# Piper PA-32R-301

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7103218
- Manufacturer (registry): PIPER
- Model: PA-32R-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: 456
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32r-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 2023-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-09-09): Exhaust Turbine System (Recip) · Aerostar PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) and 292 more. Effective Jul 17, 2023
- [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022
- [AD 2017-14-04](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 2009-05-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-05-05): Primary Flight Displays · Avidyne Primary Flight Display (S-TEC STC SA09543AC-D or 2 others). Effective Apr 3, 2009
- [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 2005-01-19](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 2004-14-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-14-12): Control wheel attaching hardware · Piper PA-28-161, PA-28-181, PA-28R-201 and 8 more. Effective Aug 10, 2004
- [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 93-05-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-05-10): Nose Landing Gear · Piper PA-32R-300, PA-32R-301 (HP), PA-32R-301 (SP) and 3 more. Effective Apr 30, 1993
- [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 81-24-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-24-07): Nose Landing Gear Modification · Piper PA-32R-300, PA-32R-301 (SP), PA-32R-301T and 2 more. Effective Nov 20, 1981
- [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 2008-06-28 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-06-28-R1) (historical): Primary Flight Displays (PFDs) · Avidyne Primary Flight Displays, 441, LC41-550FG and 22 more. Effective Apr 10, 2008
- [AD 2008-06-28](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-06-28) (historical): Primary flight display · Avidyne Primary Flight Display (S-TEC STC SA09543AC-D or 2 others). Effective Apr 10, 2008
- [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) (15)

- [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 SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018
- [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-08-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-08-13): Electrical Power. Issued Feb 27, 2008

## Registered aircraft (456, first 50)

- [N100JG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N100JG): [Club Cherokee Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLUB%20CHEROKEE%20INC), [Crystal, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Crystal), built 1988, S/N 3213019
- [N100NA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N100NA): [International Air Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AIR%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), S/N 32R-8013093
- [N101W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N101W): [Cole-Tac LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLE-TAC%20LLC), [Rapid City, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Rapid%20City), built 1980, S/N 32R-8013087
- [N1066E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1066E): [Rising Skies LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RISING%20SKIES%20LLC), [Carefree, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Carefree), built 2006, S/N 3246244
- [N115CS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N115CS): [Burger Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURGER%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Brandon, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Brandon), built 2000, S/N 32-46177
- [N115HP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N115HP): [Cam Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAM%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Valparaiso, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Valparaiso), built 1998, S/N 3246115
- [N117CS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N117CS): [Sam Airlines LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SAM%20AIRLINES%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1996, S/N 32-46024
- [N11UZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11UZ): [Eastern Stearman Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EASTERN%20STEARMAN%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Leesburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Leesburg), S/N 3213063
- [N121JT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N121JT): [Effingham Eta LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EFFINGHAM%20ETA%20LLC), [Effingham, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Effingham), built 2005, S/N 3246231
- [N123AX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N123AX): [Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20AIRCRAFT%20CONSULTANCY%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 1996, S/N 3246060
- [N13W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13W): [Stl LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STL%20LLC), [Savoy, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Savoy), built 2001, S/N 3246185
- [N13WR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13WR): [Billys Blessing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BILLYS%20BLESSING%20LLC), [Louisburg, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Louisburg), built 2000, S/N 3246154
- [N141DD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N141DD): [Cox Aviation Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COX%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Acworth, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Acworth), built 1999, S/N 3246132
- [N161RP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N161RP): [Crucial LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRUCIAL%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 1982, S/N 32R-8213049
- [N1622P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1622P): [Baker Kenneth C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAKER%20KENNETH%20C), [Brenham, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Brenham), built 1992, S/N 3213040
- [N171TW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N171TW): [Rsj Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RSJ%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Winston Salem, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Winston%20Salem), built 1984, S/N 32R-8413019
- [N173M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N173M): [Mitchell Jonathan L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MITCHELL%20JONATHAN%20L), [Poteau, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Poteau), built 1981, S/N 32R-8113087
- [N174CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N174CA): [Vy Aeroventure LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VY%20AEROVENTURE%20LLC), [Bloomfield Hills, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Bloomfield%20Hills), built 1994, S/N 3213080
- [N17HD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17HD): [Alcorn Margaret Aven](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALCORN%20MARGARET%20AVEN), [Simpsonville, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Simpsonville), built 1998, S/N 3246102
- [N186CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N186CA): [Scotland Cay Refuge LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCOTLAND%20CAY%20REFUGE%20LLC), [Saint Petersburg, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Saint%20Petersburg), built 1980, S/N 32R-8013046
- [N1937K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1937K): [Griffin Contracting Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRIFFIN%20CONTRACTING%20CO), [Bloomfield, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Bloomfield), S/N 3213091
- [N1942J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1942J): [Flybird LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYBIRD%20LLC), [East Northport, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/East%20Northport), built 2003, S/N 3246216
- [N194HP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N194HP): [Highwood Consulting Group Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HIGHWOOD%20CONSULTING%20GROUP%20INC), [Bedford, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Bedford), built 1993, S/N 3213043
- [N194MA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N194MA): [Jb Air Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JB%20AIR%20INC), [Manhattan, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Manhattan), built 2001, S/N 3246194
- [N195AJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N195AJ): [195aj LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/195AJ%20LLC), [Toledo, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Toledo), built 1995, S/N 3213096
- [N196HP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N196HP): [Southtrust Adventures LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHTRUST%20ADVENTURES%20LLC), [Pensacola, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Pensacola), built 1996, S/N 3246028
- [N197DJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N197DJ): [N197dj LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N197DJ%20LLC), [Palm Harbor, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Palm%20Harbor), built 1997, S/N 32-46074
- [N199HP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N199HP): [Tvpx Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TVPX%20AIRCRAFT%20SOLUTIONS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [North Salt Lake, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/North%20Salt%20Lake), built 1999, S/N 3246126
- [N208TH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N208TH): [N208th LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N208TH%20LLC), [Villa Rica, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Villa%20Rica), S/N 3246122
- [N2111M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2111M): [Carel Kenneth W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAREL%20KENNETH%20W), [Corpus Christi, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Corpus%20Christi), built 1981, S/N 32R-8113066
- [N214JP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N214JP): [Top Flight Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOP%20FLIGHT%20LEASING%20LLC), [Frankfort, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Frankfort), built 1994, S/N 3213083
- [N216MA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N216MA): [Patriot Flight LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PATRIOT%20FLIGHT%20LLC), [Bartlesville, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Bartlesville), built 1995, S/N 3246016
- [N217TX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N217TX): [Long Jeffrey E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LONG%20JEFFREY%20E), [Dothan, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Dothan), built 1997, S/N 3246070
- [N219DG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N219DG): [Ctrl Electrical LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CTRL%20ELECTRICAL%20LLC), [Lexington, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Lexington), built 1999, S/N 3246134
- [N221AH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N221AH): [Bahama Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAHAMA%20SERVICES%20INC), [Fort Lauderdale, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Lauderdale), built 2000, S/N 32-46158
- [N226DT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N226DT): [Alpha Tango LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALPHA%20TANGO%20LLC), [Glenn Dale, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Glenn%20Dale), built 1995, S/N 3246006
- [N22CK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22CK): [Adams Ventures LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADAMS%20VENTURES%20LLC), [Lowell, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Lowell), built 1982, S/N 32R-8213048
- [N234AJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N234AJ): [Mullins Land Co Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MULLINS%20LAND%20CO%20INC), [Aiken, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Aiken), built 1995, S/N 3246008
- [N236TT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N236TT): [Poole Mark](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POOLE%20MARK), [Meriden, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Meriden), built 1981, S/N 32R-8113110
- [N238MC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N238MC): [Brotherton Douglas E Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROTHERTON%20DOUGLAS%20E%20TRUSTEE), [Dubuque, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Dubuque), built 1993, S/N 3213047
- [N23AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23AL): [Pv Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PV%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Poland, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Poland), built 1981, S/N 32R-8213008
- [N242CC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N242CC): [Recreational Management Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RECREATIONAL%20MANAGEMENT%20INC), [Mount Ida, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Mount%20Ida), built 1997, S/N 3246095
- [N2430Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2430Y): [Buckman Arnold H Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUCKMAN%20ARNOLD%20H%20TRUSTEE), [Spring Valley, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Spring%20Valley), built 1985, S/N 32R-8513002
- [N244MA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N244MA): [Dc Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DC%20AIR%20LLC), [Centerville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Centerville), S/N 3246218
- [N2464W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2464W): [Oktela Steven L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OKTELA%20STEVEN%20L), [Melbourne, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Melbourne), S/N 3213093
- [N248AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N248AM): [Desfosse Donald J Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DESFOSSE%20DONALD%20J%20TRUSTEE), [Andover, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Andover), built 1996, S/N 3246054
- [N2542W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2542W): [Yoder Enos D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YODER%20ENOS%20D), [Goshen, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Goshen), built 1985, S/N 32R-8613001
- [N255DH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N255DH): [Marina Electric Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARINA%20ELECTRIC%20INC), [Cutler Bay, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Cutler%20Bay), built 1994, S/N 3213079
- [N2576X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2576X): [Ochoa Chase E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OCHOA%20CHASE%20E), [Williamsburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Williamsburg), built 1985, S/N 32R-8513013
- [N25KW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25KW): [Flyguys Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYGUYS%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Yardley, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Yardley), built 2000, S/N 3246175

