, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Ann%20Arbor), built 1983, S/N 32-8406007
- [N434DJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N434DJ): [Thomason Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOMASON%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Rockford, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Rockford), built 1984, S/N 32-8406008
- [N4364F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4364F): [Pwc Hawaii Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PWC%20HAWAII%20CORP), [Lahaina, HI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/HI/Lahaina), built 1984, S/N 32-8406012
- [N4370T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4370T): [Snore No More](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SNORE%20NO%20MORE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1984, S/N 32-8406017
- [N4371V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4371V): [Brantley Sidney A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRANTLEY%20SIDNEY%20A), [Mount Pleasant, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Mount%20Pleasant), built 1984, S/N 32-8406018

All 167: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32-301/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (87, newest 50)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CEN24LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA155), Apr 11, 2024: Piper PA-32-301 (N651ED), Sullivan, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: A bearing failure that resulted in fatigue failure of the crankshaft and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA23WA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA252), Sep 10, 2023: Piper PA-32-301 (N106MR), Marsh Harbor, Bahamas, substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA23LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA062), Nov 14, 2022: Piper PA32 (N81PW), Perry, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during touchdown in a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA22FA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA368), Aug 11, 2022: Piper PA32 (N720RP), Metz, WV, substantial damage, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The non-instrument-rated pilot’s intentional visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions based on latent weather information, which resulted in the airplane entering extreme…
- [NTSB WPR22LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA271), Jul 23, 2022: Piper PA-32-301 (N300BH), San Jose, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA22LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA077), Nov 23, 2021: Piper PA-32-301 (N81991), Orlando, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate compensation for winds during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA21LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA123), Jan 22, 2021: Piper PA-32-301 (N8224H), Homestead, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of power for reasons that could not be determined, as the airplane was not recovered from the water following the ditching.
- [NTSB CEN20LA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA401), Sep 20, 2020: Piper PA32 (N8213X), Kokomo, IN, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with a utility pole and the subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA20FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20FA014), Oct 20, 2019: Piper PA32 (N534Z), Raleigh, NC, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain a safe glidepath during final approach to the runway, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain. Contributing was the pilot’s lack of recent instrument…
- [NTSB ERA15CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA117), Feb 2, 2015: Piper PA-32-301 (N42993), Valdosta, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to compensate for gusty wind conditions during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB WPR14LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA071), Dec 18, 2013: Piper PA 32-301 (N8169C), Los Angeles, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to adequately manage the fuel supply.
- [NTSB CEN13LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA233), Apr 19, 2013: Piper PA-32-301 (N82723), Paris, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The improper installation of the connecting rod bolts, which resulted in an engine failure.
- [NTSB ERA13CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA123), Jan 27, 2013: Piper PA-32-301 (N8385S), Lancaster, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a parked vehicle while taxiing from landing.
- [NTSB CEN13CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA125), Dec 27, 2012: Piper PA-32-301 (N428S), Middle Bass Island, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot did not attain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in impact with the edge of the runway surface.
- [NTSB ANC12FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12FA083), Aug 2, 2012: Piper PA-32-301 (N8200M), Hoonah, AK, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain while in cruise flight in marginal visual meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ANC12CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA063), Jun 28, 2012: Piper PA-32-301 (N8470Y), King Salmon, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: An in-flight collision with a bird during cruise flight.
- [NTSB ANC11CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA075), Aug 12, 2011: Piper PA-32-301 (N8152Z), Kodiak, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power while on approach to land due to a disconnected throttle control linkage, and the maintenance director's inadequate inspection of the throttle linkage during…
- [NTSB ANC11LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11LA027), Apr 15, 2011: Piper PA-32-301 (N81052), Cold Bay, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: An in-flight encounter with unforecast turbulence, which resulted in structural damage to the stabilator.
- [NTSB ANC10LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA032), Apr 26, 2010: Piper PA-32-301 (N8305H), King Cove, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during gusty winds while landing, resulting in a hard landing and damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA10CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA054), Nov 7, 2009: Piper PA32 (N100LW), Jacksonvile, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC09CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA048), May 16, 2009: Piper PA-32-301 (N8374T), Birchwood, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of maintenance personnel to properly maintain the cargo door latch, resulting in an in-flight opening and separation of the cargo door, and substantial damage to the horizontal stabilator…
- [NTSB ANC08LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA046), Apr 1, 2008: Piper PA-32 (N8327S), Koliganek, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's VFR flight into adverse weather conditions that resulted in a collision with snow-covered terrain during a turn to reverse direction. Factors contributing to the accident were low…
- [NTSB ANC07FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07FA007), Dec 14, 2006: Piper PA-32-301 (N8361Q), Port Heiden, AK, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during cruise flight, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent, and an in-flight collision with snow-covered terrain. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB CHI06CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA103), Apr 2, 2006: Piper PA-32-301 (N8290X), Grayslake, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot failed to compensate adequately for the crosswind condition and failed to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing factors included the crosswind, the narrow…
- [NTSB LAX05CA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA307), Sep 16, 2005: Piper PA-32-301 (N8063T), Reno, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors to the accident were the gusting quartering tail wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC05CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA102), Jul 15, 2005: Piper PA-32-301 (N8152Z), Karluk, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: A collision with a deer on the runway during the landing roll, which resulted in substantial damage to the tail of the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA05CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA099), Apr 28, 2005: Piper PA32-301 (N146SW), Brooksville, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot-in-command failure to maintain directional control during takeoff after landing, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway.
- [NTSB LAX05CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA104), Feb 27, 2005: Piper PA-32-301 (N8339P), Williams, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's improper ground handling procedure and failure to ensure the magnetos were off prior to movement of the propeller.
- [NTSB CHI04CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA250), Sep 2, 2004: Piper PA-32-301 (N8173J), Crivitz, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The proper touchdown point not attained by the pilot during landing. The road and tailwind were contributing factors.
- [NTSB FTW03FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA016), Oct 20, 2002: Piper PA-32-301 (N4353Y), Paron, AR, destroyed, 6 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain. Contributing factors were the low ceiling, the pilot's decision to fly in known adverse weather conditions, and his lack of an…
- [NTSB IAD01LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA054), May 4, 2001: Piper PA-32-301 (N434DJ), Factoryville, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to reach the proper touchdown point, and his subsequent failure to abort the landing.
