# Piper PA-32RT-300

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7103215
- Manufacturer (registry): PIPER
- Model: PA-32RT-300
- 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: 200
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32rt-300

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 2020-26-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-26-16): Wing Spar · Piper PA-28-151, PA-28-161, PA-28-181 and 12 more. Effective Feb 16, 2021
- [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 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 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 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 80-14-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-14-01): Fuel Tank Vent System · Piper PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32R-300 and 2 more. Effective Jul 10, 1980
- [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 79-26-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-26-04): Rudder Skin Cracks · Piper PA-32RT-300 and PA-32RT-300T. Effective Jan 7, 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
- [AD 78-16-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-16-08): Loss of Engine Oil · Piper PA-32R-300 and PA-32RT-300. Effective Jun 25, 1979
- [AD 78-22-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-22-07): Control Column Travel · Piper PA-32RT-300 and PA-32RT-300T. Effective Nov 15, 1978
- [AD 78-23-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-23-01): Fuel Drain Assembly · Piper PA-28-235, PA-32-260, PA-32-300 and 4 more. Effective Nov 3, 1978

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) (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 AIR-21-07](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-21-07): WING SPAR, Verification of Correct Washers used with Wing Spar Attach Bolts. Issued Mar 30, 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

## Registered aircraft (200, first 50)

- [N100AE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N100AE): [Spencer, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Spencer), built 1978, S/N 32R-7985058, Sale reported, pending cancellation
- [N101DR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N101DR): [Shaheen Louis](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHAHEEN%20LOUIS), [Austin, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Austin), built 1978, S/N 32R-7885181
- [N101NM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N101NM): [Harris Group LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARRIS%20GROUP%20LLC), [Springfield, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Springfield), S/N 32R7985099
- [N110WR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N110WR): [Ruffo-Silva LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUFFO-SILVA%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1978, S/N 32R-7985056
- [N12347](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12347): [Butler Construction Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUTLER%20CONSTRUCTION%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Oak Grove, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Oak%20Grove), S/N 32RT-7885055
- [N127VG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N127VG): [Evans James F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EVANS%20JAMES%20F), [Columbus, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Columbus), built 1978, S/N 32R-7885274
- [N130K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130K): [Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20AIRCRAFT%20CONSULTANCY%20INC%20TRUSTEE), Norfolk, built 1978, S/N 32R-7885109, Registration ineffective or invalid
- [N144EZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N144EZ): [Florida Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLORIDA%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Tallahassee, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Tallahassee), S/N 32R-7885184
- [N165R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N165R): [Txav8r LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TXAV8R%20LLC), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), built 1977, S/N 32R7885217
- [N169BW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N169BW): [Farris Frederick J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FARRIS%20FREDERICK%20J), [Sandpoint, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Sandpoint), built 1978, S/N 32R-7885080
- [N1701E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1701E): [Valiair Limited Co Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VALIAIR%20LIMITED%20CO%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 1978, S/N 32R-7885002
- [N171G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N171G): [Stockwell Donald C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STOCKWELL%20DONALD%20C), [Westport, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Westport), built 1978, S/N 32R-7885241
- [N188SE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N188SE): [Chernov Boris](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHERNOV%20BORIS), [Lima, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Lima), built 1978, S/N 32R-7885255
- [N19PE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N19PE): [N19pe LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N19PE%20LLC), [Stone Mountain, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Stone%20Mountain), built 1978, S/N 32R-7885068
- [N200SF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N200SF): [Res Solutions Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RES%20SOLUTIONS%20INC), [Anderson, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Anderson), built 1978, S/N 32R-7985034
- [N2081A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2081A): [King David M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KING%20DAVID%20M), [Ormond Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Ormond%20Beach), built 1978, S/N 32R-7885283
- [N20885](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20885): [Herzberg Johnny R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HERZBERG%20JOHNNY%20R), [Sparks, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Sparks), S/N 32R-7885247
- [N2093C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2093C): [Jerles William R Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JERLES%20WILLIAM%20R%20JR), [Roberta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Roberta), built 1978, S/N 32R-7985022
- [N2094P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2094P): [Campbell John A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAMPBELL%20JOHN%20A), [Brentwood, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Brentwood), built 1979, S/N 32R-7985077
- [N2096A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2096A): [Black River Water & Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLACK%20RIVER%20WATER%20%26%20AIR%20LLC), [Poplar Bluff, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Poplar%20Bluff), built 1978, S/N 32R-7985001
- [N2102B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2102B): [Gillen Diesel Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GILLEN%20DIESEL%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Dania Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Dania%20Beach), built 1978, S/N 32R-7985011
- [N2102S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2102S): [Jericho Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JERICHO%20AIR%20LLC), [Hilton Head Island, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Hilton%20Head%20Island), built 1979, S/N 32R-7985085
- [N2117H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2117H): [Earl Nathan E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EARL%20NATHAN%20E), [Noblesville, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Noblesville), built 1978, S/N 32R-7985045
- [N2122G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2122G): [David Mieding Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVID%20MIEDING%20TRUSTEE), [Reno, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Reno), built 1978, S/N 32R-7985055
- [N2127A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2127A): [Lockhart Michael Orian Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOCKHART%20MICHAEL%20ORIAN%20JR), [Altus, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Altus), built 1978, S/N 32R-7985002
- [N21352](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21352): [Lane Shannon L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LANE%20SHANNON%20L), [Hopkinsville, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Hopkinsville), built 1978, S/N 32R-7885252
- [N2148N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2148N): [2 Delta 5 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/2%20DELTA%205%20LLC), [Oakes, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Oakes), built 1979, S/N 32R-7985069
- [N2149D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2149D): [Seaton Brad S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEATON%20BRAD%20S), [Cache, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Cache), built 1978, S/N 32R-7985031
- [N2154E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2154E): [Otto Sheldon](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OTTO%20SHELDON), [Scottsdale, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Scottsdale), built 1978, S/N 32R-7985038
- [N2161A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2161A): [Hoyer Chase R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOYER%20CHASE%20R), [Jarrell, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Jarrell), built 1978, S/N 32R-7985003
- [N2167A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2167A): [Delaware Valley Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DELAWARE%20VALLEY%20AVIATION%20INC), [Langhorne, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Langhorne), built 1978, S/N 32R-7985004
- [N21836](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21836): [C & S Development Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/C%20%26%20S%20DEVELOPMENT%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Weatherford, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Weatherford), built 1978, S/N 32R-7885263