All 456: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32r-301/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (88, 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 CEN25LA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA387), Sep 18, 2025: Piper PA-32R-301 (N318JM), Oxford, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial takeoff climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN25LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA018), Oct 17, 2024: Piper PA-32R-301 (N81481), Van, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The mechanic’s improper maintenance of the engine’s air induction scat duct, which collapsed during the flight and resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA24FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA176), Apr 12, 2024: Piper PA-32R-301 (N9236J), Knoxville, TN, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to depart into an area of instrument meteorological and icing conditions, which resulted in loss of airplane control and a subsequent in-flight breakup.
- [NTSB GAA23WA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA165), Jun 9, 2023: Piper PA-32R-301 (N9253M), Stella Maris, Bahamas, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB ERA23FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA108), Jan 11, 2023: Piper PA-32R-301 (N43156), Dayton, VA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s controlled flight into terrain while descending over mountainous terrain at night.
- [NTSB CEN22LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA247), Jun 9, 2022: Piper PA-32R-301 (N416TS), Olla, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA22LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA259), Jun 4, 2022: Piper PA-32R-301 (N8429X), Spencer, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use the landing checklist.
- [NTSB CEN22LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA186), Apr 30, 2022: Piper PA32R (N4303P), Loogootee, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The inadequate maintenance and subsequent failure of an internal component in the fuel servo that prevented adequate fuel flow to the engine, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR21LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA347), Sep 15, 2021: Piper PA-32R-301 (N529PE), Stanley, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a gusting crosswind which, resulted in a hard landing and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA21LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA186), Apr 11, 2021: Piper PA-32R-301 (N299HP), Troy, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: An unanticipated encounter with a deer shortly after touchdown, resulting in a collision and substantial damage to the airframe.
- [NTSB CEN21LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA112), Jan 12, 2021: Piper PA-32R-301 (N35718), Sparta, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper glideslope during final approach, which resulted in contact with a snowbank at the approach end of the runway.
- [NTSB GAA19CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA069), Nov 17, 2018: Piper PA32R (N4137W), Versailles, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in landing on the landing gear first and a subsequent loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and impact with a tree and a fence during an…
- [NTSB CEN18LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA348), Aug 23, 2018: Piper PA32R (N2880W), Falcon, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to depart with an inoperative left magneto, which resulted in degraded climb performance in high-density altitude conditions and a subsequent emergency landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA281), May 14, 2018: Piper PA 32R (N25WE), Cape Carteret, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s steep approach, which resulted in a hard landing and the collapse of the landing gear during touchdown.
- [NTSB OPS17IA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS17IA021), May 9, 2017: Piper PA 32R-301 (N43WW), New Orleans, LA, incident, no damage. Probable cause: The air traffic controller not following Federal Aviation Administration directives to establish sequencing and spacing between aircraft operating to the same runway.
- [NTSB ERA17LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA100), Feb 6, 2017: Piper PA32R (N21HD), Friendly, MD, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the wreckage revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have…
- [NTSB ANC17LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA006), Nov 12, 2016: Piper PA32R (N9084J), Bethel, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation, which resulted from an oil cooler leak at a fractured brazed seam.
- [NTSB CEN16LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA186), May 15, 2016: Piper PA 32R (N185DX), Alpine, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The engine’s decreased performance due to high-density altitude conditions and a partially obstructed fuel injector nozzle. Contributing to the pilot's decision to perform an off-field landing was…
- [NTSB ERA16FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA001), Oct 2, 2015: Piper PA32R (N782TM), Westminster, SC, destroyed, 4 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR15LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA196), Jun 22, 2015: Piper PA 32R-301 (N35590), Boulder City, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN14FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA042), Nov 6, 2013: Piper PA-32R-301 (N408DM), Kirksville, MO, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: A loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the private pilot's impairment due to a sedating antihistamine and both pilots' fatigue.
- [NTSB CEN14FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA014), Oct 21, 2013: Piper PA 32R-301 (N888TP), Huntsville, AR, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued flight into an area of known rain with reduced visibility and his failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering the airplane after entering these…
- [NTSB ANC12FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12FA066), Jul 19, 2012: Piper PA-32R-301 (N432LT), Fairbanks, AK, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions likely leading to spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and…
- [NTSB ERA11LA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA386), Jul 2, 2011: Piper PA-32R-301 (N8319N), Louisville, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB CEN11CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA197), Feb 20, 2011: Piper PA-32R-301 (N8310L), Holdenville, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind and his delay in executing a go around.
- [NTSB ERA10CA490](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA490), Sep 20, 2010: Piper PA32R (N9263R), Chamblee, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper placement of the fuel selector.
- [NTSB ERA10FA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA409), Aug 10, 2010: Piper PA-32R-301 (N220ST), Washington, GA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The manufacturer's inadequate quality control and improper manufacture of the fuel servo diaphragm assembly, which resulted in fatigue cracking of the hub stud and subsequent loss of engine power due…
