PIPER PA-28-160

01 /  Distribution

Where the fleet lives and was built

Counts of currently-registered PIPER PA-28-160 aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.

02 /  NTSB Records

Events involving PIPER PA-28-160 aircraft

90 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 65 more available on NTSB CAROL.

• Dec 12, 2025

  N5005W

  Lake Mavrovo, Other Foreign Minor

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• Jan 10, 2023

  N5841W

  Somerville, Tennessee

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• Oct 11, 2022

  N5654W

  Morristown, Tennessee

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• May 15, 2016

  N19VT

  Frankton, Indiana Minor

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• Jun 2, 2006

  N1123W

  Laurel, Montana Serious

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• Jan 8, 1996

  N5505W

  DECATUR, Texas Serious

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• Apr 24, 1994

  N5855W

  NEW CARLISLE, Ohio

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• Jun 26, 1985

  N5744W

  DAYTONA BEACH, Florida

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• Mar 22, 1981

  N5788W

  LANSING, Illinois

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• Oct 18, 1978

  N5629W

  TOMAHAWK, Wisconsin

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• Sep 2, 1977

  N5117W

  MADISON, Minnesota

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• May 17, 1977

  N5651W

  DERBY, Ohio

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• Jun 18, 1976

  N5505W

  KENNARD, Nebraska

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• Apr 2, 1976

  N5205W

  CLEAR LAKE, South Dakota

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• Dec 19, 1975

  N5085W

  ANNISTON, Alabama

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• Aug 17, 1975

  N5581W

  LAKEVIEW, Arkansas

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• Aug 11, 1974

  N5125W

  MERIDAN, Kansas

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• Oct 20, 1973

  N5536W

  MENA, Arkansas

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• Aug 20, 1972

  N5858W

  PARK FOREST, Illinois Minor

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• Jul 28, 1972

  N5450W

  RIO, Wisconsin

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• Jan 29, 1972

  N5074W

  DUNCAN, Oklahoma

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• Dec 4, 1971

  N5675W

  REDHOOK, New York

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• Jul 1, 1971

  N5047W

  OLEAN, New York

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• Jun 6, 1971

  N5695W

  OAK BLUFFS, Massachusetts

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• May 16, 1971

  N5510W

  JANESVILLE, Wisconsin

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02b /  NASA ASRS Reports

Near-miss reports involving PIPER PA-28-160

NASA's voluntary, confidential reporting system surfaces what almost went wrong. 36 de-identified ASRS reports reference this airframe. Pilot-written narrative. ASRS reports are voluntary and not investigated — they represent the reporter's perspective and cannot infer prevalence.

• ACN 2091187 Air Traffic Controller Reports

  A Tower Local Controller reported a VFR aircraft overshot the final approach course into confliction with VFR traffic on the parallel runway resulting in a NMAC.

  PA-18/19 Super Cub

• ACN 2020901 Bird or Animal Strike Reports

  PA-28 flight Instructor reported that while their student was performing a solo landing, they had a bird strike on final approach. During landing, the student lost aircraft control resulting in a runw

  PA-28 Cherokee/Archer/Dakota/Pillan/Warrior

• ACN 1996768 Bird or Animal Strike Reports

  PA-28 pilot reported hitting small animal on runway during landing rollout.

  PA-28 Cherokee/Archer/Dakota/Pillan/Warrior

• ACN 1894694 Bird or Animal Strike Reports

  PA28R Pilot reported engine compartment fire and gear up landing.

  PA-28 Cherokee/Archer/Dakota/Pillan/Warrior

• ACN 1971761 Commuter and GA Icing Incidents

  Flight Instructor on training flight with student reported engine power loss due to carburetor icing.

  PA-28 Cherokee/Archer/Dakota/Pillan/Warrior

• ACN 1899346 Commuter and GA Icing Incidents

  PA-28 pilot reported engine misfiring at 14,000 feet then losing the engine completely for several minutes before eventually starting back up at 5,200 feet.