- [N2184D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2184D): [Meyer David J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MEYER%20DAVID%20J), [Granbury, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Granbury), built 1978, S/N 32R-7985032
- [N2185G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2185G): [Gateway Flying Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GATEWAY%20FLYING%20CLUB%20INC), [Blaine, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Blaine), built 1978, S/N 32R-7985044
- [N2185K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2185K): [Vandermeulen Jeffrey A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VANDERMEULEN%20JEFFREY%20A), [Pioneer, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Pioneer), built 1978, S/N 32R-7985061
- [N21873](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21873): [Orourke Daryl J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OROURKE%20DARYL%20J), [Oak Lawn, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Oak%20Lawn), built 1978, S/N 32R-7885264
- [N2190B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2190B): [Veritas Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VERITAS%20AERO%20LLC), [West Lafayette, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/West%20Lafayette), built 1978, S/N 32R-7985014
- [N2191B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2191B): [Petersburg Flying Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PETERSBURG%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Petersburg, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Petersburg), built 1978, S/N 32R-7985015
- [N21992](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21992): [Gilpin Sean F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GILPIN%20SEAN%20F), [Madison, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Madison), built 1978, S/N 32R-7885265
- [N2200J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2200J): [Old Prairie Products Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OLD%20PRAIRIE%20PRODUCTS%20INC), [Angola, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Angola), built 1979, S/N 32R7985041
- [N2205P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2205P): [Signature Properties Of Litchfield Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIGNATURE%20PROPERTIES%20OF%20LITCHFIELD%20INC), [Murrells Inlet, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Murrells%20Inlet), built 1979, S/N 32R-7985079
- [N2208A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2208A): [Lance Eight Alpha LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LANCE%20EIGHT%20ALPHA%20LLC), [Terre Haute, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Terre%20Haute), built 1978, S/N 32R-7985005
- [N2211U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2211U): [Hooten Joshua C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOOTEN%20JOSHUA%20C), [Heber Springs, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Heber%20Springs), S/N 32R-7985090
- [N2214F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2214F): [Sky Financial Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20FINANCIAL%20SERVICES%20INC), [Center Valley, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Center%20Valley), built 1978, S/N 32R-7985042
- [N2217E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2217E): [Baughman Thomas](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAUGHMAN%20THOMAS), [Napoleon, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Napoleon), built 1978, S/N 32R-7985039
- [N221DK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N221DK): [Barton John S III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARTON%20JOHN%20S%20III), [Gallatin, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Gallatin), built 1978, S/N 32R-7885183
- [N222PP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N222PP): [Preferred Landing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PREFERRED%20LANDING%20LLC), [Tomball, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Tomball), built 1978, S/N 32R-7985013
- [N2231J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2231J): [Wares Auto Sales Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WARES%20AUTO%20SALES%20INC), [Traverse City, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Traverse%20City), built 1978, S/N 32R-7985053
- [N22419](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22419): [Gehres Shawn E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GEHRES%20SHAWN%20E), [Enterprise, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Enterprise), built 1978, S/N 32R-7885270
- [N2241B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2241B): [Hanneman Michael W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HANNEMAN%20MICHAEL%20W), [Abilene, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Abilene), built 1978, S/N 32R-7985018

All 200: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32rt-300/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (106, 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 ERA25FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA201), May 10, 2025: Piper PA32RT (N30689), Yulee, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in a stall/spin at an altitude too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident was the opening of…
- [NTSB ERA23LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA306), Jul 21, 2023: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N9519C), Mount Gilead, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper fuel management by not switching fuel tanks in flight, resulting in fuel starvation to the engine and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA22LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA366), Jun 29, 2022: Piper PA-32RT (N4321M), Wilmington, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA21LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA153), Mar 7, 2021: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N94GF), Brevard, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, overstress fracture of components of the left main landing gear, and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA20LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA164), Apr 27, 2020: Piper PA32RT (N772SG), Meridianville, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's slip maneuver with a less than full fuel tank selected, which resulted in unporting of the fuel supply, and a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA20LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA062), Dec 28, 2019: Piper PA32RT (N27GB), Fletcher, NC, destroyed. Probable cause: A failure of two of the oil pump drive gear’s teeth, which resulted in a loss of engine oil lubrication, and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA19CA520](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA520), Sep 2, 2019: Piper PA32RT (N31934), Mackinac Island, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a runway light.
- [NTSB ERA19LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA093), Feb 1, 2019: Piper PA32RT (N3016L), Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean), destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB CEN19FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA004), Oct 12, 2018: Piper PA32RT (N221MC), Poolville, TX, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of airplane control as a result of spatial disorientation and the exceedance of the structural capabilities of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's limited…
- [NTSB ERA17LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA169), Apr 30, 2017: Piper PA32RT (N31678), Coral Springs, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The in-flight disconnection of the fuel injection servo throttle linkage, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA16CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA110), Jan 19, 2016: Piper PA32RT (N3046H), Melfa, VA, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for a gusting crosswind during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, impact with a structure, and subsequent postimpact fire.
- [NTSB ERA16CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA011), Oct 13, 2015: Piper PA-32RT-300T (N300KG), Salisbury, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadvertent switching of the fuel selector to the "off" position on final approach, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA14LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA105), Jan 26, 2014: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N36086), Millen, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to fully seat the fuel selector in the left tank position before takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN12LA529](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA529), Aug 7, 2012: Piper PA32RT (N36103), Palo Pinto, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and a proper pitch attitude and airspeed while performing a go-around.
- [NTSB CEN12CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA140), Jan 15, 2012: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N513CW), Angle Fire, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA11CA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA445), Aug 9, 2011: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N30731), Charleston, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to continue the approach and landing at a high airspeed, which resulted in an improper touchdown point and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR10FA449](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA449), Sep 6, 2010: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N36072), Las Vegas, NV, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's inability to maintain a positive rate of climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10CA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA346), Jul 12, 2010: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N2185K), Yellow Pine, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the wet condition of the grass runway.