- [NTSB MIA08LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA169), Aug 4, 2008: Piper PA-32R-301 (N532MJ), Oxford, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of maintenance personnel's failure to tighten a fuel line fitting.
- [NTSB MIA08LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA005), Oct 21, 2007: Piper PA-32R-301 (N43450), Farmingdale, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of both pilots to see and avoid while maneuvering resulting in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the local controller's failure to properly identify conflicting traffic.
- [NTSB NYC07FA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA226), Sep 13, 2007: Piper PA-32R-301 (N109PA), Whitfield, AL, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s intentional flight into known thunderstorms.
- [NTSB IAD05FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05FA125), Aug 22, 2005: Piper PA-32R-301 (N9285R), West Chester, PA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's improper decision to abort the landing after the airplane contacted the runway. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to ensure the landing gear was extended during the landing.
- [NTSB ATL04FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA190), Sep 21, 2004: Piper PA-32R-301 (N801SP), Euharlee, GA, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate control of the airplane, which resulted in the pilot exceeding the design limits of the airplane and subsequent in-flight separation.
- [NTSB NYC04LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA188), Aug 8, 2004: Piper PA-32R-301 (N4171D), Pittstown, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to obtain a proper climb rate during a go-around, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent impact with a tree.
- [NTSB ATL04LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA126), Jun 14, 2004: Piper PA 32R-301 (N8451E), Baxley, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The mechanical malfunction of the autopilot pitch servo, and the pilot's inability to maintain adequate control pressure to manually retrim the pitch attitude.
- [NTSB NYC04FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA092), Mar 22, 2004: Piper PA-32R-301 (N8173U), Harlan, KY, destroyed, 6 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's improper decision to continue VFR flight into IMC conditions and his failure to maintain terrain clearance, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Factors were night, snow and…
- [NTSB FTW04FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA054), Jan 3, 2004: Piper PA-32R-301 (N396HP), Beaumont, TX, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance with a static line. Contributing factors were the low cloud ceiling weather conditions and night light conditions.
- [NTSB ATL04FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA023), Oct 22, 2003: Piper PA-32R-301 (N69190), Spencer, TN, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and the subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB NYC03LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA166), Jul 25, 2003: Piper PA-32R-301 (N8146Y), Newburyport, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and his inadequate flare.
- [NTSB DEN03LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA134), Jul 18, 2003: Piper PA-32R-301 (N8036D), Logan, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: the loss of engine power due to partial mechanical failure, which resulted in a forced landing. Contributing factors include the pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation, the improper rigging…
- [NTSB MIA03FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA122), Jun 12, 2003: Piper PA-32R-301 (N232HC), Carthage, MS, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The failure of the non-instrument rated pilot to following the in-flight weather avoidance assistance instructions offered by the controller and his continued flight into known adverse weather…
- [NTSB ATL02LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA149), Aug 1, 2002: Piper PA-32R-301 (N957T), Ft. Lauderdale, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: Pilot in command failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll that resulted in a ground loop and the overload failure of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB MIA02LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA108), Jun 7, 2002: Piper PA-32R-301 (N697MA), Meridian, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: inadequate quality control of the manufacturing processes of the crankshaft gear bolt, resulting in failure of the gear bolt, due to hydrogen embrittlement, a total loss of engine power, and damage…
- [NTSB CHI02FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA034), Nov 17, 2001: Piper PA-32R-301 (N9224X), Spearville, KS, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and his inadvertent flight into known adverse weather conditions. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's limited ability to see at night,…
- [NTSB FTW01LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA208), Sep 21, 2001: Piper PA-32R-301 (N192SP), Waco, TX, destroyed. Probable cause: the mechanic's failure to perform an airworthiness directive, which resulted in the loss of engine oil through a partially failed oil filter converter plate gasket, and subsequent engine failure…
- [NTSB ATL01FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01FA105), Sep 8, 2001: Piper PA-32R-301 (N8398Z), Byhalia, MS, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's improper evaluation of weather conditions which lead to an inflight encounter with turbulent weather resulting in an in flight break up of the airframe, and subsequent uncontrolled…
- [NTSB IAD01FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01FA070), Jun 22, 2001: Piper PA-32R-301 (N13VH), Greenwich, CT, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions, due to spatial disorientation. Factors in the accident were the fog, and the pilot's…
- [NTSB ANC01LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA071), Jun 17, 2001: Piper PA-32R (N8096V), Egegik, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors in the accident were a soft area of runway, and sunglare.
- [NTSB ANC01LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA056), Apr 14, 2001: Piper PA-32R-301 (N4375B), Emmonak, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadvertent stall while maneuvering. A factor associated with the accident was soft, snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB LAX01LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA030), Nov 1, 2000: Piper PA-32R-301 (N8139A), Dayton Valley, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to attain a proper glide path during the final approach resulting in an undershoot of the runway. Factors were the lack of runway lights and night lighting condition.
- [NTSB NYC00FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA248), Sep 3, 2000: Piper PA-32R-301 (N8230G), South Kingstown, RI, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of control, and his subsequent overstress of the airplane after a vacuum system failure during flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors included the instrument…

