# N2498: 1972 Marcellus STARDUSTER SA-300

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Marcellus STARDUSTER SA-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/marcellus-starduster-sa-300) (registry code 8660136, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Continental E185 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-e185-series) (registry code 17014)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E-246](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-246) (Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 7242
- Year built: 1972
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: August 24, 1979
- Certificate issued: November 7, 2023
- Expires: November 30, 2030
- Mode S code: A254DE
- Registered owner: [Wilson Zachary H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILSON%20ZACHARY%20H)
- Location: [Plant City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Plant%20City)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 27.9779° N, 82.0954° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 33566, 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=2498
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2498

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 E185 model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 10 in force

### Matched by airframe (Marcellus STARDUSTER SA-300)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Continental E185 series)

- [AD 97-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-21-02): Cylinders · Continental Motors E165-2, E165-3, E165-4 and 61 more. Effective Oct 27, 1997
- [AD 95-21-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-21-15): Aviation Gasoline · Continental Motors A-65-8, C85-12F, C85-12FJ and 77 more. Effective Nov 28, 1995
- [AD 63-15-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/63-15-01): Exhaust Valves · Continental Motors E165-2, E165-3, E165-4 and 41 more. Effective Dec 31, 1969
- [AD 67-01-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-01-04): Oil Filters · Full flow oil filter (Superior Flow STC SA401SW or 2 others). Effective Jan 2, 1967
- [AD 69-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-09-01): Eisemann Magnetos · Eisemann Magnetos, 2A4-45-B2, 2A4-49-B2 and 158 more
- [AD 60-12-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-12-01): Piston Pins · Continental Motors E185-11, E185-8, E185-9 and 2 more
- [AD 60-06-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-06-04): Generator Drive Gear · Continental Motors E165-2, E165-3, E165-4 and 12 more
- [AD 56-06-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/56-06-01): Piston Pin Assembly · Continental Motors E165-2, E165-3, E165-4 and 41 more
- [AD 51-26-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/51-26-03): Valve Lifters · Continental Motors E185-1, E185-10, E185-11 and 5 more
- [AD 50-32-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/50-32-01): Oil Pump · Continental Motors E165-2, E165-3 and E185-1

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 94-14-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-14-12) (historical): Octane Aviation Gasoline · Teledyne Continental Motors A-65-8, C85-12, E185-11 and 68 more
- [AD 97-15-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-15-01) (historical): Pistons · Teledyne Continental Motors E165-2, E165-3, E165-4 and 61 more

## Information bulletins (advisory) (2 in force)

- [SAIB NE-16-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-13): Powerplant - Prohibited use of sealant. Issued Mar 8, 2016
- [SAIB NE-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-04): Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Connecting Rod Piston Pin Bushing Inspection. Issued Oct 31, 2012

## NTSB investigations (3)

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 CHI07CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA242), Jul 24, 2007: Marcellus Starduster SA-300 (N2498), Columbia, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent left main landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB MIA96LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA156), May 12, 1996: Marcellus Star Fire (N2498), Umatilla, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper use of brakes on landing roll out resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB MIA74FKG56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74FKG56), Mar 9, 1974: Starduster II (N2498), Brooks, GA, substantial damage

## 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.

- [Accident 20070724014159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070724014159A), Jul 24, 2007: Amtr STARDUSTR300 (N2498), Columbia, IL, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot stated that after a hard landing the aircraft started to pull to the left. During the effort to keep the aircraft straight, the pilot noticed the…
- [Accident 19960512015919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960512015919A), May 12, 1996: Amtr STARFIRE (N2498), Umatilla, FL, Substantial damage. Made wheel landing. Applied brakes tail up. Nosed over.

## Reports on N2498 not matched to an aircraft (1)

They name N2498, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [Accident 19740309025509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740309025509A), Mar 9, 1974: Amtr 8660141 (N2498), Brooks, GA, Substantial damage. Fuel pres drop bfr eng quit. Post acdt exam carb and fuel pump chkd ok. Eng vib last flt.