  PA-28 Cherokee/Archer/Dakota/Pillan/Warrior

• ACN 1803489 Commuter and GA Icing Incidents

  PA-28 Single Pilot reported encountering inflight icing resulting in altitude loss as well as loss of Comm 1 and Nav 1. Reporter requested ATC routing assistance and completed effective trouble shooti

  PA-28 Cherokee/Archer/Dakota/Pillan/Warrior

• ACN 1971073 CRM Issues

  PA-28 Safety Pilot reported engine power loss during cruise flight. Power was restored after safety pilot directed the student to switch fuel tanks.

  PA-28 Cherokee/Archer/Dakota/Pillan/Warrior

• ACN 2030548 Fuel Management Issues

  A Piper Archer pilot reported they miscalculated their fuel remaining resulting in a rough running engine due to fuel starvation. They diverted to the nearest suitable airport.

  PA-28 Cherokee/Archer/Dakota/Pillan/Warrior

• ACN 2022866 Fuel Management Issues

  GA pilot reported fuel exhaustion during a cross country flight required them to make an off-airport landing. Pilot stated there were no injuries or damage.

  PA-28 Cherokee/Archer/Dakota/Pillan/Warrior

• ACN 2004063 Fuel Management Issues

  PA28 Flight Instructor reported fuel exhaustion resulted in a forced landing in a field without damage or injuries.

  PA-28 Cherokee/Archer/Dakota/Pillan/Warrior

• ACN 2001970 Fuel Management Issues

  PA28 pilot reported loss of engine power during approach. The flight crew executed an immediate landing at the airport.

  PA-28 Cherokee/Archer/Dakota/Pillan/Warrior

+ 24 more report(s) — browse all ASRS ↗

03 /  Airworthiness Directives

FAA directives applicable to PIPER PA-28-160

50 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 25 more in the Federal Register.

• Sep 19, 2024

  Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes

  The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) Model PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160, PA-28-180, PA-28S-160, PA-28S-180, PA-28-236, PA-28-201T, PA-32-300, PA-32R-300, PA-32RT-300, PA-32RT-300T, PA-32-301FT, PA-32- 301XTC, PA-32R-301 (HP), PA-32R-301 (SP), PA-32R-3…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Apr 17, 2024

  Airworthiness Directives; Various Airplanes

  The FAA is revising a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that applied to various airplanes modified with a certain configuration of the Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot System installed per Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) No. SA01866WI. This action revises the NPRM by removing airplane models from and adding airplane mo…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Oct 10, 2023

  Airworthiness Directives; Various Airplanes

  The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for various airplanes modified with a certain configuration of the Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot System installed per Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) No. SA01866WI. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of an un-commanded automatic pitch trim runaway when…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Jan 15, 2021

  Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes

  The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) Models PA-28-151, PA-28-161, PA- 28-181, PA-28-235, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28R-201, PA-28R-201T, PA- 28RT-201, PA-28RT-201T, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32R-300, PA-32RT-300, and PA-32RT-300T airplanes. This AD was prompte…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Nov 23, 2020

  Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes

  The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) Models PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA- 28-160, PA-28-180, PA-28-235, PA-32-260, and PA-32-300 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of corrosion found in an area of the main wing spar not easily accessible for inspection. Th…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Aug 4, 2020

  Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes

  The FAA is revising an earlier proposal for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) Models PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160, PA-28- 180, PA-28-235, PA-32-260, and PA-32-300 airplanes. This action revises the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) by including a revision to the manufacturer's service information, including a…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Jun 3, 2020

  Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes

  The FAA is revising an earlier proposal for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) Models PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151, PA-28- 160, PA-28-161, PA-28-180, PA-28-181, PA-28-235, PA-28R-180, PA-28R- 200, PA-28R-201, PA-28R-201T, PA-28RT-201, PA-28RT-201T, PA-32-260, and PA-32-300 airplanes. The notice of proposed rulema…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Jan 23, 2019

  Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display Units

  We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Aspen Avionics, Inc. (Aspen), Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Primary Flight Display (PFD), EFD1000 Multi-Function Display (MFD), EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display (EBD), and EFD500 MFD units installed on various aircraft. This AD requires disabling…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Dec 21, 2018

  Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes

  We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) Model PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28- 151, PA-28-160, PA-28-161, PA-28-180, PA-28-181, PA-28-235, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28R-201, PA-28R-201T, PA-28RT-201, PA-28RT-201T, PA-32- 260, and PA-32-300 airplanes. This proposed A…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Apr 5, 2018

  Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc.

