This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Apr 21, 2016.
Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (substantial damage, May 2009)8 ADs may apply10 service difficulty reports
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A total loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for ERA09LA296)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-04 | Wing, Attach Fittings | Jun 6, 2024 | Airframe (PA-28-181)Serial numbers per Piper Service Bulletin No. 1413, dated April 9, 2024 |
| 2018-07-03 | Placard and Markings | Apr 20, 2018 | Airframe (PA-28-181)Serial numbers per Table 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD |
| 2016-07-21 | Wing Ribs/Bulkhead | Apr 26, 2016 | Airframe (PA-28-181)Certain serial numbers: PA-28-161 2842393–2842395; PA-28-181 2843769–2843775; PA-28-181 2843779–2843791; PA-28R-201 2844152; PA-28-161 2842010–2842392; PA-28-181 2843021–2843768; … |
| 2013-02-13 | Stabilizer Control System | Mar 11, 2013 | Airframe (PA-28-181) |
| 2010-15-10 | Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA-28, PA-32, PA-34, and PA-44 Series Airplanes | Aug 31, 2010 | Airframe (PA-28-181)Certain serial numbers: PA-28-140 28-20001–28-26946; PA-28-140 28-7125001–28-7725290; PA-28-150 28-03; PA-28-150 28-1–28-4377; PA-28-150 28-1760A; PA-28-160 28-03; … |
| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-14-12 | The New Piper Aircraft, Inc., Models PA-28-161, PA-28-181, PA-28R-201, PA-32R-301 (HP)… | Aug 10, 2004 | Airframe (PA-28-181)Certain serial numbers: PA-28-161 2842026–2842180; PA-28-181 2843112–2843565; PA-28R-201 2844014–2844099; PA-32R-301 3246098–3246214; PA-32R-301T 3257028–3257327; PA-34-220T 3449042–3449292; … |
| 99-05-09 | The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA-23, PA- 24, PA-28, PA-32, and PA-34 Series Airplanes | Mar 19, 1999 | Airframe (PA-28-181)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). |
| 95-26-13 | The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Formerly Piper Aircraft Corporation) PA28 and PA32 Series… | Feb 5, 1996 | Airframe (PA-28-181)Only with: Equipped with oil cooler hose assemblies that do not meet TSO-C53a, Type D requirements. |
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.
DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, LOWER FRONT ATTACHMENT EAR FOR ALTERNATOR WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED THROUGH AND BROKEN. PROBABLE CAUSE IS VIBRATION, POOR MFG OR MATERIAL FAILURE. NO RECOMMENDATIONS AT THIS TIME.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.DURING INSTALLATION OF RYAN TCAD 9900 BX SERIES. WE FOUND PLUG P5 HAS SEVERAL PINS AND WIRE COATING BURNED AND MELTED. PROBABLE CAUSE IS OVER CURRENT DRAW OF LANDING LIGHT AND NAV LIGHT SYSTEM CAUSING HIGH RESISTANCE WHICH GENERATED ENOUGH HEAT TO MELT THE PLUG AND WIRES. RECOMMEND IS TO INSTALL…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.DURING A MAINTENANCE INSPECTION OF THIS AIRCRAFT, THE OIL COOLER WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED AROUND THE MOUNTING BOLT HOLES AND LEAKING FROM THE SEAM IN THAT AREA. PROBABLE CAUSE IS VIBRATION. RECOMMEND USING A SOLID PIECE OIL COOLER.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.FOUND OIL LEAK ON PREEFLIGHT INSPECTION BY STUDENT PILOT. PRESSURE CHECKED OIL COOLER AND FOUND OIL COOLER LEAKING AT SEM ON TOP. THIS IS A WEAK AREA ON THE OIL COOLER, COULD BE CAUSED BY VIBRATION AND NOT USING A BACK UP WRENCH WHEN INSTALLING OIL COOLER HOSES. RECOMMEND FINDING A REPLACEMENT…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.DURING FLIGHT AIRCREW REPORTED NO AIR PRESSURE. MAINTENANCE INVESTIGATED AND FOUND DRIVE SHAFT ON AIR PUMP HAD SHEARED. PROBABLE CAUSE IS VANES HAD SHEAR AND JAMMED SHAFT CAUSE IT TO SHEAR. NO RECOMMENDATIONS.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.DURING FLIGHT AND INSPECTION ON GROUND SHOULDER HARNESS KEEPS LOCKING UP BY THE INERTIAL REEL NO RECOMMENDATION AT THIS TIME.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.DURING FLIGHT INDICATOR SHOWS 10 DEGREE BANK PLUS 50 DEGREE PITCH DURING LEVEL FLIGHT. NO RECOMMENDATION AT THIS TIME.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.FUEL LEAKING FROM BODY OF CARBURETOR WHEN ENGINE IS SHUT DOWN, MIXTURE VERY RICH. TOTAL TIME ON UNIT IS (0). CARBURETOR REMOVED FOR WARRANTY. OVERHAULED CARBURETOR INSTALLED, GROUND OPERATION CHECKED NORMAL.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.TRIM CABLE FRAYED AT THE REAR TRIM DRUM. (X)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.RIGHT AILERON BALANCE CABLE FRAYED LOCATED UNDER THE REAR SEATS. (X)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.