# Pitcairn PA-4

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7180102
- Manufacturer (registry): PITCAIRN
- Model: PA-4
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 3
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 78 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS TC 2-21](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/TC%202-21) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Pitcairn Autogyro Co.
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/pitcairn-pa-4

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 (1)

- [N3261](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3261): [Armstrong Robert K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARMSTRONG%20ROBERT%20K), [Rawlings, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Rawlings), built 1927, S/N 5

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 ERA12LA555](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA555), Sep 9, 2012: Pitcairn PA-4 (N3261), Rawlings, MD, substantial damage. Probable cause: A 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.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## Service difficulty reports (1)

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

- [SDR 2020FA0000441](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000441), Aug 13, 2020: HORN. FAILED. THE 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 

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