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Piper PA-42

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 7104202

Manufacturer (registry)
PIPER
Model
PA-42
Registry code
7104202
Registered
17 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Turbo-prop
Seats
11
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA23SO
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 · 60

1978Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 11

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

1990In forceSuperseded2026
Superseded and historical ADs · 1
AD 2009-13-06Nose baggage doorHistoricalEffective Jul 24, 2009 · Replaced by AD 2009-13-06 R1
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Information bulletins that may apply · 2

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Registered aircraft · 17

N114BAAustin Bill DBA · Sparta, TNS/N 42-8001027N190CAJag Air LLC · New Castle, DES/N 42-8001028N225MBCheyenne III Flyers LLC · New York, NYBuilt 1983 · S/N 42-8001102
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NTSB investigations · 5

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 2 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 3 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB ERA12LA435Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-42 · Charleston, WVThe airplane’s encounter with a gravity-wave duct atmospheric phenomenon.Jul 9, 2012 · N332SM · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09CA190Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-42 · Belmar, NJThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Mar 9, 2009 · N28DA · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07FA012Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-42 · Prescott, AZThe failure of the pilot following a jet aircraft to maintain adequate separation from the high velocity jet core exhaust. The separation of the T-tail upper section vertical stabilizer of the following aircraft due to contact with the high velocity jet core…Oct 18, 2006 · N121CS · DestroyedNTSB DEN93FA009Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-42 · Grand Junction, COImproper IFR procedure and resultant disorientation which resulted in a collision with terrain.Oct 31, 1992 · N250TJ · DestroyedNTSB FTW87FA061Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-42 · Horseshoe Bay, TXThe pilot made a fairly long taxi from the ramp to the end of the runway and then started his takeoff roll with the parking brake still partially set. The brakes became very hot and the component parts expanded. After rolling almost 3,000 feet the brakes…Feb 7, 1987 · N81SM · Destroyed
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FAA incident reports · 24

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

Incident 20190204016499IPiper PA-42 · Tupelo, MSThe incident aircraft was making a planned fuel stop at Tupelo Regional Airport (tup). During the approach, the pilot in command(PIC) requested to perform the ILS - 36 approach into tup. During an interview, the PIC stated that the weather at tup was 800…Feb 4, 2019 · N821DK · Minor damageIncident 20160115007809IPiper PA-42 · Stockton, CAPilot was landing aircraft at Stockton, CA. And on a long /fast roll out, applied brakes and claims left brake failed. Aircraft veered to the right off long side of runway and left propeller had hit something. Air ambulance operations with patient, pilot,…Jan 15, 2016 · N113WC · Minor damageIncident 20150528008039IPiper PA-42 · Houston, TXOn may 28, 2015, at approximately 1300 CDT, a Piper PA-42, N238PC, registered to blue water solutions, inc, taxied off the side of the taxiway with the left main landing gear at the Houston Southwest Airport, an uncontrolled airport located in Houston, TX.…May 28, 2015 · N238PC · No damage
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Service difficulty reports · 54

SDR IL7A2017062800001Shaft · shearedLEFT ENGINE SHUTDOWN AT APPROXIMATELY 1500. JUST BEFORE DESCENT, THE LEFT ENGINE LOST TORQUE AND % RPM AND LOW OIL PRESSURE WAS INDICATED. CROSSED CHECKED THE ENGINE INSTRUMENTS TO DETERMINE IF IT WAS A FAULTY INDICATOR, THEN FEATHERED THE LEFT ENGINE AND FOFeb 23, 2017 · N75AW · Piper PA42 · Fuel Boost PumpSDR PQG2014F00000Shuttle Valve · inoperativeVALVE PARTIALLY OPENED ALLOWS FLUID THROUGH TO PNUMATIC SIDE. IT IS SUSPECT OF WIND/SIDE LOAD TO PUSH AGAINST IB GEAR DOOR, FORCING HYDRAULIC FLUID PAST VALVE TO PNUMATIC SIDE.Sep 22, 2014 · N238PC · Piper PA42 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 2013FA0000002Actuator · inoperativeDURING LANDING, THE LEFT MLG ACTUATOR LOCKED UP INTERNALLY CREATING A GEAR UNSAFE CONDITION.Dec 6, 2012 · N190CA · Piper PA42 · Landing Gear Actuator
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STCs that may be installed · 107

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 SA01800SEFabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.TCW Technologies, LLCSTC SA01861SEFabrication and installation of Landing Light ControllerTCW Technologies, LLC
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