All 88: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32r-301/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (224, newest 50)

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

- [Incident 20260720010099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260720010099I), Jul 20, 2026: Piper PA-32R-301 (N3569X), Springfield, OH, Minor damage. The pilot reported while landing at Springfield-Beckley airport (sgh), the gear was selected down and the gear indicated down and locked with 3 green…
- [Incident 20251123019639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251123019639I), Nov 23, 2025: Piper PA-32R-301 (N9264A), Orlando, FL, Minor damage. Pilot statement: on November 23, 2025, I departed tamiami executive airport (ktmb) at approximately 10:00 a.m., en route to Orlando Executive Airport (korl),…
- [Accident 20250918014479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250918014479A), Sep 18, 2025: Piper PA-32R-301 (N318JM), Oxford, MS, Substantial damage. Aircraft departed kuox runway 27 to northwest. Shortly after takeoff, aircraft veered to the right, struck the ground, and skidded into treeline.
- [Incident 20250421008519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250421008519I), Apr 21, 2025: Piper PA-32R-301 (N8188J), Troy, MI, Minor damage. On second landing attempt aircraft nose trunnion failed at touch down. Winds were 23022G30KT for runway 28.
- [Accident 20241017022139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241017022139A), Oct 17, 2024: Piper PA-32R-301 (N81481), Van, TX, Substantial damage. Aircraft was crusing at approximately 7,500 feet asl when the engine began to slowly lose power. Pilot switched fuel tanks and turned on fuel boost pump to…
- [Incident 20240929014099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240929014099I), Sep 29, 2024: Piper PA-32R-301 (N221AH), Orlando, FL, Minor damage. On 09/29/2024 a PA-32-301 departed rwy 25 at korl and struck a large bird causing minor damage to the left-wing leading edge. Pilot returned to korl and landed…
- [Incident 20240818013779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240818013779I), Aug 18, 2024: Piper PA-32R-301 (N4375B), Deadhorse, AK, Minor damage. An unsafe landing gear indication of down and locked occured during landing approach phase of flight. The pilot conducted a flyby of flight service and asked…
- [Incident 20240522011769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240522011769I), May 22, 2024: Piper PA-32R-301 (N9202Q), Myerstown, PA, Minor damage. While landing at Deck Airport, Myerstown, PA (9D4), airman failed to extend landing gear. Aircraft skidded down runway, and impacted 2 runway lights before…
- [Accident 20240412004549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240412004549A), Apr 12, 2024: Piper PA-32R-301 (N9236J), Powell, TN, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Pilot topped off the aircraft with avgas at tys. Pilot filed IFR flight plan for 8000 ft. to grr. Aircraft departed tys for grr approx 1615 EDT. Tys approach…
- [Incident 20230711011649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230711011649I), Jul 11, 2023: Piper PA-32R-301 (N82255), Fort Pierce, FL, Minor damage. Aircraft on approach to fpr, pilot did not get positive indication of the right gear extension. Pilot worked the check list and was unable to extend the right…
- [Incident 20230307005409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230307005409I), Mar 7, 2023: Piper PA-32R-301 (N895TC), Anderson, SC, Minor damage. Statement of event: Pilot statement: here is a statement of what occurred on March 7, 2023 at approximately 12:30 pm. I took off heading to pickens airport. On…
- [Incident 20230220020539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230220020539I), Feb 20, 2023: Piper PA-32R-301 (N45FW), Linden, NJ, Minor damage. Aircraft was departing runway 27, a 4,140 ft. runway, at Linden Airport (kldj). The pilot reported that “after rotation at about 10-15 feet above ground level,…
- [Accident 20230111001069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230111001069A), Jan 11, 2023: Piper PA-32R-301 (N43156), Dayton, VA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On January 11, 2023, at approximately 1740 local time, aircraft [privacy data omitted] a PA-32R, took off from winchester regional airport (okv) for shelby…
- [Incident 20221028018439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221028018439I), Oct 28, 2022: Piper PA-32R-301 (N4375B), Aniak, AK, Minor damage. Plane departed from kalskag enroute to Aniak Alaska. Pilot noticed the landing gear warning light was illuminated, cycled the gear a couple times however the…
- [Incident 20220623009859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220623009859I), Jun 23, 2022: Piper PA-32R-301 (N82710), Hot Springs, AR, Minor damage. After touchdown on rwy 5, right main landing gear collapsed. More information to follow as soon as mx can get to the aircrft. Operator was midfield at 2000FT…
- [Accident 20220609012089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220609012089A), Jun 9, 2022: Piper PA-32R-301 (N416TS), Olla, LA, Substantial damage. Level off to 5500 ft. low oil pressure alarm sounded, verified low oil pressure indicated on gauge. Engine begin to run rough. Aircraft would no maintain level…
- [Accident 20220604009529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220604009529A), Jun 4, 2022: Piper PA-32R-301 (N8429X), Martinsville, VA, Substantial damage. Pilot go distracted by other airplane giving position reports that were not correct and his attention was on where that airplane was when he rolled onto final…
- [Accident 20220430011379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220430011379A), Apr 30, 2022: Piper PA-32R-301 (N4303P), Loogootee, IN, Substantial damage. On April 30, 2022, at 0810 eastern standard time, a Piper, PA32, saratoga, N4303P, sustained substantial damage following a collision with a tree while landing…
- [Incident 20220324004169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220324004169I), Mar 24, 2022: Piper PA-32R-301 (N8843Y), Savannah, GA, Minor damage. 03/24/2022 N8843Y a PA32R-301 serial number 32R-8013061 traveling from charleston international airport (chs) to Savannah international airport (sav) departed…
- [Incident 20220301003199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220301003199I), Mar 1, 2022: Piper PA-32R-301 (N8415H), Fort Lauderdale, FL, Minor damage. Part 91 operator, operating a 1981 Piper, PA-32-301 N8415H, serial number 32R-8113092 conducting visual approach and landing on runway 31 at Fort Lauderdale…
- [Accident 20210915014539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210915014539A), Sep 15, 2021: Piper PA-32R-301 (N529PE), Stanley, ID, Substantial damage. Pilots first attempt to land was unsuccessful in maintaining directional control due to crosswind. Second attempt, aircraft touched down hard than veered to…
- [Incident 20210913015679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210913015679I), Sep 13, 2021: Piper PA-32R-301 (N81593), Port Clinton, OH, Minor damage. Because of other aircraft in the traffic pattern, the pilot extended his downwind leg and did not lower the gear where he normally does on the downwind leg. He…
- [Incident 20210708010459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210708010459I), Jul 8, 2021: Piper PA-32R-301 (N4174A), Huron, SD, Minor damage. On July 8, 2021 at 12:22PM central daylight time, a Piper PA-32R-301 airplane, N4174A, had minor damage when the nose gear collapsed on landing at (khon)…
- [Incident 20210610006329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210610006329I), Jun 10, 2021: Piper PA-32R-301 (N830TC), Huron, SD, Minor damage. On June 10, 2021 at 12:30PM central daylight time, a Piper PA-32R-301 Airplane, N830TC, had minor damage when the nose gear collapsed on landing at (khon)…
