# N44707: 1941 Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/naval-aircraft-factory-n3n-3) (registry code 6120202, 2 seats) - Engine: [Wright R-760-8](https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-r-760-8) (registry code 67118) - Data sheets: [TCDS A-2-569](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-2-569) (Naval Aircraft Factory) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 2616 - Year built: 1941 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Standard, normal - Airworthiness date: June 21, 1985 - Certificate issued: September 11, 2017 - Expires: September 30, 2027 - Mode S code: A56716 - Registered owner: [Jensen Arden Thomas Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JENSEN%20ARDEN%20THOMAS%20JR) - Location: [Auburn, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Auburn) - Owner type: Individual - Owner's area on the map: 47.2884° N, 122.1240° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 98092, 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=44707 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44707 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. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 1 in force ### Matched by airframe (Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3) - [AD 60-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-03-06): Control Stick · Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 ### Matched by engine (Wright R-760-8) None in force. ## Information bulletins (advisory) None matched. ## NTSB investigations (1) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB SEA77FYG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FYG09), Nov 16, 1976: Naval Fcty N3N-3 (N44707), College Place, WA, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (1) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 19761116036709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19761116036709A), Nov 16, 1976: Naval N3N3 (N44707), College Place, WA, Destroyed. Pulled up too late,tried to go under,struck wire ## 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) (18) 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 (Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3) - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system. Shady Aviation LLC - [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 SA1151NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1151NW): Installation of the Flight Grip Model 135 Control Stick Grip. Air Products & Parts LLC - [STC SA6070NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA6070NM): Installation of a 'quick-disconnect drain plug' on the engine rocker sump for the oil drain retrieval system after engine shutdown. West Coast Air Creations - [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 SA01734SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01734SE): Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts. Andrew D. Humphrey - [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems 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 SA01736SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01736SE): ONE-ONLY: Installation of a Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN-14B engine, a Hamilton Standard propeller having a 2D30 hub and 6101A -12 to -18 blades and a Hamilton Standard 1A2G5 propeller governor. Kahle Jack - [STC SA00402SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00402SE): Installation of a remote spin-on oil filter adapter. (GC-1B w/Lycoming or Cont 360 engine installed). Aviation Development Corporation - [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc - [STC SA02520AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02520AT): Installation of M-20 Oil Separator, model 600-WP. M-20 Oil Separators LLC - [STC SA2551NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2551NM): Modification of lower forward fuselage. Ray Pool Dusters INC - [STC SA2358NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2358NM): Installation of wing fabric with teh use of Marson Rivets ABL-4-2A per Country Estates Mobile Home sales Photographs. Country Estates Mobile Home Sales - [STC SA1351WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1351WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage, and/or control surfaces, with Ceconite101 material. (262A Series -12). Ceconite Inc ## Related - Other Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/naval-aircraft-factory-n3n-3/aircraft.md - The Wright R-760-8 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-r-760-8.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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