- [NTSB ERA10LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA082), Nov 29, 2009: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N9243C), Memphis, TN, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to execute a timely missed approach and subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control, after he was unable to establish the airplane on the instrument approach. Contributing to…
- [NTSB NYC07LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA033), Nov 21, 2006: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N3887M), Bardstown, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL06FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06FA122), Aug 18, 2006: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N31911), Hartsville, SC, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB CHI06CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA140), Jun 6, 2006: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N36262), Jackson, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadvertent wheels up landing.
- [NTSB LAX06FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA054), Dec 10, 2005: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N3039B), Kingsburg, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's in-flight decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions during descent, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Fog, low ceiling, and…
- [NTSB CHI05LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA160), Jun 30, 2005: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N21835), Kansas City, MO, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot not maintaining climb airspeed leading to the airplane's impact with the fence and terrain during takeoff. Factors in the accident were the pilot's inaccurate preflight planning…
- [NTSB CHI05CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA093), Apr 8, 2005: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N36691), St. Charles, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by his failure to switch fuel tanks which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. A factor was the trees.
- [NTSB DEN05FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA066), Apr 7, 2005: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N3015L), Broomfield, CO, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing factor's included the quartering tailwind, and the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision making.
- [NTSB NYC05CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA037), Dec 29, 2004: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N300WE), Johnstown, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in airframe ice with subsequent degradation of aircraft performance, and inadequate airspeed during the landing flare.
- [NTSB CHI04LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA052), Jan 2, 2004: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N21992), Fishers, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the trees during the circling approach, his continued descent below minimum descent altitude, and the pilot not performing a missed approach. A…
- [NTSB IAD03FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03FA019), Nov 27, 2002: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N31554), Bastian, VA, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude above terrain. Factors in the accident were the dark night conditions and the low cloud ceiling.
- [NTSB ATL02LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA173), Sep 21, 2002: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N607JW), St. Simons Island, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a simulated emergency landing, and his delayed remedial action that resulted in a stall, and an uncontrolled collision with trees. A factor was the…
- [NTSB ATL02LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA144), Jul 20, 2002: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N9738C), Atlantic Ocean, Bahamas, destroyed, 5 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot continued VFR flight into IMC and thunderstorm conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI02LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA123), Apr 25, 2002: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N36555), Viburnum, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper short field takeoff planning and procedure. The takeoff weight above the maximum gross weight and the hill were contributing factors.
- [NTSB DEN01LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA149), Aug 18, 2001: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N3015L), Rock Springs, WY, substantial damage. 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 failure of a…
- [NTSB NYC01LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA120), May 12, 2001: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N36127), Ithaca, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure.
- [NTSB MIA01FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA107), Mar 30, 2001: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N42Y), Concord, NC, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: An in-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA01LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA032), Nov 21, 2000: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N9658C), Wewahitchka, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: a loss of engine power due to the number 5 cylinder connecting rod separating at the rod cap, resulting in a forced landing and subsequent impact with rough uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ATL00LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA053), Apr 30, 2000: Piper PA-32RT-200 (N9385C), Mt. Pleasant, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The airplane collision with a deer during a night landing.
- [NTSB MIA00LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA077), Jan 28, 2000: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N42Y), W. Columbia, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The inadequate wording of the NOTAM for failure to identify that the usable width of the runway was reduced and the inadequate snow removal by airport personnel for failure to remove the snow from…
- [NTSB ATL00FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00FA016), Dec 17, 1999: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N2215U), Geneva, AL, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff which resulted in a stall and the subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB ATL99FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA048), Feb 16, 1999: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N21724), Cartersville, GA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: In flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD99LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA029), Feb 7, 1999: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N31975), Medina, OH, destroyed. Probable cause: Was the pilot's failure to remove snow from the horizontal stabilator prior to take-off and his improper decision to depart downwind. Factors in the accident were the heavy snow squall and tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW98LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA106), Jan 24, 1998: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N376AA), Taos, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC98LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA015), Oct 20, 1997: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N2200J), Scottsville, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: improper engine operation by undetermined person(s) that initiated gauling on the connecting rod, and led to its subsequent failure.
- [NTSB MIA97LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA243), Sep 13, 1997: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N9385C), Oxford, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: fatigue failure of the No.4 connecting rod in an area where galling had occurred, which resulted in loss of engine power and a forced landing. Related factors were: the pilot's lack of communication…
- [NTSB MIA96FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA218), Aug 27, 1996: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N741RB), Lagrange, GA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's improper procedure by not placing the fuel selector on the tank with the most fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and a forced landing in a pasture. Contributing factors in this…
- [NTSB ATL96LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA045), Feb 7, 1996: Piper PA-32-RT-300 (N2200J), Blountville, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: Inadequate maintenance, and subsequent in-flight separation of the cowling, due to worn cowling components.
- [NTSB NYC96LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA013), Oct 16, 1995: Piper PA-32 (N39964), Honsdale, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's improper evaluation of the weather briefing, and his decision to fly into known forecasted moderate to severe icing conditions. Factors in the accident were the adverse weather conditions…
- [NTSB CHI95LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA192), Jun 17, 1995: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N21873), Peru, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. A factor in the accident was the runway light.
- [NTSB CHI95LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA097), Mar 1, 1995: Piper PA-32RT (N1978J), Joliet, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: the failure of the number four cylinder due to a loose cylinder hold down stud. A factor in the accident was the embankment.
- [NTSB MIA95FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA037), Dec 11, 1994: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N6517C), Sylvan Springs, AL, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: POOR IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND FOR FAILURE TO DEVIATE TO AN ALTERNATE AIRPORT AFTER ENCOUNTERING ICING CONDITIONS IN AN AIRPLANE NOT CERTIFICATED FOR FLIGHT IN ICING…

All 106: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32rt-300/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (216, 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 20260909013199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260909013199I), Sep 9, 2026: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N2217E), Tiffin, OH, Minor damage. The pilot in command (PIC) of the aircraft and maintenance service manager departed runway 24 on a routine return to service flight after completion of an…
- [Incident 20260612006889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260612006889I), Jun 12, 2026: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N9585C), Locust Grove, GA, Minor damage. A Piper PA-32RT-300 departed kdnn at approximently 1030 on 12 June, 2026. The aircraft, which was operated by a single pilot with no passengers on board, began…
- [Incident 20260429004789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260429004789I), Apr 29, 2026: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N2214F), Lehighton, PA, Minor damage. He (pilot) taxied out after fueling and performed all the required pre takeoff checks, he started a normal takeoff roll and around 80 - 82 knots, halfway down…
- [Accident 20250510004699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250510004699A), May 10, 2025: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N30689), Yulee, FL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On 05/10/2025, aircraft [privacy data omitted] departed from Nassau Airport (83FL), Yulee, Florida at approximately 09:34 am. The aircraft impacted the ground…
- [Incident 20240920020149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240920020149I), Sep 20, 2024: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N3041B), Toledo, WA, Substantial damage. The pilot, while approaching the landing into Toledo airport, stated that he was having challenges turning on the runway lights. After a couple of attempts, he…
- [Incident 20240515006329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240515006329I), May 15, 2024: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N39478), Destin, FL, Minor damage. Destin, FL (dts): [privacy data omitted], PA32, experienced a nose gear collapse while landing runway 32. Aircraft was towed to the ramp.
