# N31AM: 1973 Mcelroy Alfred E STITS PLAYMATE SA11A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Mcelroy Alfred E STITS PLAYMATE SA11A](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcelroy-alfred-e-stits-playmate-sa11a) (registry code 8651221, 3 seats)
- Engine: [Lycoming 0-290 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-290-series) (registry code 41506)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E-229](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-229) (Lycoming Division AVCO Corporation) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 108
- Year built: 1973
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: November 13, 1979
- Certificate issued: May 1, 2025
- Expires: May 31, 2032
- Mode S code: A34484
- Registered owner: [Larsen Adrian P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LARSEN%20ADRIAN%20P)
- Location: [Meridian, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Meridian)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 43.6496° N, 116.4318° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 83646, 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=31AM
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31AM

From the FAA registry file of October 21, 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 Lycoming 0-290 model are included.

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

### Matched by airframe (Mcelroy Alfred E STITS PLAYMATE SA11A)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Lycoming 0-290 series)

- [AD 2026-04-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-04-11): Engine (Reciprocating) · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 605 more. Effective Apr 8, 2026
- [AD 2012-03-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-07): Carburetor · Lycoming Engines GO-435, GO-435-C2 (O-435-17), GO-435-C2A and 389 more. Effective Mar 27, 2012
- [AD 2004-10-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-10-14): Crankshaft gear · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 642 more. Effective Jun 25, 2004
- [AD 98-17-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-17-11): Crankshafts · Continental Motors A-65-3, A-65-8, A75-8 and 90 more. Effective Oct 19, 1998
- [AD 98-01-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-01-06): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 184 more. Effective Feb 13, 1998
- [AD 93-19-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-19-04): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 184 more. Effective Oct 18, 1993
- [AD 90-04-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-04-06-R1): Propeller Governor External Oil Line · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 427 more. Effective May 28, 1991
- [AD 75-08-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-08-09): Oil Pump Drive Shaft · Lycoming Engines AEIO-360-A1B, AEIO-360-A1B6, AEIO-360-A1C and 365 more. Effective Aug 18, 1977
- [AD 66-06-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-06-03): Connecting Rod Assemblies · Lycoming Engines GO-435-C2 (O-435-17), GO-435-C2A, GO-435-C2A2 and 317 more. Effective Jan 16, 1969
- [AD 54-02-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/54-02-01): Magneto Timing · Textron Lycoming, AVCO O-290-D2

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

- [AD 81-18-04 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-18-04-R2) (historical): Engine Oil Pump Driven Impeller and Shaft · Textron Lycoming, AVCO AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 376 more. Effective Jun 7, 1982

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1 in force)

- [SAIB NE-01-22](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-01-22): . Issued May 11, 2001

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N31AM.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N31AM.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft.

## Related

- Other Mcelroy Alfred E STITS PLAYMATE SA11A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/mcelroy-alfred-e-stits-playmate-sa11a/aircraft.md
- STCs for the Mcelroy Alfred E STITS PLAYMATE SA11A: https://openairdocs.org/model/mcelroy-alfred-e-stits-playmate-sa11a/stcs.md
- The Lycoming 0-290 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-290-series.md

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