N31981
1978 Piper Turbo Lance II
N31981 on the FAA register
Timeline
- 2029-09-30Registration expires (renewal due).
- 2022-09-09Accident at Bulverde, TX; damage: substantial.
- 2016-09-15Certificate of registration issued as N31981 to the current registrant.
- 1978-06-01Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (normal)).
- 1951-04-25N31981 previously assigned to a Aeronca 65-LB (s/n LB12581); cancelled.
About N31981
N31981 is a 1978 Piper Turbo Lance II (FAA model PA-32RT-300T), serial number 32R-7887018. The FAA register lists Elusive Aviation Inc as the registrant in Pflugerville, Texas. The current certificate of registration was issued on September 15, 2016 and expires on September 30, 2029.
The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Lycoming TIO-540 series engine and 7 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 175 knots and a range of about 648 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category (normal), dated June 1, 1978.
N31981 has 1 accident/incident record on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.
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Accident & incident history
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