- [NTSB ANC00LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA022), Jan 26, 2000: Piper PA-32-301 (N8004N), Ekuk, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of an unsuitable runway for landing. Factors associated with the accident were the inadequate runway maintenance by the runway maintenance personnel, snow berms, and…
- [NTSB ANC99LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA039), Mar 27, 1999: Piper PA-32-301 (N81844), Chefornak, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site. A factor associated with the accident was rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ANC98LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA025), Feb 24, 1998: Piper PA-32-300 (N81844), Kongiganak, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot misjudged distance/altitude and airspeed, and his delay initiating a go-around. Related factors were the downdraft and snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI98FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA070), Dec 23, 1997: Piper PA-32-301 (N2586Y), Hampshire, IL, destroyed, 4 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's intentional flight into known icing conditions, and the accumulation of ice on the leading edges of the airplane's empennage and wings leading to the inadvertent stall/mush. A factor…
- [NTSB MIA96LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA142), May 20, 1996: Piper PA-32 (N9164B), Jacksonville, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) while maneuvering during a go-around, resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident…
- [NTSB ANC96LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA027), Mar 2, 1996: Piper PA-32-301 (N8374T), Nome, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from terrain. Low ceilings and snow covered terrain were factors in…
- [NTSB CHI96LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA086), Jan 31, 1996: Piper PA-32-301 (N800TC), Marion, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB MIA96FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA048), Dec 19, 1995: Piper PA-32-301 (N8349Z), Memphis, TN, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's continued flight into known forecast icing conditions which resulted in the aircraft developing an ice buildup, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. The icing…
- [NTSB ANC95LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA138), Aug 14, 1995: Piper PA-32-301 (N8212H), Togiak, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALIGNMENT WITH THE INTENDED POINT OF LANDING. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE UNFAVORABLE WIND…
- [NTSB ANC95FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FA090), Jul 1, 1995: Piper PA-32-301 (N8385G), Kodiak, AK, destroyed, 4 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S ATTEMPT TO FLY VFR INTO IMC CONDITIONS AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM TERRAIN. FACTORS INCLUDE FOG AND LOW CEILINGS.
- [NTSB FTW94LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA305), Sep 19, 1994: Piper PA-32-301 (N8398J), Nacogdoches, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR CROSSWIND DURING LANDING ROLLOUT. A FACTOR WAS THE VARIABLE CROSSWIND.
- [NTSB ANC94FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94FA080), Jul 11, 1994: Piper PA-32-301 (N8297X), Portage Creek, AK, substantial damage, 3 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION, AND HIS FAILURE TO ENSURE THAT THE AIRPLANE WAS WITHIN ITS GROSS WEIGHT AND CENTER-OF-GRAVITY LIMITS, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INABILITY TO…
- [NTSB LAX94LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA107), Jan 28, 1994: Piper PA-32-301 (N82009), Truckee, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, DELAY IN HIS REMEDIAL ACTION, AND FAILURE TO RAISE THE FLAPS. THE SNOW COVERED RUNWAY WAS A FACTOR IN THIS ACCIDENT.
- [NTSB ANC94LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA013), Oct 20, 1993: Piper PA-32-301 (N4327P), Karluk, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING.
- [NTSB ANC93LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA037), Feb 27, 1993: Piper PA-32-301 (N8257A), Egegik, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THAT THE LIFT OFF AIRSPEED WAS NOT ATTAINED BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND BECAUSE OF THE SNOW COVERED RUNWAY.
- [NTSB ANC93LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA029), Jan 29, 1993: Piper PA-32 (N8327S), Port Heiden, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE NUMBER 3 CYLINDER INTAKE VALVE STEM. A FACTOR IN THE DEGREE OF DAMAGE THE AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED IN THE MISHAP WAS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE OFF AIRPORT EMERGENCY LANDING ON SHOW COVERED…
- [NTSB ANC93LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA019), Dec 4, 1992: Piper PA-32-301 (N8374T), Scammon Bay, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOTS VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC CONDITIONS, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE WHILE MANEUVERING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE WHITEOUT SNOW AND FOG CONDITIONS.
- [NTSB DCA92MA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA92MA049), Sep 11, 1992: Piper PA-32-301 (N82419), Greenwood, IN, destroyed, 6 fatal. Probable cause: THE INHERENT LIMITATIONS OF THE SEE-AND-AVOID CONCEPT OF SEPARATION OF AIRCRAFT OPERATING UNDER VISUAL FLIGHT RULES THAT PRECLUDED THE PILOTS OF THE MU-2 AND THE PA-32 FROM RECOGNIZING A COLLISION…
- [NTSB ANC92LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA140), Aug 22, 1992: Piper PA-32 (N8402S), Togiak, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION, AND HIS DELAY IN ABORTING THE TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE THE BERM AND THE STANDING WATER ON THE RUNWAY.

All 87: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32-301/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (159, newest 50)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20240411013439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240411013439A), Apr 11, 2024: Piper PA-32-301 (N651ED), Sullivan, MO, Substantial damage. While flying from rochester international airport (krst) to kirk field (kpgr) pilot reported loss of engine power 10 miles southeast of Sullivan regional…
- [Accident 20221114022579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221114022579A), Nov 14, 2022: Piper PA-32-301 (N81PW), Perry, GA, Substantial damage. On November 14th 2022, at approximately 0850 eastern standard time, [privacy data omitted], a 1980 Piper PA-32-301, s/n 32-8106002, sustained substantial…
- [Accident 20220811014439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220811014439A), Aug 11, 2022: Piper PA-32-301 (N720RP), Metz, WV, Substantial damage, 3 fatal. General aviation accident: 3 fatal [privacy data omitted] - PA-32-301 August 11, 2022, aircraft departed from Washington, ind. (Dcy) at 1543 with a destination…
