# Pitcairn PA39 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 7180802 - Manufacturer (registry): PITCAIRN - Model: PA39 - Aircraft type: Rotorcraft - Category: Rotorcraft - Engines: 1 ยท Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 95 mph - Certification: Not type certificated - Registered aircraft: 1 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/pitcairn-pa39 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) - [N3908](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3908): [Eaa Aviation Foundation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EAA%20AVIATION%20FOUNDATION%20INC), [Oshkosh, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Oshkosh), S/N M98 ## NTSB investigations None matched to aircraft with this model. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to aircraft with this model. ## Service difficulty reports (17) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2026FA0000199](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000199), Jun 25, 2025: IMPULSE COUPLING. DESTROYED. I HEARD THE ENGINE BACKFIRE A FEW TIMES DURING TAKEOFF/INITIAL CLIMB OUT AROUND 6/20/2025. PLANE WAS BROUGHT TO MAINTENANCE 6/25/2025 FOR REPORTS OF INABILITY T - [SDR THMN4165SQ123](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/THMN4165SQ123), Jun 30, 2006: SKIN. CRACKED. LT ENGINE COWL CRACKED AT FWD FASTENER. MADE AIRWORTHY REPAIR IAW PA-39 SRM CHAPTER 4 PG 1F6 AND AC43.13-1B SECTION 4 PARAGRAPH 4-57 FIGURE 4-6 AND SECTION 4 PA - [SDR THMN4165SQ118](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/THMN4165SQ118), Jun 30, 2006: SKIN. CRACKED. CRACK IN RT WING OB SKIN NEAR SPAR. MADE AIRWORTHY REPAIR IAW PA-39 SERVICE MANUAL CHAPTER 4 PG 1F6 AND AC43.13-1B SECTION 4 PARAGRAPH 4-57 FIGURE 4-6 AND SECTI - [SDR THMN4165SQ117](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/THMN4165SQ117), Jun 30, 2006: SKIN. CRACKED. FLAP LT IB LWR SKIN CRACKED. MADE AIRWORTHY REPAIR IAW PA-39 SERVICE MANUAL, CHAPTER 4 PG 1F6 AND AC 43.13-1B SECTION 4 PARAGRAPH 4-57 FIGURE 4-6 AND SECTION 4 - [SDR AU510002032](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002032), Dec 12, 2005: BEARING. LOOSE. LT ENGINE ALTERNATOR DRIVE END BEARING SPINNING IN HOUSING. ALTERNATOR ROTOR RUBBING ON STATOR. LOSS OF BEARING GREASE. - [SDR AUS20030713](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030713), Jun 30, 2003: HUB. MISREPAIRED. (AUS) UNAPPROVED MACHINING CARRIED OUT ON PROPELLER HUB PRE-LOAD SHELF. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR. UNAPPROVED PROCEDURE. - [SDR 2004FA0000609](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000609), Nov 15, 2002: BOLT. CORRODED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION THE STABILATOR WAS REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THIS IS DUE TO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS ON OTHER PA24 AND PA 30/39 AIRCRAFT WITH STABILATOR - [SDR 2001FA0000155](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000155), May 16, 2001: GEAR. DAMAGED. DURING COMPLICANCE WITH AD 96-09-10 - COMPLIED ALSO WITH AD 91-14-22 CRANKSHAFT GEAR RETAINING BOLT. ORDERED NEW CRANKSHAFT GEARS PN SL13S19464 FOR LH AND RH EN - [SDR AU000941](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000941), Oct 2, 2000: WIRE. CRACKED. (AUS) RIGHT ALTERNATOR FIELD WIRING CRACKED ALLOWING SHORT CIRCUIT. (X) - [SDR 20000515SH024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000515SH024), Feb 18, 2000: SPAR. CRACKED. PILOT REPORTED VIBRATION FELT IN THE ACFT AND RT WING TIP TANK TRAILING END COULD BE SEEN ''FLUTTERING'' APPROX 1 INCH IN-FLIGHT. INSP FOUND A CRACK EXTENDING T - [SDR AU980820](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980820), Jul 14, 1998: HUB. DAMAGED. (AUS) PROPELLER HUB DAMAGED ON ENGINE HALF SIDE FOLLOWING A GROUND STRIKE. HUB WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE CONTRARY TO INSTRUCTIONS IN THE MANUAL. PERSONNEL/MAINTEN - [SDR AU980652](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980652), Mar 22, 1998: VALVE. CONTAMINATED. (AUS) RT TIP TANK FUEL TRANSFER SOLENOID VALVE FAULTY. PART TC: 7,363. - [SDR EY2R9600911](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600911), Jul 1, 1996: SPLIT BEARING. CORRODED. CORROSIONF OUND ON SPLIT BEARING. - [SDR EY2R9600910](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600910), Jul 1, 1996: SPLIT BEARING. CORRODED. CORROSION FOUND ON SPLIT BEARING. - [SDR EY2R9600833](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600833), Jun 1, 1996: SPLIT BEARING. CORRODED. CORROSION FOUND ON SPLIT BEARING. - [SDR EY2R9600832](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600832), Jun 1, 1996: SPLIT BEARING. CORRODED. CORROSION FOUND ON SPLIT BEARING. - [SDR EY2R9600683](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600683), May 1, 1996: PITCH CHANGE ROD. CORRODED. PITCH CHANGE ROD FOUND CORRODED. ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Piper PA-39](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-39): 82 registered aircraft, registry code 7103902 --- 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.