# Piper PA-36-285

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry codes: 7103610, 7103611
- Manufacturer (registry): PIPER
- Model: PA-36-285
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 255 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 40
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-36-285

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

## 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 2021-11-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-11-16): Wings · Piper PA-36-285, PA-36-300 and PA-36-375. Effective Jul 15, 2021
- [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 85-02-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-02-05-R1): Piper P/N s 81090-02, 683-107 Placard Installation · Lavia Argentina PA-25, PA-25-235, PA-25-260 and 32 more. Effective Nov 21, 1997
- [AD 81-24-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-24-01): Rudder Control And Harness Cable Assemblies · Piper PA-36-285, PA-36-300 and PA-36-375. Effective Nov 19, 1981
- [AD 76-05-07 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-05-07-R2): Rudder Control System · Piper PA-36-285, PA-36-300 and PA-36-375. Effective Nov 16, 1981
- [AD 79-12-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-12-09): Engine Mount Attach Brackets · Piper PA-36-285. Effective Jun 19, 1979
- [AD 78-26-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-26-05): Elevator And Aileron Control Systems · Piper PA-36-285, PA-36-300 and PA-36-375. Effective Dec 26, 1978
- [AD 77-21-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-21-03): Rudder Spar Cracks · Piper PA-36-285. Effective Oct 18, 1977
- [AD 77-04-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-04-02): Directional Control · Piper PA-36-285. Effective Feb 21, 1977
- [AD 77-02-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-02-06): Wing Attachment Fittings · Piper PA-36-285. Effective Jan 28, 1977
- [AD 75-20-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-20-07): Front Bearing Plate Bolt · Piper PA-36-285. Effective Sep 22, 1975
- [AD 75-01-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-01-02): Elevator Control Forces · Piper PA-36-285. Effective Jan 6, 1975
- [AD 74-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-21-02): Stall Warning System · Piper PA-36-285. Effective Oct 4, 1974
- [AD 74-14-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-14-06): Wing Spar · Piper PA-36-285. Effective Jul 8, 1974
- [AD 74-13-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-13-07): Fuel Shutoff Lever Placard · Piper PA-36-285. Effective Jun 25, 1974

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 83-20-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-20-03) (historical): Structural Components Replacements · Piper PA-36-285, PA-36-300 and PA-36-375. Effective Nov 11, 1983
- [AD 79-01-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-01-03) (historical): Wing Spar Carry Thru Assembly · Piper PA-36-285. Effective Jan 2, 1979

## Registered aircraft (40)

- [N410RM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N410RM): built 1975, S/N 36-7560084
- [N41323](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41323): [Demars Kevin L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEMARS%20KEVIN%20L), [Fargo, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Fargo), S/N 36-7460001
- [N55713](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N55713): [Mid Continent Aircraft Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MID%20CONTINENT%20AIRCRAFT%20CORP), [Hayti, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Hayti), built 1973, S/N 36-7360007
- [N55752](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N55752): [Snyder Spraying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SNYDER%20SPRAYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Snyder, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Snyder), built 1973, S/N 36-7360009
- [N55993](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N55993): [Karsenti Ziva](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KARSENTI%20ZIVA), [Galesburg, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Galesburg), built 1973, S/N 36-7360025
- [N56635](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N56635): [Danley Brothers Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DANLEY%20BROTHERS%20INC), [Willows, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Willows), built 1973, S/N 36-7360063
- [N56844](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N56844): [Lubben Ryan D DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUBBEN%20RYAN%20D%20DBA), [Fergus Falls, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Fergus%20Falls), built 1974, S/N 36-7460006
- [N57585](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57585): [Sabbe Bros Flying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SABBE%20BROS%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Maddock, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Maddock), built 1975, S/N 36-7560119
- [N57589](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57589): [Sabbe Bros Flying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SABBE%20BROS%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Maddock, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Maddock), built 1975, S/N 36-7560122
- [N57609](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57609): [Lazy T Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAZY%20T%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Ashland, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Ashland), built 1975, S/N 36-7660009
- [N57615](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57615): [Newkirk Thomas R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEWKIRK%20THOMAS%20R), [Garland, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Garland), built 1975, S/N 36-7660014
- [N57625](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57625): [Stratham Aerial Spraying LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STRATHAM%20AERIAL%20SPRAYING%20LLC), [Axtell, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Axtell), built 1975, S/N 36-7660022
- [N57716](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57716): [Fishers Flyings Pipers LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FISHERS%20FLYINGS%20PIPERS%20LLC), [Broken Bow, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Broken%20Bow), S/N 36-7660038
- [N57721](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57721): [Goltz Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOLTZ%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Pembina, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Pembina), built 1975, S/N 36-7660044
- [N57725](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57725): [Bretts Spray Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRETTS%20SPRAY%20SERVICE%20INC), [Onida, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Onida), built 1975, S/N 36-7660047
- [N57738](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57738): [Quality Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUALITY%20AVIATION%20INC), [Marana, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Marana), built 1975, S/N 36-7660054
- [N57746](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57746): [Aircraft Montana LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRCRAFT%20MONTANA%20LLC), [Helena, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Helena), built 1976, S/N 36-7660059