- [Accident 20230721014179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230721014179A), Jul 21, 2023: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N9519C), Mount Gilead, OH, Substantial damage. Aircraft lost engine power due to fuel starvation, landed in a soybean field
- [Incident 20230501012559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230501012559I), May 1, 2023: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N2185G), Anoka, MN, Minor damage. Returning to home airport after a cross country flight the PIC was demonstrating a short field landing to another pilot on board. The aircraft touched down in…
- [Incident 20221227019059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221227019059I), Dec 27, 2022: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N528CW), College Station, TX, Minor damage. On 12/27/2022 at 1355 CST, a Piper PA-32RT-300, s/n 32R-7885005, was en route on a VFR flight plan from kaus (austin-bergstrom int. Airport) to kmkv…
- [Incident 20221215020159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221215020159I), Dec 15, 2022: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N555AM), Friday Harbor, WA, Minor damage. During takeoff roll nose landing gear collapsed approximately 1/3 down the runway. PIC then observed landing gear unsafe light come on. Aircraft skidded to a…
- [Accident 20220629011289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220629011289A), Jun 29, 2022: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N4321M), Carolina Beach, NC, Destroyed. Departing runway 9, upon reaching an altitude of approximately five feet shortly after rotation, the pilot felt that the engine stopped developing full takeoff…
- [Incident 20210910015519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210910015519I), Sep 10, 2021: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N31397), Miami, FL, Minor damage. Part 91, N31397 landing on runway 9 Miami-opa Locka executive airport (opf) Nose gear and right main failing to extend landing on right wing and propeller. Two…
- [Incident 20210403008449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210403008449I), Apr 3, 2021: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N31609), De Quine, AR, Minor damage. N31609 was cruising at 6000' on an IFR fp when they notified ATC of a potential electrical loss and needed to divert to Kdeq. N31609 was over kdeq at the time…
- [Accident 20210307009109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210307009109A), Mar 7, 2021: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N94GF), Brevard, NC, Substantial damage. Description : accident PA-32 hard landing (3NR3) Transylvania Community Airport Sas: EA68202102045 Investigation: A private pilot was attempting to make a…
- [Accident 20200427004229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200427004229A), Apr 27, 2020: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N772SG), Meridianville, AL, Destroyed. Aircraft N772SG was on approach to madison county airport (mdq)when the pilot realized he was too high. The pilot introduced a slip maneuver to lower his…
- [Accident 20191228021909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191228021909A), Dec 28, 2019: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N27GB), Fletcher, NC, Destroyed. The pilot and his family(wife and 3 children) had flown from kryy to kavl for a day trip. Trip from kryy to kavl was uneventful. Pilot conducted a preflight…
- [Accident 20190902016469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190902016469A), Sep 2, 2019: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N31934), Mackinac Island, MI, Substantial damage. On September 2, 2019 at approximately 12:05 pm eastern daylight time (EDT), N31934, a PA-32RT-300 aircraft, registered to a flying club and operated by a…
- [Incident 20190310001099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190310001099I), Mar 10, 2019: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N432NC), Olathe, KS, Minor damage. During taxi to active runway at kixd, the aircraft departed the taxiway into the grassy infield area. The propeller was damaged after contacting the ground.
- [Incident 20181201017859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181201017859I), Dec 1, 2018: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N300WE), Brandywine, PA, Minor damage. Pilot was returning from an IFR flight. IFR was cancelled by pilot when entering VFR conditions and continued approach. Pilot forgot to extend gear for landing…
- [Accident 20181012019799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181012019799A), Oct 12, 2018: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N221MC), Poolville, TX, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Pilot flew into IMC without instrument flight plan. Nbtsb stated pilot made left turn and continuned turn until aircraft impacted ground.
- [Incident 20171125022039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171125022039I), Nov 25, 2017: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N856SC), Mound, LA, Minor damage. N856SC encountered bird activity during VFR flight at 3,500 feet. Aircraft sustained bird strike shattering the windshield with only 25% remaining.
