1970 PIPER PA-31
N16SC is a 1970 PIPER PA-31 registered to WESTERN ALASKA AIRCRAFT LEASING LLC in PAHRUMP, NV. Its FAA registration status is Valid. It has 2 NTSB accident records on file. 12 Airworthiness Directives may apply.
The PIPER PA-31 is registered with the FAA under N-number N16SC. This airframe was manufactured in 1970. Its manufacturer serial number is 31-639. The aircraft was issued its airworthiness certificate on 1970-02-06. The current registered owner is WESTERN ALASKA AIRCRAFT LEASING LLC, based in PAHRUMP, NV. Registration data is sourced from the FAA Releasable Aircraft Database and refreshed weekly.
Kotlik, AK, USA
Accident — PIPER PA-31 (NTSB ANC25LA117)
COLUMBIA, CA, USA
Accident — PIPER PA-31 (NTSB LAX93LA109)
Severity reflects injuries to people involved, not damage to the aircraft. A “no injuries” accident can still involve significant aircraft damage.
N16SC has been involved in 2 NTSB accidents since 1982. Each record above includes the date, location, severity, and NTSB summary. Buyers should review the full accident narratives and verify repairs in the aircraft's logbooks before purchase.
Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA-23, PA-31, and PA-42 Series Airplanes
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) PA-23 series airplanes and all PA-31 and PA-42 series airplanes. This AD establishes life limits for safety- critical nose baggage door components. This AD also requires you to replace those safety-critical nose baggage door components and repetitively inspect and lubricate the nose baggage door latching mechanism and lock assembly. This AD results from several incidents and accidents, including fatal accidents, where the nose baggage door opening in flight was listed as a causal factor. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct damaged, worn, corroded, or non-conforming nose baggage door components, which could result in the nose baggage door opening in flight. The door opening in flight could significantly affect the handling and performance of the aircraft. It could also allow baggage to be ejected from the nose baggage compartment and strike the propeller. This failure could lead to loss of control.
Airworthiness Directives (ADs) are FAA-mandated safety directives that apply to specific aircraft, engines, or components. N16SC may be affected by 12 directives. All applicable ADs must be complied with for the aircraft to remain legally airworthy. Buyers should verify AD compliance in the aircraft's logbooks before purchase.
+11 more Airworthiness Directives found for this aircraft
Full list, with effective dates and links to the official Federal Register documents, is included in the paid report.
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