- [N57749](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57749): built 1976, S/N 36-7660065, Sale reported
- [N57751](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57751): [Wood Flying Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOOD%20FLYING%20INC), [Panhandle, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Panhandle), built 1976, S/N 36-7660058
- [N57758](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57758): [Aero Spraying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERO%20SPRAYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Williston, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Williston), S/N 36-7660072
- [N57772](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57772): [Deterding Jim](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DETERDING%20JIM), [Pond Creek, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Pond%20Creek), built 1976, S/N 36-7660079
- [N57775](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57775): [Snyder Spraying Serv Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SNYDER%20SPRAYING%20SERV%20INC), [Snyder, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Snyder), built 1976, S/N 36-7660089
- [N57784](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57784): [Whitlock Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHITLOCK%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Honey Grove, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Honey%20Grove), built 1976, S/N 36-7660095
- [N57824](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57824): [West Central Ag-Air Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEST%20CENTRAL%20AG-AIR%20INC), [Fergus Falls, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Fergus%20Falls), built 1976, S/N 36-7660132
- [N65310](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N65310): [Glover Thomas B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GLOVER%20THOMAS%20B), [Marana, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Marana), built 1975, S/N 36-7560047
- [N76400](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N76400): [Horning Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HORNING%20AIR%20LLC), [Cresbard, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Cresbard), built 1976, S/N 36-7660096
- [N9901P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9901P): [Williams Fertilizer Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIAMS%20FERTILIZER%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Oregon, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Oregon), built 1975, S/N 36-7560003
- [N9904P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9904P): [Rose Dale](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROSE%20DALE), [Americus, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Americus), built 1975, S/N 36-7560007
- [N9911P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9911P): [Mid Continent Aircraft Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MID%20CONTINENT%20AIRCRAFT%20CORP), [Hayti, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Hayti), built 1975, S/N 36-7560019
- [N9914P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9914P): [County Of Galveston](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COUNTY%20OF%20GALVESTON), [Dickinson, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dickinson), built 1975, S/N 36-7560022
- [N9923P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9923P): [Mundell Terry D Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MUNDELL%20TERRY%20D%20TRUSTEE), [Rosston, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Rosston), built 1975, S/N 36-7560033
- [N9928P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9928P): [Quality Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUALITY%20AVIATION%20INC), [Marana, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Marana), S/N 36-7560039
- [N9938P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9938P): [Heartland Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEARTLAND%20AVIATION%20INC), [Alliance, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Alliance), built 1975, S/N 36-7560050
- [N9947P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9947P): [Quality Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUALITY%20AVIATION%20INC), [Marana, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Marana), built 1975, S/N 36-7560058
- [N9964P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9964P): [Cabbage Kenneth S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CABBAGE%20KENNETH%20S), [Prosser, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Prosser), built 1975, S/N 36-7560075
- [N9966P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9966P): [Grubbs Terry L DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRUBBS%20TERRY%20L%20DBA), [Gregory, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Gregory), built 1975, S/N 36-7560077
- [N9976P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9976P): [Sides Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIDES%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Cambridge, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Cambridge), built 1975, S/N 36-7560089
- [N9979P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9979P): [Federal Aerial Applicators LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FEDERAL%20AERIAL%20APPLICATORS%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1975, S/N 36-7560092
- [N9981P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9981P): [Butler Billy D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUTLER%20BILLY%20D), [Hilger, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Hilger), built 1975, S/N 36-7560095
- [N9996P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9996P): [Mid Continent Aircraft Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MID%20CONTINENT%20AIRCRAFT%20CORP), [Hayti, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Hayti), S/N 36-7560097

## NTSB investigations (125, 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 WPR25LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA008), Oct 8, 2024: Piper PA-36-285 (N9928P), Marana, AZ, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB CEN20LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA381), Aug 18, 2020: Piper PA36 (N57607), Ord, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while in a turn during initial climb and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low…
- [NTSB GAA19CA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA437), Jul 15, 2019: Piper PA36 (N57799), Bancroft, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a low-altitude turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA17CA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA453), Jul 29, 2017: Piper PA36 (N132VA), McCook, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering downwind during an agricultural application flight, which resulted in…
- [NTSB CEN14LA519](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA519), Sep 19, 2014: Piper PA 36-285 (N9913P), Woodburn, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN13LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA280), May 14, 2013: Piper PA-36-285 (N57719), Galena, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power due to improper maintenance by an unknown individual that led to the degradation and deterioration of the No. 2 piston, which was undetected because of overdue maintenance.
