# N20629: 1938 Fairchild 24 K

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Fairchild 24 K](https://openairdocs.org/model/fairchild-24-k) (registry code 3370414, 4 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Data sheets: [TCDS TC 667](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/TC%20667) (Fairchild Industries Inc.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 3311
- Year built: 1938
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: September 20, 1972
- Certificate issued: June 13, 2002
- Expires: February 29, 2028
- Mode S code: A1AB0D
- Registered owner: [Reid Michael J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REID%20MICHAEL%20J)
- Location: [Fort Towson, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Fort%20Towson)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 34.0967° N, 95.2615° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 74735, within about 8 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=20629
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20629

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): 3 in force

### Matched by airframe (Fairchild 24 K)

- [AD 46-40-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-40-01): Fuel Tank Selector Valve Placard · Fairchild Industries 24 C8, 24 C8A, 24 C8B and 29 more. Effective Dec 31, 1946
- [AD 46-40-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-40-02): Oleo Tube Reinforcement · Fairchild Industries 22 C7, 22 C7A, 22 C7AM and 23 more
- [AD 46-21-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-21-01): Landing Gear Universal Joints · Fairchild Industries 24 C8, 24 C8A, 24 C8B and 14 more

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

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB MIA74DKG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74DKG12), Jul 18, 1973: Fairchild 24K (N20629), Jekyll Island, GA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 19730718026489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730718026489A), Jul 18, 1973: Frchld 24K (N20629), Jekyll Island, GA, Substantial damage

## 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) (4)

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 (Fairchild 24 K)

- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA01734SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01734SE): Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts. Andrew D. Humphrey
- [STC SA4-1210](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1210): Installation of Eonnex cover on aircraft surfaces. Ceconite, Inc
- [STC SA384NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA384NW): Installation of a Ranger 6-440C-5 engine, Universal (Flottorp) 86RB61 propeller and associated systems. Boyne, Charles D

## Related

- Other Fairchild 24 K aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/fairchild-24-k/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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