- [Incident 20210413003629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210413003629I), Apr 13, 2021: Piper PA-32R-301 (N8386B), Winter Haven, FL, Minor damage. Pilot was at Winter Haven Regional Airport (kgif) on a clear sunny day, no wind. Pilot took off at approximately 0710 with intentions of practicing touch and…
- [Accident 20210411003779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210411003779A), Apr 11, 2021: Piper PA-32R-301 (N299HP), Troy, AL, Substantial damage. Aircraft struck a deer on rollout after landing.
- [Incident 20210329003429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210329003429I), Mar 29, 2021: Piper PA-32R-301 (N4152R), Churchville, MD, Minor damage. The pilot stated that in approach phase of flight to 0W3 in VMC the aircraft experienced total electrical system failure. He then entered the pattern at 0W3…
- [Accident 20210112000229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210112000229A), Jan 12, 2021: Piper PA-32R-301 (N35718), Sparta, MI, Substantial damage. On January 12, 2021 at approximately 17:00 EST, a Piper saratoga, N35718, [privacy data omitted] operated by a private pilot for a personal flight received…
- [Incident 20190907012679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190907012679I), Sep 7, 2019: Piper PA-32R-301 (N965JB), Caldwell, NJ, Minor damage. On September 07 at 1447Z, aircraft N965JB a Piper PA-32 lost electrical power and landed gear up at kcdw airport. The aircraft departed kcdw around 1440Z on a…
- [Incident 20190901019109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190901019109I), Sep 1, 2019: Piper PA-32R-301 (N8248D), Honesdale, PA, Minor damage. Pilot reported aircraft pulled to the left, and propeller struck the ground as soon as nose wheel touched down. Aircraft rolled off the left side of runway and…
- [Incident 20190725012579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190725012579I), Jul 25, 2019: Piper PA-32R-301 (N9298P), Moneta, VA, Minor damage. Pilot landed at smith mountain lake airport (W91).left hand gear collapsed on rollout and veered left off of runway.
- [Incident 20190505003989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190505003989I), May 5, 2019: Piper PA-32R-301 (N9229B), Mobile, AL, Minor damage. The pilot reported that the aircraft experienced a total loss of electrical power on approach to bjka and he elected to return to the departure airport at…
- [Incident 20190425003419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190425003419I), Apr 25, 2019: Piper PA-32R-301 (N244MA), Fort Myers, FL, No damage. On April 25, 2019, at 1235 EDT, a Piper PA-32R, N244MA, registered to DC air LLC, had its right main landing gear (MLG) tire go off the right side of runway 13…
- [Incident 20190425003389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190425003389I), Apr 25, 2019: Piper PA-32R-301 (N25WE), Sanford, NC, Minor damage. During the pre flight of the aircraft the pilot noted that the gear position indicator lights were dim. He departed from kbuy and flew to ktta. During his…
- [Accident 20181117022609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181117022609A), Nov 17, 2018: Piper PA-32R-301 (N4137W), Versailles, OH, Substantial damage. On touchdown skid marks on the runway showed the nose touched down on the centerline of the runway then the aircraft started too veere off the left side of…
- [Accident 20180823012149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180823012149A), Aug 23, 2018: Piper PA-32R-301 (N2880W), Meadow Lake, CO, Substantial damage. Aircraft took off from airport (fly) on runway 33, gained aproximately 300 feet in alittude, pilot reported loss of power. Aircraft landed into an open field…
- [Incident 20180818012819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180818012819I), Aug 18, 2018: Piper PA-32R-301 (N197DJ), West Mifflin, PA, Substantial damage. Aircraft nose gear collapsed on takeoff roll on runway 31 at the intersection of 28. Aircraft came to rest and the pilot and passenger were not injured.
- [Incident 20180602006889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180602006889I), Jun 2, 2018: Piper PA-32R-301 (N9202Q), Philadelphia, PA, Minor damage. The pilot stated that he was practicing use of the autopilot, electronic PFD and GPS on a RNAV (GPS) rwy 6 approach to pne. The autopilot did not respond as…
- [Accident 20180514005369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180514005369A), May 14, 2018: Piper PA-32R-301 (N25WE), Cape Carteret, NC, Substantial damage. N25WE approached to land on runway 24 at 60NC. The aircraft came over the obstacle and touched down just 60 feet beyond the displaced threshold on a runway of…
- [Incident 20171203022599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171203022599I), Dec 3, 2017: Piper PA-32R-301 (N8041B), Plainville, CT, Minor damage. Pilot and passenger departed block island (kbid) en-route back to home base, Robertson airport (4B8) with ATC flight following in VMC conditions. Pilot stated…
- [Incident 20170903017579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170903017579I), Sep 3, 2017: Piper PA-32R-301 (N9259R), Raleigh, NC, No damage. Aircraft left hickory, NC for destination in willmington, NC. With a pilot and four passengers. The aircraft flew to Raleigh, NC (rdu) for fuel and during…
- [Incident 20170529004999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170529004999I), May 29, 2017: Piper PA-32R-301 (N41453), Punta Gorda, FL, Minor damage. On may 29, 2017 at 12:55 EDT a Piper PA-32R-301, s/n 3246148, while on a right base at approximately 2000 feet while landing on runway 22 at Punta Gorda…
- [Incident 20170524015149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170524015149I), May 24, 2017: Piper PA-32R-301 (N8024D), Sugar Grove, IL, Minor damage. On may 24, 2017, approximately 16:25 CST, N8024D was on approach to karr (aurora) from IS65 (woodlake) airport. 2 miles out the sole pilot onboard tried to…
- [Accident 20170206015819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170206015819A), Feb 6, 2017: Piper PA-32R-301 (N21HD), Fort Washington, MD, Destroyed. Description: N21HD experienced a power loss on takeoff/climbout; 1100FT power loss; landed off-airport in a wooded area; aircraft completely destroyed. Causal…
- [Accident 20161111022609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161111022609A), Nov 11, 2016: Piper PA-32R-301 (N9084J), Bethel, AK, Substantial damage. Public use operation by the Alaska state troopers. Pilot departed Bethel on runway 1L and was climbing out to the west through 800 feet. Pilot felt a momentary…
- [Incident 20160711011019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160711011019I), Jul 11, 2016: Piper PA-32R-301 (N84023), Plymouth, MA, Minor damage. On July 11, 2016, the operator of N84023 experienced a landing gear malfunction and departed runway 06 to the left side into the grass. The weather reported at…
- [Incident 20160629012059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160629012059I), Jun 29, 2016: Piper PA-32R-301 (N3116C), Columbia, MO, Minor damage. In preparation for landing, the nose gear would not fully extend and lock. Pilot made an emergency landing and the nose gear collapsed. Post incident…
- [Accident 20160516005059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160516005059A), May 16, 2016: Piper PA-32R-301 (N185DX), Alpine, TX, Substantial damage. On may 16, 2016, at 1445 CDT, a Piper PA32R-301 aircraft bearing registration number N185DX, registered to saratoga flyers inc., attempted to return to the…
- [Incident 20160426004139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160426004139I), Apr 26, 2016: Piper PA-32R-301 (N92779), Clewiston, FL, Minor damage. On April 29, 2016 approximately 19:14 local time aircraft registered N92779 a PA-32R-301 serial number 3246047 performed a landing with gear up position. The…
- [Incident 20151127018861I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151127018861I), Nov 27, 2015: Piper PA-32R-301 (N452PW), Portsmouth, NH, Minor damage. Approximately 1025, 11/27/15 , N452PW, a Piper saratoga collided with N318QS, a Embraer phenom on apron just north of gate 27 at psm. N452PW incurred damage to…