- [Accident 20170430004399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170430004399A), Apr 30, 2017: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N31678), Coral Springs, FL, Substantial damage. Piper PA32, N31678 with one pilot and a passenger on board. Aircraft was operating under part 91. Aircraft took off from winter haven (kgif) heading to fort…
- [Incident 20170302001179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170302001179I), Mar 2, 2017: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N3016L), Lake Worth, FL, Minor damage. Aircraft N3016L landed gear up at Palm Beach County Park Airport (lna). Aircraft landed with gear up with a pilot and a passenger on board preforming a safety…
- [Incident 20161111023539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161111023539I), Nov 11, 2016: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N30245), Plattsmouth, NE, Minor damage. Upon landing, aircraft came to rest on lower engine cowling with nose landing gear retracted resulting in damage to lower cowling, nose landing gear doors,…
- [Accident 20160119000199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160119000199A), Jan 19, 2016: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N3046H), Melfa, VA, Destroyed. Aircraft was on short final to runway 3 when gusting wind blew aircraft off to side of runway. Winds reported at 310 degrees (80 degree left crosswind) 15…
- [Accident 20151012022849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151012022849A), Oct 12, 2015: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N300KG), Salisbury, NC, Substantial damage. During the landing phase the pilot stated that he switched from the right to left fuel tank and may have inadvertently gone all the way to the off position. On…
- [Incident 20150411005339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150411005339I), Apr 11, 2015: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N30074), Burbank, CA, Minor damage. Pilot [privacy data omitted] selected gear up on take off from knsa, saw three green indicator lights went out, no red in-transit lights, and decreasing…
- [Incident 20150406003069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150406003069I), Apr 6, 2015: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N39551), Goshen, IN, Minor damage. Investigation of incident revealed that flight instructor and student had completed a series of training maneuvers approximately 10 miles south of airport,…
- [Incident 20140830020889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140830020889I), Aug 30, 2014: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N781GH), Fort Lauderdale, FL, Minor damage. During approach to fxe the landing gear failed to extend, both electrically and manually. Aircraft was troubleshot, gear was cycled numerous times. Defect…
- [Incident 20140214003669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140214003669I), Feb 14, 2014: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N54SS), Mcallen, TX, Minor damage. Feb. 14, 2014, a Piper PA-32RT, N54SS, shortly after takeoff declared an emergency due to a rough running engine. The aircraft returned to Mcallen and landed…
- [Accident 20140126001709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140126001709A), Jan 26, 2014: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N36086), Millen, GA, Destroyed. Pilot complied with preflight inspections, taxi and ground run-up checks all normal. Aircraft departed normal. During climb out, selected gear up. At about…
- [Accident 20120807018769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120807018769A), Aug 7, 2012: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N36103), Strawn, TX, Substantial damage. On August 7, 2012, at approximately 11:00 local time, a 1978 Piper lance, PA-32RT-300 aircraft, N36103, while attempting a go around maneuver at Sportman'S…
- [Incident 20120702016899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120702016899I), Jul 2, 2012: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N21352), Naples, FL, No damage. Aircraft was aproxamently 30 NM east of Naples decending through 5000 ft. when a burning smell was decteted. Turned around and lined up on Naples airport and…
- [Incident 20120605011219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120605011219I), Jun 5, 2012: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N321LA), Florence, SC, Minor damage. Aircraft made a gear up landing after experiencing a comlpete electrical failure. Minor damage to the aircraft, no fire or injury.
- [Incident 20120522009299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120522009299I), May 22, 2012: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N41EK), Louisville, KY, Minor damage. Pilot stated immediately after takeoff from 4M7, he heard a loud pop (and felt it in his feet through the rudder pedals). Pilot attempted to retract gear. Nose…
- [Accident 20120115000319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120115000319A), Jan 15, 2012: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N513CW), Angel Fire, NM, Substantial damage. On January 15, 2012 at 4:00 pm MST, N513CW, a Piper PA-32RT-300, crashed at the Angel Fire, NM airport during an aborted takeoff. The ATP rated pilot and his…
- [Accident 20110809017359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110809017359A), Aug 9, 2011: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N30731), Charleston, SC, Substantial damage. On August 9, 2011, at 10:30 am , N30731, a Piper PA-32-RT-300 operating part 91 VFR, landed high, fast and long at Charleston, SC, (chs) airport. The aircraft…
- [Incident 20110619015399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110619015399I), Jun 19, 2011: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N9572C), Manteo, NC, Minor damage. Aircraft left with 4 passengers from the Manteo terminal for a 30 min air tour around the outer banks. Departure was between 1345 and 1400 EDT. The aircraft…
- [Incident 20110115000209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110115000209I), Jan 15, 2011: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N30689), Sevierville, TN, Minor damage. Video of landing was obtained. Pilot failed to flair and broke nose wheel trunion. Pilot had been at area airport just hours before with designee pilot…
- [Accident 20100906044469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100906044469A), Sep 6, 2010: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N36072), Las Vegas, NV, Destroyed, 2 fatal. On September 6, 2010 at about 0815 pacific local time, a Piper PA-32-300, N36072, departed runway 35L at Henderson Executive Airport near Las Vegas, Nevada.…
- [Accident 20100712038959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100712038959A), Jul 12, 2010: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N2185K), Yellow Pine, ID, Substantial damage. During the takeoff roll, the pilot determined the aircraft had not reached a safe liftoff speed by the pilot's predetermined go/no-go spot. At that point the…
- [Accident 20091129052309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091129052309A), Nov 29, 2009: Piper PA-32RT-300 (N9243C), Memphis, TN, Destroyed, 1 fatal. The aircraft was attempting to fly the mem ILS 18L approach and crashed approximately one mile northwest of runway 18C. Radar tracking showed the aircraft was…
- [Incident 20090413005779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090413005779I), Apr 13, 2009: Piper PA32RT300 (N528CW), Lawrenceville, GA, Minor damage. (-23) While operating the aircraft during approach on an IFR flight plan, the nose landing gear did not have a positive down and locked indication. Upon…
- [Incident 20090110000529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090110000529I), Jan 10, 2009: Piper PA32RT300 (N31R), Georgetown, TX, Minor damage. Pilot entered class d airspace without radio contact with ATC. Pilot did not respond to light gun signals during approach to gtu runway 36. Pilot attempted to…
- [Incident 20080319012299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080319012299I), Mar 19, 2008: Piper PA32RT300 (N360SB), San Antonio, TX, Minor damage. (-23) On 03-19-08 Piper N360SB, piloted by [privacy data omitted], during touchdown the nose landing gear collapsed at the Stinson airport. The flight was a…
- [Incident 20070529010589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070529010589I), May 29, 2007: Piper PA32RT300 (N32RT), Coolidge, AZ, Minor damage. (-23) Landing runway 23 at P08. Pilot conducted pre-landing checklist, and noticed 3 green lights for landing gear. His passenger commented about gumps, and…
- [Incident 20061130029839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061130029839I), Nov 30, 2006: Piper PA32RT300 (N2148N), Sioux Falls, SD. (-23) On 11/30/06 at approximately 10:05 CST after departure from fsd, the engine started to overspeed and failed. The pilot tried to return to fsd but was…
- [Accident 20061121024659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061121024659A), Nov 21, 2006: Piper PA32RT300 (N3887M), Bardstown, KY, Substantial damage. (-23) On 11/21/2006, N3887M a Piper PA-32RT-300 conducting an IFR flight plan from mayfield, KY (M25) to frankfort, KY, (fft). Just south of ft. knox, KY…
- [Accident 20060818018369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060818018369A), Aug 18, 2006: Piper PA32RT300 (N31911), Dovesville, SC, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-23) Aircraft crashed on approach to darlington airport, (udg) darlington, SC at approx. 0840 local. The aircraft was destroyed on impact resulting in two…
- [Accident 20060606013009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060606013009A), Jun 6, 2006: Piper PA32RT300 (N36262), Jackson, MI, Substantial damage. (-23) June 6, 2006 Piper PA32RT300 departed arb on a 91 pleasure flight to jxn. The aircraft was occupied by the pilot and 1 passenger. Piper N36262 landed on…

All 216: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32rt-300/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (53, newest 50)

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

- [SDR 2026FA0000637](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000637), Aug 13, 2026: SERVO. FAULTED. PILOT REPORTED THE FUEL PRESSURE PEGGED MAX PRESSURE CAUSING THE GAUGE TO BECOME INOP. IT WAS REPLACED AND AGAIN THE GAUGE WENT TO MAX & BECAME INOP, THE FUEL F
- [SDR 17GR20191108901](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/17GR20191108901), Nov 8, 2019: VALVE. BENT. DURING 50 HOUR INSPECTION NO COMPRESSION ON CYLINDER 4. INSPECTION REVEALED STUCK EXHAUST VALVE AND BENT PUSH ROD.
