Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (substantial damage, Nov 2018)8 ADs may apply9 service difficulty reports
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The student pilot’s failure to maintain a safe distance from the other airplane while taxiing, resulting in a ground collision.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for WPR19TA031)
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.
ON RAMP WHEN STARTER BUTTON PUSHED, BATTERY WAS TOO LOW TO CRANK ENGINE. BATTERY WAS REMOVED AND CAPACITY TESTED; TEST REVEALED 84% CAPACITY. BATTERY INSTALLED NEW 3 WEEKS PRIOR.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.WHEN THE ELT WAS BEING REMOVED FOR INSPECTION, THE TECH DISCOVERED TWO, TWO INCH CRACKS NEXT TO THE NUTPLATES IN THE ELT MOUNTING BRACKET. THESE CRACKS CAN ONLY BE SEEN WHEN THE ELT TRAY IS REMOVED.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.BORESCOPE EXAMINATION REVEALED THE NR 3 CYLINDER HEAD WAS CRACKED. AFTER THE CYLINDER WAS REMOVED, CRACKING WAS SEEN AT THE LOWER SPARK PLUG HOLE.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.AFTER TAKEOFF, THE IP NOTED THE ACFT DID NOT PERFORM AS EXPECTED. THE IP AND STUDENT PROCEEDED TO THE PRACTICE AREA TO PERFORM SLOW FLIGHT AND STALLS. DURING SLOW FLIGHT WITH THE FLAPS FULLY EXTENDED, THE ACFT STALLED AT 55 KTS, 10 KTS HIGHER THAN SHOULD BE EXPECTED AT THAT CONFIGURATION.…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.DURING A GROUND ENGINE RUN, THE THROTTLE WAS OBSERVED TO GET STUCK DURING THROTTLE ADVANCEMENT. THIS KEPT THE OPERATOR FROM BEING ABLE TO BRING THE ENGINE PAST IDLE-1000 RPM. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED THE ISSUE TO BE FROM THE CARBURETOR ITSELF RATHER THAN THE THROTTLE CABLE OR LEVER. THE…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.DURING FLIGHT OUTPUT OF ENGINE DRIVEN DRY AIR PUMP FAILED TO PUT OUT PROPER PRESSURE. CHECKED SYSTEM FOR LEAKS AND CHECKED REGULATOR FOR PROPER OPERATION, ALL CHECKED WELL. SUSPECT PROBABLE CAUSE IS HEAT. NO RECOMMENDATION FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION AT THIS TIME.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.ROUGH ENGINE ON GROUND RUN, A MAGNETO CHECK WAS PERFORMED AND THE LEFT MAGNETO HAD EXCESSIVE MAGNETO DROP. MAGNETO WAS REMOVED AND A REPAIRED MAGNETO INSTALLED. MAGNETO OPERATION CHECK OF THE ENGINE WAS PERFORMED AND CHECKED NORMAL.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.ROUGH ENGINE ON GROUND RUN, A MAGNETO CHECK WAS PERFORMED AND THE LEFT MAGNETO HAD EXCESSIVE MAGNETO DROP. MAGNETO WAS REMOVED AND A REPAIRED MAGNETO INSTALLED. MAGNETO OPERATION CHECK OF THE ENGINE WAS PERFORMED AND CHECKED NORMAL.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.LEFT AILERON BALANCE CABLE FRAYED, LOCATED UNDER THE REAR SEATS. (X)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.