- [Accident 20220722012949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220722012949A), Jul 22, 2022: Piper PA-32-301 (N300BH), San Jose, CA, Substantial damage. On July 22, 2022, about 1910 pacific daylight time, a Piper PA-32-301 airplane, [privacy data omitted], was substantially damaged when it was involved in an…
- [Accident 20211123020559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211123020559A), Nov 23, 2021: Piper PA-32-301 (N81991), Sanford, FL, Substantial damage. While landing on runway 9R with a crosswind of 12 knots gusting to 21 pilot touched down and removed all flaps. While rolling on the ground the wind gusted and…
- [Accident 20210122002309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210122002309A), Jan 22, 2021: Piper PA-32-301 (N8224H), Marathon, FL, Destroyed. The pilot was flying at 5500 ft mean sea level. After about 40 minutes into the flight the engine started spitting and sputtering and then it shut off. The…
- [Accident 20200920016179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200920016179A), Sep 20, 2020: Piper PA-32-301 (N8213X), Kokomo, IN, Destroyed, 3 fatal. The flight departed Sunday morning; September 20, 2020 under visual flight rules (VFR) from the Glenndale Airport (8I3), located in Kokomo, Indiana. The local…
- [Accident 20191020019319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191020019319A), Oct 20, 2019: Piper PA-32-301 (N534Z), Raleigh, NC, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Ronald gatewood: airworthiness safety inspector [privacy data omitted] Aircraft accident inspector report Date of report: 11/05/2019 Accident aircraft: Piper…
- [Incident 20190726017339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190726017339I), Jul 26, 2019: Piper PA-32-301 (N81844), Dillingham, AK, Minor damage. When on final approach right before touching down a down draft hit the right side of aircraft making the aircraft right side hit the runway hard. Pilot gave…
- [Incident 20170412004339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170412004339I), Apr 12, 2017: Piper PA-32-301 (N608TM), Alabaster, AL, Minor damage. PIC stated that his airspeed during approach to landing was pretty high. He cut the power to reduce air speed. As soon as when he was in the white arc he added…
- [Incident 20161230024629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161230024629I), Dec 30, 2016: Piper PA-32-301 (N8470Y), Kodiak, AK, No damage. Shortly before turning final the engine slowly powered back to idle. Maintenance staff investigated and found that the control cable had become disconnected at…
- [Accident 20150202001749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150202001749A), Feb 2, 2015: Piper PA-32-301 (N42993), Valdosta, GA, Substantial damage. On February 02, 2015 @ approximately 1300 local time the pilot of a Piper PA32-301 was cleared to land at Valdosta Regional Airport. Weather conditions were…
- [Accident 20131218025029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131218025029A), Dec 18, 2013: Piper PA-32-301 (N8169C), Sun Valley, CA, Substantial damage. N8169C lost engine power upon turning crosswind after takeoff from whp. The pilot switched fuel the tanks and performed a mag check and was unsuccessful to…
- [Incident 20131015019869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131015019869I), Oct 15, 2013: Piper PA-32-301 (N82DF), Berlin, MD, Minor damage. Aircraft was landing at Ocean City Municipal Airport just after dark on runway 2. The approach was low and the aircraft hit the top of the trees. The left wing…
- [Incident 20130724017179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130724017179I), Jul 24, 2013: Piper PA-32-301 (N8374P), Philadelphia, PA, No damage. Pilot flying N8174P, a PA32, failed to follow ATC instructions to hold short of rwy 33, which caused a conflict with a C750, N960QS. The PA32 veered off into…
- [Incident 20130526009989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130526009989I), May 26, 2013: Piper PA-32-301 (N356VA), Ocean City, NJ, Minor damage. Aircraft was on approach at 26N, runway 24. A Canada goose appeared in the left side of the wind screen and struck it, bouncing off the aircraft to the left.…
- [Incident 20130428006779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130428006779I), Apr 28, 2013: Piper PA-32-301 (N8374T), Ekwok, AK, No damage. Aircraft was en-route from dillingham, AK to anchorage, AK in VFR weather, with the pilot and 1 passenger. The aircraft was operating under 14 CFR 91. A…
- [Accident 20130419008009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130419008009A), Apr 19, 2013: Piper PA-32-301 (N82723), Sulphur Bluff, TX, Substantial damage. On April 19, 2013, at 1150 central daylight time, a Piper PA-32-301 single-engine airplane, N82723, impacted terrain following a loss of engine power during…
- [Accident 20130127001579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130127001579A), Jan 27, 2013: Piper PA-32-301 (N8385S), Lancaster, PA, Substantial damage. At the completion of the flight, aircraft was taxiing on a non-movement area when the aircrafts right wing tip struck a parked passenger vehicle, parked in…
- [Accident 20121227027539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121227027539A), Dec 27, 2012: Piper PA-32-301 (N428S), Middle Bass Isl, OH, Substantial damage. Airman stated he had departed port clinton airport (kpcw) on 12/27/2012 in order to deliver the U.S. Mail to north Bass island (3X5) and Middle Bass island…
- [Accident 20120802018379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120802018379A), Aug 2, 2012: Piper PA-32-301 (N8200M), Howard Bay, AK, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On August 2, 2012, at approximately 1655Z, a Piper PA-32-301 aircraft operated by air excursions LLC of gustavus, Alaska was reported overdue by company…
- [Accident 20120627013449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120627013449A), Jun 27, 2012: Piper PA-32-301 (N8470Y), King Salmon, AK, Substantial damage. While aircraft was enroute between eii and akn, right wing was struck by bird. Aircraft landed (akn) without incident.
- [Incident 20120220001869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120220001869I), Feb 20, 2012: Piper PA-32-301 (N8225P), West Palm Beach, FL, Minor damage. On February 20, 2012, at approximately 15:40 hours aircraft Piper saratoga PA-32-301, N8225P, s/n 32-8006066 landed on runway 14 at Palm Beach International…
- [Accident 20110812017859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110812017859A), Aug 12, 2011: Piper PA-32-301 (N8152Z), Kodiak, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot departed adq for maintenance check flight of manifold pressure system. On the approach back to adq pilot attemtped to advance the throttles. This is when…
- [Accident 20110414008799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110414008799A), Apr 14, 2011: Piper PA-32-301 (N81052), Cold Bay, AK, Substantial damage. The aircraft experienced severe turbulence in the Cold Bay area that caused damage to the horizontal stabilizer.
