This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled May 10, 2005.
Safety record in brief:2 NTSB events (substantial damage at worst, latest May 1995)13 ADs may apply11 service difficulty reports
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THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION. FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACCIDENT ARE: THE DISPATCHER'S DECISION TO DISPATCH A MULTI-ENGINED AIRPLANE TO A SHORT, SOFT AIRSTRIP, AND INADEQUATE COMPANY MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT/SURVEILLANCE.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for ANC95LA050)
THE FAILURE OF THE MAIN GEAR UPPER STRUT ASSEMBLY DUE TO STRESS CORROSION.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for ANC93IA085)
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.
| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-10-20 | Fuselage--Main Bulkhead | Jun 29, 2017 | Airframe (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; … |
| 2016-08-18 | Engine Fuel and Control | Jun 6, 2016 | Airframe (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. |
| 2016-05-01 | Fuselage | Apr 15, 2016 | Airframe (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; … |
| 2013-10-04 | Engine Exhaust | Jul 17, 2013 | Airframe (PA-31-350)Only with: Applies to turbocharged airplanes. |
| 2009-13-06 R1 | Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes | Nov 3, 2011 | Airframe (PA-31-350)Only with: Equipped with a baggage door in the fuselage nose section (nose baggage door). |
| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-25-01 | The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. (formerly Piper Aircraft Corporation) PA-31 Series Airplanes | Jan 19, 2001 | Airframe (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. |
| 2000-06-06 | The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA-31 Series Airplanes | Mar 23, 2000 | Airframe (PA-31-350)Only with: Equipped with pneumatic deicing boots. |
| 99-12-05 | The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA- 31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325, PA-31-350, and… | Jul 23, 1999 | Airframe (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. |
| 99-06-01 | The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA- 31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325, PA-31-350, and… | Apr 20, 1999 | Airframe (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 |
| 98-09-25 | The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA- 31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325, and PA-31-350 Airplanes | Jun 15, 1998 | Airframe (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 |
| 98-08-18 | The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA- 31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325, PA-31-350, and PA-31P… | May 26, 1998 | Airframe (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 |
| 98-04-27 | The New Piper Aircraft Corporation Models PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235, PA-23-250… | Mar 13, 1998 | Airframe (PA-31-350) |
| 96-10-14 | The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Formerly Piper Aircraft Corporation) PA31, PA31P, and… | Jun 27, 1996 | Airframe (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.
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.
AFTER TAKEOFF GEAR HANDLE WOULD NOT RETRACT TO NEUTRAL POSITION. GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. A/C RETURNED TO CDB MAINTENANCE BASE FOR REPAIR.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.LT ENGINE WOULD NOT DEVELOP TAKEOFF POWER. ABORTED TAKEOFF. RETURNED FOR MAINTENANCE. REPLACED FUEL SERVO.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.DURING TAKE-OFF ROLL RT ENGINE DID NOT DEVELOPE FULL RPM. ABORTED TAKE-OFF RETURNED FOR MAINTENANCE. REPLACED PROP CONTROL CABLE DUE TO INTERNAL FAILURE.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.DURING CLIMB PILOT COULD NOT PLACE THE GEAR LEVER IN THE UP POSITION. RETURNED TO BASE FOR MAINTENANCE. REPAIRED BROKEN WIRE ON GEAR ANTI RETRACT SOLENOID.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.LOWER CREW DOOR LATCH OPENED IN-FLIGHT. RETURNED TO AIRPORT, RESECURED DOOR. NO OTHER PROBLEMS NOTED. (X)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.NOSE GEAR WOULD NOT LOCK IN THE UP POSITION. RETURNED TO BASE. CLEANED AND LUBED GEAR, OPERATIONAL FLIGHT OK.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.RT CHT INDICATOR WAS OBSERVED INOPERATIVE DURING TAXI TO RUNWAY. RETURNED TO BLOCKS. REPLACED CHT INDICATOR. OPERATIONAL CHECK OK.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.PARTIAL POWER LOSS ON RT ENGINE DURING AFTER TAKEOFF. RETURNED TO AIRPORT LANDING WAS UNEVENTFUL. REPLACED TURBO CHARGER.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.RT MAIN WOULD NOT INDICATE DOWN AND LOCKED. UNEVENTFUL LANDING WAS MADE. CLEANED AND LUBED GEAR AND SWITCHES. NO FURTHER PROBLEMS NOTED.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.FOUND ELEVATOR DOWN SPRING AND SPRING FORWARD ATTACH TAB WORN. TAB WAS WORN WORSE THAN SPRING HOOK. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS STAINLESS STEEL ATTACH TABS AND CLOSE INSPECTION OF SPRING AND TABS.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.Showing the 10 most recent of 11 reports.