- [SDR 2017FA0000594](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000594), Nov 14, 2017: SQUAT SWITCH. OUT OF ADJUST. SQUAT SWITCH FOUND OUT OF ADJUSTMENT, NOSE LANDING GEAR POSITION LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN GEAR HANDLE WAS LOWERED.
- [SDR 17GR2016051600001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/17GR2016051600001), May 13, 2016: RIB. CRACKED. PERFORMING INSPECTION AS PART OF SB 1161, DISCOVERED CRACKS IN BOTH WHEEL WELLS. CRACKS WERE VISIBLE WITHOUT NDT INSPECTION. THE WERE RADIATING FROM THE LOWER C
- [SDR 17GR2015FA0000253](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/17GR2015FA0000253), May 29, 2015: TRUNNION. CRACKED. PERFORMING SB 1161, DISCOVERED CRACKS IN RADIUS OF LT AND RT WHEEL WELL AT SIDE STRUT ATTACH POINT.
- [SDR MGOR201405210001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MGOR201405210001), May 20, 2014: TRUNNION. CRACKED. OPERATOR REPORTED THEIR RT STRUT WAS FLAT. VISUALLY INSPECTED STRUT AND NO OBVIOUS LEAKS NOTED. SERVICED STRUT WITH NITROGEN TO RAISE ACFT FOR JACK INSTALLATION
- [SDR 2012FA0000783](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000783), Nov 29, 2012: TURNBUCKLE. BROKEN. AFT FUSELAGE ELEVATOR CABLE TURNBUCKLE END, CRACKED AND BROKE OFF AT THE BARREL SIDE IN THE SHANK PART, .6250" BACK FROM THE THREADED PORTION OF THE TURNBUCKLE 
- [SDR 2010FA0000002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000002), Jan 7, 2010: VERNATHERM. DISTORTED. AFTER REMOVING THE LT OIL COOLER SUPPLY HOSE AT THE CASE FOR ACCESS TO MAGNETO, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE NUT OFF THE END OF THE VERNATHERM WAS STUCK IN THE FITTI
- [SDR FFKA140](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FFKA140), Jul 20, 2009: RING. BROKEN. SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, WHILE CLIMBING THROUGH ABOUT 3000 FT, ENGINE LOST ABOUT 200 - 300 RPM MOMENTARILY AND THEN RECOVERED. IT DID THIS 2 TIMES AND THEN WENT B
- [SDR FFK2008F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FFK2008F00001), Jul 23, 2008: MAGNETO. BROKEN. PILOT REPORTED OIL LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE COWLING AFTER THE LAST FLIGHT OF THE DAY. MAINT TROUBLESHOT PROBLEM TO BE COMING FROM THE DUEL MAGNETO, PN BL-6825601
- [SDR 2008F00009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008F00009), Mar 19, 2008: LANDING GEAR. COLLAPSED. NOSE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED AFTER LANDING BUT WHILE STILL MOVING UNDER ITS OWN POWER.
- [SDR 2006FA0001179](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0001179), Dec 5, 2006: CONNECTING ROD. FAILED. INTERNAL ENGINE FAILURE, CYLINDERS 2 AND 4 CONNECTING RODS FAILED. ENGINE WAS ORIGINAL TO THE AIRCRAFT (1979).
- [SDR 2006FA0000604](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000604), Jun 14, 2006: CONTROL CABLE. SEPARATED. CABLE TURNBUCKLE MALE END SEPARATED AT FITTING DURING ROLLOUT AFTER LANDING. FITTING SEEMS TO HAVE CORRODED FROM THE SHANK CORE AND PROGRESSED OUTWARD TO THE SU
- [SDR 2006FA0000611](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000611), Jun 12, 2006: CONTROL CABLE. SEPARATED. UP ELEVATOR CABLE SEPARATED DURING LANDING FLARE.
- [SDR 2006FA0000610](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000610), Jun 12, 2006: CONTROL CABLE. SEPARATED. UP ELEVATOR CABLE SEPARATED DURING LANDING FLARE.
- [SDR 2006FA0000609](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000609), Jun 12, 2006: CONTROL CABLE. SEPARATED. UP ELEVATOR CABLE SEPARATED DURING LANDING FLARE.
- [SDR 2006FA0000608](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000608), Jun 12, 2006: CONTROL CABLE. SEPARATED. UP ELEVATOR CABLE SEPARATED IN LANDING FLARE.
- [SDR 2005FA0001622](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001622), Nov 22, 2005: DOWNLOCK SWITCH. BROKEN. UPON ARRIVING AT DESTINATION GEAR WAS SELECTED DOWN. NOSE GEAR GREEN LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE AND IN TRANSIT LIGHT STAYED ON. INSPECTED AND FOUND NOSE GEAR DOWN
- [SDR 2005FA0001503](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001503), Oct 19, 2005: WINDOW. CRACKED. LT FORWARD SIDE WINDOW. CRACKED AND BROKEN 2 PLACES AROUND SIDE VENT WINDOW CAUSING LARGE SECTION TO BECOME LOOSE. (K)
- [SDR AU510001607](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001607), Jan 7, 2005: LANDING GEAR. COLLAPSED. LT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED. AIRCRAFT AND LANDING GEAR DAMAGED.
