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N2521M1979 Piper PA-23-250

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Aug 5, 2013.

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (substantial damage, Jun 2005)8 ADs may apply1 service difficulty report

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Xxx, OK
owner city / state
Engine
TI0-540 SER · 310 hp
Lycoming
Owners
1
on record
NTSB events
1
substantial, 2005
ADs may apply
8
confirm with A&P
Service reports
1
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Last registered owner
Individual owner
City, state
Xxx, OK
Canceled
Aug 5, 2013
Airworthiness
Standard · Normal
Airworthiness date
May 4, 1979

We never show street addresses, even though they appear in the public FAA file. Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Airframe & engine

FAA Registry + type data

Airframe

Manufacturer
Piper
Model
PA-23-250
Year
1979
Serial number
27-7954072
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
6
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Mode S code
A26173

Engine

Make and model
Lycoming Ti0-540 Ser
Type
Reciprocating
Power
310 hp

Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 1967 – 1975Individual ownerGeneva, IL · different airframe: Piper Pa-12 S/N 12-915
  2. until 2013Individual ownerXxx, OK

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 20, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (1)

Accident · substantial damage

Jun 21, 2005 · Carizzo Springs, TX

The failure of the stabilator trim control rod due to internal corrosion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
DFW05LA167

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for DFW05LA167)

Accident history for this model

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (8)

These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2021-25-11Horizontal Stabilizer StructureJan 25, 2022Airframe (PA-23-250)Certain serial numbers: PA-23-250 27-7654001–27-7954121
2017-15-05Air ConditioningAug 28, 2017Airframe (PA-23-250)
2009-13-06 R1Piper Aircraft, Inc. AirplanesNov 3, 2011Airframe (PA-23-250)Only with: Equipped with a baggage door in the fuselage nose section (nose baggage door).
2005-01-10The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-23-235, PA-23-250, and PA-E23-250 AirplanesFeb 22, 2005Airframe (PA-23-250)Only with: Equipped with Garrett (formerly AiResearch) turbosuperchargers installed under STC SA852WE, SA909WE, or SA978WE, or under Piper Aircraft Drawing Number 32016.
2003-09-13the New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235, PA-23-250, and…Jun 23, 2003Airframe (PA-23-250)Certain serial numbers: PA-23 23-1–23-2046; PA-23-160 23-1–23-2046; PA-23-235 27-505–27-622; PA-23-250 27-1–27-504; PA-23-250 27-2000–27-8154030; PA-E23-250 27-2505–27-4916; …. Only with: Applies only to airplanes that do not incorporate P/N 17634-002 flap control torque tube or P/N 104622-002 or 104622-004 flap control torque tube assembly.
Show all 8 ADs
ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
99-05-09The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA-23, PA- 24, PA-28, PA-32, and PA-34 Series AirplanesMar 19, 1999Airframe (PA-23-250)Certain serial numbers: PA-23-235 27-505–27-622; PA-23-250 27-01–27-2504; PA-24-180 24-103–24-3687; PA-24-250 24-103–24-3687; PA-24-260 24-3642; PA-24-260 24-4000–24-5028; …. Only with: Equipped with Purolator air filter P/N 638873, Model CA161PL, or Piper P/N 460-632 (PS60007-2).
83-22-01 R1The New Piper Aircraft, Inc.; Models PA-23-235, PA-23-250, and PA-E23-250 AirplanesOct 22, 1998Airframe (PA-23-250)Certain serial numbers: PA-23-235 27-505–27-622; PA-23-250 27-1–on; PA-E23-250 27-2505–27-7554168; PA-E23-250 27-7654001–on
98-04-27The New Piper Aircraft Corporation Models PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235, PA-23-250…Mar 13, 1998Airframe (PA-23-250)

AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.

Service Difficulty Reports (1)

Reports of failures and defects that operators and repair stations sent to the FAA since 1995. A report describes one finding; it is not an accident.

  • Flight controls · arm · corrodedJun 21, 2005

    WHILE INVESTIGATION AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT NR DFW05LA167 THE STABILATOR TRIM TAB ROD WAS DISCOVERED SEPARATED AT APPROX 3 INCHES FROM TAB. VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALED CORROSION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE PART. FUTHER DETAILED INSPECTION SHOWED MINIMAL SHEAR LIP, LEADING FAILURE TO BE CORROSION FATIGUE DUE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.

Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 20, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 20, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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