# Piper PA-42 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 7104202 - Manufacturer (registry): PIPER - Model: PA-42 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 2 · Turbo-prop - Seats: 11 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A23SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A23SO) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Piper Aircraft Inc. - Registered aircraft: 17 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-42 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 2009-13-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-13-06-R1): Doors · Piper PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235 and 16 more. Effective Nov 3, 2011 - [AD 2005-18-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-18-20): "FASTprop" propeller de-icers · Hartzell PHC-C3YF-1RF/F8468A(B,K)-8R constant speed propeller (STC SA00718LA or 17 others). Effective Oct 14, 2005 - [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 2000-14-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-14-08): Pneumatic Deicing Boots · Piper PA-42, PA-42-1000, PA-42-720 and 1 more. Effective Aug 21, 2000 - [AD 99-14-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-14-01): AFM - Limitations Section - Icing · Piper PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235 and 21 more. Effective Aug 17, 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 97-26-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-26-12): AFM - Limitations Section - Power Levers · Piper PA-31T, PA-31T1, PA-31T2 and 4 more. Effective Jan 28, 1998 - [AD 96-21-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-21-04): Hydraulic Hose Inspection · Piper PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235 and 13 more. Effective Dec 10, 1996 - [AD 96-21-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-21-03): Aileron Spar Crack Inspection · Piper PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325 and 11 more. Effective Dec 10, 1996 - [AD 94-06-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-06-04): Mask Regulators · Airbus A320-111, A320-211, A320-212 and 19 more. Effective May 23, 1994 - [AD 90-02-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-02-11): POH/AFM Change - Fuel · Piper PA-42, PA-42-720 and PA-42-720R. Effective Feb 8, 1990 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2009-13-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-13-06) (historical): Nose baggage door · Piper PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235 and 16 more. Effective Jul 24, 2009 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (2) - [SAIB CE-08-11](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-08-11): Landing Gear. Issued Jan 9, 2008 - [SAIB CE-01-30](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-01-30): . Issued Jul 11, 2001 ## Registered aircraft (17) - [N114BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N114BA): [Austin Bill DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AUSTIN%20BILL%20DBA), [Sparta, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Sparta), S/N 42-8001027 - [N190CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N190CA): [Jag Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JAG%20AIR%20LLC), [New Castle, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/New%20Castle), S/N 42-8001028 - [N225MB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N225MB): [Cheyenne III Flyers LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHEYENNE%20III%20FLYERS%20LLC), [New York, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/New%20York), built 1983, S/N 42-8001102 - [N242RA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N242RA): [Johnston Properties LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSTON%20PROPERTIES%20LLC), [Garden City, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Garden%20City), S/N 42-8001003 - [N315WS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N315WS): [Aircraft Guaranty Corp Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRCRAFT%20GUARANTY%20CORP%20TRUSTEE), [Oklahoma City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Oklahoma%20City), built 1984, S/N 425501015 - [N395DR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N395DR): [Wings International II LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WINGS%20INTERNATIONAL%20II%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1981, S/N 42-8001065 - [N396FW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N396FW): [Route 66 Aerostars LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROUTE%2066%20AEROSTARS%20LLC), [Galena, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Galena), built 1980, S/N 428001021 - [N42ZC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N42ZC): [Crest View Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CREST%20VIEW%20AERO%20LLC), [Rancho Cordova, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Rancho%20Cordova), built 1981, S/N 428001039 - [N5SY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5SY): [Dialysis Clinic Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DIALYSIS%20CLINIC%20INC), [Nashville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Nashville), built 1981, S/N 42-8001069 - [N627PC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N627PC): [Air First LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20FIRST%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 1984, S/N 425501010 - [N69PC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N69PC): [Valiair Lc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VALIAIR%20LC%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 1981, S/N 42-8001023 - [N7139B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7139B): [Northeast Travel Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTHEAST%20TRAVEL%20CORP), [Brooklyn, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Brooklyn), built 1980, S/N 42-8001042 - [N75AW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N75AW): [Semper Blue Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEMPER%20BLUE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [New Braunfels, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/New%20Braunfels), built 1981, S/N 42-8001046 - [N82PG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N82PG): [Augustus Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AUGUSTUS%20AIR%20LLC), [Mc Allister, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Mc%20Allister), built 1981, S/N 42-8001070 - [N8RY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8RY): [Aviation Sales & Charter LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AVIATION%20SALES%20%26%20CHARTER%20LLC), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), S/N 42-8001036 - [N945TH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N945TH): [Tvpx Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TVPX%20AIRCRAFT%20SOLUTIONS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [North Salt Lake, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/North%20Salt%20Lake), S/N 42-8001063 - [N95VR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N95VR): [Henry IV LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HENRY%20IV%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 428001049 ## NTSB investigations (5) 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 ERA12LA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA435), Jul 9, 2012: Piper PA-42 (N332SM), Charleston, WV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The airplane’s encounter with a gravity-wave duct atmospheric phenomenon. - [NTSB ERA09CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA190), Mar 9, 2009: Piper PA-42 (N28DA), Belmar, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB LAX07FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA012), Oct 18, 2006: Piper PA-42 (N121CS), Prescott, AZ, destroyed, 5 fatal. Probable cause: The 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… - [NTSB DEN93FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA009), Oct 31, 1992: Piper PA-42 (N250TJ), Grand Junction, CO, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: IMPROPER IFR PROCEDURE AND RESULTANT DISORIENTATION WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION WITH TERRAIN. - [NTSB FTW87FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA061), Feb 7, 1987: Piper PA-42 (N81SM), Horseshoe Bay, TX, destroyed ## FAA accident and incident reports (24) 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 20190204016499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190204016499I), Feb 4, 2019: Piper PA-42 (N821DK), Tupelo, MS, Minor damage. The 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… - [Incident 20160115007809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160115007809I), Jan 15, 2016: Piper PA-42 (N113WC), Stockton, CA, Minor damage. Pilot 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… - [Incident 20150528008039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150528008039I), May 28, 2015: Piper PA-42 (N238PC), Houston, TX, No damage. On 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… - [Incident 20140310003989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140310003989I), Mar 10, 2014: Piper PA-42 (N395DR), No damage. This incident is an upgrade from an occurrence OCE1720140014 ptrs #201401749. The Piper PA-42 serial #42-8001065 had the right PT6A-60A engine removed and sent… - [Incident 20121206027049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121206027049I), Dec 6, 2012: Piper PA-42 (N190CA), Gulf Shores, AL, Minor damage. Pilot was lowering gear and realized that gear would extend but he could not confirm the gear was locked. Made several attempts to confirm gear was down and… - [Accident 20120708015799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120708015799A), Jul 8, 2012: Piper PA-42 (N332SM), Beckley, WV, Substantial damage. Charleston airport, WV (crw): N332SM, a PA-42 cheyenne iii, lost gyros after encountering undetected severe convective acivity and returned and landed on… - [Incident 20100827046629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100827046629I), Aug 27, 2010: Piper PA-42 (N787LB), Austin, TX, Minor damage. After take-off, landing gear had an unsafe indication. Pilot turned back and landed. Nose gear collapsed causing minor damage to aircraft. Mechanic jacked… - [Accident 20090309004149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090309004149A), Mar 9, 2009: Piper PA42 (N28DA), Belmar/Farming, NJ, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft was performing a vor-a approach to blm. Due to a high bank angle the crew was unable to arrest the descent. The aircraft's LH main gear… - [Incident 20081010849629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081010849629I), Oct 10, 2008: Piper PA42 (N5SY), Charlottesvill, VA, Minor damage. (-23) [privacy data omitted] as PIC of N5SY, landed on runway 3 after completing the ILS to runway 3. Although the weather was 100 ft with 1/4 mile visibility… - [Incident 20070713020249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070713020249I), Jul 13, 2007: Piper PA42 (N937D), Lakeland, FL, Minor damage. (-23) Report 267. On Friday, July 13, 2007 at approximately 1230 EDT, N937D, a Piper PA-42 cheyenne ii piloted by [privacy data omitted] overran the departure… - [Accident 20061018029639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061018029639A), Oct 18, 2006: Piper PA42 (N121CS), Prescott, AZ, Destroyed, 5 fatal. (-23) The aircraft was involved in an attempt to photograph a russian MIG-21 in flight 16 miles NE of Prescott AZ. Before the attempt was made the MIG-21… - [Incident 20051129028009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051129028009I), Nov 29, 2005: Piper PA42 (N977XT), Portland, OR, Minor damage. (-23) After landing on runway 28R, pilot was cleared to taxi to parking via A-5 & a. he inadvertently struck the runway guard light with the left engine… - [Incident 20050919023619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050919023619I), Sep 19, 2005: Piper PA42 (N977XT), John Day, OR, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot landed on runway 35. Winds were out of the north @13KTS. After landing, the pilot said he experienced a right brake failure, causing the aircraft… - [Incident 20020203006729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020203006729I), Feb 3, 2002: Piper PA42 (N51KC), Charleston, WV. (-23) While enroute from sallsbury, NC to akron, oh (akr) at 23000 AGL, pilot declared an emergency over Charleston, WV, Vortac (hvq) due to loss of cabin… - [Incident 20000612021869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000612021869I), Jun 12, 2000: Piper PA42 (N51KC), St Louis, MO, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot noticed unfamiliar sound on final for stl. Mirrors on nacelles showed NLG not down and locked. Tower confirmed. Pilot declared emergency and landed… - [Incident 19991006029599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991006029599I), Oct 6, 1999: Piper PA42 (N911VJ), Las Vegas, NV, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft departed north Las Vegas airport and returned to land safely after cabin door opened in flight. - [Incident 19980921038389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980921038389I), Sep 21, 1998: Piper PA42 (N242RA), Youngstown, OH, Minor damage. (-5) Landing gear would not extend with normal system for landing. Pilot was able to extend main gear with emergency system but nose gear would not extend. The… - [Incident 19980701020789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980701020789I), Jul 1, 1998: Piper PA42 (N28DA), Zelienople, PA. Lost electrical power near yng destination. Landed 8G7. Battery had failed. - [Incident 19980108006249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980108006249I), Jan 8, 1998: Piper PA42 (N116JP), Terre Haute, IN, Minor damage. Narrative: on January 8, 1998, at 20:01 EST, a Piper cheyenne, N116JP registered to mills aviation landed and the nose landing gear collapsed at Hulman… - [Accident 19921031044509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921031044509A), Oct 31, 1992: Piper PA42 (N250TJ), Grand Junction, CO, Destroyed, 3 fatal. Strayed off course on ILS approach. Descended and impacted cloud obscured mesa. Report erroneous signal prior crash - [Incident 19910822043019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910822043019I), Aug 22, 1991: Piper PA42 (N24CC), Midland, TX, Minor damage. Severe right wing vibration on descent. Emergency landing at airport. Found right trim tab retainer pin missing. - [Incident 19890720042249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890720042249I), Jul 20, 1989: Piper PA42 (N183CC), Lebanon, NH. Left engine failed during descent. Secured engine. B nut on fuel line between control and flow transmitter cracked. - [Incident 19870211015149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870211015149I), Feb 11, 1987: Piper PA42 (N5SY), Dyersburg, TN, Minor damage. The aircraft taxied into the propeller of N2127R. The pilot was attempting to avoid a third aircraft at the time. - [Accident 19870207002379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870207002379A), Feb 7, 1987: Piper PA42 (N81SM), Marble Falls, TX, Destroyed. Tried takeoff parking brake on. Overheated brakes. Wore down tires skidded 3000FT off end down hill into trees. ## Service difficulty reports (54, newest 50) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR IL7A2017062800001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IL7A2017062800001), Feb 23, 2017: SHAFT. SHEARED. LEFT ENGINE SHUTDOWN AT APPROXIMATELY 1500. JUST BEFORE DESCENT, THE LEFT ENGINE LOST TORQUE AND % RPM AND LOW OIL PRESSURE WAS INDICATED. CROSSED CHECKED THE E - [SDR PQG2014F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PQG2014F00000), Sep 22, 2014: SHUTTLE VALVE. INOPERATIVE. VALVE 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 T - [SDR 2013FA0000002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000002), Dec 6, 2012: ACTUATOR. INOPERATIVE. DURING LANDING, THE LEFT MLG ACTUATOR LOCKED UP INTERNALLY CREATING A GEAR UNSAFE CONDITION. - [SDR GBBRN8RYATA24](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GBBRN8RYATA24), May 30, 2011: CONNECTOR. MELTED. DURING CRUISE FLIGHT THE PIC NOTED A HOT ELECTRICAL ODOR AND MINOR SMOKE IN THE RT SIDE COCKPIT AREA. THE PIC EXECUTED AN EMERGENCY DECENT AND DEPRESSURIZED THE - [SDR ZFD2007F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZFD2007F00000), Jan 16, 2007: PUMP. MALFUNCTIONED. PILOT STATED THAT THE LT FUEL PRESSURE WOULD GO TO ZERO IF THE ELECTRIC PUMPS WERE TURNED OFF. FOUND AIRFRAME MFG INSTALLED ENGINE DRIVEN PUMP INOPERATIVE.. THE - [SDR CA030926002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030926002), Sep 22, 2003: SHAFT. CRACKED. (CAN) PILOT REPORTED LACK OF NOSE WHEEL STEERING CONTROL. UPON INSPECTION, THE NOSE WHEEL STEERING SHAFT WAS FOUND CRACKED LONGITUDINALLY BETWEEN BOLT HOLES. - [SDR CA030708001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030708001), Jul 2, 2003: DOOR. BUCKLED. (CAN) ON DESCENT AT 8500 FT, LT WING LOCKER DOOR BUCKLED UP IN MIDDLE APPROX 4-5 INCHES, THEN CAME LOOSE FROM DOOR PIN AND POPPED OPEN & STARTED FLAPPING. AIRCR - [SDR FTU2002F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FTU2002F00000), Oct 22, 2002: BRACKET. MISMANUFACTURED. RECEIVED TWO NEW MAIN LANDING GEAR DOWN LOCK PIVOT BRACKETS, FOUND THE SLOT SUED TO CREATE THE PIVOT CAPABILITY WAS IMPROPERLY MACHINED. WHEN INSTALLED ON THE A - [SDR 2002FA0001269](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001269), Oct 21, 2002: SCREEN. CRACKED. DURING A SCHEDULED EVENT INSPECTION, BOTH ENGINE AIR INLET SCOOP SCREENS WERE FOUND CRACKED IN BOTH FORWARD CORNERS FOR EACH ENGINE. REPAIR WAS NOT FEASABLE DUE - [SDR AUS20021193](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021193), Oct 5, 2002: TRUNNION. CRACKED. (AUS) LANDING GEAR TRUNNION CRACKED THROUGH VERTICAL WEB. CRACK LENGTHAPPROXIMATELY 12.7MM (0.5IN). AIRCRAFT OPERATES FROM ROUGHSTRIPS. - [SDR AUS20021192](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021192), Oct 5, 2002: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. (AUS) LH ENGINE NACELLE BULKHEAD CRACKED. - [SDR ESM2002F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ESM2002F00000), Sep 5, 2002: TIRE. SPLIT. PILOT NOTED AFTER LAST LANDING, SPLITS/TEARS APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH IN LENGTH, BETWEEN OUTBOARD TREAD IN GROOVE OF TIRE. - [SDR CA020405005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020405005), Mar 26, 2002: BOLT. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING MAIN WHEEL ASSEMBLY TIRE REPLACEMENT, THREE TIE BOLTS OUT OF EIGHT SHEARED WHEN RECOMMENDED TORQUE WAS APPLIED. PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY ALL BOLTS WERE VI - [SDR CA020108003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020108003), Dec 14, 2001: PUMP. STRIPPED. (CAN) ENGINE SHUT DOWN IN CRUISE FLIGHT. AIRCRAFT MADE AN UNSCHEDULED LANDING TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED NO FUEL FLOW TO DIVIDER. HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP REMOVED. - [SDR CA010809018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010809018), Jul 26, 2001: OUTFLOW VALVE. DIRTY. (CAN) AT FLIGHT LEVEL 22000, CABIN LOST PRESSURE. AN EMERGENCY DESCENT WAS CARRIED OUT AND THE REMAINDER OF THE FLIGHT WAS NORMAL. UPON INSPECTION THE OUTFLOW V - [SDR 20000911SH018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000911SH018), Aug 29, 2000: TIRE. SHEARED. TIRE SHREADED ON LANDING. (X) - [SDR CA000516024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000516024), May 8, 2000: VALVE. FAILED. (CAN) PILOTS CHECKED FOR BRAKE PRESSURE DURING CRUISE FLIGHT AT 33,000 FEET. BRAKES WERE VERY SOFT. PARKING BRAKE VALVE FOUND TO HAVE LEAKING O-RINGS. SEALS REP - [SDR CA000218001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000218001), Jan 17, 2000: BEARING. BROKEN. (CAN) OUTER WHEEL HALF BEARING WAS FOUND LOOSE. THIS ALLOWED WHEEL TO MOVE AND LOCK BRAKE DISC IN CALIPERS. IT APPEARS THAT THE OUTER BEARING SEIZED OR JAMMED A - [SDR 20000523SH017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000523SH017), Dec 16, 1999: CONNECTOR. DAMAGED. CREW REPORTED SMOKE SMELL IN THE COCKPIT AND THEN NUMEROUS CIRCUIT BREAKERS STARTED TRIPPING. AFTER AIRCRAFT SHUT DOWN AFTER LANDING, THE BATTERY POWER COULD NO - [SDR 99ZZZX4235](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX4235), Oct 15, 1999: SPRING. BROKEN. FIVE OUT OF SIX SPRING STEEL PLATES WERE BROKEN ON LEFT SIDE OF ASSEMBLY AND CHAFING ON PITOT/STATIC RIGID LINES AND LEFT SIDE OF WHEELWELL. - [SDR 99ZZZX4234](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX4234), Oct 15, 1999: SPRING. BROKEN. FIVE OUT OF SIX SPRING STEEL PLATES WERE BROKEN ON LEFT SIDE OF ASSEMBLY AND CHAFING ON PITOT/STATIC RIGID LINES AND LEFT SIDE OF WHEELWELL. - [SDR 99ZZZX4241](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX4241), Sep 20, 1999: VALVE. STICKING. DURING LANDING GEAR EXTENSION, LEFT AND RIGHT LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND. AN ATTEMPT TO EXTEND THE GEAR WAS MADE USING EMERGENCY BLOW-DOWN SYSTEM. THE RIGHT - [SDR 99ZZZX1559](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1559), Mar 30, 1999: TIRE. MISMANUFACTURED. TIRE WAS RE-CAPPED BY HAWKINS AIRCRAFT TIRE CO. TIRE WOULD NOT ALLOW GEAR DOOR TO FULLY CLOSE. - [SDR 99ZZZX1573](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1573), Mar 26, 1999: WASHER. MISSING. CABIN COULD NOT PRESSURIZE ABOVE 2.5 PSI. FOUND CARGO DOOR SEAL, SEALING WASHER MISSING. INSTALLED NEW SEALING WASHER. - [SDR 99ZZZX970](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX970), Jan 22, 1999: ROD. BROKEN. LEFT MAIN GEAR DOOR ACTUATOR ROD END BROKE OFF 1.50 INCHES FROM END OF ROD END. - [SDR 99ZZZX488](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX488), Jan 14, 1999: ENGINE. FAILED. CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF LEFT ENGINE. AIRCRAFT WAS EN ROUTE TO DESTINATION WHEN AN IN-FLIGHT FAILURE OF LEFT ENGINE OCCURRED. DESTRUCTION AND SEPARATION OF TURBI - [SDR 98ZZZX4782](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4782), Dec 7, 1998: ANGLE. CRACKED. ON A ROUTINE INSPECTION, A 2 INCH CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE RT ENGINE FIREWALL COMING OUT FROM UNDER OUTBOARD LOWER MOUNT FLANGE. THE MOUNT BOLT APPEARED TO BE TOR - [SDR 98ZZZX4480](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4480), Nov 6, 1998: LINE. LEAKING. RIGHT BRAKE SOFT. FOUND THE STEEL BRAIDED LINE RUBBING ON STEEL HARD LINE AND WORE A HOLE IN STEEL LINE. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED THE LINES UNDER INSTRUMENT PANEL - [SDR 98ZZZX4524](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4524), Oct 26, 1998: NIPPLE. CRACKED. RUBBER NIPPLE AT OUTBOARD END OF TANK FROM TIP TANK CRACKED AND ALLOWED FUEL TO LEAK FROM WING. DEFECT WAS FOUND AFTER REPLACING FORWARD FUEL CELL AND FILLING W - [SDR 98ZZZX2660](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2660), Jul 9, 1998: WINDOW. CRACKED. COPILOT WINDOW HAS CRACKED. - [SDR 98ZZZX2445](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2445), May 22, 1998: CONNECTOR. SMOKED. ELECTRICAL PLUG CODE E357 MALE P/N 206037-1, FEMALE, P/N 206036-3. WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT, SMOKE WITH AN 'ELECTRICAL SMELL' BEGAN COMING OUT OF OVERHEAD SWITCH - [SDR AU980283](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980283), Feb 11, 1998: ENGINE. FAILED. (AUS) ENGINE POWER SECTION FAILED. - [SDR AU980220](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980220), Feb 11, 1998: GEAR. FAILED. (AUS) RT ENGINE REDUCTION GEARBOX PLANETARY GEAR FAILURE. METAL CONTAMINATION OF GEARBOX. GEARBOX DECOUPLED FROM POWER TURBINE. SECOND STAGE TURBINE SHED ALL BL - [SDR 98ZZZX828](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX828), Jan 8, 1998: LINK ASSY. FAILED. JANUARY 8, AIRCRAFT LANDED AND THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. INITIAL INVESTIGATION REVEALED A LINK ASSY FAILURE. THE MECHANICAL LINKAGE OF NOSE GEAR ASSY IS SUCH THA - [SDR 98ZZZX235](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX235), Dec 23, 1997: RETRACT LINK. CRACKED. DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, 250-HOUR MAGNAFLUX INSPECTION PERFORMED ON RETRACT ARM LINK. LEFT LINK WAS FOUND CRACKED. TIME SINCE LAST INSPECTION, 107 HOURS. NOTE - [SDR 98ZZZX31](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX31), Dec 3, 1997: AUXILIARY LOCK. FAILED. JUST PRIOR TO VR, DOOR HANDLE ROTATED AND DISENGAGED PINS. PILOT ABORTED TAKEOFF, CLOSED DOOR, AND TAXIED BACK TO PARKING. INITIAL INSPECTION REVEALED THAT AUXI - [SDR 97ZZZX4630](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4630), Oct 4, 1997: CONNECTOR. BURNED. CONNECTOR E324 WAS FOUND SEVERELY OVERHEATED IN SWITCH PANEL OVERHEAD. CONTROLS PITOT STALL/HEAT. SUSPECT UNDERRATED CONNECTOR FOR AMPERAGE. - [SDR 97ZZZX2905](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2905), Jun 8, 1997: CLAMP. MISSING. FUEL FLOW TRANSMITTER IS MOUNTED TO ENGINE WITH 2 STAINLESS LINES PN 3032010 AND PN 3026779 B1; AND, IF SUPPORT CLAMP PN 30006614 IS NOT INSTALLED, LINES WILL C - [SDR 97ZZZX1706](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1706), Mar 25, 1997: MOUNT BRACKET. BROKEN. DURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, PASSENGER SEAT AFT FACING BEHIND COPILOT, WRITTEN UP AS 'LOOSE IN TRACK'. DISCOVERED FRONT FLOOR MOUNTED BRACKET CRACKED AND TORN - [SDR CA970318005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970318005), Mar 3, 1997: FUEL CONTRL UNIT. FAULTY. (CAN) ENGINE TORQUE AND TEMPERATURE CONTINUED TO INCREASE AS THROTTLE WAS RETARDED. PILOT SELECTED THROTTLE TO OFF POSITION, TEMPERATURE STILL INCREASED. ENGINE - [SDR 97ZZZX1076](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1076), Jan 15, 1997: SNAP RINGS. MISSING. LEFT HAND ENGINE WILL NOT MAINTAIN FULL RPM ON TAKEOFF. WILL NOT GO ABOVE 1850 RPM AND THEN DROPS OFF TO 1600 RPM. RPM RECOVERS TO 2000 RPM AFTER 2-3 MINUTES IN - [SDR 96ZZZX5734](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5734), Oct 21, 1996: BOLT. FRACTURED. DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION THE LEFT ENGINE, LEFT OUTBOARD UPPER ENGINE MOUNT TO FIREWALL RETENTION BOLT, P/N 553-344 WAS FOUND FRACTURED. PART TOTAL TIME WAS 533 - [SDR 96ZZZX5075](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5075), Sep 18, 1996: SHUTTLE VALVE. DAMAGED. NIPPLE OF VALVE TO MAIN GEAR ACTUATOR BROKE OFF CAUSING LOSS OF FLUID AND FAILURE OF RIGHT GEAR TO DOWNLOCK. - [SDR CA960925001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960925001), Aug 11, 1996: O-RING. WORN FLAT. (CAN) WITH SYSTEM PRESSURE ON, EMERGENCY UPLOCK ACTUATOR O-RINGS LEAK FLUID INTO THE RIGHT HAND GEAR WELL. WITH NO SYSTEM PRESSURE THERE IS NO LEAK. - [SDR 96ZZZX4703](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4703), Aug 1, 1996: WEB. CRACKED. INSPECTION FOUND A CRACKED WEB AT BOTH ENGINE FIREWALLS AT ENGINE MOUNT AREA. - [SDR AU961028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU961028), Jul 23, 1996: HOUSING. CRACKED. (AUS) RH MAIN LANDING GEAR OLEO HOUSING ASSEMBLY CRACKED FROM TOP TO BOTTOM THROUGH THE SHARP RADIUS AT THE BASE OF THE SIDE BRACE ATTACHMENT LUG - LOSS OF OLEO - [SDR 96ZZZX3826](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3826), Jun 3, 1996: CONNECTOR. BURNT. PILOT REPORTED ERRONEOUS RIGHT STALL WARNING AND A MOMENTARY 'PUFF' OF SMOKE FROM RT INSTRUMENT PANEL. INSPECTION REVEALED PRESSURE BULKHEAD AREA BURNED. (CONNE - [SDR AU960645](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960645), May 18, 1996: BRACKET. CRACKED. (AUS) LH ENGINE UPPER OUTBOARD ENGINE MOUNT TO FIREWALL ATTACHMENT BRACKET CRACKED THROUGH VERTICAL FACE FROM TOP WELD LINE EXTENDING DOWN BETWEEN RIVET HOLES - - [SDR CA960527001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960527001), May 8, 1996: TIRE. BURST. (CAN) ON LANDING, LEFT MAIN TIRE BLEW UP. NO OTHER DAMAGE. - [SDR CA960304010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960304010), Feb 1, 1996: BRACKET SUPPORT. CRACKED. (CAN) INDICATION WAS A 1/2 INCH CRACK IN THE EDGE OF THE DOOR SKIN WHICH HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN STOP DRILLED. INSPECTION FOUND PART TO HAVE A 3 INCH CRACK ACROSS F All 54: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-42/reports.md ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (107, 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 SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International 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 SA01379WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01379WI): Installation of Dual Digital Altimeters and associated equipment to obtain Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) Airworthiness approval. Cheyenne Tech - [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 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 SA02010WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02010WI): Installation of the Mid-Continent Instruments & Avionics MD23 FLEX Custom Function Display (CFD). Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics - [STC SA00843WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00843WI): Installation of Concorde Battery Corporation (VRSLA) Valve Regulated Sealed Lead Acid Battery. Aero-Mach Wilco LLC - [STC SA600GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA600GL): Installation of Cleveland Wheel & Brake conversion kit No. 199-112. Kaman Corporation Aircraft Wheel and Brake LLC - [STC SA02203AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02203AK): Installation of FlightLogic Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS-SV). Genesys Aerosystems Inc - [STC SA02254AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02254AK): Installation of "Single Screen", "2 or 3 Screen", "Dual Screen", or "4 or 6 screen". Genesys Aerosystems Inc - [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 SA09856AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09856AC): Installation of BendixKing Aerowave 100 In-flight Data Link System for non-essential, non-required aircraft Cabin Systems & Equipments. 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 ST01930LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01930LA): Installation of Sandel Avionics SN4500 Electronic Horizontal Situation Indicator (EHSI). Sandel Avionics LLC - [STC SA10236SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10236SC): Installation of a GDC 31 Roll Steering Converter. DAC International Inc - [STC SA04514NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04514NY): Single/Dual Transponder System ADS-B Upgrade. Scandinavian Avionics Design ApS - [STC SA01452CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01452CH): Installation of an air ambulance conversion kit. Med-Pac Inc - [STC SA01714WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA00528SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00528SE): Installation of emergency medical stretcher and base, oxygen, and electrical systems. LifePort LLC - [STC SA00972CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00972CH): Install air ambulance conversion. Spectrum Aeromed LLC dba Spectrum Aeromed - [STC SA04165NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04165NY): Installation of Latitude Technologies Skynode S200 Satcom system must be performed. Latitude Technologies Corporation - [STC SA02153LA-D PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA-D%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02013CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02013CH): Installation of Avidyne Corporation Traffic Advisory System (TAS). Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA2224CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2224CE): Installation of a new headliner and cabinetry. Textron Aviation Inc - [STC SA01933LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01935LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01935LA): Installation of external aft body strakes. Aircraft Performance Modifications - [STC ST00276WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00276WI): Installation of Kedeg Company 21BC11e Coaleser Assemly. Purolator Facet, Inc - [STC SA00343BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00343BO): Installation of a single configuration or a dual configuration Avidyne Corporation Integrated Flight Display, Model IFD540 loaded with Release 10.0 software (or later FAA approved release). Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00352BO PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00352BO%20PAGE%202): Installation of an Avidyne Corporation Mode A/C/S Transponder with ADS-B Out capability, Model AXP340 loaded with Version 3.13 software (or later FAA approved version),. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA1040GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1040GL): Install Eagan Aviation air ambulance stretcher P/N 125 using Installation Kit P/N 800. Paul/ Lanna Egan LLC - [STC SA00780SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00780SE): Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System. True Lock LLC - [STC SA02119SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02119SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B UAT Transceiver System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01969SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01969SE): Installation of a Mid-Continent MD302 Standby Attitude Module. Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics - [STC SA665NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA665NW): Installation of forward facing white lights (100 watts) clear plastic wing tip tank nose cone, and associated systems. Knots 2U Ltd - [STC SA01229SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01229SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of GNS 480 (CNX80) GPS WAAS Navigator with integrated VHF Navigation and Communication radios. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02442AK PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02442AK%20PAGE%202): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 2000/2500 ADS-B system. ADS-B Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01933LA-D PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02930NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02930NY): Installation of Insight Instrument Corporation Graphic Engine Monitor (GEM 610C) models G3, G2, and G1 and 1200C model G4 as primary Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT), Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT), and Turbine Inlet Temperature (TIT) Instruments. Insight Instrument Corporation - [STC SA02121SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02121SE): Installation of Garmin GTS 825 (TAS) or GTS 855 (TCAS I) Traffic System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA00269BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00269BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation TWX 670 Tactical Weather Detection System P/N 850-00026-000-( ) consisting of Avidyne Processor P/N 700-00033-000-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Antenna P/N S72-1715-1 with doubler plate P/N S72-171530-1, and Avidyne Mounting Tray P/N 700-00034-000. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA02717NY PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02717NY%20PAGE%202): Installation of VoiceFlight Systems LLC VFS101 Speech Recognition Module. VoiceFlight Systems LLC - [STC SA01692SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01692SE): Installation of a Garmin GMX 200 Multi-Function Display. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA03148NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03148NY): The installation of the Latitude Technologies Corporation S100 Tracking System. Latitude Technologies Corporation All 107: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-42/stcs.md --- 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.