- [SDR 2003FA0000704](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000704), Jul 14, 2003: FLOAT. WORN. FUEL QUANTITY FLOAT P/N 38230-002. COMPOSITE FLOAT HAS BEEN HITTING THE UPPER BODY OF THE ASSY WHEN IN A FULL CONDITION AND HAS WORN .2500 INCH GROOVE ON ONE SI
- [SDR AUS20020998](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020998), Sep 6, 2002: RIB. CRACKED. (AUS) RH WING RIB CRACKED ALONG RIVET LINE IN THREE PLACES.
- [SDR AUS20020997](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020997), Sep 6, 2002: DOUBLER. CRACKED. (AUS) WING WALK SKIN CORRUGATED DOUBLER CRACKED IN AREA NEAR RIB AT STN36.9.
- [SDR SO52002F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SO52002F00000), Aug 5, 2002: LINE. CORRODED. PILOT REPORTED STRONG SMELL OF FUEL (AVGAS) IN COCKPIT. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND FUEL LINE FROM FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE TO FORWARD BULKHE
- [SDR AUS20020046](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020046), Jan 18, 2002: CABLE. FAILED. (AUS) STABILATOR TRIM CABLE SEPARATED AT ELECTRIC TRIM SERVO ACTUATOR.
- [SDR 2001FA0000220](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000220), Aug 6, 2001: MUFFLER. SPLIT. THE CENTER MUFFLER HOUSING SPLIT OPEN AT THE UPPER WELD SEAM ALLOWING EXHAUST TO DAMAGE THE UPPER ALUMINUM MUFFLER ASSEMBLY SHROUD AND THE ENGINE INDUCTION COVE
- [SDR 2001FA0000141](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000141), Apr 26, 2001: GEAR. BROKEN. ON TAKE OFF AT APPROXIMATLEY 500 FEET THE ENGINE FAILED. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED IN GRASS AT END OF RUNWAY WITHOUT INCIDENT. INSPECTION SHOWED THAT BOTH DISTRIBUTOR
- [SDR 2001FA0000154](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000154), Apr 26, 2001: GEAR. BROKEN. AFTER TAKE OFF AT APPROX 500FT AGL, THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING. AIRCRAFT MADE EMERGENCY LANDING IN A FIELD WITH NO DAMAGE OR INJURIES. INSPECTION OF MAGNETO REV
- [SDR 20010416CW006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010416CW006), Jan 8, 2001: ATTACH FITTING. CRACKED. INSPECTED AIRFRAME, FOUND THREE SEPARATE CRACKS IN THE LEFT WING FORWARD ATTACH FITTING AREA.
- [SDR 20001019SH007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001019SH007), Sep 1, 2000: SEAL. FAILED. SEAL SOFTENED, SWELLED, RUPTURED. NIGHT, PART 135 FLIGHT LOST OIL, ENGINE SEIZED. SEAL MATERIAL NOT OIL PROOF. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED RETURNING TO ORIGINAL MATERIA
- [SDR 20000831SH015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000831SH015), Aug 31, 2000: ENGINE. FAILED. AIRCRAFT WAS IN-FLIGHT WHEN ENGINE LOST ALL OIL PRESSURE, AND HAD A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. AIRCRAFT WAS ABLE TO MAKE A SAFE OFF-FIELD LANDING WITH NO STRUCTURAL 
- [SDR AU000606](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000606), Jul 19, 2000: NUT. SPLIT. (AUS) ANCHOR NUT FOR RIGHT FORWARD FIN ATTACH BOLT SPLIT.
- [SDR 20000504SH030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000504SH030), Mar 22, 2000: O-RING. FAILED. AFTER TAKEOFF, THE NOSE GEAR FAILED TO FULLY RETRACT AND WOULD NOT EXTEND TO DOWN AND LOCKED POSITION. THE PILOT PERFORMED VAROIUS MANEUVERS AND GEAR FINALLY EX
- [SDR 99ZZZX2638](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2638), Jul 1, 1999: FITTING. CORRODED. INSPECTED RUDDER LOWER ATTACH BOLTS AT OWNER'S REQUEST. FOUND LOWER BOLT MISSING AND THE REMAINING BOLT SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION AND WEAR. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED
- [SDR 99ZZZX1938](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1938), Jan 18, 1999: TRUNNION. FAILED. LANDING GEAR TRUNNION FAILED.
- [SDR 99ZZZX1648](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1648), Jan 18, 1999: TRUNNION. FAILED. TRUNNION FOUND DAMAGED ON PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION.
- [SDR 98ZZZX3013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3013), Jul 18, 1998: ALTERNATOR. FAILED. ALTERNATOR FAILED DUE TO OLD AGE.
- [SDR 97ZZZX4726](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4726), Oct 21, 1997: CONNECTING ROD. FAILED. ENGINE HAD A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE 10 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF. A SUCCESSFUL EMERGENCY LANDING WAS MADE IN A HAY FIELD. PILOT AND PASSENGER WERE NOT INJURED, AIRCRA
- [SDR 96ZZZX3357](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3357), May 29, 1996: TRUNNION. CRACKED. LEFT MAIN GEAR STRUT FOUND COLLAPSED. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED TRUNNION ASSY PN 67926-12 CRACKED AND LEAKING. CRACK EXTENDED 90 PERCENT AROUND TRUNNION. CAUS
- [SDR 96ZZZX4146](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4146), Apr 10, 1996: P-LEAD. SHORTING. TROUBLESHOOTING FOR INTERMITTENT INOPERATIVE CONDITION ON RT MAGNETO FOUND P-LEAD SHORTING WHERE IT EXITS THROUGH FIREWALL. REPLACED P-LEADS AND INSTALLED PLAST
- [SDR 96ZZZX1517](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1517), Mar 8, 1996: CASTING. OUT OF SPEC. TWO OF THE CRITICAL SHAFTS IN THE MECHANISM WERE UNDER THE MINIMUM END SHAKE CALLED OUT IN THE OVERHAUL MANUAL. THEY MEASURED .0005 INCH AND .0009 INCH (O/H MAN
- [SDR 95ZZZX6775](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6775), Nov 14, 1995: MAGNETO. WORN. MAGNETO FLANGE WEAR. A D6LN-3000 (DUAL MAGNETO) WAS FOUND TO HAVE ITS BASE CLAMPS SECURED. HOWEVER, THE MAGNETO WAS ABLE TO CHAFE BETWEEN THE FLANGE AND THE HOL
- [SDR 95ZZZX6612](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6612), Nov 14, 1995: MAGNETO. DEFECTIVE. 'ACCESSORY CASE OIL LEAK'. A FACTORY LYCOMING ENGINE HAD A PERSISTENT SLIGHT OIL SEEP AT THE MAGNETO BASE. AFTER REMOVAL, IT WAS FOUND TO HAVE A FLAW IN THE APP
- [SDR 95ZZZX5645](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5645), Sep 18, 1995: BOLT. FRACTURED. UPON COMPLIANCE WITH PIPER SB 747, NLG ACTUATOR ATTACHMENT BOLT (REAR) WAS FOUND SEVERELY WORN, BENT, AND FRACTURED WITH FORWARD CLEVIS BOLT, PN 400-871 (AN23-1
- [SDR 95ZZZX5233](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5233), Aug 30, 1995: FITTING. CRACKED. FITTING INSTALLED TO C/W AD 93-05-10 AND PIPER SB 955 WHICH CALL OUT KIT 766-253. P/N 02867-2 IS PART OF KIT AND IT CRACKED AT FORWARD OUTBOARD CORNER OF WELD. 