All 224: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32r-301/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (82, newest 50)

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

- [SDR 2026FA0000828](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000828), Oct 12, 2026: ARM. BROKEN. THIS PART CONNECTS THE RUDDER TRIM ACTUATOR TO THE RUDDER BAR ASSEMBLY. THE PART HAS TWO ARMS WELDED TO IT. ONE CONNECTS TO THE RIGHT RUDDER CABLE AND THE OTHER
- [SDR 2025FA0000207](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000207), Oct 17, 2024: INTAKE DUCT. INCORRECT. AIRCRAFT DEPARTED AIRPORT AND AFTER APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES INTO FLIGHT, AIRCRAFT HAD LEVELED OUT AT CRUISE ALTITUDE OF 7,000 FEET. AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A LOSS
- [SDR 2023FA0000840](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000840), Dec 10, 2023: LIMIT SWITCH. BROKEN. AIRCRAFT N2542W WAS COMING IN FOR LANDING AT KSUS ON 10 DECEMBER 2023. PIC SELECTED LANDING GEAR HANDLE TO EXTEND POSITION. RIGHT MAIN AND NOSE GEAR DOWN AND LO
- [SDR 2022FA0000290](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000290), Jun 13, 2022: NONE. BYPASSING. THIS AIRCRAFT MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING AT FORT LAUDERDALE EXECUTIVE AIRPORT AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS THE RIGHT MAIN WOULD NOT FREEFALL, THE AIRCRAFT WAS BROUGHT 
- [SDR 2022FA0000322](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000322), Jan 4, 2022: MAGNETO. FAULTY. ENGINE FAILED TO START WHEN HOT! NEW MAGNETO FAILED TO START MULTIPLE TIMES AND STRAINED PILOT! INSTALLED ANOTHER NEW MAGNETO AND ENGINE STARTED NORMALLY AND NO
- [SDR 2021F00275](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021F00275), Aug 17, 2021: MAGNETO. MALFUNCTIONED. WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT EXPERIENCED ABNORMAL ENGINE NOISES AND SURGES. SUSPECTED MAG ISSUE DUE TO JUST INSTALLED SUREFLY ELECTRONIC MAG. DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AN
- [SDR 17GR2019031901](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/17GR2019031901), Mar 18, 2019: STRUCTURE. CRACKED. CRACK IN WING ON LT AND RT SIDE OUTBOARD AFT WHEEL WELL BOX CORNER. ABOUT 3 INCHES RADIATING FORWARD AND OUTBOARD.
- [SDR 2013FA0000489](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000489), Aug 13, 2013: VALVE. BROKEN. OPERATOR WAS COMPLAINING OF HIGHER THAN NORMAL OIL TEMPERATURES. FOUND VERNATHERM VALVE TO HAVE BROKEN. THE NUT THAT HOLDS THE SEATING VALVE HAD BROKEN OFF THE 
- [SDR CA121114001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121114001), Nov 13, 2012: HINGE BRACKET. CORRODED. (CAN) DURING THE REMOVAL OF THE RT SIDE AILERON FOR PAINTING, THE AME DISCOVERED SEVERE CORROSION ON THE INSIDE HINGE. THE CORROSION REDUCES THE HINGE BRACKET T
- [SDR 2011FA0000085](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000085), Jan 26, 2011: STRUCTURE. CRACKED. WHILE PERFORMING MANDATORY SB 1216A OF AILERON RIB INSP, THE MECHANIC FOUND A CRACK ON THE RT OTBD L/E AT COUNTER WEIGHT ATTACH POINT.
- [SDR 2010FA0000583](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000583), May 14, 2010: BLADE. FAILED. ((ZY2R)) LOSS OF BLADE TIP IN-FLIGHT. IN FLIGHT, PILOT EXPERIENCED SUDDEN VIBRATION. AS HE WAS OVER AN AIRPORT, IMMEDATELY POWERED BACK AND LANDED THE ACFT APPR
- [SDR 2010FA0000032](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000032), Nov 26, 2009: MAGNETO. MISOVERHAULED. MAGNETO WAS O/H ALONG WITH ENTIRE ENG 150 HRS AGO, 5 YRS CALENDAR TIME. ON A SUCCESSFUL RUN UP, DEPARTING, ENG BEGAN RUNNING VERY ROUGH ABOUT 100 FT ABOVE RUNWA
- [SDR 2008FA0000618](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000618), Aug 19, 2008: TANK. LEAKING. THE ACFT OPERATOR DROPPED THE ACFT OFF WITH A COMPLAINT OF A FUEL LEAK IN THE LT WING. THERE WAS EXTERNAL STAINING AT THE IB AFT EDGE OF THE TANK ASSY WHERE IT 
- [SDR 2008FA0000409](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000409), Jun 7, 2008: ALTERNATOR. DAMAGED. 4 SCREWS THAT HOLD THE RECTIFIER PLATE INTO THE BACK CASE OF ALTERNATOR CAME LOOSE AND CONTACTED THE ROTOR, DESTROYED ALTERNATOR. (K)
- [SDR 2007FA0001103](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0001103), Dec 20, 2007: BRACKET. CORRODED. AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSOR DOOR P/N 99271-000 FAILED IN FLIGHT WHILE DEPLOYED. THE SMALL EXTRUDED ANGLE BRACKET ON THE RT SIDE OF DOOR WHERE THE BEARING ASSY P/
- [SDR 2007FA0000997](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000997), Nov 5, 2007: BEARING. FAILED. WHILE IN FLIGHT THE NOSE GEAR RETRACT CYLINDER PISTON ROD END FAILED, CAUSING IMMEDIATE EXTENSION OF THE NOSE GEAR.
- [SDR 2005FA0000966](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000966), Jul 6, 2005: RIB. CRACKED. LEFT AILERON OUTBOARD HINGE HALF WAS CORRODED. AILERON WAS DISASSEMBLED TO REPLACE HINGE HALF. UPON REMOVING AN3 BOLTS AND HINGE HALF FROM NOSE RIB, THE LOWER B
- [SDR 2005FA0000620](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000620), Apr 13, 2005: GASKET. MISSING. ON INITIAL GROUND RUN, AFTER INSTALLING FACTORY REMFG, OIL WAS LEAKING FROM ACCY CASE UNDER FUEL PUMP. WHEN FUEL PUMP WAS REMOVED TO REPLACE GASKET, IT WAS FOUN
- [SDR KBUY5052](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBUY5052), Feb 16, 2005: SWITCH. OPEN. PILOT REPORTED UNSAFE NLG ON FINAL. CYCLED AND INDICATION WAS SAFE. JACKED AC, RAN GEAR THROUGH RIG AND OPS CK. FOUND NLG DOWN LIMIT SWITCH WOULD NOT ACTIVATE P
- [SDR AUS20040441](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040441), May 21, 2004: TRUNNION. CRACKED. (AUS) RT MAIN LANDING GEAR TRUNNION CRACKED.
- [SDR 2004FA0000144](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000144), Jan 12, 2004: TRUNNION. CRACKED. NOSE TRUNNION FOUND CRACKED AT ASSIST SPRING ATTACH BOSS. THIS WAS A NEW MFG TRUNNION WITH 16 MONTH AND 71 HOURS IN SERVICE. THE CRACK OCCURRED AT A POINT THAT 
- [SDR 2003FA0001097](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001097), Oct 23, 2003: LAMP. BURNED OUT. THESE BULBS ARE BURNING OUT AT A RATE OF AT LEAST 50 FLIGHT HOURS AND SOMETIMES AS LOW AS 20 FLIGHT HOURS. THE PILOT IS NOT LEAVING ON ALL THE TIME BUT RATHER O
- [SDR 2003FA0000970](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000970), Sep 24, 2003: BOLT. BROKEN. WHILE PERFORMING A NON RELATED MAINTENANCE GROUND RUN, ON THE TAXI BACK TO THE HANGER A VIBRATION OCCURED FROM THE RT MAIN LANDING GEAR. AFTER SHUT DOWN AN INSP
- [SDR AUS20031172](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20031172), Jul 25, 2003: RIB. CRACKED. (AUS) WING RIB LOCATED AT WS 49.25 CRACKED.
- [SDR AUS20031171](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20031171), Jul 25, 2003: RIB. CRACKED. (AUS) WING RIB LOCATED AT WS 49.25 CRACKED.