- [Accident 20100426033089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100426033089A), Apr 26, 2010: Piper PA-32-301 (N8305H), King Cove, AK, Substantial damage. Most recent METAR information from ena fss for pavc, at 262256Z, included winds 25014G43KT. Above end of runway 25, approx. 500' AGL, lost airspeed, lost…
- [Incident 20100414032639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100414032639I), Apr 14, 2010: Piper PA-32-301 (N42945), Cleveland, OH, No damage. Pilot was cleared to climb and contact erie approach control leaving Cleveland approach control's airspace. Pilot could not copy erie's frequency and made…
- [Incident 20100305029029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100305029029I), Mar 5, 2010: Piper PA-32-301 (N4331B), Key West, FL, Minor damage. Weather was clear, reported winds at time of landing, 360/10. On touchdown, pilot lost conterol and exited the runway damaging the right landing gear, nose…
- [Accident 20091107051099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091107051099A), Nov 7, 2009: Piper PA-32-301 (N100LW), Jacksonville, FL, Substantial damage. On November 8, 2009 N100LW serial number 14408 was piloted by Mr. Paresh patel certificate number 2855017 was involved in an accident at Herlong Airport (heg)…
- [Accident 20090515047189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090515047189A), May 15, 2009: Piper PA-32-301 (N8374T), Eagle River, AK, Minor damage. Telephone interview with pilot [privacy data omitted] about aft cargo door top leaving aircraft in flight see attached pilot narrative. It appears the j hook…
- [Incident 20090307004139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090307004139I), Mar 7, 2009: Piper PA32301 (N117JC), Westfield/Spri, MA, No damage. (-23) The pilot reported that he made the approach fast and high to land on runway 33. Upon touch down on runway 33 he applied the brakes and lost directional…
- [Incident 20080915846769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080915846769I), Sep 15, 2008: Piper PA32301 (N81844), Pilot Point, AK, Minor damage. (-23) On September 16, 2008, commercial Pilot, [privacy data omitted] taxied a Piper, PA-32-301 airplane to an Alaska state owned building at Pilot Point,…
- [Accident 20080708841589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080708841589A), Jul 8, 2008: Piper PA32301 (N8152Z), Pilot Point, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) The aircraft attempted takeoff from a dirt road, located approximately 2 miles north of the Pilot Point airport. During the takeoff run the right wingtip…
- [Accident 20080401831969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080401831969A), Apr 1, 2008: Piper PA32301 (N8327S), Koliganek, AK, Destroyed. (-23) The pilot stated the weather was going down. He decided to turn around. He thought about calling the village agent to tell him he was returning, but…
- [Incident 20071210829059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071210829059I), Dec 10, 2007: Piper PA32301 (N8402S), Togiak Village, AK, Minor damage. (-23) N8402S was taxiing to the parking area, when it collided with a parked airplane. The pilot stated he was taxiing to the ramp area at Togiak Alaska when…
- [Incident 20061228027699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061228027699I), Dec 28, 2006: Piper PA32301 (N8259V), King Salmon, AK. (-23) According to written statement provided by the airman, upon landing on the remaining 3000 feet of runway 29 at King Salmon Airport, the braking report…
- [Accident 20061214027569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061214027569A), Dec 14, 2006: Piper PA32301 (N8361Q), Port Heiden, AK, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-23) Penair flight 842 left Port Heiden approx 18:05 enroute to king salmon, Alaska (akn). Flight was originally scheduled to depart around 14:30. Reports…
- [Accident 20060402030879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060402030879A), Apr 2, 2006: Piper PA32301 (N8290X), Grayslake, IL, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot was on an instrument (IFR) flight plan from Washington island, Wisconsin (K2P2) to Campbell Airport, Grayslake, Illinois (KC81). He cancelled…
- [Accident 20050916023509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050916023509A), Sep 16, 2005: Piper PA32301 (N8063T), Reno, NV, Substantial damage. (-23) During the landing roll on runway 16L at Reno, NV (rno), the pilot failed to control the aircraft in strong crosswind conditions and the aircraft drifted…
- [Accident 20050714022729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050714022729A), Jul 14, 2005: Piper PA32301 (N8152Z), Karluk, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) After landing and during rollout, a deer darted out in front of the aircraft. There is heavy brush that borders runway and the pilot said he just saw a…
- [Accident 20050428009779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050428009779A), Apr 28, 2005: Piper PA32301 (N146SW), Brooksville, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) On April 28, 2005, at 1430 EST, a Piper 32-301, N146SW, registered to fairway systems LLC., departed runway 9 at the 2000 foot marker into grassy area,…
- [Accident 20050227017759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050227017759A), Feb 27, 2005: Piper PA32301 (N8339P), Williams, AZ, Destroyed. (-23) On February 27, 2005, [privacy data omitted] the pilot of N8339P, a PA32-32-301 was unable to start the aircraft because of a dead battery. The pilot…
- [Accident 20040902022039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040902022039A), Sep 2, 2004: Piper PA32301 (N8173J), Crivitz, WI, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot attempted landing on runway 36 at Crivitz municipal arpt. In Crivitz, WI., which has a 2155 foot paved runway. Pilot admitted landing slightly long…
- [Incident 20040716024499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040716024499I), Jul 16, 2004: Piper PA32301 (N534Z), Fort Pierce, FL. (-23) On 07/16/2004 at 1656Z a Piper PA-32-301 N534Z, piloted by thomas walsh while landing on runway 27 at Fort Pierce, st. Lucie airport, exited the runway…
- [Incident 20040527009449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040527009449I), May 27, 2004: Piper PA32301 (N555TB), Katy, TX, Minor damage. (-23) On may 27, 2004 at about 1115 Mr. Kirkwood and one passenger departed (cll) college station, Texas in a PA-32-301 visual meteorological conditions…
- [Incident 20031027036569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031027036569I), Oct 27, 2003: Piper PA32301 (N8454Y), Morristown, NJ, Minor damage. (-23) The PIC of N8454Y stated that there were inadequate markings and lighting on the area where he was taxiing his aircraft.
- [Incident 20031002027169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031002027169I), Oct 2, 2003: Piper PA32301 (N555TB), Houston, TX, Minor damage. (-23) Shortly after touchdown on runway 35L pilot lost control of aircraft and exited east side of runway. After leaving runway aircraft contacted runway…
- [Accident 20021020031889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021020031889A), Oct 20, 2002: Piper PA32301 (N4353Y), Paron, AR, Destroyed, 6 fatal. (-23) On 10/20/2002 at approximately 2:30, a pa 23, N4353Y with six people onboard, impacted the ground in a wooded area approximately 1.5 miles from Paron…
- [Incident 20020506009099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020506009099I), May 6, 2002: Piper PA32301 (N8454R), Rocky Mount, NC, Minor damage. (-23) The aircraft landed on runway 04 at the rwi airport. During taxi from the runway the pilot felt the left side of the aircraft begin to drag, as if he had…
- [Incident 20011203033419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011203033419I), Dec 3, 2001: Piper PA32301 (N82723), Seattle, WA, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot reported that during night operations, he followed green taxi lights to sea runway 16L and held there until instructed to continue taxi across…

All 159: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32-301/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (104, newest 50)

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

- [SDR 8TNC202609060001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8TNC202609060001), Sep 6, 2026: CASE. CRACKED. THIS ENGINE HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM SERVICE DUE TO A CRACK ON THE RT SIDE OF THE CASE BELOW THE NR 3 CYLINDER AT THE FORWARD LOWER CYLINDER HOLD DOWN NUT. CRACK S
- [SDR 2025FA0000505](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000505), Jul 17, 2025: SKIN PANEL. CRACKED. IDENTICAL LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE AFT FUSELAGE SKIN CRACKS FOUND ON ANNUAL INSPECTION. EACH VERTICAL CRACK IS 1 1/2 INCH IN LENGTH AND IS LOCATED 1 1/2 INCH FORWARD
- [SDR 2025FA0000390](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000390), Jun 8, 2025: CABLE. FRAYED. FORWARD RIGHT STABILATOR CONTROL CABLE PART NUMBER 62701-37 HAS BROKEN STRANDS.
