# N260NS: 1985 Swanson Norman G SONERAI II

- Status: Registration pending
- Airframe: [Swanson Norman G SONERAI II](https://openairdocs.org/model/swanson-norman-g-sonerai-ii) (registry code 056591S, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Volkswagen CONVERSION](https://openairdocs.org/engine/volkswagen-conversion) (registry code 63501)
- Serial number: 736
- Year built: 1985
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: August 7, 1990
- Mode S code: A2803A
- Location: [Naperville, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Naperville)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 41.7289° N, 88.1257° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 60565, 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=260NS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N260NS

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): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Swanson Norman G SONERAI II)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Volkswagen CONVERSION)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N260NS.

## 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.

- [Incident 20051002030959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051002030959I), Oct 2, 2005: Amtr SONERAI2 (N260NS), Lostant, IL, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot had difficulty taxiing aircraft from sod tie-down area at Hartenbower airport, Lostant, IL. He thought brake was stuck, but actually a main wheel…

## 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)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Swanson Norman G SONERAI II aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/swanson-norman-g-sonerai-ii/aircraft.md
- The Volkswagen CONVERSION engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/volkswagen-conversion.md

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