# N3163L: 1983 Air Tractor AT-250 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Air Tractor AT-250](https://openairdocs.org/model/air-tractor-at-250) (registry code 0390401, 1 seats) - Engine: [Pratt & Whitney R-985 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-985-series) (registry code 52008) - Data sheets: [TCDS A9SW](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A9SW) (Air Tractor Inc.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 2500491 - Year built: 1983 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Restricted, agriculture and pest control - Airworthiness date: April 8, 1991 - Certificate issued: January 1, 2024 - Expires: January 31, 2031 - Mode S code: A35FE7 - Registered owner: [Mccormick](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCORMICK) - Location: [Lubbock, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Lubbock) - Owner type: Individual - Owner's area on the map: 33.4650° N, 101.9349° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 79424, within about 4 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=3163L - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3163L 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 Pratt & Whitney R-985 model are included. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 3 in force ### Matched by airframe (Air Tractor AT-250) - [AD 2021-05-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-05-14): TE flap control system · Air Tractor AT-250, AT-300, AT-301 and 19 more. Effective Apr 29, 2021 - [AD 2008-26-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-26-01): Overturn skid plate kit · Air Tractor AT-250, AT-300, AT-301 and 15 more. Effective Jan 28, 2009 - [AD 96-24-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-24-08): Parking Brake Valve · Air Tractor AT-250, AT-300, AT-301 and 7 more. Effective Dec 23, 1996 ### Matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney R-985 series) None in force. ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 2008-11-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-11-17) (historical): Overturn skid plate in the cockpit area · Air Tractor AT-250, AT-300, AT-301 and 14 more. Effective Jul 7, 2008 - [AD 2002-25-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-25-09) (historical): Overturn skid plate · Air Tractor AT-250, AT-300, AT-301 and 10 more. Effective Feb 10, 2003 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (2 in force) - [SAIB CE-16-27](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-16-27): Flight Controls, Trailing Edge (TE) Flap Control System. Issued Oct 31, 2016 - [SAIB CE-11-30](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-30): Aircraft Structures. Issued May 9, 2011 ## NTSB investigations None matched to N3163L. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N3163L. ## 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 (Air Tractor AT-250) - [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA02266SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02266SE): Installation of a Lever Throttle Quadrant. Kawak Aviation Technologies Inc - [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc - [STC SA03819NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03819NY): Installation and maintenance of Oratex 6000 Covering and Coating System. Lanitz-Prena Folien Factory GmbH - [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA04165NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04165NY): Installation of Latitude Technologies Skynode S200 Satcom system must be performed. Latitude Technologies Corporation - [STC SA01282NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01282NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K015 on aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney radial reciprocating engine Series R-985, R-1340 and R-1830. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA00382BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00382BO): Installation of Globalstar Antenna and Cradle provisions to support a Globalstar GPS-1700 in non-composite airplanes. Avidyne Corporation - [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 ST03554CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03554CH): Installation of Rotary Gatekeeper and provisions equipment. Turbine Conversions Ltd - [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 SA02985CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02985CH): Installation of a Cool Start System in accordance with Installation Instructions , Revision A, dated April 14, 2011, or later FAA Approved revision. Turbine Conversions Ltd - [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc - [STC SA02110CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02110CH): Installation of a Time Trac Data Recorder. P2 Incorporated - [STC SA2693NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2693NM): Installation of Electronics International digital volt/amp gauges and accessories. 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 SA01639NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01639NY): Replacement of 12 refrigerant in air conditioning system with Enviro Refrigerant Hotshot R414B. Scale Modelbuilders Inc - [STC SA1110GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1110GL): Surrendered and incorporated into STC SA00478CH. AAR - [STC SA02520AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02520AT): Installation of M-20 Oil Separator, model 600-WP. M-20 Oil Separators LLC - [STC SA00622LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00622LA): Installation of an electronic digital engine tachometer horizon model P-1000. Horizon Instruments Inc - [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer. Electronics International ## Earlier aircraft with N3163L The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N3163L before. - [Cancelled 1965-09-23](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3163L-1965-09-23): Cessna 310J, S/N 310J0163. Exported to Australia. Owner: [Floair Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLOAIR%20INC), [Newton, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Newton) ## Related - Other Air Tractor AT-250 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/air-tractor-at-250/aircraft.md - The Pratt & Whitney R-985 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-985-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.