# N404: 1940 Fairchild 24W-40 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Fairchild 24W-40](https://openairdocs.org/model/fairchild-24w-40) (registry code 3370608, 4 seats) - Engine: [Continental R670-SERIES series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-r670-series-series) (registry code 17016) - Data sheets: [TCDS A-707](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-707) (Fairchild Personal Planes Division Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corp.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 172 - Year built: 1940 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Standard - Certificate issued: July 26, 2016 - Expires: July 31, 2029 - Mode S code: A4BB7C - Registered owners: [Bertrand Jeff J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BERTRAND%20JEFF%20J), [Bertrand Deanna J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BERTRAND%20DEANNA%20J) - Location: [Willow, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Willow) - Owner type: Co-owned - Owner's area on the map: 61.8870° N, 149.6202° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 99688, within about 23 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=404 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N404 From the FAA registry file of October 22, 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 R670-SERIES model are included. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 3 in force ### Matched by airframe (Fairchild 24W-40) - [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 ### Matched by engine (Continental R670-SERIES series) - [AD 95-21-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-21-15): Aviation Gasoline · Continental Motors A-65-8, C85-12F, C85-12FJ and 77 more. Effective Nov 28, 1995 ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 94-14-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-14-12) (historical): Octane Aviation Gasoline · Teledyne Continental Motors A-65-8, C85-12, E185-11 and 68 more ## Information bulletins (advisory) None matched. ## NTSB investigations None matched to N404. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N404. ## Reports on N404 not matched to an aircraft (1) They name N404, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft. - [Incident 19801224088029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801224088029I), Dec 24, 1980: Doug DC9 (N404), Baltimore, MD. Nose wheel went off taxiway due to ice on taxiway. ## 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. ## Service difficulty reports on N404 not matched to an aircraft (3) They name N404, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft. - [SDR PNSA2018111603](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA2018111603), Nov 16, 2018: POWER SUPPLY. FAILED. EMERGENCY LIGHTING POWER SUPPLY ON AIRCRAFT INSPECTION FAILED FOUND 23LN FAILED - [SDR PNSA20181116502](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA20181116502), Nov 15, 2018: POWER SUPPLY. FAILED. EMERGENCY LIGHTING POWER SUPPLY ON AIRCRAFT INSPECTION FAILED FOUND 21LN FAILED - [SDR PNSA2018061302](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA2018061302), Jun 13, 2018: RELAY. READS HIGH. EMERGENCY LIGHTS UNARMED CWP LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN EMER LIGHT SWITCH IS IN THE ARMED POSITION, EMERGENCY LIGHTS IN CABIN ON/OFF INTERMITTENTLY IN THIS CONDITIO ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (29) 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-40) - [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 SA291NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA291NW): Installation of a Jacobs R-755-9 engine and a Hamilton Standard 2B20/6135-15 propeller. Coriell, Kenneth - [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 ### Approved for the engine (Continental R670-SERIES series) - [STC SE04651CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04651CH): To allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22. Swift Fuels LLC. Lists R-670-B - [STC SA4005NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4005NM): Precise Flight Inc. Pulselite Control System. Precise Flight Inc. Lists R-670-B - [STC SE5879SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5879SW): Use of Phillips X/C II 20W-50 and25W-60 oil (OSS 55875) in all Avco reciprocating aircraft engines from 65 to 450 BHP. Phillips Petroleum Co ## Earlier aircraft with N404 The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N404 before. - [Cancelled 1930-03-28](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N404-1930-03-28): American Glider Association A, S/N 1-A. Owner: [American Glider Association](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20GLIDER%20ASSOCIATION), [Dearborn, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Dearborn) ## Related - Other Fairchild 24W-40 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/fairchild-24w-40/aircraft.md - The Continental R670-SERIES series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-r670-series-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.