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Distribution · currently registered
By state (top 10)
- CA 18.8% 9
- IL 8.3% 4
- WA 8.3% 4
- PA 6.3% 3
- KY 6.3% 3
- OH 6.3% 3
- NY 4.2% 2
- IA 4.2% 2
- MI 4.2% 2
- KS 4.2% 2
+13 more states
By decade of manufacture
- 1930s 70.8% 34
- 1940s 2.1% 1
- 1950s 2.1% 1
- Unknown 25.0% 12
NTSB records
9 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 9.
- Dec 13, 2006 N16651 Williamson, Georgia Serious NTSB docket ↗
- Aug 8, 1993 N17837 WARRENSBURG, Missouri NTSB docket ↗
- Jul 5, 1990 N19236 CONCRETE, Washington NTSB docket ↗
- Dec 1, 1979 N17579 EL MONTE, California NTSB docket ↗
- May 20, 1977 N19518 TRAVIS AFB, California NTSB docket ↗
- Aug 5, 1973 N17854 STREAMWOOD, Illinois Serious NTSB docket ↗
- Jul 25, 1972 N19511 PASADENA, Maryland Minor NTSB docket ↗
- May 25, 1969 N19518 WELLINGTON, Ohio NTSB docket ↗
- Sep 12, 1964 N17540 MT WASH, Washington Minor NTSB docket ↗
NASA ASRS reports · 5
De-identified, pilot-written, voluntary and not investigated — the reporter's perspective; cannot infer prevalence.
- ACN 1961141 Commuter and GA Icing Incidents Piper Single Undifferentiated or Other Model A Center Controller reported an aircraft encountering icing descended below the Minimum Vectoring Altitude.
- ACN 2047700 General Aviation Flight Training Reports Piper Aircraft Corp Undifferentiated or Other Model A Flight Instructor reported a NMAC after turning to a heading assigned by the Tower.
- ACN 2271661 Non-Tower Airport Incidents Skyhawk 172/Cutlass 172 C172SP Flight Instructor reported taking evasive action to avoid traffic pattern traffic resulted in a NMAC event.
- ACN 2054966 Runway Incursions Piper Aircraft Corp Undifferentiated or Other Model Piper pilot reported a critical ground conflict by violating the clearance to hold short of the runway with an aircraft on short final. The Tower issued the landing aircraft a go around clearance to a
- ACN 2022593 Runway Incursions Aero Commander 695 Pilot crossing a runway at a non-towered airport reported a near collision with another aircraft taking off on the same runway.
Airworthiness directives
22 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 22.
- Jul 27, 2022
Airworthiness Directives; Various Airplanes, Helicopters, and Engines
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for turbocharged, reciprocating engine-powered airplanes and helicopters and turbocharged, reciprocating engines with a certain v- band coupling installed. This proposed AD was prompted by multiple failures of spot-welded, multi-segment v-band couplings at t…
- Aug 17, 2020
Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc.
The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that published in the Federal Register. The AD applies to certain Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display, EFD1000 Multi-Function Display, and EFD1000 Primary Flight Display systems installed on various airplanes. As pu…
- Jul 31, 2020
Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display, EFD1000 Multi-Function Display, and EFD1000 Primary Flight Display systems installed on various airplanes. This AD imposes operating restrictions on these display sy…
- Nov 8, 2017
Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes
We are revising an earlier proposal for all Textron Aviation Inc. Models A36TC and B36TC airplanes. This action revises the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) by adding all Textron Aviation Inc. Models S35, V35, V35A, and V35B airplanes that have the optional turbocharger engine installed to the applicability and ad…
- Sep 19, 2017
Airworthiness Directives; Ameri-King Corporation Emergency Locator Transmitters
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Ameri-King Corporation emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) as installed on various aircraft. This AD was prompted by multiple reports of ELT failure and a report of noncompliance to quality standards and manufacturer processes related to Ameri-King Corpo…
- Jul 11, 2017
Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 95-26-13 for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151, PA-28-161, PA-28-160, PA-28-180, PA-28-181, PA-28-235, PA-28-236, PA- 28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28R-201, PA-28S-160, PA-28S-180, PA-32-260, PA- 32-300, PA-32-301, PA-32-301T, PA-32R-300, PA-3…
- Jun 6, 2016
Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes
The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that published in the Federal Register. That AD applies to certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-31-350 airplanes. The wing locations of engine TIO-540-J2B and LTIO-540-J2B in table 1 of the Applicability, paragraph (c), section are incorrect. This document correct…
- Jun 3, 2016
Airworthiness Directives; Ameri-King Corporation Emergency Locator Transmitters
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Ameri-King Corporation emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) as installed on various aircraft. This proposed AD was prompted by multiple reports of ELT failure. This proposed AD was also prompted by a report of noncompliance to quality standards and ma…
- May 2, 2016
Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-31-350 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of an engine fire caused by a leak in the fuel pump inlet hose. This AD requires inspecting the fuel hose assembly and the turbocharger support assembly for proper clearance b…
- Jan 26, 2016
Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes
We are revising an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-31-350 airplanes. The NPRM proposed to require inspecting the fuel hose assembly and the turbocharger support assembly for proper clearance between them, inspecting each assembly for any sign of damage, and makin…
- Mar 23, 2015
Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-23-250, PA-24-250, PA-24-260, PA-24-400, PA-30, PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31P, PA-39, and PA-E23-250 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by an accident caused by fuel starvation where the shape of the wing fuel tanks and…