- [NTSB CEN12CA542](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA542), Aug 8, 2012: Piper PA-36-285 (N204AB), Harvey, ND, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to take off with the airplane over its maximum gross weight on a turf runway and with a tailwind, and his subsequent failure to maintain airplane control.
- [NTSB WPR11CA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA281), Jun 23, 2011: Piper PA-36-285 (N57736), Havre, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN10CA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA454), Jul 29, 2010: Piper PA-36-285 (N57706), Petersburg, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a signpost during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB CEN10LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA348), Jun 25, 2010: Piper PA-36-285 (N269JW), Fremont, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA616](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA616), Jun 12, 2009: Piper PA-36-285 (N57625), Clark, SD, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from a levy.
- [NTSB CEN09LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA023), Oct 18, 2008: Piper PA-36-285 (N57740), Silverton, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a transmission wire.
- [NTSB DFW08LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA196), Jul 21, 2008: Piper PA-36-285 (N57601), Petersburg, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power due to the substandard and incomplete maintenance of the engine.
- [NTSB CHI07LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA203), Jul 3, 2007: Piper PA-36-285 (N57600), Belle Plaine, IA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.
- [NTSB FTW02LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA223), Aug 2, 2002: Piper PA-36-285 (N57597), Altus, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power as a result of the fracture of a compressor turbine blade due to fatigue. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI00LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA243), Aug 5, 2000: Piper PA-36-285 (N57616), Osborne, KS, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot during the forced landing. Factors were the failure of the number four piston and cylinder, the soft terrain, and the main landing gear…
- [NTSB FTW00LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA189), Jun 29, 2000: Piper PA-36-285 (N57596), Bovina, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in the pilot exceeding the aircraft's takeoff performance. Factors were the high density altitude and the pilot's delayed load jettison.
- [NTSB FTW00LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA005), Oct 5, 1999: Piper PA-36-285 (N4241U), Brownfield, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with power wires while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A factor was the sunglare.
- [NTSB CHI97LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA217), Jul 21, 1997: Piper PA-36-285 (N268JW), Hill City, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: the sustained partial loss of engine power due to low compression on one cylinder and the rough, uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA96LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA132), Jun 20, 1996: Piper PA-36-285 (N9970P), Hazleton, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: partial loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Factors relating to the accident were: high density altitude; the pilot's delay in dumping the entire chemical load, when he first perceived a…
- [NTSB FTW94FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA009), Oct 10, 1993: Piper PA-36-285 (N57577), Estelline, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: CLEARANCE NOT MAINTAINED BY THE PILOT.
- [NTSB FTW93FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA176), Jun 4, 1993: Piper PA-36-285 (N57592), Texhoma, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. FACTORS WERE THE WEATHER, THE DARK NIGHT, THE AIRPLANE'S LACK OF FLIGHT AND NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF INSTRUMENT…
- [NTSB SEA93LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA106), May 9, 1993: Piper PA-36 (N56542), Fort Benton, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: INADEQUATE INFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: TURBULENCE, DOWNDRAFTS, POOR WEATHER EVALUATION AND ALTITUDE NOT MAINTAINED.
- [NTSB CHI91DER06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DER06), Jun 17, 1991: Piper PA-36-285 (N57824), Fergus Falls, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM OBSTACLES DURING AERIAL APLLICATION OPERATIONS.
- [NTSB MIA91LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA018), Oct 31, 1990: Piper PA-36-285 (N9926P), Osteen, FL, destroyed. Probable cause: TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON.
- [NTSB DEN90LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA157), Jul 12, 1990: Piper PA-36 (N9980P), Clarkston, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: JAMMED AILERONS RESULTANT FROM THE COLLISION WITH CROPS.
- [NTSB MKC90LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA132), Jun 16, 1990: Piper PA-36-400 (N57706), Altheimer, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS NOT MAINTAINED BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE LANDING WITH A TAILWIND. COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS NOT CONSIDERED AND SELECTION OF THE WRONG RUNWAY.
