- Registered owner
- Joplin Samuel K
- Location
- New Orleans, LA
- Owner type
- Individual
- Serial number
- 73-31057
- Year built
- 1973
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine
- Reciprocating
- Airworthiness
- Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date
- April 12, 1973
- Certificate issued
- November 25, 2003
- Expires
- March 31, 2029
- Mode S code
- A4A413
From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Continental IO-520 model are included below.
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 51
Matched by this aircraft’s airframe and engine models. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.
| 1972 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 5 |
Airframe · Bellanca 17-31ATC
AD 2022-03-15Fuel Quantity IndicatorAD 2014-20-12FuselageAD 2008-05-11Muffler and tailpipe assembliesInformation bulletins that may apply · 12
Advisory, not mandatory.
Airframe · Bellanca 17-31ATC
SAIB SW-18-31Navigation, Attitude, and Direction Data SystemEngine · Continental IO-520 series
SAIB NE-20-05POWERPLANT - Engine Camshaft Gear Tooth FractureSAIB NE-18-16POWERPLANT Alternator Drive CouplingSAIB NE-17-11POWERPLANT Engine damage as a result of kickbackSAIB NE-16-13Powerplant - Prohibited use of sealantSAIB NE-13-15Engine Controls: Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Throttle and Mixture Control LeversSAIB NE-13-04Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Connecting Rod Piston Pin Bushing InspectionSAIB NE-10-09Reciprocating Engine Power Section: Hydraulic Valve LiftersSAIB NE-10-07Reciprocating Engine Cylinder: Identification Information for Superior Air Parts, PMA Cylinder Heads for Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) IO-520, TSIO-520,and IO-550 Series Engines.SAIB NE-09-08Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSAIB NE-07-09R1Periodic Inspections of ECi Cylinder Assemblies for Cracks in the Aluminum HeadSAIB NE-02-41NTSB investigations
No NTSB investigations matched to N39889Matched by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Investigations from before this aircraft carried the mark are under Earlier aircraft. Investigations on Bellanca 17-31ATC aircraft
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Incident 20031128032469IForced/Precautionary Landing · New Orleans, LA(-23) Aircraft departed new on runway 36L at approximately 1950Z, pilot reported smoke in cockpit and declared an emergency, and landed aircraft on 36L. Upon landing the nose gear collapsed.Incident 19870703043139IFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Addison, TXAircraft slowly lost power en route. Safe off airport landing made. Magnetos had deteriorated.
Service difficulty reports
No reports matched to N39889General aviation reporting is voluntary. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Reports on Bellanca 17-31ATC aircraft
STCs that may be installed · 241
Approved for this aircraft’s airframe or engine model. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.
Airframe · Bellanca 17-31ATC
STC SA02571SEInstallation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).STC SA01800SEFabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.STC SA01861SEFabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller