# Pitcairn PA24 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 7180702 - Manufacturer (registry): PITCAIRN - Model: PA24 - Aircraft type: Rotorcraft - Category: Rotorcraft - Engines: 1 ยท Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 75 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 0 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/pitcairn-pa24 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 (23) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR VNAA202209209992](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VNAA202209209992), Sep 20, 2022: NONE. CORRODED. FLOOR SEAT RAIL AT LBL9 BETWEEN FS 485.00 AND 571.00 IS CORRODED. - [SDR 2020FA0000200](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000200), Mar 11, 2020: PROPELLER. DEPARTED. AFTER THE RUNUP AND TAKEOFF CHECKLIST COMPLETE, I ACCELERATED TO ALMOST ROTATION SPEED WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BANG. I IMMEDIATELY RETARDED THE THROTTLE TO IDLE AND - [SDR 2019FA0000119](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000119), Apr 15, 2019: MOUNT. CORRODED. INTERNAL CORROSION OF THE ENGINE MOUNT ASSEMBLY P/N 20796-00. - [SDR 2012FA0000698](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000698), Sep 23, 2012: EXHAUST STACK. ERODED. THE PILOT MADE AN INTENTIONAL GEAR-UP LDG AFTER SEVERAL UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS TO FULLY EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR. FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION OF THE ACFT REVEALED THAT A - [SDR 2009FA0000762](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000762), Aug 17, 2009: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. FOUND AFT VERTICAL FIN SPAR TO BULKHEAD BRACKET CRACKED AT STA 258.75. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ADDRESSED BY AD 74-16-08 AND MFG SL 679 ON OTHER SERIES ACFT BUT NO - [SDR 2007FA0000484](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000484), May 25, 2007: CARBURETOR. WORN. THE ACCELERATOR PUMP IN THE CARBURETOR FAILED. INSPECTION SHOWED THAT THE PUMP HEAD GLAND HAD SHRUNK, SO THAT IT DID NOT PROVIDE A SEAL BETWEEN THE CARBURETOR B - [SDR 2005FA0001216](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001216), Aug 5, 2005: TRANSMISSION. FAILED. LANDING GEAR RETRACT SYS WOULD NOT EXTEND GEAR TO A DOWN AND LOCKED POSITION. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO CYCLE GEAR POPPED GEAR MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER. TRANSMISSION DEC - [SDR 2003FA0000835](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000835), Jul 28, 2003: WIRE. FRAYED. REPLACED W2094304, DUE TO 4 FRAYED WIRES. FOUND AT ANNUAL. LOCATION , BEHIND LEFT GEAR WELL COVER WHERE CABLE COMES INTO WING. - [SDR 2004FA0000610](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000610), Oct 25, 2002: BOLT. CORRODED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION THE STABILATOR WAS REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THIS IS DUE TO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS ON OTHER PA24 AND PA30/39 AIRCRAFT WITH STABILATOR - [SDR 2002FA0001098](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001098), Jul 7, 2002: BOLT. CORRODED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION STABILATOR WAS REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THIS IS DUE TO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS ON OTHER PA24 AND PA30 AIRCRAFT WITH STABILATOR TORQUE - [SDR 20001204SH013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001204SH013), Oct 18, 2000: STACK. BROKEN. THE PIPER COMANCHE BROKE THE RT REAR EXHAUST STACK INSIDE THE CARBURETOR HEAT MUFF. THE PIPE BROKE INSIDE THE CUFF THAT IS WELDED TO THE STACK FOR THE MUFF TO A - [SDR 99ZZZX2930](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2930), Jun 1, 1999: INDICATOR. MALFUNCTIONED. FOUND BLACK AND WHITE LIGHTING WIRES SHORTED TOGETHER. THIS OCCURRED AT THE BASE OF THE LIGHTING BAR, A POSITION THAT THE MANUFACTURER WOULD HAVE ASSEMBLED AT T - [SDR 98ZZZX2184](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2184), May 29, 1998: STACK. BROKEN. JUST AFTER TAKEOFF, PILOT REPORTED SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT. HE DELCARED AN EMERGENCY LANDING. AFTER TOUCH-DOWN AND REDUCING POWER, SMOKE CLEARED. AFTER SHUT DOWN, - [SDR 98ZZZX846](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX846), Feb 3, 1998: MOUNT. CRACKED. DISCOVERED CRACKED HORIZONTAL TUBE MEMBER ON ENGINE MOUNT. THE CRACKED MEMBER IS THE .50 INCH DIAMETER TUBE RUNNING FROM THE OUTSIDE .6250 INCH TUBE TO THE CENT - [SDR 97ZZZX4489](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4489), Oct 10, 1997: HUB SPIDER. CRACKED. CUSTOMER PURCHASED PROPELLER NEW IN 1977. IN 1991 WITH 639 HOURS, PROPELLER STRUCK A TOW BAR RESULTING IN MINOR BLADE DAMAGE. PROP WAS TAKEN IN FOR REPAIR AND A - [SDR AU970613](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970613), Jun 3, 1997: THROTTLE. WRONG PART. (AUS) SUSPECT INCORRECT THROTTLE CONTROL FITTED - NO MICROSWITCH IS FITTED FOR THE UNDERCARRIAGE WARNING SYSTEM AND THE WIRING IS SECURED BEHIND THE INSTRUMENT - [SDR CA970527013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970527013), May 21, 1997: BEARING BALLS. CORRODED. (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. THE PROPELLER BLADE BEARING BALLS WERE FOUND CORRODED AND REMOVED FROM SERVICE. - [SDR AU960848](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960848), Jun 19, 1996: SWITCH. SEIZED. (AUS) LANDING GEAR WARNING MICROSWITCH SEIZED IN 'SAFE' POSITION - [SDR CA960604001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960604001), May 12, 1996: MOTOR. BURNT. (CAN) LANDING GEAR REFUSED TO EXTEND AND LOCK. EMERGENCY EXTEND SUCCESSFUL. ELECTRICAL MOTOR BURNT OUT. - [SDR EY2R9600538](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600538), Apr 1, 1996: PILOT TUBE. CORRODED. PILOT TUBE FOUND WITH CORROSION. - [SDR EY2R9600369](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600369), Feb 1, 1996: PILOT TUBE. CORRODED. PILOT TUBE FOUND CORRODED. - [SDR EY2R9600368](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600368), Feb 1, 1996: BEARING. CORRODED. BEARING FOUND CORRODED. - [SDR 96ZZZX753](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX753), Dec 20, 1995: TRANSMISSION. CRACKED. THE ALUMINUM CASTING OF THE MLG TRANSMISSION (PN 25720-002) WAS CRACKED IN 4 PLACES AND VERY CLOSE TO COMPLETE FAILURE. FAILURE OF THE HOUSING WOULD POSSIBLY CA ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Piper PA-24](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-24): 345 registered aircraft, registry code 7102402 --- 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.