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Pitcairn PA-4

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 7180102

Manufacturer (registry)
PITCAIRN
Model
PA-4
Registry code
7180102
Registered
1 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
3
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
78 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSTC 2-21
Holder
Pitcairn Autogyro Co.

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

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

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

No ADs matched this model

Registered aircraft · 1

N3261Armstrong Robert K · Rawlings, MDBuilt 1927 · S/N 5
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7180102')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 1

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 1 case 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

NTSB ERA12LA555Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitcairn PA-4 · Rawlings, MDA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from a fuel outlet in the fuel tank that was blocked by peeled debris from a previously approved fuel tank sealer.Sep 9, 2012 · N3261 · Substantial damage
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('7180102')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports

No reports matched to aircraft of this modelMatched through the registry by N-number, so foreign aircraft and some older reports aren’t counted.

Service difficulty reports · 1

SDR 2020FA0000441Horn · failedTHE PILOT DELIVERING N115NX TO THE DEALER EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF NOSE WHEEL STEERING CONTROL UPON LANDING, RESULTING IN THE AIRCRAFT MAKING A SEVERE TURN TO THE RIGHT. THE PLANE EXITED THE RUNWAY RUNNING THROUGH AN INFIELD AREA AND COMING TO REST ON A TAXIWAY.Aug 13, 2020 · N115NX · Pitcan PA4 · Landing Gear Steering System
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'PA4'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.