  We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018-02-05 for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151, PA-28-160, PA-28-161, PA-28-180, PA-28-181, PA-28-236, PA-28-201T, PA- 28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28R-201, PA-28R-201T, PA-28RT-201, and PA-28RT- 201T airplanes. AD 2018-02- 05 required insp…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Jan 23, 2018

  Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc.

  We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151, PA-28-160, PA-28-161, PA-28-180, PA-28-181, PA-28-236, PA-28-201T, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28R-201, PA-28R-201T, PA-28RT-201, and PA-28RT-201T airplanes. This AD requires inspecting the fuel t…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Nov 7, 2017

  Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes

  We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160, PA-28-180, PA-28-235, PA-32-260, and PA-32-300 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of corrosion found in an area of the main wing spar not easily accessible for inspection. Th…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Oct 21, 2016

  Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes

  We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 95-26-13, which applies to 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Jun 27, 2014

  Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc.

  This document withdraws a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would have applied to certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-28- 140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160, PA-28-180, PA-28R-180, and PA-28R-200 airplanes. The proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would have superseded AD 71-21-08, Amendment 39-1312, which currentl…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Aug 20, 2013

  Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc.

  We propose to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-28-140, PA- 28-150, PA-28-160, PA-28-180, PA-28R-180, and PA-28R-200 airplanes. AD 71-21-08, Amendment 39-1312 (36 FR 19572, October 8, 1971) currently requires replacement of the fuel selector valve…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Feb 4, 2013

  Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc.

  We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. (type certificate previously held by The New Piper Aircraft Inc.) PA-28, PA-32, PA-34, and PA-44 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of control cable assembly failures that may lead to failure of the horizontal stabilator contro…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Aug 2, 2012

  Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes

  We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. (type certificate previously held by The New Piper Aircraft Inc.) PA-28, PA-32, PA-34, and PA-44 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of control cable assembly failures that may lead to failure of the horizontal stab…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Jul 27, 2010

  Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA-28, PA-32, PA-34, and PA-44 Series Airplanes

  We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) PA-28, PA-32, PA-34, and PA-44 series airplanes. This AD requires you to inspect the control wheel shaft on both the pilot and copilot sides and, if necessary, replace the control wheel shaft. This AD results from two field rep…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Dec 31, 2009

  Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

  The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, "Parallel Valve" reciprocating engines, with certain Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series "Titan," installed. That AD current…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Oct 30, 2009

  Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA-28, PA-32, PA-34 and PA-44 Series Airplanes

  We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) PA-28, PA-32, PA-34 and PA-44 series airplanes. This proposed AD would require an inspection of the control wheel shaft for both the pilot and copilot sides and, if necessary, replacement of the control wheel shaft. This pr…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Jul 30, 2009

  Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

  The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, "Parallel Valve" reciprocating engines, with certain Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series "Titan," installed. That AD…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Sep 15, 2008

  Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

  The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, "Parallel Valve" reciprocating engines, with certain Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series "Titan", installed. This AD requires initial…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

04 /  Type Certificate Data Sheets

FAA TCDS for PIPER PA-28-160

The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.

• 2A13 Historical Rev 58 · 12/22/2017

  Piper Aircraft Inc.

  Models: PA-28R-201T, PA-28-140, PA-28S-180, PA-28-181 + 14 more

  Atlas TCDS → DRS ↗

05 /  Special Airworthiness Information Bulletins

Advisories applicable to PIPER PA-28-160

24 SAIBs on file. SAIBs are FAA advisory notices — not mandatory like ADs, but worth reviewing for service bulletins and emerging issues.