- [NTSB DEN89LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA170), Jul 17, 1989: Piper PA-36 (N57622), Haswell, CO, destroyed. Probable cause: INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOT (FAILED TO SEE & AVOID) WHICH RESULTED IN HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE OBSTRUCTION. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: THE UNMARKED GUY WIRE & THE PILOT'S…
- [NTSB LAX89DUM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DUM02), Oct 18, 1988: Piper PA-36-285 (N57591), Brawley, CA, destroyed
- [NTSB DEN88LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA161), Jul 18, 1988: Piper PA-36-285 (N9990P), Buchanan, ND, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC87DCQ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87DCQ03), Jul 21, 1987: Piper PA-36 (N9935P), Nickerson, KS, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB CHI87DEP07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEP07), Jun 22, 1987: Piper PA-36 (N57791), Plover, WI, destroyed
- [NTSB DEN87LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA149), Jun 14, 1987: Piper PA-36-285 (N57773), Driscoll, ND, destroyed
- [NTSB DEN85LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA133), May 13, 1985: Piper PA-36 (N44260), Rapelje, MT, destroyed
- [NTSB MKC84LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA258), Aug 23, 1984: Piper PA-36-400 (N269JW), Hill City, KS, destroyed
- [NTSB DEN84LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA256), Aug 8, 1984: Piper PA-36-285 (N56687), Kennebec, SD, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA84LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA211), Jul 25, 1984: Piper PA-36-285 (N57593), Bainbridge, GA, destroyed
- [NTSB LAX83LA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA430), Sep 9, 1983: Piper PA-36 (N56070), Huron, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA83FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA162), Aug 2, 1983: Piper PA-36 (N57588), Firth, ID, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB FTW83LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA266), Jun 4, 1983: Piper PA-36-285 (N57751), Anson, TX, destroyed
- [NTSB LAX83LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA143), Mar 16, 1983: Piper PA-36-285 (N400HP), Tipton, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX82FVG30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FVG30), Aug 10, 1982: Piper PA-36-285 (N9925P), Malin, OK, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC82FCJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FCJ04), Jul 9, 1982: Piper PA-36 (N57738), North Platte, NE, substantial damage, 1 fatal
- [NTSB LAX82FUM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FUM07), Jun 22, 1982: Piper PA-36-285 (N9979P), Imperial, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA82FKT09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82FKT09), Apr 2, 1982: Piper PA-36 (N57750), Delray Beach, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW82DPD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DPD01), Oct 5, 1981: Piper PA-36 (N57600), Munday, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81DVA56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DVA56), Jul 31, 1981: Piper PA-36 (N9918P), Mcfarland, CA, destroyed
- [NTSB DEN81DTG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81DTG16), Jul 28, 1981: Piper PA-36 (N56869), Jessie, ND, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81DUJ25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DUJ25), Jan 13, 1981: Piper PA-36 (N57779), Flagstaff, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC81FCA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FCA05), Dec 5, 1980: Piper PA-36 (N55713), Hayti, MO, destroyed

All 125: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-36-285/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (150, newest 50)

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

- [Accident 20241008014119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241008014119A), Oct 8, 2024: Piper PA-36-285 (N9928P), Marana, AZ, Substantial damage. On 10/8/2024. Piper pawnee brave was performing agricultural/crop dusting operations on a field south-east of Marana Regional Airport (avq). The pilot reported…
- [Accident 20200818016359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200818016359A), Aug 18, 2020: Piper PA-36-285 (N57607), Ord, NE, Substantial damage. Pilot delayed 2 hours following a frontal system passing through the area. Load out of the aircraft was approx. 3/4 fuel and 155 gal of applicant. The pilot…
- [Accident 20190715016619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190715016619A), Jul 15, 2019: Piper PA-36-285 (N57799), Bancroft, ID, Destroyed. On July 15, 2015, the pilot returned with his second load to continue spraying. He reports everything was the same as when spraying the first load while low in…
- [Accident 20170729012889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170729012889A), Jul 29, 2017: Piper PA-36-285 (N132VA), Mccook, NE, Substantial damage. During aerial application the pilot was attemptiing to line up on a downwind pass, on the third attempt the aircraft lost lift and was flown into the ground,…
