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N36PB1973 Piper PA-31-350

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:2 NTSB accidents (substantial damage at worst, latest Jan 1995)13 ADs may apply8 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Jun 30, 2029
Based in
Apple Valley, CA
owner city / state
Engine
TI0-540 SER · 310 hp
Lycoming
Owners
1
since 2019
NTSB events
2
substantial, 1995
ADs may apply
13
confirm with A&P
Service reports
8
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
Marin Pacific International LLC
Owner type
LLC
City, state
Apple Valley, CA
Certificate issued
Jun 20, 2019
Expires
Jun 30, 2029
Airworthiness
Standard · Normal
Airworthiness date
Oct 11, 1973

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
1973
Serial number
31-7405128
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
A40B3A

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. 2019 – nowMarin Pacific International LLCApple Valley, CA · 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 (2)

Accident · substantial damage

Jan 21, 1995 · La Grande, OR

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE/CLEARANCE FROM HIGHER TERRAIN THAT WAS LOCATED NEAR THE AIRPORT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: LOW CEILING, FOG, FALSE/INCORRECT INDICATION OF THE NDB, FAILURE OF OTHER PERSONNEL TO PROPERLY ISSUE A NOTAM CONCERNING THE NDB, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY THE NAVAID SIGNAL.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
SEA95LA039

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for SEA95LA039)

Accident · substantial damage

Jan 13, 1982 · Spokane, WA

AFTER ARRIVING IN THE SPOKANE AREA, A FULL ILS WAS COMMENCED. IT WAS TERMINATED ABOUT 200 FT ABOVE THE DECISION HEIGHT WITH A MISSED APPROACH. THE AIRCRAFT WAS VECTORED FOR A SECOND ILS. DURING THE LAST 400 FT OF THIS APPROACH, ABOUT 3/4 TO ONE INCH OF MIXED RIME AND CLEAR ICE WAS PICKED UP. THE COPILOT VISUALLY IDENTIFIED THE APPROACH LIGHTS AND THE ILS WAS CONTINUED TO LANDING. DURING THE…

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
SEA82DA017

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for SEA82DA017)

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 (8)

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 fuel and control · fuel control · obstructedJan 13, 2018

    DURING NIGHT/IMC CONDITIONS, AND WHILE BEING VECTORED FOR THE ILS FINAL APPROACH, THE LEFT BOOST PUMP LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CONFIRMED BOTH BOOST PUMP SWITCHES WERE ON, ENGAGED BOTH EMERGENCY BOOST PUMP SWITCHES. APPROXIMATELY 10 SECONDS LATER, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO SURGE. SENSING EITHER PENDING ENGINE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Reciprocating engine · connect rod · failedJul 9, 1997

    CLIMBING THROUGH 4,000 FEET OUT OF PDX, PILOT NOTED PROMINENT VIBRATION. PILOT TRIED TO DETERMINE WHICH ENGINE WAS SOURCE OF VIBRATION, BUT WITHIN 30 SECONDS, THE LEFT ENGINE STOPPED PRODUCING POWER (DID NOT SEIZE). PROPELLER WAS FEATHERED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO PDX. ENGINE TEAR-DOWN REVEALED…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Communications · coil cord · set park brakeNov 25, 1996

    AIRCRAFT STUCK ON RUNWAY DUE TO 'LOCKED BRAKES' ON TWO FLIGHTS. MAINTENANCE FOUND NO DEFECTS IN BRAKE SYSTEMS. FOUND PUSH TO TALK COIL CORD FROM PILOT'S YOKE WOULD WRAP AROUND PARKING BRAKE 'T' HANDLE AND ENGAGE PARKING BRAKE WHEN YOKE PULLED AFT.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Fuel · pump · failedNov 21, 1996

    BOOST PUMP INOPERATIVE. ELECTRIC MOTOR DOES NOT RUN.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Turbochargers · bolt · brokenOct 15, 1996

    TURBO SUPPORT BOLT FOUND BROKEN 3 INCHES FROM HEAD. BROKEN IN SHEAR. SUBMITTER STATED THIS IS RECURRING PROBLEM WITH UPPER LT MOUNT BOLT FOR TURBO SUPPORT ASSY. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS BOLT WITH MORE STRENGTH.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · regulator · gasket leakSep 25, 1996

    JANITROL HEATER FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR WAS INSTALLED NEW 8-22-96. ON 9-19-96 WITH 20.1 HRS TIME IN SERVICE, UNIT FAILED CAUSING FLUCTUATION OF RT FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE. WHEN REMOVED, FOUND FUEL LEAKING AROUND GASKET.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · regulator · leakingSep 24, 1996

    FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR FOR COMBUSTION HEATER CAUSED FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE FLUCTUATIONS. EXAMINATION FOUND REGULATOR LEAKING EXTERNALLY. OPERATOR HAS RECORDS OF MULTIPLE FAILURES OF THESE UNITS.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · wheel · brokenJun 24, 1996

    A 6 INCH PIECE OF THE OUTBOARD WHEEL HALF WAS FOUND BROKEN OFF.

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

Related aircraft

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All 399 registered Piper PA-31-350 aircraft

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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