• 10/19/2022

  SAIB 2022-20

  Wing Spar

  Read → DRS ↗

• 06/29/2021

  SAIB AIR-21-10

  Wing, Attach Fittings (JASC 5740)

  Read → DRS ↗

• 03/30/2021

  SAIB AIR-21-07

  WING SPAR, Verification of Correct Washers used with Wing Spar Attach Bolts

  Read → DRS ↗

• 08/30/2018

  SAIB CE-18-25

  Powerplant; Air Intake

  Read → DRS ↗

• 12/02/2015

  SAIB CE-11-12R1

  Wings - PA-28, PA-32, PA-34, and PA-44 Rear Spar Corrosion at Fuselage Attach Fitting

  Read → DRS ↗

• 08/06/2014

  SAIB CE-14-23

  Powerplant; Air Intake

  Read → DRS ↗

• 07/10/2014

  SAIB CE-14-22

  Fuel Selector/Shut-Off Valve

  Read → DRS ↗

• 06/29/2011

  SAIB CE-11-42

  Flight Controls: Control Cable/Pulley Inspections

  Read → DRS ↗

• 01/05/2011

  SAIB CE-11-10

  Piper PA-28, PA-32, PA-34, and PA-44 Corrosion on Flap Hinges, Brackets, and Ribs

  Read → DRS ↗

• 01/05/2011

  SAIB CE-11-11

  Wings - Piper PA-28, PA-32, and PA-34 Aileron Hinge Fitting Corrosion

  Read → DRS ↗

• 01/05/2011

  SAIB CE-11-13

  Wings - Piper PA-28, PA-32, PA-34 Forward Spar Corrosion

  Read → DRS ↗

• 01/05/2011

  SAIB CE-11-14

  Stabilizers- Vertical Stabilizer on Piper PA-28, PA-32, PA-34 Forward Attach Point Corrosion

  Read → DRS ↗

• 10/04/2010

  SAIB CE-11-01

  Stabilizers -Horizontal Stabilator Turnbuckle

  Read → DRS ↗

• 02/23/2010

  SAIB CE-10-17

  Landing Gear - Piper PA-28 and PA-32 Main Landing Gear Torque Link Inspection Interval

  Read → DRS ↗

• 04/07/2009

  SAIB CE-09-23

  Fuel: Piper PA-28, PA-32, PA-34

  Read → DRS ↗

• 03/10/2009

  SAIB CE-09-17

  Fuel: Piper PA-28 Series Aircraft Fuel Vent and Supply Hose Condition

  Read → DRS ↗

• 02/27/2008

  SAIB CE-08-13

  Electrical Power

  Read → DRS ↗

• 07/07/2005

  SAIB CE-05-67

  SAIB CE-05-67 —

  Read → DRS ↗

• 02/03/2005

  SAIB CE-05-29R1

  SAIB CE-05-29R1 —

  Read → DRS ↗

• 04/16/2004

  SAIB CE-04-63

  SAIB CE-04-63 —

  Read → DRS ↗

• 06/04/2003

  SAIB CE-03-39

  SAIB CE-03-39 —

  Read → DRS ↗

• 09/10/2002

  SAIB CE-02-43

  SAIB CE-02-43 —

  Read → DRS ↗

• 08/28/2001

  SAIB CE-01-33

  SAIB CE-01-33 —

  Read → DRS ↗

• 04/22/1997

  SAIB ACE-97-02

  SAIB ACE-97-02 —

  Read → DRS ↗

06 /  Supplemental Type Certificates

Modifications approved for PIPER PA-28-160

632 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.

• 03/03/2026

  STC SA02511SE

  Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)

  CiES Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 01/01/2026

  STC SA04075CH

  Installation of Dynon EFIS-D10A EAA sales kit part number 102778-000

  Dynon Avionics Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 12/09/2025

  STC SA01005DE

  Installation of a EarthX ETX900-TSO Lithium battery

  EarthX Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 09/24/2025

  STC SA12181IB

  Installation of the MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH model MTV-12-D/188-53() propeller

  MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/24/2025

  STC SA02511SE

  Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)

  CiES Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/21/2025

  STC SA02511SE

  Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)

  CiES Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 05/27/2025

  STC SA00081NY

  Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.

