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N277551978 Piper PA-31-350

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198213 ADs may apply11 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Mar 31, 2028
Based in
Fairbanks, AK
owner city / state
Engine
TI0-540 SER · 310 hp
Lycoming
Owners
1
since 2012
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
13
confirm with A&P
Service reports
11
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
Air Arctic INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Fairbanks, AK
Certificate issued
Mar 19, 2012
Expires
Mar 31, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Normal
Airworthiness date
Sep 8, 1978

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-31-350
Year
1978
Serial number
31-7852148
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
8
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Mode S code
A2C3A2

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. 2012 – nowAir Arctic INCFairbanks, AK · current

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 (0)

No NTSB accidents or incidents found for this airframe since 1982.

Accident history for this model

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (13)

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
2017-10-20Fuselage--Main BulkheadJun 29, 2017Airframe (PA-31-350)Certain serial numbers: PA-31 31-2–31-900; PA-31 31-7300901–31-8312019; PA-31-300 31-2–31-900; PA-31-300 31-7300901–31-8312019; PA-31-325 31-2–31-900; PA-31-325 31-7300901–31-8312019; …
2016-08-18Engine Fuel and ControlJun 6, 2016Airframe (PA-31-350)Certain serial numbers: PA-31-350 31-5001–31-5004; PA-31-350 31-7305005–31-8452024; PA-31-350 31-8253001–31-8553002. Only with: Equipped with Lycoming LTIO-540-J2B/TIO-540-J2B or LTIO-540-J2BD/TIO-540-J2BD engines and fuel pump hose assemblies Piper P/N 39995-034 or Lycoming P/N LW-12877-6S142.
2016-05-01FuselageApr 15, 2016Airframe (PA-31-350)Certain serial numbers: PA-31 31-2–31-900; PA-31 31-7300901–31-8312019; PA-31-300 31-2–31-900; PA-31-300 31-7300901–31-8312019; PA-31-325 31-2–31-900; PA-31-325 31-7300901–31-8312019; …
2013-10-04Engine ExhaustJul 17, 2013Airframe (PA-31-350)Only with: Applies to turbocharged airplanes.
2009-13-06 R1Piper Aircraft, Inc. AirplanesNov 3, 2011Airframe (PA-31-350)Only with: Equipped with a baggage door in the fuselage nose section (nose baggage door).
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2000-25-01The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. (formerly Piper Aircraft Corporation) PA-31 Series AirplanesJan 19, 2001Airframe (PA-31-350)Certain serial numbers: PA-31 31-2–31-900; PA-31 31-7300901–31-8312019; PA-31-300 31-2–31-900; PA-31-300 31-7300901–31-8312019; PA-31-350 31-5001–31-5004; PA-31-350 31-7305005–31-8553002; …. Only with: Equipped with Piper P/N 46653-00 or 47529-32 aluminum main landing gear door hinge assemblies (or FAA-approved equivalents); aircraft referred to as PA-31-310 are PA-31 airplanes.
2000-06-06The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA-31 Series AirplanesMar 23, 2000Airframe (PA-31-350)Only with: Equipped with pneumatic deicing boots.
99-12-05The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA- 31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325, PA-31-350, and…Jul 23, 1999Airframe (PA-31-350)Certain serial numbers: PA-31 31-2–31-8312019; PA-31-300 31-2–31-8312019; PA-31-325 31-2–31-8312019; PA-31-350 31-5001–31-8553002; PA-31P-350 31P-8414001–31P-8414050. Only with: Airplanes not equipped with the improved design elevators or elevator spar assemblies specified in the Material Required Table of Piper Service Bulletin No. 998A, dated August 4, 1997.
99-06-01The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA- 31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325, PA-31-350, and…Apr 20, 1999Airframe (PA-31-350)Certain serial numbers: PA-31 31-2–31-8312019; PA-31-300 31-2–31-8312019; PA-31-325 31-2–31-8312019; PA-31-350 31-5001–31-8553002; PA-31P-350 31P-8414001–31P-8414050
98-09-25The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA- 31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325, and PA-31-350 AirplanesJun 15, 1998Airframe (PA-31-350)Certain serial numbers: PA-31 31-2–31-8312019; PA-31-300 31-2–31-8312019; PA-31-325 31-2–31-8312019; PA-31-350 31-5001–31-8553002
98-08-18The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA- 31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325, PA-31-350, and PA-31P…May 26, 1998Airframe (PA-31-350)Certain serial numbers: PA-31 31-2–31-8312019; PA-31-300 31-2–31-8312019; PA-31-325 31-2–31-8312019; PA-31-350 31-5001–31-8553002; PA-31P 31P-1–31P-7730012
98-04-27The New Piper Aircraft Corporation Models PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235, PA-23-250…Mar 13, 1998Airframe (PA-31-350)
96-10-14The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Formerly Piper Aircraft Corporation) PA31, PA31P, and…Jun 27, 1996Airframe (PA-31-350)Certain serial numbers: PA31 31-2–31-8312019; PA31-300 31-2–31-8312019; PA31-325 31-2–31-8312019; PA31-350 31-5001–31-8553002; PA31P 31P-2–31P-7730012; PA31P-350 31P-8414001–31P-8414050; …. Only with: Applies to airplanes without improved design MLG forward sidebraces P/N 85165-02/-03 or P/N 85166-02/-03 installed.