- [Accident 20140919019749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140919019749A), Sep 19, 2014: Piper PA-36-285 (N9913P), Woodburn, IN, Substantial damage. On 09/19/2014 at a grass stip in Woodburn Indiana (53II), a Piper PA-36-285, piloted by a commercial pilot [privacy data omitted], crashed into a corn field…
- [Incident 20140731017679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140731017679I), Jul 31, 2014: Piper PA-36-285 (N57625), Seneca, KS, No damage. The pilot was making an aerial application to a field and was making a clean-up pass parallel to a gravel road. He saw a powerline and pulled up sharply. He…
- [Incident 20130904016589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130904016589I), Sep 4, 2013: Piper PA-36-285 (N9913P), Woodburn, IN, No damage. At 500 ft. AGL ferring from loading site to field to apply seed, enging made a loud noise and began to smoke from the engine compartment. Emergency landing…
- [Accident 20130514012409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130514012409A), May 14, 2013: Piper PA-36-285 (N57719), Galena, KS, Destroyed. After take of from the baxter springs airport (78KS) the pilot leveled off and noticed a drop in oil pressure, in the process of trying to find a place to land…
- [Incident 20130320007969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130320007969I), Mar 20, 2013: Piper PA-36-285 (N57609), Tipton, OK, Minor damage. On March 20, 2013 the okc FSDO was notified that a Piper pawnee, PA36 had engine failure (pt 6-20) in flight and made an emergency landing a mile sw from the…
- [Accident 20120808018029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120808018029A), Aug 8, 2012: Piper PA-36-285 (N204AB), Harvey, ND, Substantial damage. Pilot reported that nearing rotation speed, aircraft lifted, then settled back down on runway and did not appear to want to fly. Aircraft lifted off runway and…
- [Incident 20110707014579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110707014579I), Jul 7, 2011: Piper PA-36-285 (N56844), Fergus Falls, MN, Substantial damage. On 07/08/2011 [privacy data omitted] had begun, a spray pass to the south on the west side of the field he was intending to spray; the weather was very hot and…
- [Accident 20110623010969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110623010969A), Jun 23, 2011: Piper PA-36-285 (N57736), Havre, MT, Substantial damage. Aircraft was departing a gravel road behind another aircraft of the same make and model. Pilot states he had made 5 previous takeoffs that day from the road.…
- [Accident 20100729039749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100729039749A), Jul 29, 2010: Piper PA-36-285 (N57706), Petersburg, TX, Substantial damage. On 07-29-2010, at approximately 13:00CDT, the pilot of N57706, a PA-36-285, was conducting low level agricultural aerial application operations in floydada,…
- [Accident 20100625037649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100625037649A), Jun 25, 2010: Piper PA-36-285 (N269JW), Fremont, NE, Destroyed. On June 25, 2010, at 1423 CDT, a Piper PA-36-285, N269JW, [privacy data omitted] [privacy data omitted] was involved in an accident 2-3 miles northwest of the…
- [Accident 20090612053889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090612053889A), Jun 12, 2009: Piper PA-36-285 (N57625), Clark, SD, Substantial damage. 6/12/2009 Pilot [privacy data omitted] flew N57625 under [privacy data omitted] part 137 certificate O2HG performing agriculture spray operations. He departed…
- [Accident 20081018848629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081018848629A), Oct 18, 2008: Piper PA36285 (N57740), Silverton, TX, Destroyed. (-23) On October 18, 2008 at approximately 1250 CDT, commercial pilot [privacy data omitted] departed a private dirt strip located one mile east and one half…
- [Accident 20080721841139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080721841139A), Jul 21, 2008: Piper PA36285 (N57601), Petersburg, TX, Destroyed. (-23) On July 21, 2008 at approximately 1438 CDT, N57601, a 1975 Piper pawnee brave, PA-36-285-300, operated by betrand spraying LLC (J3GG) made an emergency…
- [Accident 20070702017579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070702017579A), Jul 2, 2007: Piper PA36285 (N57600), Belle Plaine, IA, Substantial damage. (-23) Left brake failed during landing. Aircraft went off the right side of the runway and stopped in a ditch adjacent to the runway. Substantial damage…
- [Accident 20020802016609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020802016609A), Aug 2, 2002: Piper PA36285 (N57597), Altus, OK, No damage. (.19) On August 2, 2002, at 1220 central daylight time, a Piper PA-36-285 single-engine agricultural airplane, N57597, was substantially damaged during a…
- [Incident 20010609019509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010609019509I), Jun 9, 2001: Piper PA36285 (N9937P), Pineisland, NY, Minor damage. (-23) During aerial application of economic poisons, pilot did not see overhead electrical wires at end of field. Hit wires with tail wheel, causing minor…