  Alcor LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 05/01/2025

  STC SA01005DE

  Installation of a EarthX ETX900-TSO Lithium battery

  EarthX Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 04/01/2025

  STC SA04046CH PAGE 2

  Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500)

  Acron Aviation Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 04/01/2025

  STC SA02738CH (PAGE 2)

  Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems

  Acron Aviation Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 01/14/2025

  STC SA00037WI

  Installation of B & C Specialty Products BC100-1 battery.

  B & C Specialty Products Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 11/22/2024

  STC SA04378CH

  Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH

  SureFly Partners Ltd.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 11/20/2024

  STC SA01120SE

  Installation of Door Steward.

  Mountain View Aviation LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 09/26/2024

  STC SA02594SE

  SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured

  Dynon Avionics

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 08/27/2024

  STC SA04837NY

  Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights

  AeroLED's Holdings, LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 08/27/2024

  STC SA02386AK

  Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems

  AeroLED's Holding LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 08/21/2024

  STC SA01757WI

  To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel

  Swift Fuels LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/29/2024

  STC SA01866WI

  Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection

  Garmin International Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 06/20/2024

  STC SA00037WI

  Installation of B & C Specialty Products BC100-1 battery.

  B & C Specialty Products Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 06/18/2024

  STC SA04568CH

  Installation of the uAvionix tailBeaconX, a tail mounted position light with integrated Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out and 1090MHz Mode-S transponder func…

  uAvionix Corporation

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 06/13/2024

  STC SA02511SE

  Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)

  CiES Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 06/13/2024

  STC SA02511SE (2 OF 2)

  Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)

  CiES Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 06/13/2024

  STC SA02511SE (2 OF 3)

  Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)

  CiES Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 04/25/2024

  STC SA01941LA

  Installation of stabilizer trim handle and cabin door handle

  McFarlane Aviation LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 02/02/2024

  STC SA02658SE (1 OF 2)

  Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System

  Garmin International Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 01/31/2024

  STC SA01866WI

  Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection

  Garmin International Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 12/12/2023

  STC SA02571SE (PAGE 2)

  Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).

  Garmin International Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 11/16/2023

  STC SA02532AT

  Installation of subject Michelin tires on appropriate aircraft. For Michelin 5, 6, 8, and 10-inch rim diameter tires on General Aviation Aircraft.

  Michelin North America Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 10/10/2023

  STC SA01899WI

  Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System

  Garmin International Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 09/08/2023

  STC SA01866WI

  Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection

  Garmin International Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

+ 602 more STCs on file

07 /  PMA replacement parts

FAA-approved replacement parts for PIPER PA-28-160

60+ parts on file from the FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval database. Each is a non-OEM part the FAA has authorized for use as a replacement on this aircraft type.

• K35464-000#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2486F1EDFEC95A548625848D005DDDC0.0001##

  Box Assy, Air Filter Upper

  Knots 2U Ltd replaces 35464-000, 35464-00

  PMA holder →

• K35463-000#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/09B78EF93A620C918625848D005DDD9B.0001##

  Box Assy, Air Filter Lower

  Knots 2U Ltd replaces 35463-000, 35463-00

  PMA holder →

• A35622-002#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F33D01C0B7B80ED58625862C005DE8A0.0001##

  Gussett, Shroud Support

  Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. replaces 35622-002

  PMA holder →

• A35631-004#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C991B8AF6159AEE68625862C005DE85D.0001##

  Screen

  Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. replaces 35631-004

  PMA holder →

• A99568-003#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/40F6712438510B3B8625862C005DE7D8.0001##

  Shroud Assembly, Top

  Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. replaces 99568-002, 99568-003

  PMA holder →

• A35631-000#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/415E226C04F468EF8625862C005DE823.0001##

