# N37161: 1941 Fairchild 24W-41A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Fairchild 24W-41A](https://openairdocs.org/model/fairchild-24w-41a) (registry code 3370620, 4 seats)
- Engine: [Warner SS165 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/warner-ss165-series) (registry code 64504)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A-707](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-707) (Fairchild Personal Planes Division Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corp.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: W41A-206
- Year built: 1941
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard
- Airworthiness date: May 2, 1961
- Certificate issued: April 21, 1992
- Expires: February 28, 2030
- Mode S code: A43AC6
- Registered owner: [Museum Of Flight Foundation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MUSEUM%20OF%20FLIGHT%20FOUNDATION)
- Location: [Seattle, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Seattle)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 47.5351° N, 122.3059° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 98108, 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=37161
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37161

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 Warner SS165 model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 3 in force

### Matched by airframe (Fairchild 24W-41A)

- [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
- [AD 47-21-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-21-03): Rudder Cable Turnbuckles · Fairchild Personal Planes Division, Fairchild Engine and 24R46, 24R46A (Army UC-61K), 24R46S and 3 more

### Matched by engine (Warner SS165 series)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N37161.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N37161.

## 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) (25)

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-41A)

- [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 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-41A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/fairchild-24w-41a/aircraft.md
- The Warner SS165 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/warner-ss165-series.md

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