- [SDR SMT2003F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SMT2003F00001), May 12, 2003: DRIVE BELT. FAILED. AIRCRAFT HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO NUMEROUS ALTERNATOR AND AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR DRIVE V BELT FAILURES. SOME WITH LESS THAN 10 HOURS TIME IN SERVICE WITH FIRST 
- [SDR 2001FA0000606](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000606), Dec 5, 2001: MOUNT. CRACKED. ENGINE TRUSS WELD ASSEMBY FOUND CRACKED AT STEERING ARM ATTACH POINT.
- [SDR 2001FA0000605](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000605), Dec 5, 2001: MOUNT. CRACKED. ENGINE TRUSS WELD ASSY FOUND CRACKED AT STEERING ARM ATTACH POINT
- [SDR 2001FA0000101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000101), Jun 28, 2001: MUFFLER. CRACKED. UPON REMOVAL OF HEATING SHROUDS FOR INSPECTION, FOUND SIGNIFICANT DISTORTION OF MUFFLER CAN. THE MUFFLER WAS CRACKED AT UPPER LEADING EDGE WELD.
- [SDR AUS20010725](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010725), Jun 24, 2001: BOLT. FAILED. (AUS) CYLINDER HOLDDOWN BOLTS FAILED.
- [SDR 2001FA0000099](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000099), Jun 8, 2001: MUFFLER. CRACKED. UPON REMOVAL OF HEATING SHROUDS FOR INSPECTION, FOUND SIDNIFICANT DISTORTION OF MUFFLER WAS CRACKED AT UPPER LEADING EDGE WELD.
- [SDR FWRA2001002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FWRA2001002), Apr 28, 2001: SWITCH. WORN. THE CONTACTS INSIDE THE LANDING LIGHT SWITCH HOUSING WERE DIRTY AND WORN AND APPARENTLY CAUSED A HIGH RESISTANCE CONNECTION WHICH OVERHEATED AND BEGAN MELTING T
- [SDR 20000720SH031](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000720SH031), Jun 1, 2000: B-NUT. LOOSE. GEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND. CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED. RE-SET, BUT NO HELP. GEAR FREE FALL FAILED TO LOCK ALL GEAR DOWN. RIGHT MAIN COLLAPSED UPON LANDING. FOUND B-NUT
- [SDR 20000622SH019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000622SH019), May 13, 2000: ARM. BENT. DURING FLIGHT, THE STUDENT PILOT INADVERTENTLY SHUT THE FUEL OFF CAUSING AN EMERGENCY LANDING AND DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT WING. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE FUEL SELE
- [SDR FWRA002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FWRA002), Apr 19, 2000: GEAR. DAMAGED. BROKEN DISTRIBUTOR GEAR TEETH ON RT HAND GEAR CAUSING INTERMITTENT RUNNING ON RIGHT MAGNETO. PART NUMBER ON GEAR 10-682016. (X)
- [SDR 20000426SH026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000426SH026), Mar 24, 2000: TRUNNION. CRACKED. ON PRE-FLIGHT, PILOT NOTICED FLUID FROM MIDDLE OF STRUT. AFTER CLEANING, FLUID RE-APPEARED. AFTER INSP, FOUND STRUT HOUSING CRACKED BELOW AFT WEB ON STRUT HOUSI
- [SDR 20000417SH007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000417SH007), Mar 2, 2000: STRUT. CRACKED. DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, CRACKS WERE FOUND IN BOTH MLG STRUT ASSEMBLIES NEAR THE AXLE BOLT HOLES (BOTH TOP) NEAR BOLT HEADS. THE CRACKS ARE IN THE OUTSIDE W
- [SDR 2000ZZZX361](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZX361), Jan 17, 2000: CONTROL CABLE. BENT. NOSE GEAR FAILED TO EXTEND. FOUND THE ALTERNATE AIR CABLE (PIPER P/N 554051) NOT ROUTED CORRECTLY IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND TY WRAP BROKEN WHICH ALLOWED ALTERNA
- [SDR 99ZZZX3184](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3184), Jul 1, 1999: BOLT. MISINSTALLED. NUT BOTTOMED OUT ON SHANK OF BOLT ALLOWING MOVEMENT IN THE VERTICAL FIN DURING FLIGHT. THE MOUNTING HOLES FOR THE VERTICAL FIN ATTACH BRACKET AND REAL BULKHEAD 
- [SDR AU990420](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990420), Apr 6, 1999: TRUNNION. CRACKED. (AUS) LEFT AND RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR TRUNNION HOUSINGS P/N 67926-30 (LT) AND P/N 67926-31 (RT) BOTH CRACKED ON THE AFT SIDE AT THE LOWER END OF THE FILLET. FO
- [SDR 99ZZZX624](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX624), Jan 19, 1999: SHAFT. MISINSTALLED. ALTERNATOR SHAFT NOT FULLY INSTALLED INTO ARMATURE/ALTERNATOR BODY. KEYWAYS NOT MATCHING UP. SHAFT TOO LONG. UNIT WAS OVERHAULED BY AERO ELECTRIC INC. NV2ROYSL.
- [SDR 98ZZZX3877](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3877), Sep 22, 1998: VALVE. FAILED. REF: PA-32R-300 PARTS INDEX 53 1K7. THE ABOVE AIRCRAFT, SINCE NEW, HAD AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM OF THE FUEL NOT SHUTTING OFF COMPLETELY AFTER ACTUATING THE DRAIN
- [SDR AU981576](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981576), Sep 14, 1998: REGULATOR. MISINSTALLED. (AUS) AUTOMOTIVE TYPE VOLTAGE REGULATOR (BOSCH) FITTED INSTEAD OF THE CORRECT UNIT. INSPECTION ALSO FOUND THAT THE OVERVOLTAGE CONTROL UNIT HAD BEEN REMOVED AND
- [SDR 98ZZZX4557](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4557), Sep 10, 1998: BALANCE CABLE. BROKEN. DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, DISCOVERED A FLAT SHINEY SPOT ON THE BOTTOM OF THE RIGHT AILERON BALANCE CABLE. THE LOCATION OF THE CABLE IN QUESTION IS IN THE RIG
- [SDR AU981305](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981305), Aug 22, 1998: TRUNNION. FAILED. (AUS) NLG TRUNNION TO DRAG BRACE ATTACHMENT FAILED ALLOWING THE NLG TO REST AGAINST THE DRAG BRACE IN A PARTIALLY EXTENDED POSITION. THE NLG FAILED TO FULLY EXT
- [SDR AU981020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981020), Jul 20, 1998: INLET VALVE. BROKEN. (AUS) NR 6 CYLINDER INLET VALVE HEAD SEPARATED FROM THE VALVE STEM. CRANKCASE CRACKED AND SEVERE INTERNAL DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE. PART TC: 4,097.
- [SDR 98ZZZX2455](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2455), Jul 16, 1998: BELT. FAILED. REF: AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION DRIVE BELT SERVICE HISTORY: BROKEN AND REPLACED AT 135.7 TT 4/4/96. BROKEN AND REPLACED AT 213.4 TT 7/16/96. BROKEN AND REPLA
- [SDR AU980777](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980777), Jul 6, 1998: DOWNLOCK. CRACKED. (AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR DOWNLOCK ASSEMBLY BROKEN AT BUSHING AT PIVOT POINT. SUSPECT CRACK HAD BEEN PRESENT FOR SOME TIME. PART TOTAL CYCLES: 7,184.
- [SDR AU980827](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980827), May 15, 1998: RIB. CRACKED. (AUS) AILERON NOSE RIBS CRACKED. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW PIPER SB 1011. PART TOTAL CYCLES: 1,879.
- [SDR AU980826](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980826), May 15, 1998: RIB. CRACKED. (AUS) AILERON NOSE RIBS CRACKED. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW PIPER SB 1011. PART TOTAL CYCLES: 1,879.

