# N397SM: Marcie Frank J GLASTAR GS-1

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Marcie Frank J GLASTAR GS-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/marcie-frank-j-glastar-gs-1) (registry code 05605RZ, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Continental IO-240 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-240-series) (registry code 17063)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E7SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E7SO) (Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 5397
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: October 1, 1999
- Certificate issued: January 24, 2008
- Expires: July 31, 2029
- Mode S code: A49E66
- Registered owner: [Jones Steven P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONES%20STEVEN%20P)
- Location: [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 29.4702° N, 98.7876° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 78253, 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=397SM
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N397SM

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 Continental IO-240 model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 2 in force

### Matched by airframe (Marcie Frank J GLASTAR GS-1)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Continental IO-240 series)

- [AD 2012-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-06): Fuel servo diaphragm · Continental Motors 6-260-A, 6-285-A, 6-285-B and 482 more. Effective Feb 24, 2012
- [AD 2010-11-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-11-04): Hydraulic lifters · Continental Motors FSO-470-A, GIO-470-A, GTSIO-520-C and 190 more. Effective Jun 16, 2010

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2009-24-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-24-51) (historical): Hydraulic lifters · Teledyne Continental Motors FSO-470-A, GIO-470-A, GTSIO-520-C and 156 more

## Information bulletins (advisory) (7 in force)

- [SAIB NE-16-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-13): Powerplant - Prohibited use of sealant. Issued Mar 8, 2016
- [SAIB NE-13-15](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-15): Engine Controls: Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Throttle and Mixture Control Levers. Issued Feb 8, 2013
- [SAIB NE-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-04): Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Connecting Rod Piston Pin Bushing Inspection. Issued Oct 31, 2012
- [SAIB NE-10-09](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-10-09): Reciprocating Engine Power Section: Hydraulic Valve Lifters. Issued Nov 20, 2009
- [SAIB NE-05-38](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-05-38): . Issued Mar 18, 2005
- [SAIB CE-98-21R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-98-21R1): . Issued Jun 10, 1998
- [SAIB ACE-98-21](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-98-21): . Issued Dec 31, 1997

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N397SM.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N397SM.

## 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) (5)

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 (Continental IO-240 series)

- [STC SE00145WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00145WI): Installation of B&C Specialty Products Model BC 320-( ) Engine Starter. B & C Specialty Products Inc. Lists IO-240-A
- [STC SE03232CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03232CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit p/n TA2925-1 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc. Lists IO-240-A
- [STC SE04577CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04577CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corp. Lists IO-240-A
- [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 IO-240-A
- [STC SE09513SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09513SC): Installation and usage of Exxon 20W50 Multigrade aircraft engine oil conforming to Exxon Oil Formulation WS-3013. Exxon Company USA. Lists IO-240-A

## Related

- Other Marcie Frank J GLASTAR GS-1 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/marcie-frank-j-glastar-gs-1/aircraft.md
- The Continental IO-240 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-240-series.md

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