# Pitcairn PA-20

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7181101
- Manufacturer (registry): PITCAIRN
- Model: PA-20
- Aircraft type: Gyroplane
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/pitcairn-pa-20

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.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## Service difficulty reports (10)

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

- [SDR SO11200516386](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SO11200516386), Apr 28, 2005: ARM. BROKEN. UPON LANDING, PILOT REPORTED NO CONTROL OF TAIL WHEEL STEERING AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF CONTROL. VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALED RUDDER TO TAIL WHEEL STEERING ARM HAD 
- [SDR 2003FA0000452](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000452), May 1, 2003: PLACARD. MISSING. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ORIGIONAL MFG DATA TAG WAS NOT ON THE AIRCRAFT. USUALLY LOCATED ON THE FLOORBOARD NEAR THE BATTERY BOX. A HA
- [SDR 2003FA0000498](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000498), Apr 14, 2003: SPRING. FAILED. DURING TAXI TO POSITION FOR TAKEOFF, THE RIGHT RUDDER RETURN SPRING FAILED AT THE ATTACHMENT HOOK TO THE CABLE BELLCRACK. THE PILOT HEARD A NOISE BUT DID NOT RE
- [SDR CA990614030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990614030), Mar 26, 1999: LIFT STRUT. CORRODED. (CAN) DURING ROUTINE ANNUAL INSPECTION TO ACCOMPLISH AWD 99-01-05, FRONT STRUT WAS FOUND CORRODED THROUGH NEW N2 FILLED STRUTS AND FORK ENDS ORDERED FROM UNIVAI
- [SDR CA990318046](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990318046), Mar 8, 1999: BLADE. CORRODED. (CAN) DEEP CORROSION ON PROPELLER THRUST FACE. EXTRA WORK WAS REQUIRED TO REMOVE CORROSION IAW SENSENICH MANUAL SPRM 590.
- [SDR 98ZZZX2716](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2716), Jul 9, 1998: CYLINDER. DEFECTIVE. TWO OF FOUR NEW COMPLETE CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES WERE DEFECTIVE. ONE CYLINDER HAD BEAT ROCKER SHAFT BOSSES, THE OTHER HAD A CRACK IN THE EXHAUST PORT.
- [SDR 98ZZZX2715](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2715), Jul 9, 1998: CYLINDER. DEFECTIVE. TWO OF FOUR NEW COMPLETE CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES WERE DEFECTIVE. ONE CYLINDER HAD BEAT ROCKER SHAFT BOSSES, THE OTHER HAD A CRACK IN THE EXHAUST PORT.
- [SDR 98ZZZX2677](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2677), Jul 9, 1998: CYLINDER. CRACKED. DURING THE ANUAL INSPECTION, DISCOVERED CRACKS IN THREE OF FOUR CYLINDERS. THE CRACKS WERE LOCATED IN THE EXHAUST PORT. A CYLINDER COMPRESSION CHECK DID NOT REV
- [SDR 97ZZZX4618](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4618), Oct 18, 1997: HOSE FITTING. PLUGGED. THIS AIRCRAFT WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. ON CLIMB-OUT, AIRCRAFT LOST POWER. LANDED ON LAST 100 FEET OF RUNWAY. AIRCRAFT NOSE-OVER, AND CAME TO A STOP INVERTED
- [SDR 97ZZZX2787](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2787), May 1, 1997: BELLCRANK. CRACKED. INSPECTION FOUND LT FLAP BELLCRANK CRACKED. REF: PIPER SB 109.

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Piper PA-20](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-20): 276 registered aircraft, registry code 7102002

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