VH-DCA

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Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain

Darwin Charter Services

Registration Details

Registration Mark	VH-DCA
Aircraft Type	Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain
Manufacturer	Piper
Model	PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain
Serial Number	31-7752096
Year Built	1977
Engine Type	Lycoming TIO-540-J2BD
Base Location	Darwin, NT
Owner	Darwin Charter Services Pty Ltd
Operator	Darwin Charter Services
Category	Charter
Last Updated	10 February 2025

Safety Reports (1)

Date	ID	Title	Category
11 Mar 2022	AO-2022-019	Spatial disorientation — Piper Navajo, Kimberley region	Accident

Applicable Airworthiness Directives (7)

ID	Subject	Status	Effective
AD/PA28/73	Nose Landing Gear Fork — Crack Inspection	Active	1 May 2024
AD/PA28/72	Elevator Trim Cable Pulley Bracket — Fatigue Inspection	Active	20 Mar 2022
AD/PA44/28	Engine Mount Attachment — Crack Inspection	Active	1 Sept 2023
AD/PA28R/019	Retractable Landing Gear Actuator — Seal Replacement	Active	1 July 2024
AD/PA44/29	Right Engine Exhaust Stack — Weld Inspection	Active	1 Oct 2024
AD/PA28/74	Fuel System Gascolator — Drain Valve Inspection	Active	1 Apr 2024
AD/PIPER/PA34/024	Main Landing Gear Retraction Actuator — Inspection for Internal Corrosion	Active	1 Aug 2024

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