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 | Title |
|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2022 | Spatial disorientation — Piper Navajo, Kimberley region |
Applicable Airworthiness Directives (7)
| ID | Subject |
|---|---|
| AD/PA28/73 | Nose Landing Gear Fork — Crack Inspection |
| AD/PA28/72 | Elevator Trim Cable Pulley Bracket — Fatigue Inspection |
| AD/PA44/28 | Engine Mount Attachment — Crack Inspection |
| AD/PA28R/019 | Retractable Landing Gear Actuator — Seal Replacement |
| AD/PA44/29 | Right Engine Exhaust Stack — Weld Inspection |
| AD/PA28/74 | Fuel System Gascolator — Drain Valve Inspection |
| AD/PIPER/PA34/024 | Main Landing Gear Retraction Actuator — Inspection for Internal Corrosion |
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Registration data sourced from the CASA aircraft register. Safety reports sourced from ATSB. Always verify current status directly with CASA before operational decisions.