# N28648: Fairchild 24W-40 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Fairchild 24W-40](https://openairdocs.org/model/fairchild-24w-40) (registry code 3370608, 4 seats) - Engine: [Warner SS40&50](https://openairdocs.org/engine/warner-ss40-50) (registry code 64503) - Data sheets: [TCDS A-707](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-707) (Fairchild Personal Planes Division Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corp.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: W40-148 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Standard - Airworthiness date: August 13, 1955 - Certificate issued: August 12, 2023 - Expires: August 31, 2030 - Mode S code: A2E74A - Registered owner: [Lombardi Andrew J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOMBARDI%20ANDREW%20J) - Location: [Santa Paula, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Paula) - Owner type: Individual - Owner's area on the map: 34.3868° N, 119.0941° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 93060, within about 5 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=28648 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28648 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): 2 in force ### Matched by airframe (Fairchild 24W-40) - [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 47-50-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-50-09): Landing Gear Fittings · Fairchild Personal Planes Division, Fairchild Engine and 24R40 (Army UC-86), 24R40S, 24R46 and 14 more ### Matched by engine (Warner SS40&50) None in force. ## Information bulletins (advisory) None matched. ## NTSB investigations None matched to N28648. ## 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 20040719016389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040719016389I), Jul 19, 2004: Frchld 24W40 (N28648), Casa Grande, AZ, Minor damage. (-23) On July 19, 2004, at approximately 0900 local, Mr. Michael still was pilot-in-command of N28648, a fairchild 24W-40, and performing touch and go landings… ## 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) (26) 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 24W-40) - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA03898NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03898NY): Installation and maintenance of ORATEX covering and coating material. Aircraft Design & Certification Ltd - [STC SA04568CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04568CH): Installation of the uAvionix tailBeaconX, a tail mounted position light with integrated Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out and 1090MHz Mode-S transponder functionality. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc - [STC SA4-45](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-45): Engine mount for Continental W670 engine. Robert West - [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc - [STC SA01406NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01406NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K017 on single and multi-engine fixed light aircraft and rotary wing. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA02428SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428SE): Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft. Henry F Rogers/David E Polley - [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc - [STC SA02283SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA02402SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc - [STC SA01988SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01988SE): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) MVP-50P. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line. M-20 Oil Separators LLC - [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc - [STC SA00068LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068LA): Installation of tail wheel adapter ring. R-R-R-Russ Aircraft - [STC SA2243CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2243CE): Operation of airplane on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index and leaded automotive, 88 minimum antiknock index (RON+MON) /2 per ASTM Specification D-439. Intermixing with aviation gasoline also approved. Petersen Aviation Inc. Lists 24W Series - [STC SA4-1210](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1210): Installation of Eonnex cover on aircraft surfaces. Ceconite, Inc - [STC SA291NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA291NW): Installation of a Jacobs R-755-9 engine and a Hamilton Standard 2B20/6135-15 propeller. Coriell, Kenneth - [STC SA4-863](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-863): Eonite covering of complete airplane. Lott William C. Lists 24W Series - [STC SA4-42](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-42): Engine mount for Jacobs R-755 engine. Serv-Aero Engr Inc. Lists 24W Series - [STC SA4-985](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-985): Fiberglass covering on wings, ailerons, and fuselage. Glasco-Air Products. Lists 24W Series - [STC SA001410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA001410BO) (historical): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation ## Related - Other Fairchild 24W-40 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/fairchild-24w-40/aircraft.md - The Warner SS40&50 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/warner-ss40-50.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.