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Piper Aircraft Sees Record Demand
Piper Aircraft forms a high-tech manufacturing division as it sees high demand for general aviation airplanes.
Maintenance and Modifications
MT Flight Tests an 11-blade Propeller
MT-Propeller has flight tested an 11-bladed propeller on a Piper PA-31T Cheyenne twin turboprop.
Aircraft
Piper Gets Nods for M600/SLS Unpaved Airfield Ops
An unpaved airfield kit for the Piper M600/SLS has been approved by national aviation agencies in the U.S., Canada, UK, and Europe.
Avionics
Piper Adds Garmin G3000 Updates to M600 SLS Flight Deck
Piper's M600 SLS turboprop equipped with the latest evolution of Garmin software is on display at NBAA-BACE in Orlando, Florida this week.
Accidents
Piper Lined Up for Wrong Runway before Las Vegas Midair
The fatal July 17 midair collision between a Cessna 172 and Piper PA-46 JetProp occurred as both aircraft were on short final for Runway 30R.
Aircraft
NTSB Sounds Alarm over Piper Cheyenne Wiring Issue
The NTSB issued an urgent recommendation concerning unsafe wiring on Piper PA-31T Cheyennes that might lead to arcing and fires.
Accidents
Cheyenne Pilot Reported Smoke in Cockpit before Crash
The pilot and three passengers were killed when the airplane crashed into terrain.
Accidents
Final Report: Cheyenne CFIT accident
Piper PA-31T1, Graham, Texas, Nov 12, 2001–The NTSB determined the probable cause was the pilot’s failure to discontinue the approach afte