## 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) (31)

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 E185 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. Lists E185-1
- [STC SE2932SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2932SW): Install carburetor air temperature indicator. Approved for Aircooled Motors (Franklin Engine Co.) equipped with float carburetors. Model eligibility included here may not be inclusive. Alcor LLC
- [STC SE208SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE208SO): Installation of ice indicator in the carburetor. LegacySTC.com
- [STC SE04349CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04349CH): Installation of SureFly electronic ignition. SureFly Partners Ltd. Lists E185-1
- [STC SE03309CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03309CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit, p/n TSP6CYL-2927-115 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc. Lists E185-1
- [STC SE04577CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04577CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corp. Lists E185-1
- [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 E185-1
- [STC SE100WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE100WE): Installation of oil filter adapter and oil filter. Airwolf Filter Corporation. Lists E185-1
- [STC SE34WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE34WE): Installation of Electro-Coatings, Inc., piston rings on Continental pistons. Continental Motors, Inc. Lists E185-1
- [STC SE8776SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8776SW): Installation of coated cylinders and piston rings. Continental Motors, Inc. Lists E185-1
- [STC SE3330NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE3330NM): Continental valve cover gasket. Real Gaskets Tennessee. Lists E185-1
- [STC SE296CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE296CH): Installation of Slick model 6377 or 6379 magnetos. Champion Aerospace LLC. Lists E185-1
- [STC SE1780NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1780NM): Installation of Precise Flight standby vacuum system (SVS III). Precise Flight Inc. Lists E185-1
- [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 E185-1
- [STC SE693GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE693GL): Superseded by STC SE01943CH. Add the following approved fuel: unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index. EAA Aviation Foundation. Lists E185-1
- [STC SE5743NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5743NM): Intallation of adapter for externally mounted oil filter. Aviation Development Corporation. Lists E185-1
- [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
- [STC SE1-201](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1-201): Installation of the Richter Aero Equipment Type B-4 or B-5 Temperature Probe. (O-360 SERIES (excl. A1C, C2B, C2D)). MidContinent Instru Co Inc. Lists E185-2
- [STC SE00350SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00350SE): Installation of sump mounted chip detector. Aviation Development Corporation. Lists E185-1
- [STC SE3295NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE3295NM): Replacement of the original engine oil screen with an external mounted full flow oil adapter and spin-on filter. Timberman Allen E. Lists E185-1
- [STC SE5945NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5945NM): Replacement of original engine oil screen with an external mounted full flow oil and spin-on filter. Timberman Allen E. Lists E185-8
- [STC SE248EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE248EA): Modification of Hartzell C-192-2 'T-Drive' for use with Airborne Mechanisms dry vacuum pump. Deluca of California Inc
- [STC SE452NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE452NE): Installation and usage of 'Mobil AV 1' aviation oil. Mobil Research & Development Corp
- [STC SE23SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE23SW): Installation of Bendix RS-5BD1 or RSA-5AD1 fuel injection system. Bendix Corporation. Lists E185-1
- [STC SE5879SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5879SW): Use of Phillips X/C II 20W-50 and25W-60 oil (OSS 55875) in all Avco reciprocating aircraft engines from 65 to 450 BHP. Phillips Petroleum Co
- [STC SE1760SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1760SW): Replacement of original cylinder barrels with P/N G-534894A. Gary Aerospace Corp. Lists E185-1
- [STC SE2033CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2033CE): Add the following approved fuel: unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index and leaded automotive gasoline, 88 minimum antiknock index(RON+MON)/2. Intermixing with aviation gasoline also approved. Petersen Aviation Inc. Lists E185-1
- [STC SE80NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE80NE): Installation and usage of Bel-Ray synthetic aviation oil, Bel-Ray Aero 1, (nonsupercharged), horizontally opposed direct drive, aircraft engines of 350 hp. or less. Bel-Ray Company, Inc
- [STC SE1445SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1445SO): Use of Aero-blend oil additive in Teledyne (non turbocharged) aircraft engines. ProTec
- [STC SE416GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE416GL): Installation of a spin-on oil filter adapter and spin-on filter in lieu of original screen. S & K Engineering. Lists E185-1
- [STC SE419SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE419SW) (historical): Full flow oil filter. A&E Manufacturing Inc

## Earlier aircraft with N2498

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N2498 before.

- [Cancelled 1933-01-03](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2498-1933-01-03): Alexander LONG WING EAGLEROCK, S/N 131. Owner: [Page Frank H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PAGE%20FRANK%20H)

## Related

- Other Marcellus STARDUSTER SA-300 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/marcellus-starduster-sa-300/aircraft.md
- The Continental E185 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-e185-series.md

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