Registration Details
| Registration Mark | VH-MEL |
| Aircraft Type | Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II |
| Manufacturer | Piper |
| Model | PA-28-161 Warrior II |
| Serial Number | 2816106 |
| Year Built | 1993 |
| Engine Type | Lycoming O-320-D3G |
| Base Location | Moorabbin, VIC |
| Owner | Melbourne Aero Club |
| Operator | Melbourne Aero Club |
| Category | Training |
| Last Updated | 5 March 2025 |
Safety Reports (1)
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 11 June 2023 | Loss of control — Piper PA-28 Cherokee, training flight |
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.