# Piper PA-34 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 7103404 - Manufacturer (registry): PIPER - Model: PA-34 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 2 · Reciprocating - Seats: 6 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 67 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 5 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-34 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. Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 93-24-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-24-14) (historical): Nose Gear Trunnion Bolt · Piper Aircraft, Inc., The New PA-34 Series (all). Effective Jan 28, 1994 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (2) - [SAIB CE-04-78](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-04-78): . Issued Aug 17, 2004 - [SAIB ACE-95-05](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-95-05): . Issued Dec 20, 1995 ## Registered aircraft (5) - [N286ME](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N286ME): [N286me LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N286ME%20LLC), [Stuart, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Stuart), built 1972, S/N 34-7250181 - [N628FM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N628FM): [Dakota Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAKOTA%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Sioux Falls, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Sioux%20Falls), S/N 34-7870060 - [N769JJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N769JJ): [Two Winds Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TWO%20WINDS%20AVIATION%20LLC), [East Setauket, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/East%20Setauket), built 2002, S/N 3449250 - [N806JC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N806JC): [Cave Jon](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAVE%20JON), [Lamesa, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Lamesa), S/N 34-8433051 - [N999CP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N999CP): [Van Bortel Aircraft Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VAN%20BORTEL%20AIRCRAFT%20INC), [Arlington, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Arlington), S/N 34-7770262 ## NTSB investigations (4) 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 ATL06LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA021), Dec 8, 2005: Piper PA-34-200 (N997BW), Columbia, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: Maintenance personnel's improper installation of the stabilator trim arm which resulted in separation of a bolt, loss of control during takeoff, and a subsequent hard landing. - [NTSB MIA99LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA016), Oct 27, 1998: Piper PA-34 (N45SA), Ormond Beach, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain Vmc speed, which resulted in a loss of control, and his improper operation of the throttle given the known full rich operating condition of the left engine. A… - [NTSB MIA76FLD34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FLD34), Dec 20, 1975: Piper PA-34 (N1044U), St Petersburg, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC75FGM21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FGM21), Nov 23, 1974: Piper PA-34 (N15260), Edensburg, PA, destroyed ## FAA accident and incident reports (7) 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 20150914017039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150914017039I), Sep 14, 2015: Piper PA-34 (N286ME), Fort Pierce, FL, Minor damage. While lined up for runway 10R pilot failed to lower landing gear and impacted runway surface coming to a stop on the runway surface. Post accident revealed… - [Accident 20051208029499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051208029499A), Dec 8, 2005: Piper PA34200 (N997BW), Columbia, SC, Substantial damage. (-23) Upon takeoff on rw 29 at Columbia Metropolitan Airport in west Columbia, SC, the aircraft became uncontrollable and pitched up violently to approximately… - [Accident 19981027040569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981027040569A), Oct 27, 1998: Piper PA34200T (N45SA), Ormond Beach, FL, Substantial damage. (.19) On October 27, 1998, about 1241 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-34, N45SA, registered to international aeronautical consultants, inc., crashed during a… - [Incident 19940202003349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940202003349I), Feb 2, 1994: Piper PA34* (N628FM), Starkville, MS, Minor damage. Narrative: flight was an instructional flight, landing gear was selected down on final approach. The landing gear did not extend due to a tripped landing gear… - [Incident 19780402008709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780402008709I), Apr 2, 1978: Piper PA34200 (N1044U), Clearwater, FL, Minor damage. Taxiing aircraft struck parked aircraft. - [Accident 19751220040429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19751220040429A), Dec 20, 1975: Piper PA34200 (N1044U), St Petersburg, FL, Substantial damage. Ip cut r mixt ctl at VMC,student responded with pwr off then advanced pwr,acft yawed wing hit gnd. - [Accident 19741123041579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19741123041579A), Nov 23, 1974: Piper PA34200 (N15260), Edensburg, PA, Destroyed. Ip shut off fuel r eng drg sim adf apch. Plt aborted ldg due deer near rwy. Apld pwr acft veered r. ## Service difficulty reports (3) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 97ZZZX1260](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1260), Mar 15, 1997: ROD END. BEARING FROZE. DURING INSTALLATION OF PIPER ENGINE CONTROL MODIFICATION KIT NR 79509, NOTICED THAT KIT ROD END BEARINGS WERE UNUSUALLY STIFF. AFTER 100 HOURS TIS, CONTROL ROD - [SDR EY2R9601340](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601340), Dec 1, 1996: HUB. CORRODED. CORROSION FOUND ON HUB. - [SDR EY2R9601339](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601339), Dec 1, 1996: HUB. CORRODED. CORROSION FOUND ON HUB. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.