Fixed Wing Single Engine · as of Sep 21, 2026
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Distribution · currently registered
By state (top 10)
- ME 50.0% 2
- AZ 25.0% 1
- FL 25.0% 1
By decade of manufacture
- 1950s 75.0% 3
- Unknown 25.0% 1
NTSB records
1 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 1.
- Aug 20, 2001 N432WC Vichy, Missouri NTSB docket ↗
Research papers
- arXiv 2022 · arXiv preprint Finite volume based film flow and ice accretion models on aircraft wings The thin runback water films driven by the gas flow, the pressure gradient and the gravity on the iced aircraft surface are investigated in this paper.
- arXiv 2021 · arXiv preprint Data-driven turbulence modeling in separated flows considering physical mechanism analysis Accurate simulation of turbulent flow with separation is an important but challenging problem. In this paper, a data-driven Reynolds-averaged turbulence modeling approach, field inversion and machine …
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2020 · Journal article (IJAAA) An Evaluation of the Operational Restrictions Imposed to Congonhas Airport by Civil Aviation Instruction121-1013 Due to aircraft accidents, in 2008, operational restrictions were imposed on Congonhas airport by IAC 121-1013. These restrictions sought to create a balance between flight safety and operational effi…
Airworthiness directives
10 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 10.
- Sep 5, 2013
Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Scientific Aviation Services (Pacific Scientific) Seat Restraint System Rotary Buckle Assemblies
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified Pacific Scientific seat restraint rotary buckle assemblies (buckle). This proposed AD is prompted by several reports of a cracked handle on certain buckles. Testing on these buckles indicates that in some circumstances a load placed on the restra…
- Sep 27, 2010
Airworthiness Directives; The Cessna Aircraft Company Model 750 Airplanes
The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to all Model 750 airplanes. That AD currently requires inspecting the inboard-hinge brackets of the left and right elevators for cracking and doing related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. For certain airplanes, this new A…
- Apr 8, 2010
Airworthiness Directives; The Cessna Aircraft Company Model 750 Airplanes
The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all Model 750 airplanes. The existing AD currently requires inspecting the inboard-hinge brackets of the left and right elevators for cracking and doing related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. For certain airplane…
- Jul 22, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company 150, 152, 172, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 206, 207, 210, and 337 Series Airplanes
This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Model 150, 152, 172, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 206, 207, 210, and 337 series airplanes. The proposed AD would require measuring the visible length of standpipe (tube) in the top assembly of the fuel s…
- Dec 19, 1997
Airworthiness Directives; Teledyne Continental Motors IO-360, TSIO-360, LTSIO-360, IO-520, LIO-520, TSIO-520, LTSIO-520 Series, and Rolls-Royce plc IO-360 and TSIO-360 Series Reciprocating Engines
This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) IO-520 and TSIO-520 series reciprocating engines, that currently requires ultrasonic inspection for subsurface fatigue cracks in crankshafts installed in TCM IO-520 and TSIO-520 series engines an…
- Oct 10, 1997
Airworthiness Directives; Teledyne Continental Motors E-165, E- 185, E-225, O-470 and IO-470 Series Reciprocating Engines
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Teledyne Continental Motors E-165, E-185, E-225, O-470 and IO-470 series reciprocating engines. This action supersedes priority letter AD 97-15-01 that currently requires removal from service of affected cylinders, and reassembly with servi…
- Oct 2, 1996
Airworthiness Directives; JanAero Devices B-Series Combustion Heaters, Models B1500, B2030, B3040, and B4050 (formerly owned by Janitrol, C&D, FL Aerospace, and Midland-Ross Corporation)
This amendment supersedes Airworthiness Directive (AD) 82-07- 03, which currently requires repetitively testing (pressure decay) the combustion tube of JanAero Devices B-Series combustion heaters, Models B1500, B2030, B3040, and B4050, that are installed on aircraft, and overhauling any heater that does not pass one o…
- Mar 15, 1996
Airworthiness Directives; JanAero Devices (formerly Janitrol, C&D, FL Aerospace, and Midland-Ross Corporation) B series combustion heaters, Models B1500, B2030, B3040, and B4050
This document proposes to supersede AD 82-07-03, which currently requires repetitively testing (pressure decay) JanAero Devices B-Series combustion heaters, Models B1500, B2030, B3040, and B4050, that are installed on aircraft, and overhauling any heater that does not pass one of these pressure decay tests. The propos…
- Aug 24, 1995
Airworthiness Directives; Teledyne Continental Motors IO-360, TSIO-360, LTSIO-360, IO-520, and TSIO-520 Series Reciprocating Engines
This notice revises a proposal to issue an airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) IO-360, TSIO-360, LTSIO-360, IO-520, and TSIO-520 series engines. Airworthiness directive 87-23-08 currently requires ultrasonic inspections for sub-surface fatigue cracks in crankshafts ins…
- Mar 28, 1995
Airworthiness Directives; Textron Lycoming O-360, LO-360, HO-360, HIO-360, TIO-360, LIO-360, AEIO-360, O-540, IO-540, TIO-540, LTIO-540, IVO-540, AEIO-540, TIO-541, and IO-720 Series Reciprocating Engines
This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting Airworthiness Directive (AD) 95-07-01 that was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of Textron Lycoming O-360, LO- 360, HO-360, HIO-360, TIO-360, LIO-360, AEIO-360, O-540, IO-540, TIO- 540, LTIO-540, IVO-540, AEIO-540, TIO-541, and…
Supplemental type certificates · 22 on file
- 04/04/2023 STC SA11137SC Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC DRS ↗
- 07/17/2014 STC SA11137SC Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC DRS ↗
- 05/10/2013 STC SA11137SC Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator Plane Power Ltd. DRS ↗
- 03/26/2013 STC SA11137SC Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator Plane-Power Systems, Inc. DRS ↗
- 03/14/2013 STC SA11137SC Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator Plane-Power Systems, Inc. DRS ↗
- 02/10/2009 STC SA593CH (Page 1) Install Champion SlickSTART magneto booster system. Champion Aerospace LLC DRS ↗
- 02/22/2007 STC SA2557NM (1 OF 2) Installation of KS Avionics EGT/CHT-2( ) combined exhaust gas and cylinder head temperature monitoring system. K S Avionics Inc DRS ↗
- 01/24/2005 STC SA2693NM Installation of Electronics International digital volt/amp gauges and accessories. Electronics International Inc. DRS ↗
- 11/04/2004 STC SA02033AT (PAGE 3) Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line (47J series w stc's SH4-235SW, SH4-826SW or SH479SW) M-20 Oil Separators LLC DRS ↗
- 03/12/2004 STC SA593CH (1 OF 5) Install Champion SlickSTART magneto booster system. Champion Aerospace LLC DRS ↗
- 07/23/2002 STC SA1005SC Installation of airflow register into baggage compartment cover and insert a screened vent into empennage inspection plate. Soros, Inc DRS ↗
- 05/30/2002 STC SA02520AT Installation of M-20 Oil Separator, model 600-WP. M-20 Oil Separators LLC DRS ↗
- 06/23/2000 STC SA00270WI Installation of fiberglass replacement wing tips. Aircraft Development Co DRS ↗
- 09/29/1995 STC SA3203SO Replacement of Cleveland brake disks, P/N 164-26A and/or 164-126A, with Appalachian Accessories stainless steel brake disks P/N 75-27. Aviation Products, Inc DRS ↗
- 01/12/1995 STC SA2557NM Installation of KS Avionics EGT/CHT-2( ) combined exhaust gas and cylinder head temperature monitoring system. K S Avionics Inc DRS ↗
- 11/14/1994 STC SA00188AT Installation of Appalachian Accessories carbon steel brake discs that have the melonite surface treatment, P/N AA-26A. Aviation Products, Inc DRS ↗
- 02/24/1992 STC SA2687NM Installation of Truboplus/ Electronics Int'l gauges and switches. ACD Corporation DRS ↗
- 08/30/1988 STC SA2300SO Replacement of Cleveland brake discs, P/N 164-26A or 164-126A, with Appalachian Accessories' stainless steel brake discs, P/N 75-27. Appalachian Accessories DRS ↗
- 01/26/1988 STC SA2693NM Installation of Electronics International digital volt/amp gauges and accessories. Electronics International DRS ↗
- 05/07/1987 STC SA2109SO Installation of Teledyne Model IO-470K engine. (305F REGAL AIR) Colemill Enterprises Inc. DRS ↗
- 08/03/1978 STC SA2386SW Installation of S.A.F.E., EGT, CHT Systems. Avicon Development Corporation DRS ↗
- 02/14/1972 STC SA798EA Installation of Monitair exhaust gas combustion monitor kit. Rosemount Engineering Co DRS ↗
Advisory circulars & Federal Register
Advisory circulars
No ACs explicitly mention this type. Showing universal operating-rule ACs that apply to all aircraft.
Recent Federal Register · Parts 91 & 43
- 2026-09-14 Use of Certain Restricted Category Aircraft for the Transport of Firefighters for Wildfire Suppression FR ↗
- 2026-07-31 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
- 2026-07-02 Enabling Supersonic Overland Flight FR ↗
- 2026-07-01 Mechanic Certification: Inspection Rating and Recent Experience Requirements FR ↗
- 2026-06-30 Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility; Extension of Comment Period FR ↗
Registered N-numbers · 4
Sources
- FAA Aircraft Registry ↗ Refreshed Apr 27, 2026 Available
- NTSB CAROL ↗ Refreshed Jun 10, 2026 Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) ↗ Refreshed Apr 27, 2026 Available