- [SDR 8TNC202404060001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8TNC202404060001), Apr 6, 2024: BOLT. LOOSE. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, RH WING AFT ATTACH BOLT WAS FOUND LOOSE IN FITTING. DISASSEMBLED, FOUND WING ATTACH BOLT AND BOTH WING/FUSE ATTACH FITTINGS WITH HOLE 
- [SDR 2022FA0000213](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000213), Apr 10, 2022: FUEL LINE. FLUID LOSS. PILOT NOTICED FUEL SMELL ON APPROACH TO LANDING. POST LANDING PILOT SAW LARGE AMOUNTS OF FUEL POURING FROM LEFT WING ROOT AT THE FUSELAGE MAIN SPAR AREA. INVEST
- [SDR 2022FA0000569](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000569), Oct 31, 2020: INDICATOR. FAULTED. THIS IS THE FOURTH HORIZONTAL SITUATION INDICATOR WE ARE RECEIVED FROM CASTLEBERRY INSTRUMENTS & AVIONICS FAA REPAIR CERTIFICATE NUMBER CIYR304X. TWO OF THE HOR
- [SDR DSFA2016041100097](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DSFA2016041100097), Apr 11, 2016: IMPULSE COUPLING. DEFECTIVE. REMOVED MAGNETO MODEL 6351 FOR THE 250 HOUR IMPULSE INSPECTION REQUIRED BY AD 99-04-04. THE MAGNETO IMPULSE COUPLING FAILED THE INSPECTION SO WE INSTALLED A SER
- [SDR P9KA2015103005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P9KA2015103005), Oct 15, 2015: ELT. INTERMITTENT. DURING A ROUTINE ELT INSPECTION IAW 14 CFR 91.207, THE ELT G SWITCH WAS FOUND TO BE INTERMITTENT. THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THESE UNITS.
- [SDR P9KA2014122201](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P9KA2014122201), Dec 22, 2014: INTAKE VALVE. LEAKING. DURING A ROUTINE 100 HOUR INSPECTION, THE NR 2 CYLINDER WAS FOUND TO HAVE COMPRESSION OF 30/80 WITH LEAKAGE OUT THE INTAKE VLV. THIS IS THE THIRD OCCURRENCE OF 
- [SDR CY4R201309050001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CY4R201309050001), Apr 4, 2013: NOZZLE. MISSING. DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. FOLLOWED BY AN AIRFRAME VIBRATION, WHICH WAS FOLLOWED BY AN ENGINE SHUT DOWN. A
- [SDR 2012F00133](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012F00133), Jul 10, 2012: CRANKCASE. CRACKED. CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN THE FORWARD LEFT CASE HALF PROPAGATING OUT FROM NR 2 CYLINDER BASE. DAMAGE FOUND DURING ROUTINE 100 HOUR INSPECTION. ENGINE GROUND RUN C
- [SDR K1I2009F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/K1I2009F00000), May 15, 2009: LOOP. LOOSE. THE LOOP ASSEMBLY IN THE UPPER SILL PLATE OF THE FUSELAGE AFT CABIN DOOR BECAME LOOSE, ALLOWING THE UPPER LATCH AT THE TIP OF THE DOOR TO RELEASE DURING CRUISE 
- [SDR PNSA110804](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA110804), Nov 21, 2008: PUMP. FAILED. AFTER TAKEOFF PILOT SHUT THE FUEL BOOST PUMP (ELECTRIC) AND NOTICED AN IMMEDIATE FUEL FLOW REDUCTION, AND ENGINE BEGAN TO SHUT DOWN. PILOT TURNED BOOST PUMP BAC
- [SDR 2008FA0000263](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000263), Apr 3, 2008: CYLINDER. CRACKED. NR 2 CYL CRACKED FROM UPPER SPARK PLUG HOLE TO THE EXHAUST VALVE SEAT. CRACK IN HEAD LED TO FAILURE OF EXHAUST PUSHROD HOUSING, AND DEFORMATION OF THE EXHAUST P
- [SDR PNSA070505](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA070505), May 19, 2007: PUMP. MALFUNCTIONED. LOW FUEL FLOW. REMOVED AND REPLACED FUEL PUMP.
- [SDR PNSA070401](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA070401), Apr 13, 2007: FUEL NOZZLE. MALFUNCTIONED. ON TAKEOFF ENGINE BEGIN RUNNING ROUGH LANDED AND CALLED MX. REMOVED AND REPLACED FUEL NOZZLES.
- [SDR PNSA070107](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA070107), Feb 3, 2007: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION FOUND METAL IN FILTER. SUSPECT METAL FROM CAM AND LIFTERS. LYCOMING RECOMMENDED ENGINE BE REMOVED AND SENT TO FACTORY FOR WARRANTY. EN
- [SDR 2007FA0000218](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000218), Feb 2, 2007: BAFFLE. CRACKED. DURING ENGINE OIL CHANGE FOUND RIVET HEAD IN OIL SUMP SCREEN. REMOVED ENGINE AND OIL SUMP ASSY. FOUND OIL SUMP BAFFLE ASY RIVETS SHEARED OFF AND ATTACH HOLES BR
- [SDR PNSA070105](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA070105), Jan 30, 2007: LINE. LOOSE. WHILE EN ROUTE FROM AKN TO DLG, THE PILOT NOTICED OIL PRESSURE WAS ON THE LOW REDLINE AND THE OIL ANNUNCIATOR WAS ON. AIRCRAFT LANDED NORMALLY IN DLG AND PILOT 
- [SDR PNSA070101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA070101), Jan 3, 2007: ALTERNATOR. FAILED. EN ROUTE TO AKN FROM PDB AIRCRAFT HAD AN ALTERNATOR FAILURE AND LOSS RADIOS. PILOT TRIED TO GET LIGHT SIGNAL FROM AKN TOWER WITH NO SUCCESS AND DIVERTED TO 5NK 
- [SDR PNSA070106](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA070106), Dec 23, 2006: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION FOUND METAL IN FILTER. SUSPECT METAL FROM CAM AND LIFTERS. LYCOMING RECOMMENDED ENGINE BE REMOVED AND SENT TO FACTORY FOR WARRANTY. EN
- [SDR YAX2006F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YAX2006F00000), Dec 12, 2006: BOLT. BROKEN. FOUND BOLT BROKEN AT NR 1 CYLINDER BASE. NUT AND SPACER FROM OPPOSITE SIDE MISSING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. (K)