All 82: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32r-301/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (281, 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 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 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 SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA04046CH PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%202): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC 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 SA04568CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04568CH): Installation of the uAvionix tailBeaconX, a tail mounted position light with integrated Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out and 1090MHz Mode-S transponder functionality. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02532AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02532AT): Installation of subject Michelin tires on appropriate aircraft. For Michelin 5, 6, 8, and 10-inch rim diameter tires on General Aviation Aircraft. Michelin North America Inc
- [STC 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 SA00953AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00953AT): Installation of a composite 'HOWL COWL,' mod comp engine cowling w/COWL FLAPS, full length nosegear close doors, belly fairing aft of firewall to streamline forward sec of exposed belly structures 'strakes' and large access doors on both sides of cowling. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [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 SA3254SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3254SO): Installation of main landing gear fairings. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA04586CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04586CH): Installation of Electroair Back Up Battery Panel System Control. Electroair Aquisition Corp
- [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 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 SA01820WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01820WI): Installation of a Lycoming IO-540-K1G5 Engine. Aeronautix LLC
- [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

All 281: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32r-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.

- [MC67184-000](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID183977842120260722151904.0001): Axle. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces 67184-000 · May 6, 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
- [AF38738-05-LM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID193745621720250212132026.0001): Rear Center Baffle Assembly. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces 68031-07 · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF68833-002](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID192669880320250212132036.0001): Seal. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Modification part · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF99776-002](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID192004731720250212132038.0001): 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
- [AF38738-024-LM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID179971587820250212132034.0001): Seal. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Modification part · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF87524-042](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID175081475620250212132031.0001): LH Front Bracket. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Modification part · 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
- [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
- [AF87524-04](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID165768764720250212132031.0001): LH Front Baffle Assembly. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces 87524-04 · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF68029-093](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID165553414520250212132034.0001): Seal. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Modification part · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF38738-05-LM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID165419685720250212132025.0001): Rear Center Baffle Assembly. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces 38738-05 · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF38738-05-SM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID163388751620250212132025.0001): Rear Center Baffle Assembly. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces 38738-05 · 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
- [AF87524-044](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID150976343520250212132037.0001): Seal. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Modification part · 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
- [AF68833-05](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID134249311920250212132030.0001): Right Side Rear Baffle Assembly. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces 68833-05 · 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
- [AF87526-02](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID121802705120250212132032.0001): RH Front Baffle Assembly. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces 87526-02 · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF38738-05-SM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID116342971620250212132026.0001): Rear Center Baffle Assembly. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces 68031-07 · 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

All of them: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32r-301/pma.md

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [New Piper PA-32R-301](https://openairdocs.org/model/new-piper-pa-32r-301): 6 registered aircraft, registry code 7104307

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