# N278AD: 2008 Stemme STEMME S 10-VT - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Stemme STEMME S 10-VT](https://openairdocs.org/model/stemme-stemme-s-10-vt) (registry code 05619HV, 2 seats) - Engine: [Rotax 914 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-914-series) (registry code 55575) - Data sheets: [TCDS G06CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G06CE) (Stemme GmbH), [TCDS E00058NE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00058NE) (BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 11-122 - Year built: 2008 - Type: Glider - Engine type: 4 cycle - Airworthiness: Standard, utility - Airworthiness date: November 19, 2008 - Certificate issued: December 22, 2021 - Expires: December 31, 2028 - Mode S code: A2C438 - Registered owner: [Stemme LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEMME%20LLC) - Location: [Appleton, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Appleton) - Owner type: LLC - Owner's area on the map: 44.2676° N, 88.4990° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 54914, 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=278AD - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N278AD 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 Rotax 914 model are included. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 31 in force ### Matched by airframe (Stemme STEMME S 10-VT) - [AD 2023-02-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-02-03): Powerplant System · Stemme Stemme S 10-VT and Stemme S 12. Effective Mar 1, 2023 - [AD 2018-03-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-03-16): Propellers/Propulsors · Stemme Stemme S 12 and Stemme S10-VT. Effective Mar 20, 2018 - [AD 2010-11-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-11-08): Fuel · Stemme Stemme S10-VT. Effective Jul 6, 2010 - [AD 2007-21-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-21-09): Fuel leak · Stemme Stemme S10-VT. Effective Nov 1, 2007 - [AD 2007-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-15-03): Connection screw of the propeller blade · Stemme Stemme S10-V and Stemme S10-VT. Effective Aug 28, 2007 - [AD 2007-01-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-01-03): Liquid cooling circuit · Stemme Stemme S10-VT. Effective Jan 29, 2007 - [AD 2006-26-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-26-02): Leaking brass fuel connection · Stemme Stemme S10, Stemme S10-V and Stemme S10-VT. Effective Jan 10, 2007 - [AD 2006-19-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-19-08): Exhaust bends in curvature bend area · Stemme Stemme S10-VT. Effective Oct 10, 2006 - [AD 2006-17-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-17-03): Aileron push-rod and the connecting shaft · Stemme Stemme S10, Stemme S10-V and Stemme S10-VT. Effective Sep 22, 2006 - [AD 2004-14-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-14-21): Drive shaft assembly · Stemme Stemme S10, Stemme S10-V and Stemme S10-VT. Effective Aug 21, 2004 - [AD 2003-20-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-20-09): Limitations Section - flight restrictions · Stemme Stemme S10-VT. Effective Oct 20, 2003 - [AD 2002-22-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-22-04): Engine compartment fuel · Stemme Stemme S10-VT. Effective Dec 20, 2002 - [AD 2000-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-15-03): Propeller Blade Suspension Forks · Stemme Stemme S10-V and Stemme S10-VT. Effective Aug 4, 2000 - [AD 99-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-15-03): Wastegate Control · Stemme Stemme S10-VT. Effective Aug 31, 1999 - [AD 98-24-30](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-24-30): Flight Control System · Stemme Stemme S10, Stemme S10-V and Stemme S10-VT. Effective Dec 18, 1998 ### Matched by engine (Rotax 914 series) - [AD 2026-16-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-16-11): Reciprocating Engine Front Section · BRP-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 16 more. Effective Aug 28, 2026 - [AD 2023-17-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-17-13): Reciprocating Engine Front Section · BRP-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 16 more. Effective Sep 20, 2023 - [AD 2019-21-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-21-12): Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section · BRP-Rotax 914 F2, 914 F3 and 914 F4. Effective Nov 19, 2019 - [AD 2019-10-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-10-04): Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section · BRP-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 6 more. Effective Jul 10, 2019 - [AD 2016-23-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-23-04): Carburetor floats · BRP-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 6 more. Effective Dec 7, 2016 - [AD 2016-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-13-04): Engine coolant temperature limit · BRP--POWERTRAIN 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 6 more. Effective Jul 27, 2016 - [AD 2013-15-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-15-19): Excessive oil consumption · BRP--POWERTRAIN 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 6 more. Effective Aug 27, 2013 - [AD 2012-04-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-04-03): Oil pump attachment bolts · BRP--POWERTRAIN 912 S2, 912 S3 and 914 F2. Effective Mar 16, 2012 - [AD 2012-01-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-01-07): Fuel pressure regulators · BRP--POWERTRAIN 914 F2, 914 F3 and 914 F4. Effective Feb 27, 2012 - [AD 2011-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-25-02): Crankshaft · BRP--POWERTRAIN 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 6 more. Effective Dec 22, 2011 - [AD 2011-12-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-12-04): Washers · Bombardier-Rotax 912 F3, 912 S2, 912 S3 and 4 more. Effective Jun 27, 2011 - [AD 2010-20-23](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-20-23): Engine crankcase · Bombardier-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 6 more. Effective Nov 8, 2010 - [AD 2008-26-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-26-05): Exhaust muffler · BRP--POWERTRAIN 914 F2, 914 F3 and 914 F4. Effective Jan 26, 2009 - [AD 2005-01-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-14): Valve train on all engines · BRP--POWERTRAIN 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 6 more. Effective Feb 15, 2005 - [AD 2002-16-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-16-07): Valve Spring Retainers · BRP--POWERTRAIN 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 6 more. Effective Sep 3, 2002 - [AD 2002-10-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-10-14): Exhaust Bend Assemblies Located Between the Cylinder Heads and Exhaust Manifold Assembly · BRP--POWERTRAIN 914 F2, 914 F3 and 914 F4. Effective Jun 12, 2002 ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 2022-01-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-01-09) (historical): Powerplant System · Stemme Stemme S10-VT and Stemme S 12. Effective Jan 27, 2022 - [AD 2017-10-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-10-11) (historical): Propellers/ Propulsors · Stemme Stemme S10-VT. Effective Jun 15, 2017 - [AD 2008-11-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-11-20) (historical): Gear compartment · Stemme Stemme S10-VT. Effective Jun 23, 2008 - [AD 2008-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-03-06) (historical): Plastic T-connector · Stemme Stemme S10-VT. Effective Feb 20, 2008 - [AD 2013-07-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-07-12) (historical): Cylinder heads · BRP--POWERTRAIN 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 6 more. Effective Apr 30, 2013 - [AD 2002-21-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-21-16) (historical): Valve train · Bombardier-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 6 more. Effective Oct 28, 2002 - [AD 2002-16-26](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-16-26) (historical): Engine crankcase · Bombardier-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 3 more. Effective Sep 16, 2002 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (3 in force) - [SAIB HQ-13-46](https://openairdocs.org/saib/HQ-13-46): Standard Airworthiness Certificate Category for Stemme S10-VT Gliders. Issued Sep 30, 2013 - [SAIB NE-05-84R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-05-84R1): Reciprocating Engine Liquid Cooling: Bombardier-Rotax 912 & 914 Series Engines. Issued Sep 10, 2009 - [SAIB NE-08-36](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-08-36): BRP-Rotax 912 A, 912 F, 912 S, & 914 F Series Reciprocating Engines. Issued Jul 16, 2008 - [SAIB NE-05-84](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-05-84) (historical): . Issued Aug 30, 2005 ## NTSB investigations None matched to N278AD. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N278AD. ## 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) (1) 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 (Rotax 914 series) - [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 914 F2 ## Related - Other Stemme STEMME S 10-VT aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/stemme-stemme-s-10-vt/aircraft.md - The Rotax 914 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-914-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.