- [SDR PNSA060301](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA060301), Mar 6, 2006: CONTROL CABLE. FRAYED. DURING CLIMB OUT FROM KNW STABILATOR TRIM WASN'T WORKING AFTER 1 TURN OF CONTROL WHEEL. PILOT NOTICED BROKEN STRANDS OF CABLE ON TRIM WHEEL. CONTINUED CLIMB TO 
- [SDR PNSA051103](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA051103), Nov 16, 2005: AXLE. BROKEN. AIRCRAFT WAS DEPARTING WITH QUARTERING CROSSWIND JUST AS THE AIRCRAFT WAS ROTATING PILOT FELT AND HEARD A (THUD) ON THE RT SIDE OF AIRPLANE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED T
- [SDR FYO2005F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FYO2005F00000), Aug 22, 2005: BAR. CRACKED. NOTICED EXCESS PLAY BETWEEN RT AND LT PEDALS DUE TO ELONGATED THRU BOLTS IN ASSY. UPON DISASSEMBLY, FOUND TUBE TO HAVE EXTREME CRACK RADIATING FROM THRU BOLT HO
- [SDR PNSA050603](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA050603), Jun 24, 2005: LINE. FAILED. BEFORE LANDING PILOT CHECHED BRAKES AND FOUND THAT RT BRAKE WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH NO BRAKE PRESSURE. TRIED PARKING BRAKE AND STILL HAD NO BRAKE PRESSURE. NO EM
- [SDR PNSA060502](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA060502), Jun 22, 2005: FUEL CONTROL. UNKNOWN. PILOT WAS TAKING OFF AND JUST AS HE ROTATED THE ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH, THE PILOT HAVING RUNAWAY LEFT LANDED AND SHUT DOWN ENGINE. MX STARTED THE ENGINE AFTE
- [SDR 2005FA0001061](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001061), Apr 28, 2005: ANTENNA. INOPERATIVE. FOUND LOWER UAT ANTENNA UNSERVICEABLE DURING UAT UPGRADE. (K)
- [SDR PNSA050402](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA050402), Apr 22, 2005: ALTERNATOR. MALFUNCTIONED. DURING CRUISE, ODOR OF SOMETHING BURNING AND AT SAME TIME NOTICED 0 CHARGE ON AMMETER. MAINTENANCE FOUND ALTERNATOR BAD AND INSPECTED WIRING HARNESS WITH NO DEF
- [SDR 2005FA0000445](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000445), Mar 7, 2005: RACK. DISLODGED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND ELT LAYING ON THE CONTROL CABLES IN AFT FUSELAGE. LATCH AHD FAILED ON ELT RACK. (EA21200505230) (K)
- [SDR N114EL2](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N114EL2), Dec 15, 2004: CONTROL ARM. SEPARATED. ON THE RUDDER PEDAL ASSY, THE RUDDER CONTROL ARM ASSY, TRIM ARM BROKE OFF AT PARENT METAL SURROUNDING THE WELD POINT. PILOT REPORTED LOSS OF RUDDER TRIM INPUT. 
- [SDR 2004FA0000775](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000775), Jul 14, 2004: CRANKCASE. CRACKED. CRANK IN CRANKCASE JUST BELOW CYLINDER NR 3 BETWEEN THE BOTTOM CYLINDER HOLD DOWN STUDS AND ROCKER DRAIN NIPPLES. CRACK IS APPROX 2.5 INCHES LONG. (AL0320041821
- [SDR YAX2004F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YAX2004F00000), Jul 13, 2004: ADC. MALFUNCTIONED. ADC REPORTING TO IDU VARIED ALTITUDE OF +800 FEET. CROSSWIND COMPONENT ERRONEOUS AT TIMES. UNIT INSTALLED AS PART OF EFIS-SV SYSTEM.
- [SDR PNSA040701](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA040701), Jul 9, 2004: LINE. LOOSE. DURING CLIMB WHEN POWER WAS REDUCED ENGINE FUEL PRESSURE DROPPED AND ENGINE POWER WAS PARTIALLY LOSS. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE FOUND FUEL IN
- [SDR 2005FA0000438](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000438), Jun 16, 2004: AHRS. MALFUNCTIONED. AHRS REPORTING TO IDU WANDERING HEADING AND ERRONEOUS ACCELL/DECELERATION. UNIT INSTALLED AS PART OF FLIGHT SYSTEMS, INC EFIS-SV SYSTEM. (K)
- [SDR 2004FA0000015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000015), Dec 10, 2003: SKIN. CORRODED. AFTER REMOVING RT SIDE LOWER CENTER FUSELAGE EXTERIOR HAD ASSY STIFFENER AND PN 62544-01 FORWARD FAIRING TO FACILITATE OTHER REPAIRS, FOUND CONSIDERABLE CORROSI
- [SDR PNSA031002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA031002), Oct 18, 2003: MAGNETO. FAILED. DEPARTED DLG AT APPROX 250 AGL ENGINE BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH AND LOST PARTIAL POWER. AIRCRAFT MADE UNEVENTFUL LANDING AT AIRPORT. MAINT FOUND RIGHT MAGNETO CAUSED 
- [SDR PNSA030602](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA030602), Jun 22, 2003: LINE. LEAKING. DURING CRUISE SMELLED A BURNING ODOR AND SLIGHT SMOKE IN COCKPIT WITH CABIN HEAT TURNED ON. OPENED COCKPIT VENTS AND SMOKE WENT AWAY, RETURNED TO CDB AIRPORT WH
- [SDR PNSA020704](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA020704), Jul 4, 2002: STARTER. MALFUNCTIONED. DURING CLIMB AFTER OPENING HEATER VENT DETECTED SMOKE AND ODOR OF ELECTRICAL FIRE AND AMP METER SHOWED PEGGED AT 70 AMPS. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT OFF AND SMELL W
- [SDR PNSA011107](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA011107), Nov 17, 2001: DOUBLER. SEPARATED. PILOTS SIDE WINDOW DURING MODERATE TURBULENCE HAD PREVIOUS REPAIR COME LOOSE. AIRCRAFT REPAIRED BY AKN MAINTENANCE PER AC 43.13 PLEXIGLASS REPAIR PROCEDURE.
- [SDR PNSA011002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA011002), Sep 30, 2001: BELT. FAILED. EN ROUTE ALTERNATOR STOPPED CHARGING. RETURNED TO DLG WHERE MAINTENANCE REPLACED ALTERNATOR BELT.
- [SDR PNS2001F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNS2001F00000), Aug 31, 2001: MAGNETO. MALFUNCTIONED. AIRCRAFT WOULD START ON LEFT MAGNETO BUT WOULD NOT RUN WHEN SELECTED TO THE LEFT MAGNETO. MAGNETO DISTRIBUTOR GEAR TO CAP SHOWS A LOT OF TIPPING PLAY WITHOUT DI
- [SDR PNSA010804](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA010804), Aug 21, 2001: ROCKER BOSS. CRACKED. DURING ENGINE START UNUSUAL SOUND WAS HEARD. MAINTENANCE CONTACTED AND FOUND NR 2 CYLINDER ROCKER ARM SHAFT BOSS CRACKED. CYLINDER REPLACED AND ENGINE OP CHECK 
- [SDR 2001FA0000260](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000260), Jul 21, 2001: BRUSHES. WORN. ALTERNATOR BRUSHES WORN, BATTERY WEAK.
- [SDR PNSA010601](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA010601), Jun 1, 2001: SERVO. FAULTY. ENGINE WAS RUNNING A LITTLE ROUGH DURING CRUISE. AFTER LANDING AT DESTINATION ENGINE RPM WENT TO IDLE AFTER ADVANCING THROTTLE. RETURNED TO BLOCK. REPLACED FUEL
- [SDR PNSA010505](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA010505), May 4, 2001: SELECTOR VALVE. OUT OF ADJ. DURING TAXI TO RUNWAY ENGINE QUIT RUNNING. RE-STARTED ENGINE, RETURNED TO BLOCK FOR MAINTENANCE. ADJUSTED FUEL SELECTOR VALVE.
- [SDR 20010417AP005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010417AP005), Apr 16, 2001: STRUT. CRACKED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION FOUND LEFT LOWER MAIN GEAR STRUT CRACKED AT THE ATTACHMENT OF THE STRUT TO THE AXLE SHAFT. THE STRUT CASTING WAS CRACKED IN TWO DIFFERE
- [SDR 20010419CW017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010419CW017), Mar 16, 2001: ROTOR. CORRODED. ROTATING MAGNET SHAFT CORRODED WITH PITTING. IMPULSE COUPLING IN SAME CONDITION. LEFT SIDE OF ACCESSORY CASE APPEARS TO COLLECT MORE MOISTURE TO CREATE THIS CON
- [SDR 20010419CW016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010419CW016), Mar 16, 2001: TRUNNION. CRACKED. CRACK ACROSS FRONT OF TRUNNION 1.5 INCHES LONG AND IN 3.6250 UP FROM BOTTOM.
- [SDR 20010501CW021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010501CW021), Feb 2, 2001: ALTERNATOR. MISALIGNED. ALTERNATOR SLIP RING TO BRUSH ALIGNMENT OFF. BRUSHES STEPPED WITH NORMAL WEAR IN LENGTH. THE BRUDH TO SLIP RING STEP WEAR IS AT INSULATOR OF THE TWO SLIP RINGS.

All 104: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32-301/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (282, first 50)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA12428CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12428CH): Installation of the Lycoming Engines Electronic Ignition System (EIS). Lycoming Engines, An Operating Division of AVCO Corporation
- [STC SA02279AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02279AT): Installation of a Boom Beam bulb, starter, and ballast. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC
- [STC SA12406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12406WI): Installation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01147WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01147WI): Installation of Concorde FLA or VRSLA series batteries in Piper Light Airplanes. Concorde Battery Corporation
- [STC SA02511SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02511SE): Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s). CiES Inc
- [STC SA01866WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01866WI): Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA04075CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04075CH): Installation of Dynon EFIS-D10A EAA sales kit part number 102778-000. Dynon Avionics Inc
- [STC SA01005DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01005DE): Installation of a EarthX ETX900-TSO Lithium battery. EarthX Inc
- [STC 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 SA04378CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04378CH): Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH. SureFly Partners Ltd
- [STC SA01120SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01120SE): Installation of Door Steward. Mountain View Aviation LLC
- [STC SA02594SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594SE): SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured. Dynon Avionics
- [STC SA02386AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02386AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems. AeroLED's Holding LLC
- [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02532AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02532AT): Installation of subject Michelin tires on appropriate aircraft. For Michelin 5, 6, 8, and 10-inch rim diameter tires on General Aviation Aircraft. Michelin North America Inc
- [STC SA01899WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01899WI): Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02019WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019WI): Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio. Peregrine
- [STC SA04400NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04400NY): Installation of the Integrated Back-up Battery System (IBBS). TCW Technologies LLC
- [STC SA01435LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01435LA): Installation of engines modified with Firewall Forward Technologies LLC modified camshaft. Centri-Lube Technologies LLC
- [STC SA04192NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04192NY): KFD 900 Primary Flight Display System Additional Functions. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SA11137SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11137SC): Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01038AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01038AT): Installation of composite construction wingtips with Hoernr chordwise section with a clear plexiglass nose enclosure for aircraft lighting. (PA-28, -28R, -32, -32R, -34 series MODELS WITH CONSTANT-CHORD WINGS). Whelen Aerospace Technologies. Lists PA-32 Series
- [STC SA04586CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04586CH): Installation of Electroair Back Up Battery Panel System Control. Electroair Aquisition Corp
- [STC SA00076IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00076IB): Installation of Photo luminescent Safety Systems. STG AEROSPACE GERMANY GmbH
- [STC SA00954WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00954WI): Installation of Concorde RG Series Batteries in Piper Single Engine Airplanes. Aero-Mach Wilco LLC
- [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc
- [STC SA01660AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01660AT): Installation of composite engine cowling with cowl flap. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA01675AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01675AT): Installation of composite wingtips with recognition lights under a lens. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA00029AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00029AT): Installation of 'Speed Splitter' flap bracket fairings. Whelen Aerospace Technologies. Lists PA-32 Series
- [STC SA00059AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00059AT): Installation of flap gap seals. Whelen Aerospace Technologies. Lists PA-32 Series
- [STC SA04231CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04231CH): Installation and activation of a TruTrak Vizion autopilot system. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SA02203AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02203AK): Installation of FlightLogic Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS-SV). Genesys Aerosystems Inc
- [STC SA01875WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01875WI): BasicMed 6-Place Occupancy Restriction. Aeronautix LLC
- [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC
- [STC SA01818WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01818WI): Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA09902AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09902AC): Installation of BendixKing KFD 900 Flight Display System. Honeywell International Inc. (Bendix King)
- [STC SA11174SC PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%202): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King)
- [STC SA02265SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02265SE): Installation of a camera housing. Airborne Sensor LLC
- [STC SA10822SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10822SC): Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display. Aspen Avionics Inc
- [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA02384CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02384CH): Installation of Flight Boss LTD SPA-32/34 Series Organizers. Flight Boss Ltd
- [STC SA04181NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04181NY): Installation of the KFC 230 Aerocruze Automatic Flight Control System. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SA04182NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04182NY): Installation of BendixKing KA 310 Autopilot Adapter. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SA02426AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02426AK): Approval of the FreeFlight FDL-978-TX ADS-B system installed. FreeFlight Systems

All 282: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32-301/stcs.md

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

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

- [066-001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID120510874920260723131534.0001): Rivet. Game Aerospace, LLC · PMA PQ00052CB · Replaces Cleveland Wheels and Brakes P/N… · Jun 9, 2026
- [LM29749-20629](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID111891980420260705233749.0001): Cone. Timken Corporation · PMA PQ4105CE · Replaces 214-01400, LM29749, 753 448, 753-448 · Jun 4, 2026
- [RAP164-21600](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID132311683620260722154733.0001): Brake Disc. Rapco Inc. · PMA PQ2101CE · Replaces 164-21600 · Jun 3, 2026
- [RAP164-02300](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID131469465520260722154717.0001): Brake Disc. Rapco Inc. · PMA PQ2101CE · Replaces 164-02300 · Jun 3, 2026
- [SSV35-231765-1M](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID142043761020260713144519.0001): ROD END BEARING. McFarlane Aviation Inc. · PMA PQ3732CE · Replaces 452-334, 452-357, M34-14, M34-14M · May 4, 2026