- [SDR 95ZZZX4476](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX4476), Jul 20, 1995: SPAR ATTACH. CORRODED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, COMPLIANCE WITH PIPER SB 977, INSPECTION OF REAR SPAR ATTACH FITTINGS IN THE CABIN FOR CORROSION, AND FOUND THIS AREA SEVERELY CORRODE
- [SDR 95ZZZX2958](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2958), May 31, 1995: VALVE. CRIMP NUT LOOSE. INSPECT OIL COOLER BYPASS VALVE PER LYCOMING SB 518B. FOUND LOOSE NUT. INSTALL NEW VALVE IAW SB.
- [SDR 95ZZZX3141](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3141), May 17, 1995: VALVE. MISSING. WHEN COMPLYING WTIIH LYCOMING SB 518C (COPY ATTACHED) FOUND CRIMPED NUT HOLDING VALVE TOGETHER WAS MISSING. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, FOUND NUT LODGED IN HOSE
- [SDR 95ZZZX3533](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3533), May 15, 1995: GREASE SEAL. WRONG PART. GREASE SEAL PN 153003 WILL NOT ALLOW AXLE SPACER TO PASS THROUGH ON TO BEARING. ASSEMBLY AS IS CAUSES SHIM TO CUT THROUGH GREASE SEAL AND DOES NOT ALLOW CORRECT
- [SDR 95ZZZX2950](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2950), May 3, 1995: CONTACT ASSY. TIP BROKEN. PILOT NOTED A DEAD MAG IN THE RIGHT POSITION. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE POINTS NOT OPENING. CONTACT ASSEMBLY HAS TIP BROKEN OFF. PART TOTAL TIME 30 HRS. TCM IG

All 53: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32rt-300/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (254, 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 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 SA00756DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00756DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA11137SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11137SC): Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA00064AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00064AT): Installation of aileron gap seals. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [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 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 SA00076WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00076WI): Manufacture and installation of replacement wing tips. Knots 2U Ltd
- [STC SA02384CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02384CH): Installation of Flight Boss LTD SPA-32/34 Series Organizers. Flight Boss Ltd
- [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 254: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32rt-300/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
- [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
- [MC67184-000](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID183977842120260722151904.0001): Axle. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces 67184-000 · May 6, 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
- [AF68831-002](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID189063926120250212132035.0001): Seal. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Modification part · 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
- [AF38737-02-LCSM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID185415853120250212132023.0001): RH Rear Baffle Assembly. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces 68030-10 · 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
- [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
- [AF38737-02-LCLM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID173237350320250212132023.0001): RH Rear Baffle Assembly. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces 68030-10 · Feb 11, 2025
- [AF99766-003](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID169186930220250212132037.0001): Seal. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Modification part · 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
- [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
- [AF38739-02-SCLM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID154974061320250212132028.0001): LH Rear Baffle Assembly. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces 68029-09 · 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
- [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-LCSM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID133729540020250212132027.0001): LH Rear Baffle Assembly. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces 68029-09 · 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
- [AF38739-02-LCLM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID118064298020250212132028.0001): LH Rear Baffle Assembly. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces 68029-09 · 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
- [AF99776-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID108865865820250212132033.0001): RH Front Baffle Assembly. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces 99776-00 · 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
- [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
- [MDL RR1-2-01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID188380771120250311133057.0001): Alternate Avionic SupportStrut Assemblies. Radiorax Aviation Systems LLC · PMA PQ00040WB · Modification part · Jan 17, 2025
- [LSM-200-700-11](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID187312814920250417183925.0001): Hub Cap Assy. Whelen Aerospace Technologies · PMA PQ1372CE · Modification part · Dec 10, 2024
- [MDL103216-000](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID186927414020240221143428.0001): SkyView HDX Instrumentation. Dynon Avionics, Inc. · PMA PQ05359NM · Modification part · Jan 26, 2024
- [TAU03323](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID194359759020240221143039.0001): AV/Cabin Heat Kit. Hartzell Propeller LLC · PMA PQ2040CE · Modification part · Dec 14, 2023
- [FS2-20](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID187589568620250925194345.0001): Alternator. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces BC410-1 · Dec 6, 2023
- [A80564](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID172675386920240730171257.0001): Pump. Aero Accessories LLC · PMA PQ1206CE · Replaces Griggs Aircraft Refinishing, LLC… · Oct 26, 2023
- [AA617058](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID198539689320240813144832.0001): Induction Air Filter. Aero Accessories LLC · PMA PQ1206CE · Replaces Donaldson P617058Alexandria Aircaft… · Oct 17, 2023
- [APS68-01100](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID102488499820231102131426.0001): Shim, Brake. Aviation Products Systems Inc · PMA PQ3830CE · Replaces 068-01100 · Sep 25, 2023
- [UAV-1004236-001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID179059944320230707211347.0001): AV-30-C. uAvionix Corporation · PMA PQ05445NM · Modification part · Jun 28, 2023

All of them: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32rt-300/pma.md

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