- [Accident 20000805011939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000805011939A), Aug 5, 2000: Piper PA36285 (N57616), Osborne, KS, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) Pilot was returning to the Osborne, Kansas airport after spraying a field approximately 15 miles west of the airport. Approxiamtely 1.5 miles northwest…
- [Accident 20000629011909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000629011909A), Jun 29, 2000: Piper PA36285 (N57596), Bovina, TX, No damage. (-23) Mr. Gerry black was the pilot on command of N57596 which crashed shortly after take off in Bovina, TX. He was operating under FAR 137 and had…
- [Accident 19991005044869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991005044869A), Oct 5, 1999: Piper PA36285 (N4241U), Brownfield, TX, No damage, 1 fatal. (-23) On October 5, 1999, at approx. 1700 local CDT, [privacy data omitted] operated as PIC a Piper brave PA-36-285, N4241U, owned by foshee spraying services,…
- [Accident 19970721047119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970721047119A), Jul 21, 1997: Piper PA36285 (N268JW), Hill City, KS, Substantial damage. (-16) Aircraft departed Hill City, KS airport (hlc) enroute to a local flight for the purpose of agriculture spraying. After departure after climbing to 50 ft.…
- [Accident 19960620047679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960620047679A), Jun 20, 1996: Piper PA36285 (N9970P), Hazelton, ID, Substantial damage. (-16) On 06/20/96, N9970P, Piper PA-36, departed Hazelton municipal airport enroute for local spraying operation. Pilot started at 60 mph on take-off roll,…
- [Incident 19940926032169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940926032169I), Sep 26, 1994: Piper PA36285 (N985WS), Smyer, TX, Minor damage. Lost right brake on landing roll. Veered off runway, hit ridge and ground looped. Right gear sheared off.
- [Incident 19940602024849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940602024849I), Jun 2, 1994: Piper PA36285 (N9940P), Cleo Springs, OK, Minor damage. At cruise lost power. Landed in a pasture.
- [Accident 19931010038529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931010038529A), Oct 10, 1993: Piper PA36285 (N57577), Estelline, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. During swath run struck cotton trailer and two trucks. Burned. Pilot died due to spill of toxic chemical and fire.
- [Accident 19930603017049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930603017049A), Jun 3, 1993: Piper PA36285 (N57592), Texhoma, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Proceeded VFR at night into IMC. No IFR rating or IFR instruments on board. Thunderstorms in area.
- [Accident 19930508013399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930508013399A), May 8, 1993: Piper PA36285 (N56542), Fort Benton, MT, Substantial damage. Flew low under rain squall. Downdraft forced aircraft to land in open field. Aircraft nosed up.
- [Accident 19910615022249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910615022249A), Jun 15, 1991: Piper PA36285 (N57824), Fergus Falls, MN, Substantial damage. Prop and wing struck a powerline while trying to fly under it. Maintained control and flew back to base.
- [Incident 19910421023299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910421023299I), Apr 21, 1991: Piper PA36285 (N57769), Wisner, LA, Minor damage. Engine had partial power loss. Emergency landing in muddy field. Nosed over and stopped inverted.
- [Accident 19901031048879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901031048879A), Oct 31, 1990: Piper PA36285 (N9926P), Osteen, FL, Destroyed. Reported engine failed maneuvering for spray run. Crash landed. Cause power loss undetermined.
- [Accident 19900712025499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900712025499A), Jul 12, 1990: Piper PA36285 (N9980P), Clarkston, UT, Substantial damage. Spray boom caught in tall wheat on go around from a gravel strip. Lost control aborted. Wing hit. Caused cartwheel.
- [Accident 19900616023859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900616023859A), Jun 16, 1990: Piper PA36285 (N57706), Altheimer, AR, Substantial damage. Landing downwind on private strip. Ground looped. Left runway. Nosed over. Blamed no brakes. Not verified.
- [Accident 19890717022589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890717022589A), Jul 17, 1989: Piper PA36285 (N57622), Haswell, CO, Destroyed. Wing tore off on power line guy wire during a spray run. Guy wire not marked. Unseen.
- [Accident 19881018046939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881018046939A), Oct 18, 1988: Piper PA36285 (N57591), Brawley, CA, Destroyed. Impacted powerlines while trying to fly under them on a spray run. Aircraft crashed and burned.
- [Incident 19880908069549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880908069549I), Sep 8, 1988: Piper PA36285 (N57591), Brawley, CA, Minor damage. Fuel exhaustion. Hit a fence post landing. Pilot blamed high fuel used due to a recent service on a fuel servo.
- [Accident 19880718046529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880718046529A), Jul 18, 1988: Piper PA36285 (N9990P), Buchanan, ND, Substantial damage. While flying under wires on a spray run, rudder struck wires and crash landed on a nearby road.