  Shroud Assembly, Takeoff

  Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. replaces 35631-000

  PMA holder →

• A35303-803#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E53D537745FDC8718625862C005DE756.0001##

  Shroud Assembly, Bottom

  Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. replaces 35303-002, 35303-803

  PMA holder →

• AF35399-114#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID119061561520240614132942.0001##

  Seal

  Airframes Inc replaces Modification Article

  PMA holder →

• AF35346-002#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID130979939520240614132942.0001##

  Seal

  Airframes Inc replaces Modification Article

  PMA holder →

• AF0750325-1-WELD#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID150241523920240614132943.0001##

  2.5” Flange Assembly

  Airframes Inc replaces Modification Article

  PMA holder →

• AF35344-002#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID161240523920240614132941.0001##

  Seal

  Airframes Inc replaces Modification Article

  PMA holder →

• AF35343-002#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID162775546120240614132941.0001##

  Seal

  Airframes Inc replaces Modification Article

  PMA holder →

• AF35412-002#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID194410729120240614132943.0001##

  Seal

  Airframes Inc replaces Modification Article

  PMA holder →

• AF35345-042#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID117183531620240614132941.0001##

  Seal

  Airframes Inc replaces Modification Article

  PMA holder →

• AF35341-000B#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID196958315920240614132940.0001##

  Seal

  Airframes Inc replaces Modification Article

  PMA holder →

• AF35399-117#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID161015591420240614132942.0001##

  Seal

  Airframes Inc replaces Modification Article

  PMA holder →

• A62232-004#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9BA6F15EDB354CFD862583D900607436.0001##

  Right Rear Stack Assembly

  Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. replaces 62232-004, 62232-00

  PMA holder →

• A62231-005#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/68352EB07F4ECF90862583D900607423.0001##

  Left Rear Stack Assembly

  Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. replaces 62231-005, 35301-00

  PMA holder →

• DEL099001-102#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2EED6F89BF4A96D58625833E00539CD0.0001##

  Riser Tube Sub-assembly

  Dawley Manufacturing Corp replaces DEL099001-102, 099001-102

  PMA holder →

• SE-1508-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D1EEEB3AC3B3BA4886257DAC006E67AB.0001##

  Shimmy Damper

  Lord Corporation replaces Piper PIN 456-015

  PMA holder →

• SE- I 508-2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B669CB65DB743B7386257DAC006E67CC.0001##

  Shimmy Damper

  Lord Corporation replaces Piper PIN 456-015

  PMA holder →

• J-7402-24#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BCE20C6C39E13204862578610064050F.0001##

  Engine Mount Kit

  Lord Corporation replaces 475 110

  PMA holder →

• J-7402-24#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/46AF9D1A5499F555862578610064037A.0001##

  Engine Mount Kit

  Lord Corporation replaces 475 110

  PMA holder →

• CA62220-004#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D989DBDD694103D0862582C9006EA6AA.0001##

  Fuel Pump

  PMA Products Inc replaces 62220-004

  PMA holder →

• SA-35115-11#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/766BA43FEB205460862582C70065B34A.0001##

  WingTip (RH), 6 Nav-Pad

  Stene Aviation Inc replaces 35115-11, 35641-11, 35641-15, 35641-21, 36739-03, 36739-07, 36739-11, 36739-43

  PMA holder →

• SA-35115-00#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6AC297DEF5071844862582C70065B345.0001##

  WingTip (LH), 4 Nav-Pad

  Stene Aviation Inc replaces 35115-00, 35641-00, 35641-12, 35641-18, 36739-04, 36739-08, 36739-12, 36739-38, 36739-46

  PMA holder →

• SA-35115-10#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/04B4A922541A9EE0862582C70065B349.0001##

  WingTip (LH), 6 Nav-Pad

  Stene Aviation Inc replaces 35115-10, 35641-10, 35641-14, 35641-20, 36739-02, 36739-06, 36739-10, 36739-42