- [SSV35-231765-1F](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID132699716920260713144519.0001): ROD END BEARING. McFarlane Aviation Inc. · PMA PQ3732CE · Replaces 131765-1F, 452-335, F34-14, F34-14… · May 4, 2026
- [SSV35-231765-L1F](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID104549240720260713144520.0001): ROD END BEARING. McFarlane Aviation Inc. · PMA PQ3732CE · Replaces 452-336, FL34-14 · May 4, 2026
- [AFC301002-0103](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID172761002820260612142644.0001): Motor, Actuator. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces 761-519761 519 · May 1, 2026
- [AFC301002-0103](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID159550390120260612142643.0001): Motor, Actuator. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces C145-200 · May 1, 2026
- [60-79445-80A](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID178118516920251125152237.0001): Rear Bulkhead Door. Texas Aeroplastics · PMA PQ03888SW · Replaces 79445-00,79445-000 · Nov 20, 2025
- [MDL TD 031851](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID184021792220250508133546.0001): VA-1A( )AndAccessories. Electronics International Inc · PMA PQ0088NM · Modification part · Apr 10, 2025
- [AF68833-002](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID192669880320250212132036.0001): Seal. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Modification part · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF68831-002](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID189063926120250212132035.0001): Seal. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Modification part · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF38737-02-LCLM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID188067793420250212132022.0001): RH Rear Baffle Assembly. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces 38737-02 · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF68830-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID185627863620250212132029.0001): Left Side Rear Baffle Assembly. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces 68830-00 · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF38739-02-LCSM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID182309329820250212132027.0001): LH Rear Baffle Assembly. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces AF38739-02 · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF68832-002](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID181466344820250212132035.0001): Seal. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Modification part · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF68833-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID180826876920250212132030.0001): Right Side Rear Baffle Assembly. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces 68833-00 · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF38738-024-LM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID179971587820250212132034.0001): Seal. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Modification part · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF38738-02-LM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID178623373220250212132024.0001): Rear Center Baffle Assembly. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces 38738-02 · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF99769-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID175075940020250212132032.0001): LH FWD Cover Baffle Assembly. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces 99769-00 · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF38738-02-SM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID172940824920250212132024.0001): Rear Center Baffle Assembly. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces 68031-05 · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF99766-003](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID169186930220250212132037.0001): Seal. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Modification part · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF38737-02-LCSM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID168461548720250212132022.0001): RH Rear Baffle Assembly. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces 38737-02 · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF68030-10](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID166022835820250212132023.0001): Rh Rear Baffle Assembly. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces 68030-10 · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF68029-093](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID165553414520250212132034.0001): Seal. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Modification part · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF38738-02-SM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID165213053120250212132024.0001): Rear Center Baffle Assembly. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces 38738-02 · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF99778-002](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID156955953020250212132038.0001): Seal. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Modification part · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF68029-09](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID155761695920250212132028.0001): LH Rear Baffle Assembly. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces 68029-09 · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF38737-02-SCSM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID152241652120250212132021.0001): RH Rear Baffle Assembly. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces 38737-02 · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF68031-052](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID149174816120250212132035.0001): Seal. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Modification part · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF68030-10-SCLM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID137803500420250212132023.0001): Rh Rear Baffle Assembly. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces 68030-10 · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF38737-02-SCLM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID137697031920250212132022.0001): RH Rear Baffle Assembly. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces 38737-02 · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF68830-002](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID134344448020250212132035.0001): Seal. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Modification part · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF99781-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID134262577320250212132033.0001): RH Front Cylinder Baffle Assembly. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces 99781-00 · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF38739-02-LCLM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID134010491320250212132027.0001): LH Rear Baffle Assembly. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces AF38739-02 · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF99778-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID133352470420250212132033.0001): RH Front Baffle Assembly. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces 99778-00,99778-03 · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF68835-002](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID128094161520250212132036.0001): Seal. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Modification part · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF68832-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID126106668920250212132029.0001): Left Side Front Baffle Assembly. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces 68832-00 · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF38739-026](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID125358082120250212132034.0001): Seal. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Modification part · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF68834-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID115552264120250212132030.0001): Right Side Center Baffle Assembly. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces 68834-00 · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF68834-002](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID112900601320250212132036.0001): Seal. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Modification part · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF38739-02-SCLM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID109655947520250212132027.0001): LH Rear Baffle Assembly. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces AF38739-02 · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF99776-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID108865865820250212132033.0001): RH Front Baffle Assembly. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces 99776-00 · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF38739-02-SCSM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID107069700020250212132026.0001): LH Rear Baffle Assembly. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces AF38739-02 · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF68835-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID105176907820250212132031.0001): Right Side Front Baffle Assembly. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces 68835-00 · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF99769-002](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID104853718320250212132038.0001): Seal. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Modification part · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF38738-02-LM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID104207798720250212132025.0001): Rear Center Baffle Assembly. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces 68031-05 · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF99766-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID100802060220250212132032.0001): LH Front Baffle Assembly. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces 99766-00 · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF68831-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID100682240420250212132029.0001): Left Side Center Baffle Assembly. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces 68831-00 · Feb 11, 2025

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