# N240X: Older Geoffrey TR-1 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Older Geoffrey TR-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/older-geoffrey-tr-1) (registry code 05606EA, 2 seats) - Engine: [Continental IO-240 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-240-series) (registry code 17063) - Data sheets: [TCDS E7SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E7SO) (Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 117 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built - Airworthiness date: May 21, 2002 - Certificate issued: October 31, 2024 - Expires: October 31, 2031 - Mode S code: A2320C - Registered owner: [Troxell Shawn R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TROXELL%20SHAWN%20R) - Location: [Harker Heights, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Harker%20Heights) - Owner type: Individual - Owner's area on the map: 31.0546° N, 97.6417° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 76548, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=240X - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N240X 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 IO-240 model are included. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 2 in force ### Matched by airframe (Older Geoffrey TR-1) None in force. ### Matched by engine (Continental IO-240 series) - [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 2010-11-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-11-04): Hydraulic lifters · Continental Motors FSO-470-A, GIO-470-A, GTSIO-520-C and 190 more. Effective Jun 16, 2010 ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 2009-24-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-24-51) (historical): Hydraulic lifters · Teledyne Continental Motors FSO-470-A, GIO-470-A, GTSIO-520-C and 156 more ## Information bulletins (advisory) (7 in force) - [SAIB NE-16-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-13): Powerplant - Prohibited use of sealant. Issued Mar 8, 2016 - [SAIB NE-13-15](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-15): Engine Controls: Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Throttle and Mixture Control Levers. Issued Feb 8, 2013 - [SAIB NE-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-04): Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Connecting Rod Piston Pin Bushing Inspection. Issued Oct 31, 2012 - [SAIB NE-10-09](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-10-09): Reciprocating Engine Power Section: Hydraulic Valve Lifters. Issued Nov 20, 2009 - [SAIB NE-05-38](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-05-38): . Issued Mar 18, 2005 - [SAIB CE-98-21R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-98-21R1): . Issued Jun 10, 1998 - [SAIB ACE-98-21](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-98-21): . Issued Dec 31, 1997 ## NTSB investigations None matched to N240X. ## FAA accident and incident reports (2) 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. - [Incident 20070814825089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070814825089I), Aug 14, 2007: Tridnt TR1 (N240X), Indianapolis, IN, Minor damage. (-23) Nose gear failed during the landing roll out and the propeller struck the ground while exiting the runway to the taxiway. - [Incident 20040328003839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040328003839I), Mar 28, 2004: Tridnt TR1 (N240X), Everglades, FL, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot, Mr. Geoffrey older stated in his signed statement, that on Sunday March 28, 2004, at approximately 1600 hours, landed on runway 33 which is 50… ## 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) (5) 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 (Continental IO-240 series) - [STC SE00145WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00145WI): Installation of B&C Specialty Products Model BC 320-( ) Engine Starter. B & C Specialty Products Inc. Lists IO-240-A - [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-240-A - [STC SE04577CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04577CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corp. Lists IO-240-A - [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-240-A - [STC SE09513SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09513SC): Installation and usage of Exxon 20W50 Multigrade aircraft engine oil conforming to Exxon Oil Formulation WS-3013. Exxon Company USA. Lists IO-240-A ## Related - Other Older Geoffrey TR-1 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/older-geoffrey-tr-1/aircraft.md - The Continental IO-240 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-240-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.