- [Accident 19870721038819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870721038819A), Jul 21, 1987: Piper PA36285 (N9935P), Nickerson, KS, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Crashed and burned after a pullup from a spray run. No witnesses.
- [Accident 19870622021749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870622021749A), Jun 22, 1987: Piper PA36285 (N57791), Plover, WI, Destroyed. Blinded by sun on pull up from spray run a wing hit a tree. Aircraft spun around hit ground with wing. Cartwheeled.
- [Accident 19870614020249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870614020249A), Jun 14, 1987: Piper PA36285 (N57773), Driscoll, ND, Destroyed. Lost control of plane while landing on a road to load chemicals. Veered into a ditch. Post fire destroyed aircraft.
- [Accident 19860922065219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860922065219A), Sep 22, 1986: Piper PA36285 (N65310), Imlay City, MI, Substantial damage. Aircraft became airborne early in an attempt to clear trees on takeoff. Pilot failed to maintain airspeed.
- [Accident 19850513016409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850513016409A), May 13, 1985: Piper PA36285 (N44260), Rapelje, MT, Destroyed. After takeoff at 60 feet, aircraft settled into creekbed as airspeed decreased. Probable early liftoff.
- [Accident 19840823043029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840823043029A), Aug 23, 1984: Piper PA36260 (N269JW), Hill City, KS, Destroyed. During spraying operation pilot descended into high vegatation which dragged airplane into ground.
- [Accident 19840808042699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840808042699A), Aug 8, 1984: Piper PA36285 (N56687), Kennebec, SD, Substantial damage. Unable to climb or remain airborne after takeoff. Crash landed off end of the runway. Density altitude a factor.
- [Accident 19840725034929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840725034929A), Jul 25, 1984: Piper PA36285 (N57593), Bainbridge, GA, Destroyed. Loud bang, vibration and ol on the windshield on takeoff climb. Crash landed in trees. Propeller hub broke off.
- [Accident 19830908049619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830908049619A), Sep 8, 1983: Piper PA36285 (N56070), Huron, CA, Substantial damage. Dragged a wing and crashed while making a night turn around. Blowing dust and plowed field glared in turn light.
- [Accident 19830801036909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830801036909A), Aug 1, 1983: Piper PA36285 (N57588), Firth, ID, Destroyed. Made steep diving turn to final. Impacted a road embankment short of the runway. Possible end of day pilot fatigue.
- [Accident 19830604022769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830604022769A), Jun 4, 1983: Piper PA36285 (N57751), Anson, TX, Destroyed. Aircraft crashed after engine failed during aerial application operation.

All 150: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-36-285/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (21)

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

- [SDR BG4R201508280002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BG4R201508280002), Sep 22, 2015: TORQUE TUBE. CORRODED. BOTH ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBES FOUND SEVERELY CORRODED.
- [SDR BG4R201508280001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BG4R201508280001), Aug 25, 2015: TORQUE TUBE. CORRODED. ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE FOUND SEVERELY CORRODED.
- [SDR 2014FA0000549](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000549), Sep 10, 2014: WEDGE. DISLODGED. A COIL WEDGE WAS NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY FROM THE FACTORY, THE WEDGE BECAME LOOSE INSIDE THE MAGNETO AND PASSED BETWEEN THE 2 GEARS, DESTROYING THE PLASTIC ROTO
- [SDR 2014FA0000328](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000328), May 13, 2014: ADAPTER. CRACKED. OIL FILTER ADAPTER CRACKED ACROSS THE UPPER LT CORNER DURING FLIGHT, CAUSING LARGE LOSS OF OIL IN APPROX 10 MINUTES OF OPERATION. PART HAS NOT BEEN DISTURBED ON
- [SDR 2014FA0000081](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000081), Feb 18, 2014: BUSHING. LOOSE. BRONZE CENTER BUSHING IN DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK IS LOOSE IN THE PLASTIC ALLOWING THE ROTOR ARM TO MAKE CONTACT WITH THE DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK. SECOND OCCURRANCE OF THIS 
- [SDR 2014FA0000082](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000082), Aug 12, 2012: BUSHING. LOOSE. CENTER BUSHING OF DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK FOUND LOOSE IN THE PLASTIC OF THE DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK, ROTOR ARM WAS CONTACTING DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK BECAUSE OF THE BUSHING BEING
- [SDR 2012FA0000147](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000147), Mar 9, 2012: ATTACH FITTING. CRACKED. LEFT WING FORWARD ATTACH FITTING CRACKED AND SEPARATED FROM FUSELAGE. RT WING FORWARD ATTACH FITTING FOUND CRACKED AT BEND RADIUS OF GUSSETS THAT SANDWICH THE A
- [SDR 2012FA0000146](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000146), Mar 9, 2012: ATTACH FITTING. CRACKED. LEFT WING FORWARD ATTACH FITTING OF FUSELAGE CRACKED. CRACK LOCATED AT THE TOP OF BEND AREA OF THE FRONT AND REAR GUSSETS THAT SANDWICH THE ATTACH PLATE. CRACK 
- [SDR 2003FA0001132](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001132), Oct 28, 2003: CLEVIS BOLT. BROKEN. THE UPPER HORIZONTAL STABILIZER STRUT CLEVIS BOLT BROKE. THE BREAK WAS IN THE THREADED SECTION. THE AIRCRAFT TT IS 5998 HRS. THE SAME TIME IN SERVICE FOR THIS C
- [SDR AUS20021409](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021409), Dec 2, 2002: FITTING. CRACKED. (AUS) LT WING ATTACHMENT FITTING CRACKED.
- [SDR AUS20020474](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020474), Feb 11, 2002: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. (AUS) ENGINE SURGING. INVESTIGATION FOUND METAL CONTAMINATION OF THE ENGINE.
- [SDR AUS20020278](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020278), Feb 3, 2002: FITTING. CRACKED. (AUS) LH WING ATTACHMENT LUG BROKEN. SUSPECT DAMAGED DURING A PREVIOUSCRASH.
- [SDR AUS20020012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020012), Jan 2, 2002: BOLT. CRACKED. (AUS) TAILPLANE LIFT STRUT CLEVIS BOLT CRACKED IN AREA OF FIRST THREAD ON THE HEAD END OF THE BOLT.
- [SDR CA020211013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020211013), Jul 9, 2001: WORM GEAR. BROKEN. (CAN) THE PILOT COULD NOT START THE ENGINE. NOTED THAT ALTHOUGH THE STARTER APPEARED TO SPIN, IT WAS NOT TURNING THE ENGINE. THE AME INVESTIGATED AND DETERMINED
- [SDR 99ZZZX2188](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2188), May 5, 1999: SPAR. BROKEN. FOUND STRESS FRACTURE IN THE AFT SPAR ON THE LEFT WING. THE BREAK WAS 10 INCHES OUTBOARD OF THE FUSELAGE/SPAR ATTACHMENT POINT. SUBMITTER STATED THIS IS THE SEC
- [SDR 99ZZZX2187](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2187), Apr 10, 1999: CLAMP. BROKEN. LEFT MAIN GEAR TWISTED OUT OF MOUNT. PILOT BRAKED HARD AND THE RESULTING TORSION BROKE THE RETENTION CLAMP. THE CLAMP CASTING METAL LOOKS VERY GRAINEY. THE BASI
- [SDR 97ZZZX3077](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3077), Jun 19, 1997: HOSE. LEAK. FOUND MASSIVE OIL LEAK REAR OF ENGINE. RAN ENGINE AFTER CLEANING AND OIL SPRAYING OUT OF HOSE. HOSE HAD A FIRE SLEEVE INSTALLED OR A FIRE WOULD HAVE STARTED IN 
- [SDR AU960021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960021), Jan 9, 1996: NOZZLE. FAILED. (AUS) ENGINE OIL SYSTEM CONTAMINATED BY METAL - NO3 CYLINDER OIL SQUIRT NOZZLE MISSING - THE NOZZLE BALL WAS FOUND IN THE CRANKCASE ANDTHE REMAINDER OF THE NOZZ
- [SDR 95ZZZX3462](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3462), Jun 15, 1995: CRANKCASE. CRACKED. WHILE ASSISTING THE OWNER/OPERATOR WITH A PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE OPERATION, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED ON THE FRONT SIDE OF THE NR 1 CYLINDER MOUNT PAD AREA. THE CR
- [SDR 95ZZZX3238](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3238), May 24, 1995: TUBING CLUSTER. CRACKED. TUBING WAS CRACKED AFT OF FIREWALL. AT ENGINE MOUNT ATTACH POINTS, GUSSETS WERE INSTALLED PER AD 79-12-09 BEFORE CRACKS WERE FOUND. REMOVED HOPPER FOR WELDING A
- [SDR 95ZZZX1459](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1459), Mar 1, 1995: CONTROL CABLE. CHAFED. RUDDER CABLE HAD WORN THROUGH THE OUTER BATTERY CABLE INSULATION. WEAR POINT WAS ADJACENT TO THE BATTERY BOX. SUGGEST CLOSE MAINTENANCE ATTENTION AND BETTER SUP

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