Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (substantial damage, Apr 1994)13 ADs may apply16 service difficulty reports
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THE FUEL EXHAUSTION INDUCED POWER LOSS DUE TO THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT AND HIS FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRPLANE PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for FTW94LA136)
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. |
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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 CRUISE LEFT ENGINE DEVELOPED AN OIL LEAK. PILOT ELECTED TO SHUTDOWN ENGINE. MAINTENANCE INDICATED THAT THE NOSE SEAL DEVELOPED AND OIL LEAK. DUE TO THE TIME REMAINING ON THE ENGINE, ENGINE WILL BE REPLACED AS OPPOSED TO REPAIR.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.PILOT REPORTED THAT THE LANDING GEAR "NOT LOCKED" LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED WITH GEAR EXTENDED. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED THE FOLLOWING IN ORDER TO RETURN THE AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE. PERFORMED DETAILED INSPECTION OF LANDING GEAR. LUBRICATED LANDING GEAR SYSTEM. ADJUSTED LEFT AND RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR UP…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.HEATER SMELLED HOT DURING DESCENT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE HEATER NO EXTERNAL DEFECTS NOTED. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE COMBUSTION BLOWER MOTOR AND FUEL REGULATOR REQUIRED REPLACEMENT IN ORDER TO RETURN THE HEATER TO A SERVICEABLE CONDITION.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.A CHANNEL WAS FOUND CRACKED AT HYDRAULIC POWER PACK RELIEF NOTCH CUTOUT. FABRICATED A NEW PART IAW HAG-40987-2-SA-PO8150, AND DRAWING, HAG40987-2 AND INSTALLED.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.ENGINE RPM DROPPED FROM 2200 TO 1900 DURING CRUISE. UNABLE TO CONTROL RPM ON LEFT ENGINE AFTER RPM DROP. PROP FEATHERED ON GROUND WHEN SHUTTING DOWN ENGINE. MAINTENANCE DISCOVERED THE NUMBER ONE ENGINE PROP GOVERNOR HAD SHEARED THE DRIVE SHAFT FOR THE PROP GOVERNOR. PROP GOVERNOR WAS REPLACED AND…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.DURING FLIGHT, THE LT ENGINE BEGAN TO HAVE PROBLEMS, THE PILOT SHUTDOWN THE ENGINE & SECURED FOR OPERATION ON SINGLE ENGINE. ACFT LANDED UNEVENTFULLY. ON INVESTIGATION, DETERMINED THAT THE NR 1 CYLINDER INTAKE VALVE BROKE AND PUT A HOLE IN THE NR 1 CYLINDER PISTON.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.NOSE LANDING GEAR STUCK WHEN LANDING GEAR DOWN SELECTED. NOSE GEAR TRAILED AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE, RETRACTED OK, THEN WAS HARD TO GET OUT WHEN CYCLED DOWN AGAIN. MAINT SERVICED RESERVOIR AND REPLACED UPLOCK ROLLER.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.GEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND WITH GEAR SELECTOR IN DOWN POSITION, HAD TO USE EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION. FOUND O-RING LEAKING ON RIGHT FILTER HOUSING. REPLACED BOTH LT AND RT FILTER HOUSING O-RINGS. SERVICED HYD FLUID. OPS CHECK ON GROUND SATISFACTORY.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT CYCLE TO UP OR DOWN, HAD TO PUMP GEAR DOWN WITH EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION. MX FOUND LT FILTER ASSY LEAKING WITH HYD LINE ON ACFT SIDE FILTER ELEMENT. REPLACED FILTER, O-RING AND FILTER ASSY. PERFORMED SUCTION LEAK TEST. SERVICED SYS, GROUND CHECK OK.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.HAD TO MANUALLY PUMP GEAR DOWN TO GET 3 GREEN, MX SERVICED HYD POWER PACK WITH FLUID, OPS CHECK SATISFACTORY.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.Showing the 10 most recent of 16 reports.