# N197G: 2014 Gruenitz Sven SPORTSMAN GS-2 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Gruenitz Sven SPORTSMAN GS-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/gruenitz-sven-sportsman-gs-2) (registry code 05633U3, 4 seats) - Engine: [Lycoming IO-390 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-io-390-series) (registry code 41678) - Data sheets: [TCDS E00006NY](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00006NY) (Lycoming Engines) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 7413 - Year built: 2014 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Kit: Glasair Aviation USA LLC SPORTSMAN GS-2 - Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built - Airworthiness date: October 15, 2014 - Certificate issued: October 2, 2014 - Expires: October 31, 2027 - Mode S code: A182C2 - Registered owner: [Gruenitz Sven](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRUENITZ%20SVEN) - Location: [Redmond, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Redmond) - Owner type: Individual - Owner's area on the map: 47.6830° N, 122.1215° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 98052, 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=197G - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N197G 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. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Lycoming IO-390 model are included. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 4 in force ### Matched by airframe (Gruenitz Sven SPORTSMAN GS-2) None in force. ### Matched by engine (Lycoming IO-390 series) - [AD 2026-04-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-04-11): Engine (Reciprocating) · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 605 more. Effective Apr 8, 2026 - [AD 2012-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-19-01): Crankshafts · Lycoming Engines AEIO-360-A1A, AEIO-360-A1B, AEIO-360-A1B6 and 321 more. Effective Oct 24, 2012 - [AD 2012-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-06): Fuel servo diaphragm · Continental Motors 6-260-A, 6-285-A, 6-285-B and 482 more. Effective Feb 24, 2012 - [AD 2009-02-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-02-03): Fuel injection servos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 261 more. Effective Feb 9, 2009 ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 2024-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-21-02) (historical): Engine (Reciprocating) · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 548 more. Effective Dec 5, 2024 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (2 in force) - [SAIB NE-19-08](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-19-08): Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section - Lycoming Engines Parallel Valve Cylinders. Issued May 2, 2019 - [SAIB NE-14-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-14-13): Reciprocating Engine - Cylinder Mounting Studs. Issued Mar 24, 2014 ## NTSB investigations None matched to N197G. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N197G. ## Service difficulty reports (1) As reported by operators and repair stations. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. - [SDR 2021FA0000209](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000209), Jun 30, 2021: SENSOR. BURST. SAFETY CONCERN - KALICO P4055-50G-E4A - BURST PRESSURE NOT MEETING SYSTEM DESIGN REQUIREMENTS. GARMIN ACKNOWLEDGED AN ISSUE WITH THE SENSORS IN MAY 2020 AND ISS ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (6) Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do. ### Approved for the engine (Lycoming IO-390 series) - [STC SE00825WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00825WI): Installation of Specialty Products Spin-on oil filter on Lycoming Engines. B & C Specialty Products Inc. Lists IO-390-A1A6 - [STC SE04349CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04349CH): Installation of SureFly electronic ignition. SureFly Partners Ltd. Lists IO-390-A1A6 - [STC SE02352CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE02352CH): Installation of Challenger cleanable oil filter assembly. Challenger Aviation Products Inc. Lists IO-390-A1A6 - [STC SE03232CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03232CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit p/n TA2925-1 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc. Lists IO-390-A1A6 - [STC SE04577CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04577CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corp. Lists IO-390-A1A6 - [STC SE01966WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01966WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas in spark ignition piston aircraft engines. General Aviation Modifications Inc. Lists IO-390-C1A6 ## Earlier aircraft with N197G The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N197G before. - [Cancelled 2009-07-09](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N197G-2009-07-09): Beech E18S, S/N BA-411, built 1959. Registration revoked. Owner: [P Brooks Const Company Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/P%20BROOKS%20CONST%20COMPANY%20INC), [Ruskin, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Ruskin) ## Related - Other Gruenitz Sven SPORTSMAN GS-2 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/gruenitz-sven-sportsman-gs-2/aircraft.md - The Lycoming IO-390 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-io-390-series.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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