  PMA holder →

• SA-35115-01#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/AEAB632D596FC6F3862582C70065B347.0001##

  WingTip (RH), 4 Nav-Pad

  Stene Aviation Inc replaces 35115-01, 35641-01, 35641-13, 35641-19, 36739-05, 36739-09, 36739-13, 36739-39, 36739-47

  PMA holder →

• SA-63514-06#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/05B0BC19636C6248862582C70065B330.0001##

  Tip-Fin

  Stene Aviation Inc replaces 63514-06

  PMA holder →

• SA-63541-00#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2903EEFBEB80A705862582C70065B32E.0001##

  Rudder Tip

  Stene Aviation Inc replaces 63541-00

  PMA holder →

• AF63605-00#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2848EA4B8D1DB21286257D89006E4E11.0001##

  BRACKET - Rear baffle reinforcement

  Airframes Inc replaces 63605-00

  PMA holder →

• SA-65345-03#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6E0C7E4597981D16862582C70065B328.0001##

  Tip-Fin (for rotating beacon)

  Stene Aviation Inc replaces 65345-03

  PMA holder →

• SA-99621-00#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/296BE25C9027B412862582C70065B325.0001##

  Fairing-Fin, Forward

  Stene Aviation Inc replaces 99621-00, 99621-02

  PMA holder →

• SA-99619-00#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7EE7955D4992E048862582C70065B323.0001##

  Fairing-Fin, Aft

  Stene Aviation Inc replaces 99619-00, 99619-02, 99619-04, 99519-02

  PMA holder →

• SA-62090-01#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2E43481FD51D92A1862582C70065B33A.0001##

  WingTip (RH)

  Stene Aviation Inc replaces 62090-01

  PMA holder →

• SA-62090-00#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/823AC1F76AB5137C862582C70065B339.0001##

  WingTip (LH)

  Stene Aviation Inc replaces 62090-00

  PMA holder →

• 11051-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CAAF1F867F660C2C86257F16005130E5.0001##

  Fiberglass Wing Tips

  Knots 2U Ltd replaces 11051-1

  PMA holder →

• SA-38222-00#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/AE8939D537CBC994862582C70065B32B.0001##

  Tip-Fin

  Stene Aviation Inc replaces 38222-00, 38222-03

  PMA holder →

• SA-63584-10#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B71C30E3711BB29B862582C70065B32C.0001##

  Stabilator Tip

  Stene Aviation Inc replaces 63584-10, 63589-00, 63584-16, 63584-14, 63584-00

  PMA holder →

• SA-99035-03#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A5012E09FECFFFF7862582C70065B329.0001##

  Tip-Fin (for strobe light)

  Stene Aviation Inc replaces 99035-03, 99032-02, 99035-06, 99035-04

  PMA holder →

+ 20 more PMA parts on file

09 /  Equivalent Level of Safety findings

ELOS findings issued for PIPER PA-28-160

5 ELOS findings on file. The FAA issues an ELOS when an applicant proposes an alternative means that achieves the same safety outcome as a literal regulation — a standing record of which certification deviations the agency has approved for this model series.

• ACE-05-31

  Ignition switches

  § 23.1145

  06/09/2006 →

• ACE-05-27

  Cockpit controls

  § 23.777

  04/26/2006 →

• ACE-05-21

  Ignition switches

  § 23.1145

  02/03/2006 →

• ACE-05-22

  Liquid Cooling-Installation

  § 23.1061

  02/03/2006 →

• ACE-05-30

  Cockpit controls

  § 23.777, 23.779

  01/22/2006 →

04 /  Regulations watching this type

Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for PIPER PA-28-160

05 /  Aircraft of this type

All 251 registered N-numbers

Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged ● have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.

05 /  Sources & Methodology

Every count traces back to a primary US-government source

• FAA Aircraft Registry →

  Refreshed Apr 27, 2026

  Available

• NTSB CAROL →

  Refreshed Apr 27, 2026

  Available

• Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →

  Refreshed Apr 27, 2026

  Available

We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →