# N102TA: 1997 Manatee Aviatn Enterprises DRIFTER SB

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Manatee Aviatn Enterprises DRIFTER SB](https://openairdocs.org/model/manatee-aviatn-enterprises-drifter-sb) (registry code 05605C8, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: 97-007-SEC
- Year built: 1997
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: September 20, 1997
- Certificate issued: April 13, 2017
- Expires: April 30, 2027
- Mode S code: A00DCC
- Registered owners: [Terpin Gregory A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TERPIN%20GREGORY%20A), [Dipaola Anthony Sr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DIPAOLA%20ANTHONY%20SR)
- Location: [Champion, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Champion)
- Owner type: Co-owned
- Owner's area on the map: 40.0383° N, 79.3180° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 15622, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=102TA
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N102TA

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Manatee Aviatn Enterprises DRIFTER SB)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N102TA.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N102TA.

## Reports on N102TA not matched to an aircraft (1)

They name N102TA, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [Incident 19800115013869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800115013869I), Jan 15, 1980: Piper PA31350 (N102TA), Naperville, IL, Minor damage. Upper left engine cowl PN41834-06 separated from the aircraft.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Manatee Aviatn Enterprises DRIFTER SB aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/manatee-aviatn-enterprises-drifter-sb/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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