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Piper PA-38-112

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 7103812

Manufacturer (registry)
PIPER
Model
PA-38-112
Registry code
7103812
Registered
442 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · 4 cycle
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
183 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA18SO
Holder
Piper Aircraft Inc.

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

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Aircraft by year built · 1,150

1947Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 21

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1978In forceSuperseded2026
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Registered aircraft · 442

N100BVHoward Keith · Fayetteville, NCBuilt 1978 · S/N 38-78A0262N113ATBanister Randall D · Las Animas, COBuilt 1978 · S/N 38-79A0286N116ATTrevisan Hugo S · Polk City, FLS/N 38-78A0731
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NTSB investigations · 617

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 38 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 434 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB CEN24LA208Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Dalhart, TXThe pilot’s improper decision to take off with the airplane over its maximum allowable gross weight at a high density altitude, which degraded its climb performance and led an off airport landing.Jun 1, 2024 · N9715T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA362Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Harvard, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff that resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with the cornfield.Aug 10, 2023 · N2351A · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA089Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Rockingham, NCThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.Dec 13, 2022 · N498DS · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 1,056

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Incident 20250326006289IPiper PA-38-112 · Bloomington, ILThe pilot landed runway 29 and taxied on taxiway delta to the ramp. While turning into a hangar row the left-wingtip contacted a hangar and turned the aircraft into the hangar door.Mar 26, 2025 · N2606L · Minor damageAccident 20240601008009APiper PA-38-112 · Dalhart, TXOn June 1, 2024, at 1415 CDT, a Piper PA-38-112 attempting to climb-out impacted terrain shortly after takeoff. The aircraft was being operated on a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time, and no flight plan was filed. The…Jun 1, 2024 · N9715T · Substantial damageIncident 20240216000779IPiper PA-38-112 · Georgetown, TXInstructor pilot instructing student pilot. While flying, a wind advisory for gusty winds was issued. The student pilot Performed two touch and goes with the student manipulating the controls. These landings were not good and the student was coming in much…Feb 16, 2024 · N2462C · Minor damage
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Service difficulty reports · 86

SDR 2022FA0000699Control Cable · low tensionELEVATOR TRIM CONTROL SURFACE ARE NOT CONNECTED, THERE IS NO TENSION IN THE CABLES. WITH THE ELEVATOR LEADING EDGE DEFAULT POSITION IS POINTED DOWN.Nov 16, 2022 · N2427D · Piper PA38112 · Elevator Tab Control SystemSDR 2022FA0000185Attach Bolt · brokenAIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR COLLAPSE KGTU FEBUARY 27, 2022 .SAT FSDO SW17 INCIDENT. AIRCRAFT DAMAGE WAS LIMITED TO LANDING GEAR ATTACH BOLTS AND THE LANDING GEAR COVER FAIRING DURING GROUND TAXI PRIOR TO FLIGHT. FAA IIC RECOMENDED INCIDENT CLASSIFICATION AS MINOR DAFeb 27, 2022 · N2446N · Piper PA38112 · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 2018FA0000100Rotor · wornWORN ROTOR ULTIMATELY FAILED DURING FLIGHT, RESULTING IN A FATAL ACCIDENT. THE PILOT LIKELY HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO SWITCH FUEL TANKS WITH THE WORN ROTOR.Feb 5, 2018 · N2452C · Piper PA38112 · Aircraft Fuel System
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STCs that may be installed · 155

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

STC SA02571SEInstallation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).Garmin International Inc.STC SA12428CHInstallation of the Lycoming Engines Electronic Ignition System (EIS)Lycoming Engines, An Operating Division of AVCO CorporationSTC SA04837NYInstallation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lightsAeroLED's Holdings, LLC
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PMA parts · 377

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.

73-CFG-RFuel Quantity Indication PlacardSwift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 2026S1069100R Fuel PlacardSwift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 2026066-106Brake LiningGame Aerospace, LLC · PMA PQ00052CB · Replaces Cleveland Wheels and Brakes P/N… · Jun 9, 2026
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