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N3527U1979 Piper PA-31-350

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:2 NTSB accidents (substantial damage at worst, latest Jul 2002)15 ADs may apply23 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Jan 31, 2030
Based in
Fairbanks, AK
owner city / state
Engine
TIO-540-J2BD · 350 hp
Lycoming
Owners
1
since 1995
NTSB events
2
substantial, 2002
ADs may apply
15
confirm with A&P
Service reports
23
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
Warbelows Air Ventures INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Fairbanks, AK
Certificate issued
Apr 11, 1995
Expires
Jan 31, 2030
Airworthiness
Standard · Normal
Airworthiness date
Jul 1, 2008

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
1979
Serial number
31-7952141
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
A3EF9B

Engine

Make and model
Lycoming Tio-540-J2bd
Type
Reciprocating
Power
350 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. 1995 – nowWarbelows Air Ventures INCFairbanks, AK · current
  2. until 1963Cessna Aircraft CompanyWichita, KS · different airframe: Cessna 182f S/N 18254927

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 (2)

Accident

Jul 30, 2002 · Fairbanks, AK

The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual outlook while taxiing.

Injuries
None
Report
ANC02LA086

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for ANC02LA086)

Accident · substantial damage

Aug 12, 1998 · Fort Yukon, AK

The pilot's failure to follow the pre-landing checklist. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
ANC98LA120

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for ANC98LA120)

Accident history for this model

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (15)

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
2005-19-11Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO-360, IO-360, O-360, LIO-360, LO-360…Oct 21, 2005Engine (TIO-540-J2BD)Only with: Engines rated at 300 HP or lower, manufactured new, rebuilt, or overhauled after March 1, 1999, or that had a crankshaft installed after March 1, 1999.
2004-05-24Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO-540, IO-540, LTIO-540, O-540, and…Mar 30, 2004Engine (TIO-540-J2BD)Only with: Engines with crankshaft gear retaining bolts P/N STD-2209 installed; excludes O-540-F series engines subject to AD 99-03-05 with bolt not since replaced, engines with bolt installed at original assembly or replaced by Lycoming per SB 554 after November 10, 1998, engines with bolt from replacement kits 05K19987, 05K23325, 05K23326, 05K23327, 05K23335 or 05K23336, and engines with single-drive dual magnetos.
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 (23)

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.

  • Engine · oil system · unknownJul 14, 2006

    PILOT NOTICED RT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE DROP AFTER CLIMBING THRU 24000 FT. HE SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE. THE PILOT LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER PROBLEMS. MAINTENANCE COMPLIED WITH A VISUAL CHECK OF THE ENGINE AND DID A FULL ENGINE RUN UP. THE AIRCRAFT WAS SENT ON AN OPERATIONAL CHECK…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuel · valve · leakingMar 4, 2002

    DURING SOME LINE MAINTENANCE, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED FUEL STAIN FROM THE HEATER DRAIN. THE SOURCE WAS FOUND TO BE THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR WHICH WAS LEAKING FROM THE LOWER PARTING SURFACE. THE UNIT WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine fuel and control · pump · leakingMay 17, 2001

    DURING INSPECTION IT WAS NOTICED THAT FUEL STAIN WAS ON THE BODY OF THE FUEL PUMP NEAR THE DRAIN COMING FROM THE PARTING SURFACE (LOWER) NOTE THIS IS A NEW STYLE PUMP DESIGNED TO RELIEVE THE LEAKING PROBLEM THE OLDER PUMPS HAD IN THIS AREA. THE PUMP WAS REPLACED WITH A SERVICABLE UNIT.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Flight controls · motor · failedMay 2, 2001

    PILOT REPORTED FLAPS STUCK IN DOWN POSITION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FLAPS HAD STOPPED PRIOR TO HITTING THE DOWN LIMIT SWITCH AND WAS DETERMINED THAT THE MOTOR HAD BURNED OUT. THE UNIT WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED AND FLAP OPERATION APPEARED NORMAL.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Reciprocating engine · camshaft · damagedFeb 28, 2001

    DURING INSPECTION METAL CONTAMINATION WAS DISCOVERED IN THE OIL FILTER. A CHECK OF VALVELIFT WAS DONE AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT NR1 AND NR2 INTAKE LOBES WERE EXCESSIVE. NR1 CYLINDER WAS REMOVED AND DAMAGE OBSERVED ON THE CAM LOBES AND TAPPET FOLLOWERS. NOTE: THIS IS THE 19TH ENGINE IN THREE YEARS.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · regulator · leakingJan 30, 2001

    DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION REGULATOR WAS FOUND TO BE LEAKING FROM THE PARTING SURFACE. THE UNIT WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED.

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

    DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, FUEL WAS OBSERVED LEAKING FROM FUEL SOLENOID SHUT OFF VALVE. PART WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Reciprocating engine · camshaft · damagedOct 3, 2000

    DURING INSPECTION, LOW CYLINDER COMPRESSION WAS DETECTED DURING THE COMPRESSION CHECK. THE CYLINDER WAS REMOVED AND A VISUAL INSPECTION PEFORMED ON THE CAMSHAFT. DETERMINED BOTH NR 3 AND NR 4 INTAKE LOBES AND TAPPET FACES WERE DAMAGED. SUBMITTER STATED THIS IS THE FOURTEENTH SUCH OCCURRENCE IN…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · heater · leakingSep 29, 2000

    DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, FUEL WAS OBSERVED DRIPPING OUT OF THE DRAIN OF THE FRONT JANITROL HEATER AND FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR DRAIN. THE REGULATOR WAS REMOVED AND FUEL WAS NOTED LEAKING FROM WHERE THE POWER WIRE ENTERS THE UNIT.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Propellers · seal · leakingDec 5, 1999

    DURING INSPECTION OF PROPELLER, RED HUB OIL WAS FOUND LEAKING FROM THE BASES OF ALL 3 BLADES. THE INSIDE OF THE SPINNER AND SPINNER BULKHEAD ALSO HAD A NOTICEABLE AMOUNT OF RED OIL ON THEM. THE PROP WAS WASHED DOWN AND THE ENGINE RAN FOR 5 MINUTES AND SHUT DOWN. RED HUB OIL WAS STILL TO BE SEEN…

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 23 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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