# N20546: Taylorcraft A - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Taylorcraft A](https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-a) (registry code 8850202, 2 seats) - Engine: [Continental A40 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a40-series) (registry code 17001) - Data sheets: [TCDS A-643](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-643) (Taylorcraft Inc.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 554 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Standard - Airworthiness date: August 19, 2000 - Certificate issued: October 11, 2023 - Expires: October 31, 2030 - Mode S code: A1A799 - Registered owner: [Perry Aaron O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PERRY%20AARON%20O) - Location: [Piqua, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Piqua) - Owner type: Individual - Owner's area on the map: 40.1628° N, 84.2282° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 45356, within about 5 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=20546 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20546 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 Continental A40 model are included. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 3 in force ### Matched by airframe (Taylorcraft A) - [AD 2008-09-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-09-18): Wing strut attach fittings · Taylorcraft A, BF, BF-60 and 34 more. Effective Jun 6, 2008 - [AD 2008-04-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-04-09): Left and right wing front and aft lift struts · Taylorcraft 2000 19, BC, BC-65 and 35 more. Effective Mar 28, 2008 - [AD 51-09-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/51-09-03): Fuel Shutoff Valve Clip · Taylorcraft A, Army TG-6 Conversions, BF and 37 more ### Matched by engine (Continental A40 series) None in force. ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1 in force) - [SAIB CE-11-05](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-05): Main Landing Gear. Issued Dec 3, 2010 ## NTSB investigations None matched to N20546. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N20546. ## 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) (28) 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 airframe (Taylorcraft A) - [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC - [STC SA4503NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4503NM): Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering. Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc - [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc - [STC SA02428SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428SE): Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft. Henry F Rogers/David E Polley - [STC SA02283SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA02402SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA02428AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428AK): Installation of a hydraulically actuated ski drag assembly. Northern Airframes LLC - [STC SA02295SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02295SE): Installation of an alternate method of fastening aluminum wing ribs to wood spars. Rainbow Flying Service LLC - [STC SA02825NY PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%202): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc - [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc - [STC SA01227SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01227SE): Farication of Vortex Generator Kit. Micro AeroDynamics Inc - [STC SA02300AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02300AK): Installation of FAA approved sealed lift struts in accordance with Airframes, Inc., Master Drawing List No. 315, Revision B, dated October 2, 2007, or later FAA approved revision and Airframes, Inc. Installation Instructions, AFI-II-TCSTRUT, Revision A, dated October 8, 2007, or later FAA approved revision. Northern Airframes LLC - [STC SA01944CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01944CH): Modify airplane to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index, per ASTM Specification D-439 or D-4818 of any volatility class, A through E, or 82UL AVGAS per ASTM D-6227. Experimental Aircraft Association Inc - [STC SA943GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA943GL): Superseded by STC SA01944CH. Modify to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index. EAA Aviation Foundation - [STC SA1008WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1008WE): Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material. Poly-Fiber Inc - [STC SA489EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA489EA): Installation of ARP Inc. carburetor ice detection system. Aircraft & Rotorcraft Products (ARP) Inc - [STC SA00140LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00140LA): Installation of a replacement S & S Propeller model W7448A1-2. S & S Propellers Inc - [STC SA7BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7BO): Installation of a Teledyne Continental A-65 engine and motor mount, Sensenich M74CK propeller, engine cowl and nose bowl, instrument panel and instruments and rudder gap seals. Stephenson John W - [STC SA4-1210](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1210): Installation of Eonnex cover on aircraft surfaces. Ceconite, Inc - [STC SA798EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA798EA): Installation of Monitair exhaust gas combustion monitor kit. Rosemount Engineering Co - [STC SA4-906](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-906): Ceconite 101 covering of complete airframe. Cooper Engineering Corporation ### Approved for the engine (Continental A40 series) - [STC SE04651CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04651CH): To allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SE03232CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03232CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit p/n TA2925-1 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc - [STC SE01943CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01943CH): Add the following approved fuels: unleaded automotive gasoline 87 minimum antiknock index, per ASTM Specification D-439 or D-4814 of any volatility class, A through E, or 82UL AVGAS per ASTM D-6227. Experimental Aircraft Association Inc. Lists A-40-5 ## Related - Other Taylorcraft A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-a/aircraft.md - The Continental A40 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a40-series.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.