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

Service Difficulty Reports (11)

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.

  • Reciprocating engine · gasket · misinstalledDec 11, 2010

    AIRCRAFT WRITTEN UP BY PIC FOR LARGE OIL LEAK, NR 2 ENGINE. INSPECTION REVEALED NR 3 CYLINDER (P/N LW-12966) HAD A GASKET (P/N 66732) INSTALLED INCORRECTLY UNDER ROCKER SHAFT COVER (P/N 72710). COVER IS SECURED WITH 2 SCREWS (P/N 72709). THIS ENGINE WAS RECEIVED FROM LYCOMING AS A FACTORY…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Turbochargers · adapter · crackedApr 1, 2002

    DURING INSPECTION EXHAUST STAIN WAS OBSERVED ON THE TURBOCHARGER MOUNT IN THE AREA WHERE THE TURBOCHARGER AND THE TRANSITION MEET AND FACE THE TURBO MOUNT. THE TURBO WAS REMOVED AND A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE DIVIDE WHICH CAUSED THE TRANSITION TO WARP AND LEAK EXHAUST GASES. THE PART WAS REMOVED AND…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuel · pump · failedJun 20, 2001

    PILOT REPORTED FUEL PRESSURE 50 PSI AT CRUISE POWER SETTINGS. PUMP WOULD NOT ADJUST WITHIN PARAMETERS. NO MID ADJUSTMENT. PUMP WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Air conditioning and pressurization · regulator · leakingMay 10, 2001

    UPON INSPECTING THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR TO C/W AD 2001-8-1 IT WAS FOUND THAT THE REGULATOR WAS LEAKING PROFUSELY FROM THE LOWER BODY PARTING SURFACES. REMOVED AND REPLACED UNIT, LEAK CHECK GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · downlock switch · failedApr 19, 2001

    PILOT REPORTED LEFT MAIN GEAR INDICATED NOT LOCKED ON APPROACH. AIRCRAFT DID A FLYBY AND GEAR WAS OBSERVED DOWN AND LOCKED. AIRCRAFT MADE A NORMAL LANDING. UPON INSPECTING THE DOWN LOCK SWITCH, A WORE WAS FOUND TO HAVE A BREAK IN IT. A REPAIR WAS ACCOMPLISHED WITH A IN LINE CONNECTOR (BUTT…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Electrical power · alternator · inoperativeMar 27, 2001

    PILOT REPORTED LEFT ALTERNATOR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND COULD NOT RESET CIRCUIT BREAKER. UPON INSPECTION OF ALTERNATOR, DISCOVERED THAT THE POSITIVE BATTERY LUG WAS LOOSE AND HAD CAUSED A SHORT TO THE CASE. THIS CAUSED BATTERY CABLE TO MELT AND TRIP BREAKER. ALTERNATOR AND CABLE END WERE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · regulator · leakingJan 2, 2001

    PILOT REPORTED HEATER OUTPUT DECREASES AFTER ABOUT 20 MIN. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR LEAKING. UNIT WAS REPLACED. OPS CHECK GOOD

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Hydraulic power · housing · crackedAug 7, 2000

    PILOT REPORTED GEAR WOULD NOT CYCLE DOWN. GEAR WAS PUMPED DOWN MANUALLY. FLUID WAS OBSERVED LEAKING FROM LEFT HYDRAULIC FILTER HOUSING. HOUSING WAS REMOVED AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE LAST FEW THREADS ON THE HOUSING SIDE HAD CRACKED THROUGH. HOUSING AND O-RING WERE REPLACED AND SYSTEM SERVICED…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Propellers · propeller · failedJun 9, 2000

    PILOT REPORTED PROPELLER RPM VARIES DURING CLIMB-OUT. CONTROL CABLE, PROPELLER GOVERNOR AS WELL AS HUB AIR PRESSURE AND BLADE ANGLE WERE DETERMINED TO BE SERVICEABLE. SERVICEABLE PROPELLER WAS INSTALLED AND CHECK FLIGHT WAS OK. AWAITING OVERHAUL REPORT. (X)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Propellers · prop assy · failedJan 21, 1999

    ON LANDING APPROACH, PILOT PULLED POWER BACK TO APPROXIMATELY 25 INCHES AND NOTICED LEFT PROPELLER RPM CONTINUED TO DECREASE TO APPROXIMATELY 1,500 RPM. RE-POSITIONING THE PROPELLER LEVER SEEMED TO MAKE NO CHANGE. ENGINE POWER SEEMED OK. DID NOT TRY TO FEATHER. PROPELLER RPM SEEMED TO STABILIZE AT…

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 11 reports.

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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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