- Jun 3, 2014
Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-31-350 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of an engine fire caused by a leak in the fuel pump inlet hose. This proposed AD would require inspecting the fuel hose assembly and the turbocharger support asse…
- Dec 16, 2013
Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes
We are revising Airworthiness Directive (AD) 99-26-19 that applies to certain The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model J-2 airplanes equipped with wing lift struts. AD 99-26-19 required repetitively inspecting the wing lift struts for dents and corrosion; repetitively inspecting the wing lift strut forks for cracks; replaci…
- Dec 10, 2013
Airworthiness Directives; Various Aircraft Equipped with Wing Lift Struts
We are revising Airworthiness Directive (AD) 99-01-05 for certain aircraft equipped with wing lift struts. AD 99-01-05 required repetitively inspecting the wing lift struts for corrosion; repetitively inspecting the wing lift strut forks for cracks; replacing any corroded wing lift strut; replacing any cracked wing li…
- Aug 13, 2013
Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes
We propose to revise airworthiness directive (AD) 99-26-19 that applies to certain The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model J-2 airplanes equipped with wing lift struts. AD 99-26-19 currently requires repetitively inspecting the wing lift struts for dents and corrosion; repetitively inspecting the wing lift strut forks for…
- Jan 16, 2013
Airworthiness Directives; Various Aircraft Equipped With Wing Lift Struts
We propose to revise an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain aircraft equipped with wing lift struts. The existing AD currently requires repetitively inspecting the wing lift struts for corrosion; repetitively inspecting the wing lift strut forks for cracks; replacing any corroded wing lift st…
- Jun 7, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Models SVS I and SVS IA Standby Vacuum Systems
The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. (Precise Flight) Models SVS I and SVS IA standby vacuum systems (SVS) installed under certain supplemental type certificates or through field approval. This AD requires you to replace the airplane flight manual suppl…
- Mar 4, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Models SVS I and SVS IA Standby Vacuum Systems
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. (Precise Flight) Models SVS I and SVS IA standby vacuum systems (SVS) installed under certain supplemental type certificates or through field approval. This proposed AD would require you to replace the air…
- Dec 28, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. J-2 Series Airplanes That Are Equipped With Wing Lift Struts
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) J-2 series airplanes equipped with wing lift struts. This AD requires repetitively inspecting the wing lift struts for dents and corrosion and the wing lift strut forks for cracks; replacing any strut…
- Nov 30, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III Standby Vacuum Systems
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all aircraft equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III standby vacuum systems installed in accordance with the applicable supplemental type certificate (STC) or through field approval. This AD requires incorporating revised operating limit…
- Jul 12, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. J-2 Series Airplanes That are Equipped With Wing Lift Struts
This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) J-2 series airplanes equipped with wing lift struts. The proposed AD would require repetitively inspecting the wing lift struts for dents and corrosion and the wing lift strut forks for c…
- Jul 7, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III Standby Vacuum Systems
This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to all U.S. owners and operators of aircraft equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III standby vacuum systems installed in accordance with the applicable supplemental type certificate (STC) or through field approval. The propose…
Type certificate data sheets · 1 match in the FAA catalog
- ATC 595 Piper Aircraft Inc. Current Rev 0 ·
Models: J-2
SAIBs · 1 on file · advisory, not mandatory
- 10/21/1998 SAIB ACE-99-01 SAIB ACE-99-01 — DRS ↗
Supplemental type certificates · 44 on file
- 08/21/2024 STC SA01757WI To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel Swift Fuels LLC DRS ↗
- 05/17/2024 STC SA4503NM (PAGE 1) Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc. DRS ↗
- 09/09/2022 STC SA1008WE Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material. Poly-Fiber Inc DRS ↗
- 09/09/2022 STC SA4503NM (PAGE 1) Install Ceconite covering material. Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc DRS ↗
- 09/01/2022 STC SA01967WI (2 OF3) Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas General Aviation Modifications Inc. DRS ↗
- 07/27/2022 STC SA01757WI To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel Swift Fuels LLC DRS ↗
- 05/18/2022 STC SA04776NY (2 OF2) The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc. DRS ↗
- 03/18/2022 STC SA02214AK Installation of Alpha Omega Suspension System in place of original bungees or bungees and hydasorbs. Burl's Aircraft Rebuild LLC DRS ↗
- 07/27/2020 STC SA01831WI To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel Petersen Aviation Inc DRS ↗
- 02/11/2019 STC SA01831WI To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel ADI LLC DRS ↗
- 01/24/2017 STC SA01831WI To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel Petersen Aviation Inc DRS ↗
- 10/14/2016 STC SA01734SE (PG 3) Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts. Andrew D. Humphrey DRS ↗
- 08/27/2016 STC SA01240SE (4 OF 5) Installation of secondary voltage indication system Visual Instruments LLC DRS ↗
- 06/28/2016 STC SA00780SE (PAGE 1) Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System True Lock LLC DRS ↗
- 05/20/2016 STC SA01757WI To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel Swift Fuels LLC DRS ↗
- 03/09/2016 STC SA01757WI To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel Petersen Aviation Inc DRS ↗
- 10/28/2015 STC SA01757WI To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel Petersen Aviation Inc DRS ↗
- 08/26/2015 STC SA00780SE (PAGE 1) Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System in accordance with AML No. SA00780SE, dated February 1, 2001, or later FAA approved revision. True Lock LLC DRS ↗
- 06/10/2015 STC SA01734SE (PG 3) Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts. Stewart Thomas D. and Stewart Dan R. DRS ↗
- 06/04/2015 STC SA00478CH Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc. DRS ↗
- 04/03/2015 STC SA01757WI To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel Petersen Aviation Inc DRS ↗
- 04/25/2014 STC SA02295SE Installation of an alternate method of fastening aluminum wing ribs to wood spars Rainbow Flying Service LLC DRS ↗
- 10/10/2012 STC SA02825NY Page 1 Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments Aerospace Logic Inc. DRS ↗
- 10/10/2012 STC SA02825NY Page 2 Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments Aerospace Logic Inc. DRS ↗
- 05/10/2012 STC SA00478CH Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc. DRS ↗
- 09/14/2011 STC SA00478CH (PAGE 3) Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc. DRS ↗
- 03/23/2011 STC SA01734SE (PG 3) Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts. Stewart Thomas D. and Stewart Dan R. DRS ↗
- 02/25/2011 STC SA4503NM (Page 1) Install Ceconite covering material. Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc DRS ↗
- 05/11/2010 STC SA00780SE (PAGE 1) Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System in accordance with AML No. SA00780SE, dated February 1, 2001, or later FAA approved revision. True Lock LLC DRS ↗
- 06/26/2009 STC SA01734SE (PG 3) Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts. Stewart Thomas D. and Stewart Dan R. DRS ↗
+ 14 more STCs on file
Advisory circulars & Federal Register
Advisory circulars
No ACs explicitly mention this type. Showing universal operating-rule ACs that apply to all aircraft.
Recent Federal Register · Parts 91 & 43
- 2026-09-14 Use of Certain Restricted Category Aircraft for the Transport of Firefighters for Wildfire Suppression FR ↗
- 2026-07-31 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
- 2026-07-02 Enabling Supersonic Overland Flight FR ↗
- 2026-07-01 Mechanic Certification: Inspection Rating and Recent Experience Requirements FR ↗
- 2026-06-30 Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility; Extension of Comment Period FR ↗
Registered N-numbers · 48
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N13RN | CO | 1936 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N15965 | AZ | 1936 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N15971 | NY | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N16314 | AR | 1936 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N16621 | PA | 1936 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N16651 | PA | 1936 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N16769 | CA | 1936 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N16935 | IL | 1936 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N16971 | MD | 1936 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N17220 | CA | 1936 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N17234 | CA | 1936 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N17247 | IA | 1937 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N17283 | IN | 1937 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N17287 | MI | 1937 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N17540 | KY | 1936 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N17542 | CA | 1936 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N17549 | CA | 1936 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N17554 | KS | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N17569 | WA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N17579 | ID | 1936 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N17834 | NY | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N17837 | MO | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N17847 | PA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N17854 | IL | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N17872 | IL | 1937 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N17876 | MS | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N17910 | FL | 1937 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N19202 | MI | 1937 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N19213 | WA | 1947 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N19232 | CA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N19236 | WA | 1937 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N19263 | KY | 1937 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N19285 | OH | 1937 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N19502 | FL | 1937 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N19510 | IL | 1937 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N19511 | MN | 1937 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N19518 | CA | 1937 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N19599 | WA | 1937 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N20037 | OH | 1937 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N20078 | AK | 1957 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N20084 | OH | 1939 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N20096 | KS | 1937 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N20101 | ME | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N20150 | KY | 1938 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N20161 | IA | 1938 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N37AZ | TX | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3WY | CA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N4108K | CA | 1936 | · | Look up ↗ |
Source — FAA Aircraft Registry
Sources
- FAA Aircraft Registry ↗ Refreshed Apr 27, 2026 Available
- NTSB CAROL ↗ Refreshed Jun 10, 2026 Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) ↗ Refreshed Apr 27, 2026 Available